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Welcome Letters Limited Distance Challenge Officials & Volunteers Bios Thank You Sponsors Tentative Schedule Ride Rules National Results Distance Riding Overview AHA Distance Award Programs Arabian Horse Association 10805 E. Bethany Dr. • Aurora, CO 80014-2605 (303) 696-4500 • (303) 696-4599 fax ArabianHorses.org • info@ArabianHorses.org

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WELCOME Dear Distance Riders,

Welcome to the 2019 Distance Horse National Championships hosted by the Arabian Horse Association.

Thank you to Alanna & Gunnar Frank for hosting this event at their beautiful place. We are again partnering with the Appaloosa Horse Club, Paso Fino Horse Association, Performance Shagya-Arabian Horse Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, Akhal-Teke Association of American, and new for 2019 we have partnered with the American Saddlebred Registry. Your National Distance Ride Commission, with the expansion and inclusion of other breeds, has truly made this event the place to be for Distance riding.

Alanna & Gunnar Frank are hosting a Best Costume Contest for both Horse and Rider on Saturday evening so make sure you come and see the creativity of your fellow riders.

We will also have a live band playing Saturday night so be prepared for fun and music. Welcome to Vinita, Oklahoma!

Your National Distance Ride Commission, staff and hosts have worked extremely hard to make these rides the best they can be for our competitors. Please help to support our sponsors by going first to them for your equine needs in the future. We greatly appreciate their support which helps to be able to offer this event!

Regards, Nancy Harvey President Arabian Horse Association

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Welcome to our ranch in the rolling hills of Green Country Oklahoma. We are excited to share this portion of Indian Territory with you and hope you enjoy the peacefulness of this country. The trails you will be riding on were designed

by Gunnar to show off the beauty of the Twister Ridge Ranch and the Spur Ranch whose support has been wonderful, and we want to extend our thanks to them and all of our volunteers.

We would like to thank the AHA Distance Commission for allowing us to host this ride and all their hard work and support to make this event happen. We also want to thank Ozark Country Endurance Riders (OCER) for their enthusiastic support of the event.

We hope you have a fantastic time while you are here, please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure that outcome and thank you for coming!

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Welcome to the Distance Horse National Championships (DHNC) hosted by the Arabian Horse Association (AHA).

Once again, we are pleased to present a total of twenty three events including open rides recognized by AHA and sanctioned

by AERC and OCER, Breed Championship rides for six breeds and the 3 day Limited Distance Challenge.

While the events are hosted by AHA, we have partnered with Appaloosa Horse Club, Paso Fino Horse Association, Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, Akhal-Teke Association of America and the American Saddlebred Registry. This event would not be possible without their invaluable help and the support of many others. We first need to extend a special thanks to Alanna and Gunnar Frank for the use of their facility for this event.

In addition, Alanna and Gunnar have worked tirelessly as Ride Manager, Trail Master and at soliciting volunteers; Alanna has also been a valued addition to the AHA National Distance Commission. The support of our vendors and sponsors is also invaluable and greatly appreciated in contributing to a successful event. Please consider them when you make your next purchase. Finally thanks to you, the competitors, for without your dedication to this sport there would be no DHNC. So welcome, thank you and enjoy the events.

Arthur B. King DVM Chair AHA Distance Commission

Dear Competitors:

Gunnar & Alanna Frank

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Arabian Horse Association’s Distance Nationals. How our Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses fare in distance rides worldwide is a major source of pride, not only for myself, but of our 80,000 owners in the US and Canada. Therefore, I would like to express my appreciation for your choosing to participate in our ride this year.

We appreciate all the breeds that have partnered with us; new to join us in 2019 is the American Saddlebred Registry.

The breeds that are returning this year are the Appaloosa Horse Club, the Paso Fino Horse Association, the Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, the American Morgan Horse Association and the Akhal-Teke Association of America.

We are glad we have the opportunity to partner with these organizations to create the all-inclusive Distance Horse National Championships.

I would also like to express my appreciation for the planning that our Distance National Commission and staff have expended in preparing for this year’s event. Also to Alanna and Gunnar Frank for all the hard work they done to

WELCOME prepare for ride. AHA greatly appreciates all the sponsors who have stepped forward in support of this years ride and I would like to express my gratitude in their support. In addition, I also want to thank our Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission for their continued support of Sweepstakes incentive money for Sweepstakes participants in this year’s ride.

This is a major reason for insuring your Arabians are not only registered but entered into the Sweepstakes Program. There is $9,000 in payouts available this year ($1,500 per National Ride). And lastly, a big “THANK YOU” to the volunteers that make our National Rides a great success.

So best of luck to everyone and thanks for traveling to Alanna & Gunnar Frank’s Ranch in Vinita, OK for our 2019 competition!

Sincerely, Glenn T. Petty Executive Vice President Arabian Horse Association

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Arabian Horse Association’s Distance Nationals. We are delighted to have Paso Finos as a part of this multi breed event. Paso Finos are uniquely qualified for distance events due to their smooth gait and amazing endurance. We wish the best to all competitors and are happy to sponsor awards for the Paso Finos in the crowd who are registered and whose riders are members of PFHA. Many thanks to the AHA for their leadership in putting on this incredible event.

If you get a chance, try a Paso Fino!

Best, Liza Holland Executive Director

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Dear Competitors and Friends of Endurance Riding and Competitive Trail Riding,

The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to once again be a part of this important multi-breed event. We appreciate our hosts, the Arabian Horse Association, and its efforts to increase the attention given to distance/endurance as a special interest area.

This ride is the 14th Annual Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride (ANCER). This AERC-sanctioned 50-mile ride spotlights the stamina, athleticism and disposition of our horses.

This year is our 1st Annual Appaloosa National Championship Competitive Trail Ride (ANCCTR) - a 40-mile Competitive Trail Ride that showcases various aspects of horsemanship, training and conditioning of Appaloosa athletes.

ApHC members are reminded that registered Appaloosas that are also registered with AHA as half-Arabian may enter both championship rides with both organizations.

We extend sincere gratitude to all the volunteers and staff responsible for conducting this year’s “Owl Hoot Spook Ride” in Oklahoma. And to all the participants, we wish you a fun, safe and successful weekend. Thank you for being a part of it!

Wishing you the best of luck and safe travels,

Lynette Thompson CEO ApHC

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The American Morgan Horse Association, Inc. is thrilled to be a part of the events this weekend. We feel honored to be asked again to host our Distance Riding Championships in conjunction with AHA and the other multiple organizations hosting championships.

AMHA is pleased to be able to offer a variety of opportunities to our Distance Riding enthusiasts this year. Whether you compete in the 50-mile, 25-mile, Competitive Trail Ride or Limited Distance Challenge, AMHA is excited recognize your participation in this exciting discipline and we look forward to promoting growth in all these categories.

We are always seeking suggestions and comments from you as competitors so that we can continue to improve our membership services. We hope to learn much from you and the organizers as well.

Good luck! However, more importantly, enjoy every minute of this time spent with your horses and friends alike!

Kindest Regards, Carrie J. Mortensen AMHA Executive Director

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Welcome to the second annual Shagya-Arabian National Endurance Championships!

The Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry is honored to once again partner with the Arabian Horse Association to present three Shagya-Arabian National Endurance Championships. Participation in these Championships is open to all ISG registered Shagya-Arabians and Shagya Sporthorses.

The Shagya-Arabian is a rare, but versatile sport horse who is equally at home in Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Hunting, Harness, Pleasure Riding or Endurance. With its’ origins as a Cavalry mount, the Shagya-Arabian combines Vinita, OK 2019

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WELCOME elegance, endurance, hardiness, athleticism, temperament, and devotion to their rider, and riding ease to master the rigors and versatility of a cavalry horse.

We look forward to watching all of the talented athletes here, who represent the Shagya-Arabian breed. Each one is an ambassador for this amazing breed. Please feel free to ask any Shagya-Arabian or Shagya Sporthorse owner about their horses.

We love to talk about our wonderful horses.

We wish the best of luck to all of the Distance Nationals competitors!

tjumping, and eventing...and getting noticed for their athleticism, smooth gaits, and exotic look. We have a program called the “Incentive Awards” which offers a monetary reward for all purebred and part bred horses registered with ATAA that are out competing. For the 2019 year, the total amount dispersed will be $5000. Please visit the ATAA website www.akhal-teke. org for more information about this rare breed!

Betsy Wandler ATAA representative

Katherine Voyer President Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry

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Dear American Saddlebred & Half-Saddlebred Distance Riders,

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Dear Competitors:

The Akhal-Teke Association of America is happy to be involved with the AHA Distance Horse National Championships.

Our goal as an organization is to preserve, promote, and protect the Akhal-Teke breed. Every year more and more Tekes are competing in equestrian sports including endurance, dressage,

The American Saddlebred Registry is honored to be part of the Distance Horse National Championships this year and wish you all the best of luck! We thank you for showcasing the versatility and stamina of the amazing American Saddlebred.

Best regards, Katriona Adams American Saddlebred Registry

PRESERVE YOUR HORSE’S LEGACY Reduced registration fees* for horses over 2 years old.

• Arabian: $250 • Half-Arabian & Anglo-Arabian: $150

303.696.4500 Info@ArabianHorses.org

Apply by March 15, 2020

Register your horses today with the amnesty fee! *All other registration requirements must be met. Amnesty fee with AHA membership.

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LIMITED DISTANCE CHALLENGE We are offering the Limited Distance Challenge again in 2019. We recognize that many individuals do not want to ride 50 miles a day, but do enjoy riding 25-30 miles in consecutive days. Therefore, we are introducing The Limited Distance Challenge which offers this opportunity.

The care and safety of the horses is our number one priority. The challenge will be over 3 consecutive days.

Rules: 1. Open to all equines.

2. The rider must enter the LD Challenge (fill out the entry form and pay the LD Challenge fee of $20) you are not required to pay for all 3 days upfront but if your intention is to enter the Challenge you must pay the fee before the first days ride; after the first days ride you may not post enter this Challenge.

3. The rider must ride the same horse each day.

4. The rider/horse must complete all three days.

5. The pulse criteria will be 60 at each Vet Check and 60 at completion of the ride.

6. The riders must have a CRI as part of the completion veterinary examination at the end of each day.

7. Points will be awarded as outlined below in Appendix A – Scoring for:

A. the placings for each of the three individual days;

B. the CRI points for each of the three individual days; and

C. the placings based on the total of the Veterinary Score and Weight Factor as calculated using the AERC Best Condition system following completion of the final day’s ride.

8. All LD Challenge competitors will be given a completion award.

9. Prizes will be awarded to First through Fifth individual/horse combinations.

10. First tie breaker is the rider/horse combination with the highest Veterinary Score and Weight Factor as calculated using the AERC Best Condition system following completion of the ride.

11. Second tie breaker will be the total of the AERC Best Condition scores for each day.

12. Third tie would be the one that finished the most in the Top Ten for all 3 days.

13. If still tied, then the tied competitors will flip a coin.

Appendix A - LD Challenge Scoring PLACING POINTS

VET SCORE/WEIGHT FACTOR POINTS

CRI POINTS

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RIDE MANAGEMENT

OFFICIAL FARRIER

Alanna & Gunnar Frank..................Ride Managers, Vinita, OK Eric Rueter......................Onsite Ride Secretary, Lenoir City, TN Rusty Cook..............................Ride Steward, Albuquerque, NM

Matthew Nielsen

VETERINARIAN JUDGES

Glenn Petty............................................ Executive Vice President Kelsey Berglund.............................. Director of National Events Paige Lockard............................Distance Nationals Coordinator Stan Morey............................Judges & Stewards Commissioner

Jeanie Hauser, DVM (Head)........................Bonner Springs, KS Carter Hounsel, DVM..................................................Austin, TX Becky Brewer, DVM............................................... Stillwater, OK Gail Conway, DVM...............................................Comanche, TX

DISTANCE NATIONALS COMMISSION Nancy Harvey.................................................................. President Art King................................................................................... Chair Tony Troyer..................................................................... Vice Chair Carla Jo Bass............................................................ Commissioner Jill Mitchell............................................................. Commissioner Alanna Frank........................................................... Commissioner Cynthia Richardson...................................... AHA Board Liaison Paige Lockard....................................................AHA Staff Liaison Lucie Hess...................................................ApHC Representative Lindsay Campbell......................................PFHA Representative Kathy Voyer & Lucy Stafford.................. PShR Representatives Carrie Mortensen.....................................AMHA Representative Betsy Wandler...........................................ATAA Representatives Cathy Leddy Katriona Adams.............................................ASR Representative

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER John Nowell www.remuda.smugmug.com remudaphotography@msn.com

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AHA DISTANCE NATIONALS STAFF

DISTANCE RIDING COMMITTEE Carla Jo Bass, Chair ......................................................... Region 9 Louise Burton, Vice Chair.............................................. Region 9 Cynthia Richardson...................................... AHA Board Liaison Paige Lockard..............................................................Staff Liaison

VOLUNTEERS This Distance National Championship would not have been possible without the incredible support of volunteers. Thank you to all of you who gave us your time and asked nothing in return, we are all grateful!

These rides are produced by the Arabian Horse Association.

All Open Owl Hoot Spook Rides are sanctioned with the Arabian Horse Association and the American Endurance Ride Conference.

Arabian Horse Association 10805 E. Bethany Dr. • Aurora, CO 80014-2605 (303) 696-4500 • (303) 696-4599 fax ArabianHorses.org • info@ArabianHorses.org

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Rusty Cook AHA Steward Rusty Cook has always loved horses and has raised, owned, shown them since 1973. Her horses have won local, regional and national honors in a variety of disciplines. She also enjoys pleasure riding on the many suburban and country trails in her area. After retiring from her first career as a high school science teacher, she embarked on a second career as a USEF Licensed Official and is a “R” Dressage Technical Delegate and C2 Steward. She is also an AHA endorsed Endurance and Competitive Trail Steward. She has officiated at horse shows from coast to coast, and at Endurance and Competitive Trail rides in the Southwest. She currently serves on the AHA Distance Riding, Sport Horse, and Dressage committees. She loves to travel, meet new people and watch beautiful and talented horses perform. In her spare time she raises many flowers, vegetables and herbs in her garden. She and husband Martin reside in Albuquerque, N.M.

Gail Conway Vet/Judge After graduation from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, I returned to my home town of Comanche, Texas and opened a mixed-animal practice. My wife and two children began trail riding, and we attended an Endurance ride in East Texas in 1989. I was asked to vet a ride in 1991, and that eventually led to working 10 – 15 rides a year. We began riding mostly limited distance rides in 1998, and since that time have each ridden more than 5000 miles. We raised Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, and Missouri Fox Trotters for 30 years.

I am a charter member and past president of Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association, a state wide organization dedicated to expansion and maintenance of riding trails in Texas.

Carter Hounsel Vet/Judge Recently retired from 30-plus years serving in various positions as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the USDA and Department of the Army Civilian Corp.

Control Veterinarian with the following equine organizations: • (AHA) Arabian Horse Association Distance Nationals • (AERC) American Endurance Ride Conference • (NATRC) North American Trail Ride Conference • (FEI) Fédération Equestre Internationale – 4-Star Endurance Vet. Served on Veterinary Commission in U.S., Canada and Japan.

• Team Vet for country of Namibia for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington, Ky. • Team Vet for country of Romania for 2018 FEI World 10

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Equestrian Games held in Mill Spring, N.C. • (Control and/or Check Point Lead Vet for 4 years) Western States Trail Foundation – TEVIS 100 mile ride Truckee to Auburn, Calif.

Why I do all of these different types of rides…

“Every Horse has a Path, the Fun is Finding Which One They Travel Best” ~ Carter Hounsel, 2000

Jeanie J. Hauser Vet/Judge Growing up in the city of Roeland Park, Kansas did not lend itself to having a horse. What is left are the dreams of having a barnload of horses and riding across the country.

The first horse I owned was an old-style Saddlebred mare — a dream come true. Currently, there are three Arabians, one Half-Arabian and a pony in my pasture.

My interest in Distance Riding began in the early 80s. This was put on hold to attend Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where I graduated in 1990. Mobile Vet Services LLC was started in 1994 and continues currently.

My first time as a veterinary judge occurred in the mid 90s, as did riding some shorter Distance rides for 10 years, without keeping track of miles. During the early 2000s, I rode in two LDs, and in 2007 I had my first 50 mile ride. Margie and Jim Burton’s generosity led to being able to ride an Arabian gelding from 2011 - 2015 in 1000 miles of competitive, limited distance and 500 endurance miles, plus many miles on my Half-Arabian mare.

Endurance riding is an extreme sport. The partnership between horse and rider cannot be matched. The best horse people I have met are in the Distance sports. It is an honor to work as a veterinarian judge.

Matthew Nielsen Farrier I started learning the skill of being a farrier 10 years ago, leaving from the local farrier that came to the barn I worked at the time. I continued my education by attending Oklahoma shoeing school, before traveling across the country shoeing in different states in multiple disciplines. Disciplines such as the Trail/Pleasure horse in Wisconsin, Performance/Futurity horses in Texas, working draft horses of Michigan, and ranch horses in Nebraska. For the last four years here in Oklahoma I have been trimming and shoeing a variety, which includes Arabians and Endurance horses. Each day I work this trade it brings excitement to me. When one fully understands how intricately the horse’s foot is put together, one cannot help but to continue to admire the beauty and power of these animals and crave for more.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors & Vendors, it would not have been possible without you!

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2019 PRODUCT Sponsors

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2019 Official Pinnie Sponsor Stachowski Farm

2019 Official Limited Distance Challenge Sponsor Knoxville AHA

2019 Vet Check Sponsors

North American Shagya-Arabian Society • Ramona AHA • Region 13 • Region 14 The Hat Lady • The Lallo Family

2019 Welcome Bag Sponsors

Diablo AHA • MOTDRA • Oklahoma Arabian Horse Club • Region 8 Shino Training Center • TADRA

2019 Private Sponsor Cynthia Richardson

2019 Vendor

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2019 ApHC Sponsors

Schneiders (Top Ten Awards) • Tioga Territory (Champion Jacket Sponsor) Western Washington ApHC Regional Club (Top Ten Awards)

2019 PShR Sponsors

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2019 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Thursday, October 24, 2019

11:00 AM.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Registration 1:00 PM........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Vet-In 5:30 PM...................................................................................................................................................................................... Pre-Ride Meeting

Friday, October 25, 2019

7:30 AM........................................................... AHA/ANCER/PFHA/PShR/AMHA/ATAA/ASR 50 Mile National Championships & AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open 50 Mile Endurance Rides Start (Roll Call at 7:15) 8:30 AM............................................25 Mile AERC/AHA Owl Hoot Open LD End Ride/1st Leg of LD Challenge Start (Roll Call at 8:15) 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.......................................................................................................................................................... Registration and Vet-In 5:30 PM...................................................................................................................................................................................... Pre-Ride Meeting 6:45 PM...........................................................................................................................................................................................Awards Dinner

Saturday, October 26, 2019

7:30 AM.................................................................................50 Mile AERC/AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open End Ride Start (Roll Call at 7:15) 7:45 AM...................................................................... AHA/ApHC National CTR & AHA/ApHC 40 Mile Open CTR Start (Roll Call at 7:30) 8:30 AM................................................................................................................... PShR 25 Mile National Championship & 25 Mile AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open LD End Ride/2nd Leg of LD Challenge Start (Roll Call at 8:15) 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.......................................................................................................................................................... Registration and Vet-In 5:30 PM...................................................................................................................................................................................... Pre-Ride Meeting 6:45 PM...........................................................................................................................................................................................Awards Dinner

Sunday, October 27, 2019

6:00 AM.................................................................................................................AHA & PShR 100 Mile National Championships & AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open 100 Mile End Ride Start (Roll Call at 5:45) 7:30 AM.................................................................................50 Mile AERC/AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open End Ride Start (Roll Call at 7:15) 8:30 AM................................................................................................................. AMHA 25 Mile National Championship & 25 Mile AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook Open LD End Ride/3rd Leg of LD Challenge Start (Roll Call at 8:15) 6:45 PM...........................................................................................................................................................................................Awards Dinner

Monday, October 28, 2019

9:30 AM.................................................................................................................................................................................100 Mile BC Judging 10:00 AM................................................................................................................................................................................... Awards Breakfast *Times subject to change due to this being an outdoor event*

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RIDE RULES UPDATED/NEW FOR 2019 LD CHALLENGE

This Challenge will be open to any rider/horse combination that plans to ride all 3 days (25 miles a day) in the Open LD rides. The rider must pay the $20 entry fee for the LD Challenge before the start of the first day. This is in addition to the entry fee for each individual open ride. Because we encourage the very best care of our horses, all LD riders must reach a 60 for pulse down criteria and will have a CRI in the final Vet Check for each day. On the 3rd day, the entries in the LD Challenge will have a final Vet Check score. The placings for the 3 days will be converted into a point’s score which will be added to the point score for the final Vet Check to determine the 1st-5th winners. All rules are available on the AHA Distance National Webpage under Exhibitor Information which can be found at ArabianHorses.org/DNL.

ASR 50 MILE NATIONAL ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

The American Saddlebred Registry has joined our list of partnered organizations and is introducing their first 50 Mile National Championship Ride. Their Championship will run on Friday October 25th in conjunction with all other breed National Championships.

ApHC CTR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Appaloosa Horse Club is introducing the ANCCTR which is their first Competitive Trail Ride National Championship. This ride will run in conjunction with the AHA CTR National Championship and will follow AHA CTR Rules which can be found in Chapter 13 of the AHA Handbook.

The American Morgan Horse Association has added a 25 Mile LD National Championship Ride which is their first Limited Distance National Championship. This ride will run on Sunday October 27th in conjunction with the Open AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook 25 Mile LD.

PShR 25 MILE LD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry has added a 25 Mile LD National Championship Ride which is their first Limited Distance National Championship. This ride will run on Saturday October 26th in conjunction with the Open AERC/ AHA Owl Hoot Spook 25 Mile LD.

AMHA SPECIAL AWARDS

The American Morgan Horse Association will award items for the Top Ten Morgan horses entered/finishing in the Open CTR and the LD Challenge event.

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AHA is hosting The Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society (ECAHS) awards for the Highest placing Purebred Crabbet-related horse and the Highest placing Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse entered/finishing in the Competitive Trail Ride, 50 Mile Championship and 100 Mile Championship.

In order to be entered for this award you must be pre-registered and your horse must be ECAHS certified to be 25% or greater Crabbet bloodlines before the entry deadline. To certify your horse with ECAHS please see the certification form located on the DNL Webpage under Exhibitor Information.

ENTRY INFORMATION ENTRY SUBMISSIONS

Entries must be submitted on a 2019 Distance Horse National Championships Official Entry Form. One rider per entry form. All Championship entrants are entered and must pay the fees for the corresponding Open ride. All participants must sign the AHA/ApHC/PFHA/PShR/AMHA/ATAA/ ASR Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement to participate in the event.

AHA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

• Copies of AHA Competition Level Membership Cards.

• A photocopy of the Certificate of Registration showing current recorded ownership.

ANCER Entries must be submitted with:

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• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider on the entry form agreeing to the ApHC Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. In the case of a rider under 18, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry blank on the minor’s behalf. If the owner and rider are the same, the owner must sign both spaces.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

PFHA Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider must be on the entry form. Both must agree to the PFHA Terms and Conditions

RIDE RULES for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. If the rider is a junior, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry form. If the owner and rider are the same, that person must sign in both places.

• Proof of qualifying rides (this should be a print out of both the horse’s and the rider’s AERC record of the qualifying rides; the entire AERC record does NOT need to be submitted, only the page(s) with the pertinent rides.)

PERFORMANCE SHAGYA-ARABIAN (PShR) Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider must be on the entry form. Both must agree to the PShR Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. If the rider is a junior, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry form. If the owner and rider are the same, that person must sign in both places.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

AMHA Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider must be on the entry form. Both must agree to the AMHA Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. If the rider is a junior, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry form. If the owner and rider are the same, that person must sign in both places.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

ATAA Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider must be on the entry form. Both must agree to the ATAA Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. If the rider is a junior, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry form. If the owner and rider are the same, that person must sign in both places.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

ASR Entries must be submitted with:

• Total registration fees.

• Copy of front and back of Certificate of Registration or Official Statement of Registration showing current ownership.

• Signatures of the owner and rider must be on the entry

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form. Both must agree to the ASR Terms and Conditions for Entry & Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. If the rider is a junior, his/her parent or guardian must also sign the entry form. If the owner and rider are the same, that person must sign in both places.

• Proof of qualifying rides.

OPEN ENTRIES – OWL HOOT SPOOK RIDES

All equines are welcome to enter the Open Rides.

Competitors who participate in any of the Open rides must follow the rules/procedures outlined in this document in addition to AERC and AHA Rules, and will follow the direction of Ride Management, Judges and the AHA Steward. Riders who are not members of AHA with Competition Level Membership are encouraged to carry personal excess liability insurance, but it is not required. Entries for Open competitors must be filled out as completely as possible on the Entry Form.

If the horse is registered with AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA or ASR please indicate correct Registry(s) and Registration Number(s); otherwise at a minimum the name and breed of the horse must be provided on the Entry Form.

The Ride Secretary will assign numbers based on order in which the entries are received. The Open Rides are sanctioned

by AHA (Arabian Horse Association) and AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference.)

PAYMENTS

Payments must be submitted in full at the time of entry and can be made by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to AHA. Entry fee includes award dinner the day the participant is competing.

CLOSE OF ENTRIES

• Close of the Early Bird Drawing is October 1, 2019.

• Entries received in the AHA office between, October 2 and October 12, 2019 will be accepted. However these entries will not be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing.

Entries will also be accepted at the ride site.

• Please keep a copy of your entry form (and all supporting documents) for your own records and bring it with you to the ride.

Entries can be mailed, faxed or emailed.

Mail to: AHA Distance Nationals 10805 E. Bethany Dr. in Aurora, CO 80014 Attn: Paige Fax to: 303-696-4599 Email to: paige.lockard@arabianhorses.org

POST ENTRIES

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REFUNDS

Entry fees less a $25.00 office fee will be refunded only for illness or injury of horse or rider, provided an acceptable explanation of the circumstances is delivered to Ride Management prior to start of the ride. Ride Management will review all other requests for a refund. All refunds will be processed after the event and will be sent by mail or refunded directly to the credit card provided at time of entry.

REFUSALS

Ride Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or cancel any entries of any exhibitor as stated in the current AHA Handbook.

SUBSTITUTIONS

A horse/rider may be substituted if the following conditions are met: • The substitute horse meets all eligibility and qualification requirements.

• Veterinarian/Doctor certificate attesting to illness or injury of the horse/rider is received prior to or at Check-In. • A new entry form is filled out for the substitute.

OPEN & LD CHALLENGE MEMBERSHIP

Open Ride participants are not required to hold membership with the Arabian Horse Association, the Appaloosa Horse Club, the Paso Fino Horse Association, the Shagya-Arabian Registry, the American Morgan Horse Association, Akhal-Teke Association of America or the American Saddlebred Registry.

Riders who are competing in the Open Rides for AHA program benefits must hold a current AHA Competition Level Membership Card. Please see “Open Entries” for further rules regarding Open Ride participants.

AHA MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION

To compete in the AHA National Championship Rides, Competition Level Membership is required for the rider and current recorded owner of the horse. A Base Membership does not make you eligible to compete. For Post-Entries at the ride, you must bring AHA Competition Cards and a copy of the horses Registration papers with you to the ride. If you are not a current member, you may sign up online at ArabianHorses. org, call the Membership & Registration Department at (303) 696-4500 option #2, or complete a Membership application at the ride. The horse must also be registered with the Arabian Horse Association as either Arabian, Half-Arabian, or AngloArabian either through the U.S. or Canadian Registry. If you 18

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as the current recorded owner, you may contact the Membership & Registration Department at (303) 696-4500 option #2.

ApHC MEMBERSHIP

To compete in the Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride the Rider and Owner must be a current ApHC member and in good standing. For more information regarding membership or joining the ApHC Distance Program you may go online to www.appaloosa.com, phone the office at (208) 882-5578, or mail questions to: Appaloosa Horse Club 2720 W Pullman Rd Moscow, ID 83843

PFHA MEMBERSHIP

In order to compete in the PFHA National Distance Championship Ride both the horse owner and rider (including junior riders) must be current PFHA members in good standing. To inquire about obtaining membership, please contact PFHA at www.pfha.org.

PERFORMANCE SHAGYA-ARABIAN (PShR) MEMBERSHIP

In order to compete in the Performance Shagya-Arabian (PShR) National Distance Championship Ride(s) both the horse owner and rider (including junior riders) must be current members, in good standing of an ISG recognized registry, including PShR and/or NASS. To inquire about obtaining membership, please contact PShR at performanceshagyaregistry.org/join-us.html or NASS at www.shagya.net.

AMHA MEMBERSHIP

In order to compete in the Morgan National Distance Championship Ride(s), both the horse owner and rider (including youth riders) must be current AMHA members in good standing. To inquire about obtaining membership, please contact AMHA at www.morganhorse.com.

ATAA MEMBERSHIP

In order to compete in the Akhal-Teke National Distance Championship Ride, both the horse owner and rider (including youth riders) must be current ATAA members in good standing. To inquire about obtaining membership, please contact ATAA at www.Akhal-Teke.org.

QUALIFICATIONS AHA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RIDES

HORSE must: • Be owned by an AHA member with Competition Level Membership and be registered with the Arabian Horse

RIDE RULES Association, the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry or the Canadian Partbred Arabian Register and a copy of registration papers filed with ride management prior to start of the ride.

• Be at least 5 years of actual age (60 months) by registration papers, with the exception of the 100-mile entries which must be 6 years of actual age (72 months).

• Not be currently owned, managed, or trained by the judge or ride steward.

• Have qualifying miles in which one or more riders may have ridden the qualifying miles for that horse and a single rider may qualify more than one horse.

COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE

• Horses must have completed 100 lifetime miles.

• 50 of those miles must be completed in an AHA recognized competitive trail ride or an AHA approved competitive trail ride organization.

• Ride distances must be no less than 25 miles.

50 MILE ENDURANCE

• Horses must have a minimum of 200 lifetime miles.

• Each distance must be a minimum of 50 miles and completed within the maximum time allowed.

100 MILE ENDURANCE

• Horses must have 300 lifetime miles.

• 100 of these miles must have been completed consecutively. (i.e.: a one day 100 mile or two 50 mile rides back to back in two days.)

• Each distance must be a minimum of 50 miles and completed within the maximum time allowed.

ApHC 50 MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURANCE RIDE

• The horse must be registered with the ApHC. If noncharacteristic, must be CPO or Performance Permitenrolled.

• Horse must be at least five (5) years of age on date of ride.

• The horse must be currently enrolled in the ApHC Distance Program.

• Both the horse and rider must have completed 100 lifetime distance miles. Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse/rider team entering. The 100 distance miles can be accumulated from Endurance and/or Competitive Trail rides of 25 miles or longer. However, 50 of those miles must have been earned on a successfully completed 50-mile endurance ride. Documentation of this mileage will be requested but does not have to be a part of the ApHC Distance Program.

• Horses and riders must be qualified prior to the ride.

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ApHC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE

• The horse must be registered with the ApHC. If noncharacteristic, must be CPO or Performance Permitenrolled.

• Horse must be at least five (5) years of age on date of ride.

• The horse must be currently enrolled in the ApHC Distance Program.

• Both the horse and rider must have completed 100 lifetime distance miles. Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse/rider team entering. The 100 distance miles can be accumulated from Endurance and/or Competitive Trail rides of 25 miles or longer. However, 50 of those miles must have been earned on 2 successfully completed 25 Mile or longer Competitive Trail Rides. Documentation of this mileage will be requested but does not have to be a part of the ApHC Distance Program.

• Horses and riders must be qualified prior to the ride.

PFHA NATIONAL 50 MILE DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE

• The horse must be registered with PFHA. • The horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride.

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 50 or more miles in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

PERFORMANCE SHAGYA-ARABIAN (PShR) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RIDES

• The horse must be registered with an ISG recognized registry, including PShR and/or NASS. • The horse must be at least 6 years of actual age (72 months) on the day of the ride with the exception of the 100 Mile entries which must be 7 years of actual age (84) months) and the 25 Mile LD entries which must be 5 years of actual age (60 months).

PShR 50 MILE ENDURANCE

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed a minimum of 200 lifetime miles including at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 50 or more miles in a day prior to the start of the Championship. The additional 100 distance miles can be accumulated from endurance and/ or competitive trail rides of 25 miles or longer.

• Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

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• Both the horse and rider must have successfully completed a minimum of 300 lifetime miles.

• Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

PShR 25 MILE LIMITED DISTANCE

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 25 or one (1) 50 Mile ride in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

• Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

AMHA 50 MILE NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE

• The horse must be registered with AMHA. • The horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride.

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 50 or more miles in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

AMHA 25 MILE LD NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE

• The horse must be registered with AMHA. • The horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride.

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 25 or one (1) 50 Mile ride in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

ATAA 50 MILE NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE

• The horse must be registered with ATAA. • The horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride.

• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 50 or more miles in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

ASR 50 MILE NATIONAL DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RIDE

• The horse must be registered with the American Saddlebred Registry or with the Half American Saddlebred Registry of America.

• The horse must be at least 5 years old on the day of the ride.

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• Both horse and rider must have successfully completed at least two (2) AERC endurance rides of 50 or more miles in a day prior to the start of the Championship.

Mileage does not have to be earned by the same horse and rider team entering the Championship.

OPEN OWL HOOT SPOOK RIDES

The Open Endurance rides are recognized AHA Open Rides and have also been sanctioned with the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC). If you are part of the AHA Achievement Award program or AHA Distance Horse Award program you may NOT submit an Open Ride Reporting Form for the Open Ride(s) as the ride is already recorded through AHA. The Rulebook for AERC may be found at aerc. org/static/Rules_Current.pdf. Open Competitive Trail rides will be run under the AHA CTR rules which can be found at ArabianHorses.org/.content/aha-handbooks/current-handbook/ CHAPTER13.pdf and is recognized by AHA alone.

LD CHALLENGE

No qualifications are required. Must be indicated as entered in the event on the entry form and pay the $20 additional fee for the event (you may not designate as being in the Challenge following the first days ride.) The LD Challenge is sanctioned by the Arabian Horse Association and is open to all horses and breeds.

AWARDS AHA CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

There are two divisions per National Championship Event: Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian. Separate awards will be presented to each division as follows: • Champion: Champion Silver Trophy, and Champion Ribbon •R eserve Champion: Reserve Champion Bronze Trophy, and Reserve Champion Ribbon •T op Ten: Top Ten Plaque, and Top Ten Ribbon will be given to the remaining Top Ten. •C ompletion: Completion belt buckle. Riders have the option to trade out the buckle for a completion cuff (bracelet). Riders are encouraged to designate their preference on the entry form and pay the additional fee for a cuff in advance. Should a rider not complete, the cuff fee will be refunded.

•B est Condition: A special award will be given to the Rider whose mount is determined to be the Best Conditioned horse in the Endurance divisions.

• J unior Riders: A special award will be given to the Junior Rider (age 18 and under) who is first to finish in each AHA National Championship Ride.

• Miscellaneous: Additional awards & prizes may be presented by ride sponsors.

RIDE RULES ApHC ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

• The Appaloosa successfully completing the ride in the shortest time will be titled the ApHC National Champion and will receive a National Championship trophy and an Embroidered Award Jacket. There will not be separate weight divisions.

• The George Hatley Cup (a perpetual trophy) will be awarded to the horse, judged by the ride veterinarian, to be Best Condition at the end of the race. Only the first 10 Appaloosas will be considered for the Best Condition award and they must successfully complete the ride within 2 hours from the time the first Appaloosas crosses the finish line. Any horse that comes in after the 2 hour time limit will not be considered for the Best Condition award.

The George Hatley Cup is a perpetual trophy that the award winner will keep for a one-year period. The name of the horse earning the award will be added to the trophy.

The rider will receive a silver belt buckle.

• First Junior will receive a special award.

• Championship Ribbons are awarded to the top ten finishers.

• All competitors registering before October 11, 2019 will be given an ANCER t-shirt.

ApHC COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

• The Appaloosa in First Place in the Competitive Trail Ride will be titled the ApHC National Champion and will receive a National Championship trophy and an Embroidered Award Jacket. There will not be separate weight divisions.

• First Junior will receive a special award.

• Championship Ribbons are awarded to the top ten finishers.

• All competitors registering before October 11, 2019 will be given an ANCCTR t-shirt.

PFHA CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

• The first Paso Fino Horse to successfully complete the Championship Ride will be awarded the title PFHA National Distance Champion and the Championship Trophy and Ribbon.

• The second Paso Fino Horse to successfully complete the Championship Ride will be awarded the title PFHA National Distance Reserve Champion and the Reserve Championship Trophy and Ribbon.

• Paso Fino Horses successfully completing the ride in third through tenth place will receive a Championship Ribbon. There will be no separate weight divisions.

• The Paso Fino Horse earning Best Condition on the ride will be awarded an embroidered PFHA National Distance Championship blanket (this will not be available at the ride since size and the horse’s name will not be known) and a PFHA National Distance Championship Best Condition Plaque.

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• The first junior rider to successfully complete the ride will receive a special award.

PERFORMANCE SHAGYA-ARABIAN (PShR) CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

•C hampion: Champion Trophy, and Champion Ribbon • Reserve Champion: Reserve Champion Trophy, and Reserve Champion Ribbon •T op Ten: Top Ten award, and Top Ten Ribbon will be given to the remaining Top Ten. There will be no separate weight divisions.

•C ompletion: Completion awards will be given to all finishers • Best Condition: A special award will be given to the Rider whose mount is determined to be the Best Conditioned Shagya-Arabian in the Endurance divisions.

AMHA CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

•C hampion: AMHA Champion Trophy, and Champion Ribbon •R eserve Champion: AMHA Reserve Champion Trophy, and Reserve Champion Ribbon •T op Ten: Top Ten finishers will also receive ribbons.

•C ompletion: Morgan horses successfully completing the ride will receive a certificate award.

• Best Condition: A special award will be given to the Rider whose mount is determined to be the Best Conditioned Morgan horse in the Endurance divisions.

• Youth Rider: The first youth rider to successfully complete the ride will receive an award. (AMHA Youth Riders are under the age of 22 as of January 1 of the membership year.)

• CTR Highpoint: Any Morgan who enters and finishes the Open CTR will receive an award.

• LD Challenge: Any Morgan who enters and finishes the LD Challenge will receive an award.

ATAA CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

•C hampion: ATAA Champion Cooler, and Champion Ribbon • Reserve Champion: ATAA Reserve Champion Cooler, and Reserve Champion Ribbon •T op Ten: Top Ten finishers will also receive ribbons.

•C ompletion: Akhal-Teke horses and Akhal-Teke sport horses successfully completing the ride will receive a certificate award.

•B est Condition: A special award will be given to the Rider whose mount is determined to be the Best Conditioned Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke sport horse in the Endurance divisions.

•Y outh Rider: The first youth rider to successfully complete the ride will receive an award. (ATAA Youth Riders are under the age of 22 as of January 1 of the membership year.)

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RIDE RULES ASR CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

•C hampion: ASR Champion Plaque, and Champion Ribbon.

•R eserve Champion: ASR Reserve Champion Plaque, and Reserve Champion Ribbon.

•T op Ten: Top Ten finishers will also receive ribbons.

•C ompletion: Horses successfully completing the ride will receive a certificate award.

• Best Condition: A special award will be given to the Rider whose mount is determined to be the Best Conditioned American Saddlebred or Half Saddlebred horse in the Endurance divisions.

• J unior Rider: The first junior rider to successfully complete the ride will receive an award. (Junior Riders are under 18 on Dec. 1) •T urtle: The last person to cross the finish line will receive an award.

OPEN OWL HOOT RIDE AWARDS

The Open rides will receive appropriate awards for First to Finish (Endurance)/Highpoint (CTR); Top Ten (Endurance); Top Six (CTR); Completion; Best Condition (Endurance).

Additional awards and prizes may be presented by ride sponsors.

LD CHALLENGE AWARDS

The LD Challenge will award appropriate awards for 1st-5th place and will award a completion award for all riders that complete the ride.

GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICAL RIDE TIME

The Official Timer records the official time using the time clock(s) placed in the timing area; the time called and/or written is the official time.

BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES

The AHA National Distance Rides ARE eligible for Sweepstakes Prize Money. There is now $1500 available for the National 50 Mile Endurance, $1500 available for the National 100 Mile Endurance Ride, and $1500 available for the National CTR. New in 2018 Prize Money now separates Arabians and Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians for each National Rides Sweepstakes payout. Payout does still go off of the 50% rule.

For more information on the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program please contact the AHA Competitions Department at 303-696-4500 (option #4) or you may go online to ArabianHorses.org/competition/prize-money-programs/breederssweeps/index.html.

DRUG TESTING

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HELMETS

Ride Management strongly encourages all riders to wear protective headgear (ASTM/SEI), securely fastened while mounted. All juniors are required to wear protective headgear (ATSM/SEI), securely fastened while mounted.

INDEMNITY & NON-RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSES

All entries are accepted with the understanding that the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), AHA Region 9, the Ozark Country Endurance Riders (OCER), the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA), the Shagya-Arabian Registry (PShR), the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), the Akhal-Teke Association of America (ATAA), the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR), Duane & Sandrea Pitts, Alanna & Gunnar Frank, Spur Ranch and their officers, officials, employees, and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by him/her and shall indemnify the AHA, AHA Region 9, OCER, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA, ASR, the Pitts the Franks and Spur Ranch against any and all losses, damages, and liability thus occasioned, including but not limited to all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred. The submitting of any official entry form to the Ride Secretary shall constitute an acceptance of these provisions by each person signing the entry form.

VET / JUDGES

Control Vet/Judges are required to score and judge the ride in accordance with the AHA Competitive Trail Ride and Endurance Ride Rules printed in the current AHA Handbook and/or AERC Rulebook. AHA Score cards will be used. AHA reserves the right to substitute a Control Judge. All decisions of the Control Judges are final. Open Rides will be judged as defined in the AERC Rulebook and the AHA Handbook.

JUNIOR RIDERS

A junior rider is an individual who has not reached his/ her 19th birthday as of December 1st of the previous year (2018). Juniors MUST wear protective headgear (ASTM/SEI).

If the junior rider is found to be riding without the proper use of protective headgear, disciplinary action up to and including disqualification may occur. Juniors may participate in a ride only with the written consent of a parent or guardian on their entry form. Juniors are not allowed to ride stallions. For the Competitive Trail Ride National Championship, a junior under the age of 16 December 1st of the previous year (2018) must ride with a sponsor. The sponsor must be a competent adult (21 years or older as of December 1st, 2018) and must be

RIDE RULES duly entered as a competitor in the event and sponsorship must be documented on the junior’s entry form, complete with the sponsor’s signature. Junior and sponsor must ride together at all times. (See AHA Handbook for more information).For the Endurance National Championship Rides, AHA will also follow the rules outlined by AERC concerning junior riders.

PHOTOGRAPHS

All competitors, volunteers, and attendees at the ride automatically grant AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA, ASR and the official ride photographer(s) permission to publish any photos taken at the event. No written release is required for AHA, ApHC, PFHA, PShR, AMHA, ATAA and ASR to publish these photos in promotional materials, including but not limited to magazines, flyers, brochures, websites and banners.

PROTESTS & FORMAL LETTERS OF COMPLAINT Disagreements as to procedure and rules interpretation may be submitted to the Ride Steward for ruling. If there is a disagreement after the Stewards ruling, or if the Steward did not make a ruling, a Protest or Formal Letter of Complaint must be filed with AHA in accordance with the procedures outlined in the AHA Handbook.

RIDE CANCELLATION OR DATE CHANGE

The Arabian Horse Association reserves the right to change the ride dates and/or ride location or to cancel the ride altogether. In the event of cancellation, entry and meal fees will be refunded. Neither Ride Management nor AHA/ ApHC/PFHA/PShR/AMHA/ATAA/ASR shall have any liability to any competitor, owner, or other person, firm or corporation by reason of any change or cancellation of the ride, except for the return of the aforementioned fees.

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Base camp is located on the Franks Ranch, 430799 E 220 Rd, Vinita, OK 74301. Camping arrangements and reservations MUST be made in advance through Alanna Frank, (281) 468-5881 or ironviking@reagan.com. The Arabian Horse Association is not responsible for reservations.

DOGS

Dogs must be on leashes or otherwise restrained at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the dining area.

TERRAIN

The terrain is gentle rolling hills and the trails run through private ranch, pastures and creeks and some dirt road. There will be creek crossings, deer, armadillos and possible a skunk or two at night. Ponds and streams on trail provide plenty of water. Low intensity flashlights/headlamps are recommended for riding at night, the trail will be marked with reflective signs and LED lights. All vet checks will be held in base camp with 1 check outside of base camp required for CTR.

WEATHER

Weather in the fall is usually nice, but can be unpredictable.

Please come prepared for all weather conditions. Average high is 83F and average low is 60F. Sunrise is around 7:30 AM and sunset will be around 7:30 PM.

STALLIONS

Junior Riders may not ride stallions. Stallions must be marked with a yellow ribbon on the bridle or forelock and tail at all times.

HEALTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Oklahoma State Law requires a CVI within 30 days of entry plus negative Coggins papers dated within 12 months of the ride, to be presented for all equines in camp. Health papers dated within 30 days of the ride must be presented on all out of state equines.

MEALS

A coupon will be provided for the exhibitor’s award dinner(s) on the day(s) of competition (one coupon per ride).

Additional meals can be purchased at the ride. Breakfast and lunch will be the responsibility of the competitor.

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NATIONAL RESULTS Arabian 100 Mile National Championship Endurance Ride In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order

that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 7 horses started – 7 completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

SYROCCO CANDENCE

MARGARET SLEEPER

RESERVE CHAMPION

LR GEORGIE GIAL

MARGARET SUMMERS

TOP TEN

BETHANY GREYC+/

GERALD CUMMINGS

TOP TEN

WIEBOW

N G WHITESELL

TOP TEN

PA HI-SPIRIT

GUY WORTHINGTON

TOP TEN

DIMITRI KS

JANICE WORTHINGTON

TOP TEN

KAYHEART

ROBIN SCHADT

BEST CONDITION

BETHANY GREYC+/

GERALD CUMMINGS

Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian 100 Mile National Championship Endurance Ride In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 24 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the order

that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race. The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 4 horses started – 2 horses completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

PRF BANJO MUSIC

KATHERINE BROADDUS

RESERVE CHAMPION

SPOTLESS SUMMER MAGIC

CHERYL VAN DUESEN

BEST CONDITION

PRF BANJO MUSIC

KATHERINE BROADDUS

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NATIONAL RESULTS Arabian 50 Mile National Championship Endurance Ride In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 9 horses started – 9 completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

CA SAMURI

MARGARET GAGNON

RESERVE CHAMPION

DBA SAQETTA

ANDREA BISHOP MAAS

TOP TEN

HOOVER THE MOVER

CHERYL VAN DUESEN

TOP TEN

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

ANNE LIDDELL

TOP TEN

OM EL FIDELMO

KIRA FRANCKLIN

TOP TEN

MARICHOLE

KATHY TORGESEN

TOP TEN

HIGH NOON XPRESS

CYNTHIA METTES

TOP TEN

BKR SÉANCE N MOSHAHN

KARRI WILSON BRUSKOTTER

TOP TEN

RAL SORCERESS

ROBIN SCHADT

BEST CONDITION

CA SAMURI

MARGARET GAGNON

Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian 50 Mile National Championship Endurance Ride In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 8 horses started – 8 horses completed PLACING

RIDER NAME

HORSE NAME

CHAMPION

SHROCCO RIMBAUD

MARGARET SLEEPER

RESERVE CHAMPION

TAKODA

KERRY LOWREY

TOP TEN

BOMBAY GHAZI KHAN

JEFFREY HARTMAN

TOP TEN

BASK IN MY PIZAZZ

JULIE FIGG

TOP TEN

KF PIROUETTE

CATHERINE HODGSON

TOP TEN

STREAK AFIRE TTF

JANE WATERMAN MOSS

TOP TEN

WINEGLASS SHERRY

OLIVIA RUDOLPHI

TOP TEN

TJS MI ROYAL LOUIE

KRISTIN PUETT

BEST CONDITION

BOMBAY GHAZI KHAN

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NATIONAL RESULTS Arabian National Championship Competitive Trail Ride In this event horses will travel roughly 40 miles. They must keep a pace of 4 to 7 miles per hour. Mounts are judged based on their on trail and camp manners, performance and

health. Riders are evaluated on their horsemanship skills not only in the saddle but on the ground and at camp as well.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 10 horses started – 6 completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

NCHANTEDPRICEVALIANT

CYNTHIA METTES

RESERVE CHAMPION

EBS REGAL MAJJAAN

CHERYL VAN DEUSEN

TOP TEN

PSYCHE ON FIRE

CANDY BARBO

TOP TEN

PATRALANA

ALICIA MANSUETTI

TOP TEN

A ALI IMDAL

SHANNON WESTON

TOP TEN

FOXFIRE TRADITION

MIRA MANSUETTI

Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian National Championship Competitive Trail Ride In this event horses will travel roughly 40 miles. They must keep a pace of 4 to 7 miles per hour. Mounts are judged based on their on trail and camp manners, performance and

health. Riders are evaluated on their horsemanship skills not only in the saddle but on the ground and at camp as well.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 5 horses started – 2 horses completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

SC ZHIVAGO

VICTORIA ROBISON

RESERVE CHAMPION

LW CONSTANT SOHN

DIANE MAXEY

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NATIONAL RESULTS Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 9 horses started – 9 completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

TAKODA

KERRY LOWERY

RESERVE CHAMPION

BOMBAY GHAZI KHAN

JEFFREY HARTMAN

TOP TEN

BASK IN MY PIZAZZ

JULIE FIGG

TOP TEN

CHIPS FIRST DANCE

RANCEL LAND

TOP TEN

HO’S CHEROKEE SUMMER E

PATTI JO DUDA

TOP TEN

BF FOUR BY FOUR

BELINDA COOK

TOP TEN

SULTANN SUNDANCE

DEB SEARLE

TOP TEN

LT BRIGHT PATCH JOKER

PATRICIA HARROP

TOP TEN

AS COOKIES N CREAM

CAT CARTER

BEST CONDITION

BOMBAY GHAZI KHAN

JEFFREY HARTMAN

Paso Fino National 50 Mile Championship In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2 horses started – 1 horses completed PLACING

RIDER NAME

HORSE NAME

CHAMPION

SHROCCO RIMBAUD

MARGARET SLEEPER

BEST CONDITION

BOMBAY GHAZI KHAN

JEFFERY HARTMAN

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NATIONAL RESULTS Shagya-Arabian National 100 Mile Championship In this event horses and riders will travel the required 100 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in

the order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2 horses started – 2 horses completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

H WINEGLASS SYRAH

OLIVIA RUDOLPHI

RESERVE CHAMPION

LILY CREEK RYHTHM

SARAH HUNT

BEST CONDITION

H WINEGLASS SYRAH

OLIVIA RUDOLPHI

Shagya-Arabian National 50 Mile Championship In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

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HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

LILY CREEK RHYTHM

SHERRY AUNE

RESERVE CHAMPION

WINEGLASS SHERRY

OLIVIA RUDOLPHI

TOP TEN

H WINEGLASS SANGRIA

LUCY STAFFORD

TOP TEN

HS WINEGLASS PIK GEORGE

NICOLE MAUSER-STORER

BEST CONDITION

LILY CREEK RYHTHM

SHERRY AUNE

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NATIONAL RESULTS Morgan National 50 Mile Championship In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 1 horse started – 1 completed PLACING

HORSE NAME

RIDER NAME

CHAMPION

WESTWIND ELDORADO

MARY COLEMAN

BEST CONDITION

WESTWIND ELDORADO

MARY COLEMAN

Akhal-Teke National 50 Mile Championship In this event horses and riders will travel the required 50 miles in a maximum of 12 hours. Skilled veterinarians, also called Control Judges will check on the mounts several times during this vigorous competition. Horses are placed in the

order that they finish the ride. Only horses that remain in good physical condition will be allowed to continue the race.

The horse who finishes in the best physical condition earns the highly esteemed Best Condition Award.

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AN OVERVIEW OF DISTANCE RIDING

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istance Riding is a great sport for all ages and skill levels. It tests a horse’s condition and stamina, rider intelligence and horsemanship under veterinary supervision on a cross-country trail. Discipline, dedication and sense of adventure are the most important ingredients for success. Competitive Trail and Endurance are the

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The endurance competitor’s motto, “To finish Is To Win,” applies to all types of distance events.

Distance Riding may be highly competitive and challenging or simply a recreational activity combining a camping trip with an extended trail ride.

Endurance Riding

Novice Rides

An endurance ride can best be described as a cross-country contest of 50 or more miles. Horses must be at least 60 months old to compete in an endurance ride under American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and AHA rules. It is an equestrian athletic event with the same horse and rider covering a measured course within a specified maximum time.

Novice Rides are 10-15 miles and average six miles per hour with a total ride time between 2-3 hours. This means that most of the ride will be completed at the trot. Ride management will set an allotted time to complete the ride, and the finisher with the best condition will be the winner, not the first horse and rider team to cross the finish line. This ride is not a race.

Limited Distance Limited Distance rides are between 25 to 50 miles in length according to the AERC Limited Distance Program rules. These are open to everyone and usually supported by beginning endurance competitors, those training horses that aren’t ready to go 50 miles, as well as some individuals who just do not want to ride 50 miles or more.

Competitive Trail Riding In contrast to an endurance ride, a competitive trail ride is usually shorter, normally 25-50 miles, although multiple day rides could be up to 100 miles. Riders are required to complete the ride within a minimum as well as a maximum time window.

Usually time limits are based on a speed of 6 to 8 mph; however this can be slower due to difficult terrain or weather conditions.

Riders MUST complete within the time limit or they will be penalized or disqualified. The winner of a competitive trail ride is the horse completing the course in the allotted time in the best condition.

Competitive Driving Competitive Driving is similar to competitive trail, except that the horses are being driven rather than ridden. Of course, the driving trails are going to be dirt or other roads suitable to horse and carriage. The divisions may be divided into single or pairs of horses.

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AHA DISTANCE AWARD PROGRAMS FREE PROGRAMS: (only base membership required)

tEndurance, Driving, Cutting, and Eventing? If so, the Open

Frequent Rider Program: (onetime $25 fee)

The Frequent Rider Program rewards riders for the time they spend riding/driving their registered Arabian or HalfArabian/Anglo-Arabian horses in non-competitive activities.

The Arabian Horse Association is committed to recognizing and rewarding the riders who work with and enjoy Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses in all types of noncompetitive riding and driving. The best part of FRP is that the type of riding doesn’t matter as long as it is non-competitive!

Whether you use an Arabian or Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horse to trail ride, do ranch work, gymkhana, participate in parades, take riding lessons, or just ride or drive for pleasure, you can now be recognized and rewarded for what you love most.

Competitive Distance Program:

The CDP is for Endurance and Competitive Trail Riders and promotes and rewards riders who use Arabian and HalfArabian/Anglo-Arabian horses to compete in all distance riding events. Your efforts and achievements will be rewarded with recognition and prizes. The CDP is an on-line based program that tracks mileage and rewards mileage accomplishments.

MORE DISTANCE PROGRAMS Horse Achievement Awards:

Ever wonder what the + and / behind a horse’s name mean? This is AHA’s prestigious and widely recognized program for horses that actively compete. Achievement Award symbols printed behind a horse’s name provide a visible sign for honor and prestige. Recognition at each achievement level is published in Arabian Horse Life magazine, and an engraved plaque is available to display their achievements. This unique program may be the only one in the equine industry that adds achievement symbols that become a permanent part of a horse’s name.

There is also a parallel program for riders; it is called the Amateur Achievement Awards Program.

Distance Horse Awards Program:

The AHA Distance Awards Program honors Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses for achieving mileage goals by competing in endurance and competitive trail rides.

When your enrolled horse has completed 500 miles, a perpetual plaque will be engraved with the horse’s name and registration number. Participants receive a mileage marker to mount on the plaque for each additional 500 miles completed.

Open Event Incentive Program:

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Event Incentive Program or OEIP rewards both riders and horses that excel in all-breed competitions outside the traditional Arabian horse community. As a participant in OEIP, you and your horse will accumulate points based on how you place in competitions and rewarded for all of you achievements and hard work. Riders who participate will earn recognition and awards based on the number of points they accumulate.

In addition the horse used in these competitions will automatically have their accomplishments recorded in their permanent event record.

ANNUAL AWARDS (also FREE!) Competitive Trail High Point:

This is a year-end program held in cooperation with AHA recognized competitive trail organizations. AHA provides a nice blanket or cooler award to the high point horses in the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian divisions selected by participating organizations. Winners must meet the following criteria: (1) ride a registered Arabian or Half-Arabian/AngloArabian; (2) must be a current AHA member; and (3) have competed in at least five rides sponsored by that organization.

Endurance High Point:

AERC high-point horses in the 100-mile and 50-99 mile ride categories receive a nice product award at the Annual AERC Convention. Because AERC does not track points specifically in the 50-99 mile category, individuals interested in this award must submit an AHA Endurance Horse HighPoint Middle Distance Award Application Form and send it in to AHA by December 31st.

Distance Horse of the Year Award:

This award was created to recognize the significant accomplishment of a registered Arabian, and Half-Arabian/ Anglo-Arabian in distance sports. Any AHA member can nominate a horse, which is selected at the annual AHA convention.

The winner’s name is engraved on a perpetual trophy, and and they receive a plaque commemorating the achievement.

Sweepstakes Allocated Payout for Regional & National Rides:

Allocated Sweepstakes Prize Money is available at the Regional and National Level for Endurance (50 Mile and 100 Mile) and Competitive Trail Rides. Sweepstakes prize money will be awarded based on the 50% rule. Results will be recorded in Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Division within the rides. Your horse must be a Breeding Entry in the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program in order to be eligible for prize money.

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