REGION I ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION. Spring 2012 DIRECTOR S MESSAGE IN THIS ISSUE: Future Meeting Dates:

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1 ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION REGION I DIRECTOR S MESSAGE I have just returned from Denver after attending my first Board of Director s meeting as your Region One Director. It is quite a responsibility to represent you and to do what is best for the Region, the Arabian Horse Association, and of course the Arabian Horse. One of the most important issues which we dealt with is the location of future US National Horse Shows. AHA sent out 14 Requests for Proposals across the United States and received four responses from venues. The recommendation of the U.S. National Show Commission was Tulsa. The Board of Directors reviewed these responses and concluded that Tulsa was the best venue based on central location, safety and affordability, continuous yearly improvements, financial support, and the willingness to solve footing issues. The vote to proceed with a contract with Tulsa was unanimous except for one abstention. The Board motion made last year to add an additional $25,000 to the Youth budget was clarified so that there is no question that it is a yearly thing. In addition, it was restated that any funds remaining in the Youth Budget at the end of the year will roll over to the next year. This is good news for the AHA Youth and their future programs. You will find a list of the dates for the National competitions this year listed in the newsletter. One important thing to note is that Canadian Nationals has been moved up a week earlier than originally planned. They have secured this time slot for the next three years. You will also find a list of questions from the Competition Advisory Committee in regards to lifetime qualifications. They want our input. A discussion was held in regards to club shows putting AHA on their insurance policies as additional named insured. This has been referred to committee so that they may investigate cost but this is something which may affect our shows. The Purebred Arabian Trust has agreed to pay for one third of the cost of a new web site for AHA. It is felt that the site needs to be upgraded and made more user friendly. It will take 6 to nine months for phase one from the contract date. The Market Development and Promotion Committee is looking to introduce a new riding stable data base. The plan is to have it under the education tab on the web site under learning to ride. It will provide vital information to potential new people to the horse industry directing them where to go to be involved in horses providing, for example, a list of riding stables. There are some new classes which have been added to our National shows. These can be found on the AHA web site or in information s being sent out by AHA. One of the best things at this Board meeting was the opportunity to interact with our Youth at the luncheon Saturday. They were in Denver having their Youth meeting and we met for lunch. Region One had two representatives in Denver. Lauren Sussman, our Region One Youth Director and Haley Harrington, the AHYA Vice President. We are well represented and all of our Youth are members we can be proud of. The first show in Region One, Sierra Empire, was a success. I was able to attend the show and also the Region One Youth meeting that was held at the show. The feel of the show was a busy and competitive one and definitely was a good sign for the horse industry. Congratulations to the Sierra Empire Club for a great show. We are hard at work on the Region One Championship show in Del Mar held May 30 th through June 3 rd. Please consider being a class sponsor and help your Region. You will find a sponsorship form included in the newsletter. Also, try to come down to beautiful Del Mar and watch some wonderful classes. Finally, our next Region One Meeting is Saturday, April 14 th in Temecula. The meeting is open to all. You do not need to be a delegate to attend. Consider coming and seeing how the nuts and bolts of a region work. Just make sure you contact Mimi Gaffey, who is listed in the newsletter, and make reservations. I hope to see many of you there. Mary Ann Spring 2012 IN THIS ISSUE: Directors Message January 14, Minutes Youth News Sierra Empire Show Region I Sponsorship Deadlines and Events Competition Advisory questions Future Meeting Dates: April 14, 2012 August 4, 2012 October 6, AHA convention, Denver, CO November 14-18, 2012

2 Region I, March, 2012 REGION I OFFICERS & COMMITTEES DIRECTOR: Mary Ann Hughes (951) VICE DIRECTOR: Mimi Gaffey (760) SECRETARY: Kathy Callahan-Smith (951) TREASURER: David Garrett (760) Past Director Nancy Harvey (626) Dinner Meeting AMATEUR- Nancy Harvey ANNUAL CONVENTION PLANNING Mary Ann Hughes AWARDS- Darlene Barrett BREED PROMOTION-Jean Graves BYLAWS- Diana Bein COMMUNICATIONS-Nancy Harvey DISTANCE RIDING Bob Insko DRESSAGE- Jean Graves EQUINE STRESS Dave Murphy EQUITATION- Debbie Price EVENTING & DRIVING- Ted Lange HUNTER/JUMPER- Ted Lange JUDGES SELECTION Bill Hughes MEMBERSHIP- Barbara DuBois NATIONAL & REGIONAL CLASSES- Phil Bourgeois NEWSLETTER Malissa Tarman (951) PACIFIC SLOPE- Janet Stevenson PROF. HORSEMEN- Sheri Odom RACING- Leslie Smith RECREATIONAL RIDING Dave Murphy REGION I DIRECTORY-Barbara DuBois SCHOLARSHIP- Mimi Gaffey SPORT HORSE- Nikki McGinnis TAIL PROGRAM Mimi Gaffey WAYS & MEANS- Bob Henry WORKING WESTERN- Kathy Callahan-Smith YOUTH ACTIVITIES Vandi Reeves April 14, 2012 Pat & Oscar s Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA Social Hour 5:00 Dinner: 6:00 Meeting: 6:30ish Cost: $22/person Please RSVP to Mimi Gaffey at gaffey@cox.net or Arabian Horse Association - (303) E. Bethany Drive Aurora, Colorado Website: Region One Website:

3 Region 1 AHA Minutes January 14, 2012 Meeting called to order at: 6:48pm Roll Call: 16 of 17 delegates were present. Including guests, a total of 25 people in attendance. Minutes from the last meeting: Minutes were approved Correspondence: none received Director s report: Region 1 has 528 senior members and 77 youth AHA members. There have been some current cases of the EVH1 virus in southern California, but seems contained and not a threat to the upcoming horse shows. USEF passed new Youth age for AHA shows starting in December 1 st, Treasurer s report: The Treasurer s report was filed for audit. Budget and Finance Report: The 2012 budget was presented by Bob Henry. A motion was made by Margaret Rich to pass the budget, seconded by Nancy Harvey. Motion passed. Budget approved. Horse show report: Judges are set for the Region 1 show. Main Ring pre-show is Jill Mitchell, pre-show Working Western is Jeff Lee, Main Ring Regional class judges are Jeff Lee, Corky Sutton, and Duane Esser. Regional Working Western is Jim Hitt. Phil reported that USEF received several good show reports on the Region 1 show. It was discussed we should try to promote this opportunity. Committee Reports: Secretary Kathy Callahan-Smith made a request to all committee chairs to send reports to her whenever possible, in order to verify information and dates. Amateur - Nancy Harvey no report given Annual Convention Planning - Mary Ann Hughes 2012 Convention in Denver is a non-hosted event Awards Darlene Barrett no report Breed Promotion Jean Graves Equine Affair requested we send Arabian Horses. But due to the cost for stalls and having to pay for a booth, the Region is not in a financial position to do it this year. Bylaws Diana Bein no report given Communications Nancy Harvey she is working on finding web services for the Region 1 site that will better fit our needs. Distance Riding Bob Insko he reported Dressage Inge Schuler reported that numbers are going down and costs will be increasing. Endurance Bob Insko - he reported there will be several NATRC rides in He reminded us that the costs are very exhibitor friendly. Equine Stress - Dave Murphy reported that Rebecca Fleck is the new National Chair. Equitation Debbie Price no report given Eventing and Driving Ted Lange reported they will be adding Scurry to the National list. Inga added that Galway Downs will be having an Event as well as Three-Day Ranch. Hunter/Jumper Ted Lange there is an online clinic with George Morris on the USEF web site. Judges selection: Bill Hughes as reported in the show report, all judges have been hired. Membership Barb DuBois AHA memberships are down. She is working on an idea to help increase club memberships. Mary Ann added they are looking into changing the form to help with this. National and Regional classes no report Newsletter Malissa Tarman is doing a great job. In the future the newsletter will go out prior to the Regional meetings. Pacific Slopes Janet Stevenson no report given

4 Professional Horseman Sheri Odom no report given Racing Leslie Smith she was not able to attend the meeting but did send a report. The Darley Awards will be held in Houston, Sunday, March 4 th, and are sponsored by the Sheikha who is very interested in Arabian racing. Her family is sponsoring a series of races for several US tracks and around the world. Region 1 Directory Barb DuBois There was discussion on how to organize the directory either by club or alphabetically. It was suggested we use the same printing person Region 4 & 5 uses for their Directory. It is a good size, spiral binding and good text size. We will provide leads and she will pursue advertisers. Price includes the mailing of a directory to each member. This is an in house operation and if she can t get enough advertisers, we have the option on continuing or opting out. Need about 25 ads and if covers are colored the cost would be more for those ads. There was discussion about how to bring down the cost of the ads so local trainers could afford to participate. Cost is estimated at $6,500 and she takes 20% of all advertising rates. We expect to order 750 copies. Barb DuBois will be the coordinator on the project. A motion was made by Mimi Gaffey to go forward with the Directory, seconded by Jean Graves. Motion passed and approved. Scholarships Mimi Gaffey she reported June 30 th is the deadline. Discussion on age limit and it was determined there was not one. Sport Horse Nikki McGinnis not able to attend. However, it was reported that SH Nationals will be in Nampa, ID in TAIL Program Mimi Gaffey no report given Working Western Kathy Callahan-Smith reported there are changes on how the Working Western classes will be run at US Nationals in These changes should prove for a very exciting show. Youth Activities Vandi Reeves was not able to attend, but Sheri Odom reported she has offered her barn at the Sierra Empire show for a Youth meeting to get the year started off. Old Business: a. Horse Expo too expensive to participate this year. b. Horseman s Distress funds Region 1 pledged $500. Requesting $20 per delegate to meet the HDF pledge. New Business: a. Kathy Callahan-Smith reported she is developing an event called Working Western Affair. Demos and clinic is scheduled for March 18 th, 2012 at Green Acres. Different trainers giving expertise on Reining, Trail, Reined Cow and possibly Cutting. Cost to spectators and riders, will be minimal. Goal is to promote the Arabian breed as a Working Western horse. b. Arabian Fair Chair Nancy Harvey reported they are looking for a Fall date in Committee includes, Kathy Callahan-Smith, Debbie Price, Mary Ann Hughes and Rose Marie Henry. c. Directory discussion and motion done during committee report. d. Newsletter discussion and motion done during committee report. Club News Sierra Empire Show on schedule and looking good for January 27 th 29 th. There will be lots of fun classes as well as specialty classes such as Carriage Driving. SEAHA also reported there will be an ACTHA ride on June 16 th, at the Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Contact Sheri Odom for more info. RCAHA show will be a concurrent Region 1 & 2 show, in Burbank March 23 rd 25 th. It will also have Dressage and a full slate of Sport Horse classes. There will be no evening classes for a fun and relaxing schedule. Motion to adjourn made by Bob Insko and seconded by Margaret Rich. Meeting adjourned: 8:20pm Next meeting is April 14 th, Respectfully submitted, Kathy Callahan-Smith Region 1 AHA Minutes cont.

5 Region I, March, 2012 My name is Lauren Sussman and I am proud to be the new Region 1 Youth Director for Horses are my passion, I began riding when I was nine years old, and have been an avid competitor and lover of Arabian horses. Their true beauty and intelligence inspire me and teach me every day, I can honestly say that these horses have changed my life. I ride with Kim Arranaga and own three horses, where I ride hunter pleasure, western pleasure, equitation, dressage, horsemanship, and sidesaddle. I decided to join AHYA simply because I wanted to get involved, and make a difference. Currently, I am working with members of the AHA board to try and get more walk- trot classes added at the local and regional level for people who are over ten years old, but are not ready to canter in the show ring yet. Also, for the region 1 youth, an equitation clinic will be help with an open equitation judge for all the youth to attend. More details on the clinic will continue to come on the region 1 youth facebook page (if you are not currently a member, be sure to add the page!). Lastly, my position is to represent the youth, therefore if anyone has a comment, idea, suggestion, or even simply wants to meet others in the region, don t hesitate to reach me! Thank you and I look forward to the upcoming show year! Lauren Sussman laurenasussman@aol.com Region I Scholarship Offered The Region One Scholarship is open to Seniors in High School and college students that are active in a club within Region One. The forms to fill out can be found on the Region One website at If you have any questions please call Mimi Gaffey at , Barb DuBois at or Rose Marie Henry at Mimi Gaffey

6 Region I, March, 2012 Sierra Empire Arabian Horse Association Annual Show A Success! The Sierra Empire Arabian Horse Association annual show was held January 27-29, at Fairplex in Pomona.. The beautiful weather, the number of entries increasing for the third year in a row and the highest quality of horses seen in over a decade, contributed to the great success of this show. There was a full slate of classes, some with as many as 18 competitors, judged by Jane Brown, from Oregon. Among the winners were Jacqueline Phan of Temecula, who rode Valerian Fantasy + to the Adult Amateur High Point awarad, and Kristy Shiota of Chino Hills, riding ROL Cymply Hot ++ to the Junior High Point award. The Judges Choice Award went to Darlin Lil, a Half-Arabian trail horse, ridden by Lou Roper for owner Susan Cavanagh of Bakersfield. This was a USEF A rated show and served as a qualifying event for Region 1, Pacific Slopes, Youth Canadian and U.S. National Championships.

7 Region I, March, 2012 Region I Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Region I Championship Horse Show Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, Ca May 30,31 June 1-3, 2012 The Region I Championship Horse Show needs your support! The Regional Show is the primary fundraiser and provides for all the Region s activities, including: scholarships, youth programs, emergency preparedness, breed promotion, and education to list just a few of the things this show supports. In addition, Region I annually donates 10% of our show s profits to Veteran s and Wounded Warrior programs in San Diego. As a sponsor of a Regional class your Farm, Stallion, Business or as an individual will be listed in the show program, on the web site and announced at the show Sponsorship levels available: Pre-show class sponsor $50 Regional class sponsorship $100 Garland Sponsor (Full Sponsor) $2750 Includes: Full page Ad ( inside front or back cover), Marquee announcements, 4 tickets to the patron s lounge, banner space in the arena (sponsor to provide banner) and an opportunity to present awards Advertising Opportunites: Program Advertising Full page Ad $150 1/2 page Ad $75 1/4 Page or Bus. Card Ad $50 Banner Advertising Banner for Arena $200 Banner to be provided by Advertiser Deadline for Inclusion in the Program May 10, 2012 For more information contact: Diana Bein (951) Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Number To appear in program/web site Class Requested Amount enclosed Please make checks payable to: Region I Horse Show and mail to: Diana Bein Via Vaquero, Temecula, CA 92590

8 Deadlines and Events May 26-27: Southern California Half Arabian Show With Region One Hunter/Jumper Championships Galloway Downs, CA Contact: Nancy Harvey, May 30-June 3: Region One Pre-show and Championship Show Del Mar, CA Contact: Jean Beck, August 31-September 2: AHASC Fall Show Santa Barbara, CA Contact: Jean Beck, September 7-9: Pacific Slope Championship Sport Horse Show Burbank, CA Contact: Judy Kibler, September 23: Rancho California Fall Show Temecula, CA Contact: Nancy Goertzen, Upcoming National Competitions Youth Nationals: July 21-28, 2012 Canadian Nationals: August 13-18, 2012 Sport Horse Nationals: September 19-23, 2012 AHA Distance Nationals: September 20-24,2012 U.S. Nationals: October 19-27, 2012 The Competition Advisory would like your input on the following questions: 1. Do we want National Champions to have a lifetime qualification? 2. If so, do we want lifetime qualifications to extend from one National Championship show to another (ie: Use a Canadian National Show Championship to show at US Naitonals) or to be exclusive to that National show? 3. Do we want to limit the years of qualification? (ie: Reserve National Champion-2years, National Champion-4 years)? If you have input on thetse questions please send it to Leslie Lockhard at Arabian Horse Assoc. at leslie.lockhard@arabianhorses.org You can reach all of Region I by advertising in this newsletter. With a circulation of over 1000, your advertising dollar will go far! Advertising Rates Display Ads (camera ready) Business Cards- $ /4 Page- $ /2 Page- $55.00 Full Page- $ Classified Ads $0.15 per word (25 word minimum) For More Information, contact Carol Dabney at or carol@tarmanlaw and Malissa Tarman at , malissa@tarmanlaw.com DEADLINE FOR SPRING ISSUE March 15, 2012