The May 2010 Newsletter
The April 2010 Newsletter
The March 2010 Newsletter
The February 2010 Newsletter
The January 2010 Newsletter
The December 2009 Newsletter
The November 2009 Newsletter
The October 2009 Newsletter
The September 2009 Newsletter
The August 2009 Newsletter
The July 2009 Newsletter
The June 2009 Newsletter
The May 2009 Newsletter
The April 2009 Newsletter
The March 2009 Newsletter
The February 2009 Newsletter
The January 2009 Newsletter
The December 2008 Newsletter
AHA Region XII
2009 Endurance Challenge
In a continuing effort to induce the Arabian / Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Endurance community to join and participate in the organization which protects and governs the heritage of the very horses that they ride, Region XII of the Arabian Horse Association (www.AHARegion12.com ) is presenting the following challenge to the Arabian / Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Endurance community.
Join an AHA Region XII “local” club (www.aharegion12.com/clubs/index.html) as a “Competition” member, ride a registered Arabian / Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian in an AERC and AHA Sanctioned Endurance Ride (LD’s included) in three (3) Region XII states (FL, SC, NC, TN, MS, AL, GA) and receive a Region XII Endurance Challenge Bronze Level Polo Shirt. Ride in four (4) states and receive a Region XII Endurance Challenge Silver Level Hay Bag with R12 logo. Ride in five (5) states and receive a Region XII Endurance Challenge Gold Level Bale Bag with R12 logo. A Region XII Endurance Challenge Championship Blanket will be awarded to the rider with the highest mileage occurring within the region, who has ridden in at least five (5) states. There will be one high mileage award for endurance and one high mileage award for limited distance. The miles track with the rider as long as you rode a registered Arab, registered Half or registered Anglo Arabian.
Sound easy? That is how it should sound. This is Region XII’s way of asking for your support in promoting Arabian / Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian horses as the world’s most lovable, and versatile breed. QUESTIONS: Call Eric Rueter 865.599.3594 or EMAIL (eric@rueterconsultinginc.com) or call Cheryl Van Deusen 386.566.4820 or EMAIL (cvandeusen@gmail.com) or EMAIL (R12Endurance@gmail.com).
The Arabian / Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian Endurance community has complained long and hard that AHA does not do anything for them; at least Region XII has heard you! And now is your chance to show Region XII that they were right in listening! Become an AHA competition member through a local AHA affiliate club (www.aharegion12.com/clubs/index.html), load up your horse and RIDE! There will be local club AHA membership forms available or you can join through Arabian Distance Riders Club (AHA # 12277) by filling out a form or joining on line through www.ArabianHorses.org – a one year membership costs $65 for adults. You may call AHA at 303.696.4500 if you wish to join over the phone Monday –Friday. THIS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES THE LIABILITY THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY AN EXTRA $20 FOR THROUGH AERC!
Official Rules:
- Horse MUST be a registered Pure Bred, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian.
- Current horse registration owner MUST be an AHA competition member in good standing for this year.
- Rider MUST hold a current AHA Competition Card and be a recognized member of a Region XII affiliated club (i.e. be counted as member through the AHA) prior to June 30th of the current Challenge year.
- For a ride to count the competitor must only earn a completion. Placements have no meaning in this challenge.
- The period of the challenge will coincide with the AERC ride year (December 1 through November 30).
- High Mileage award miles are attached to the rider by type, either Limited Distance or Endurance, but can come from multiple registered horses.
- FOR 2009 – THE AERC RIDE IN THE SEVEN SOUTHEASTERN R12 STATES MUST BE CO-SANCTIONED WITH AHA AS EITHER A LOCAL RECOGNIZED OR REGIONAL RIDE (at least one distance).
- FOR 2009 – YOU MUST SIGN UP SO THAT WE CAN TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. Contact Eric or Cheryl NOW!
OK, I’m in, How Do I get my “Stuff”:
NOW – send an email to either Cheryl Van Deusen (cvandeusen@gmail.com) or Eric Rueter (eric@rueterconsultinginc.com). You must include your AHA competition membership number, your club affiliation and location, your horse(s) registered name and registration number(s). If the owner is different, you must include their AHA competition membership number and their club affiliation/location of club. (We will NOT award prizes for 2009 AFTER February 1, 2010. WHEN you have completed AERC rides in three / four / five states, and the results of those rides have been posted on www.AERC.org; contact either Cheryl or Eric at the above contacts. Be prepared to answer a couple of questions, like:
- What size shirt do you need?
- Were you already an AHA Competition member?
- IF yes, then will this effort help keep you a member?
- IF no, did you join / upgrade to competition member because of the challenge (either this year – 2008 or last - 2007)?
- Have you been an AHA member before?
- IF yes, why did you leave AHA?
- Rides / State completed in
- Are you aware of the following AHA Programs?
- Frequent Rider program
- Achievement Awards
- Distance Horse of the Year
- Open Event Incentive Program
- Competitive Distance Program
- International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes
- AERC High Point National Awards (100 mile and 50-99 miles)
Lastly show you understand that you want to help. Come participate in the Region XII Distance Round Up (March 26-29, 2009). Proceeds from this ride will help pay the costs of the 2009 Region XII Challenge. Contact Eric Rueter (Eric@RueterConsultingInc.com) or Cheryl Van Deusen (cvandeusen@gmail.com) for more information. You can also volunteer at any AHA shows where you live to say thanks as many of the show set come out and volunteer at our rides!
Half Arabian CTR Champion - Cheryl Van Deusen on CA Hafizolivia +
Arabian CTR Champion - Kathy Neunzig on Par Snickety+//
Half Arabian 100 Mile Endurance Champion - Meg Sleeper on Shyrocco Troilus
Arabian 100 Mile Endurance Champion - Farzad Faryadi - Hot Desert Knight
Half Arabian 50 Mile Endurance Champion - Betsey Knight on Seyvillas Jabar
Arabian 50 Mile Endurance Champion - Susan Thompson on Thee Macade
REGION 12 DISTANCE ROUND-UP 2009
In a brave undertaking, Region 12 led AHA into a new distance format of a region hosting all regional distance championships the same week, combining competitive trail rides (CTR) and endurance rides, rather than piggy backing on existing rides. The Chester, GA location was chosen because of its central location within the seven states of R12 and the EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY of the entire Perry clan.
From March 26-29, Region 12 hosted 11 rides which was actually 17 different rides given that open rides and regional championship rides were held concurrently! Scenic trails in central Georgia located near the Horse Creek Winery made for an exceptional venue. Wonderful food and wine tastings were offered each evening.
On Thursday, the 50 mile open AERC ride and the AHA R12 50 mile Endurance Championships were held. The regional ride drew 22 entries in the Arabian and Half-Arabian divisions, making it one of the largest regional rides held in recent years. Photos of the champions are shown. In addition, a 25-mile limited distance ride AERC ride was held.
On Friday, 25 mile and 50 mile AERC rides were held, recognized by AHA as local rides. The Region also hosted an open AHA CTR ride so that horses could get qualified for the R12 CTR Championship which was held on Sunday. The R12 CTR Championship was a 25 mile ride (shortened due to the re-routing of the trail after the 13 inches of rain on Saturday) offering both Arabian and Half-Arabian Divisions. Sunday was a beautiful day after the torrential and long-lived downpour on Saturday.
Did we mention rain? We mean rain, more rain, more rain, and mud as the ground was completely saturated by the 14 inches of rain the trail had received in the previous two weeks. Mother Nature came to visit with a vengeance about 15 minutes into the 100 and 75 mile rides at 6:00 am on Saturday morning and. the rain did not let up for over 10 hours! On Saturday, the R12 AHA 100 mile regional championship was held along with a 25, 50 and 75 mile AHA recognized rides. We threw in 4 FEI rides on Friday and Saturday to assist Region 12 members and USEF members trying for qualifications for the World Equestrian Games which will be held in Kentucky, on September 26, 2010. There will be only FIVE USA riders on the team and currently 105 people are on the endurance rider ranking list trying to accumulate qualifications for selection. Riders from Canada and Japan joined Americans on the course and SLOGGED through the steady downpour, coupled with heavy lightning. Ultimately, the 100 mile course and the 75 mile rides had to be shortened for safety. Full results are available to AHA members on the AHA website.
US ARABIAN HORSE NATIONALS
LOCATED in TULSA, OK
OCT 17 - 0CT 25 2008
AHA CONVENTION
LOCATED IN DENVER, COLO
NOV 19 - 23, 2008
Spring Classic and Region 12 Working Cow and Cutting Horse Championships
| Prize List: |
|
| Regulations: |
|
| Entry Form: |
|
2008 Region 12 Championship Show Prize List Now Available
2008 Nominating Committee:
Frank Galovic, Nan Harley and Lisa Littrell
2007 AHA Convention Report
38th AHAF Arabian/Half Arabian Thanksgiving Show Results
Region 12 Friends, Gone but not Forgotten
The Miami Fall Festival (#07128849) presented by the Sunshine State Arabian Club, November 10-11, 2007 has been cancelled due to the lack of entries.
The Show committee regrets having to do this but I am sure all will understand under the circumstances. They look forward to seeing everyone in Tampa at the AHAF Thanksgiving Show.
- SSAC Show Committee
|
