HORSEASSOCATION
2025 AHA ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the heritage of the Arabian horse. Where the beauty, athleticism, and heart of the oldest pure breed of horse in the world comes to life. Whether you are a show enthusiast, an active trail or distance rider or simply enjoy spending time with horses, the Arabian is perfect for every discipline, age, and adventure. AHA is a full-service breed association and registry. We offer a variety of activities, programs, competitions, and opportunities for you to explore. We are happy to welcome you to the Arabian horse Community!
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) was formed in 2003, as the result of a merger of the Arabian Horse Registry of America (founded in 1908) and the International Arabian Horse Association (founded in 1950). The purpose of formulating AHA was to create an organization of like-minded Arabian horse enthusiasts, and provide a focal point for their favorite recreational or competitive activities. AHA is the official Arabian horse breed association and registry in the U.S. and Canada, with 14,000+ members and more than one million registered Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo- Arabian horses. The AHA Registry was created in 1908 and was formerly known as the Arabian Horse Registry of America.
As a full-service non-profit breed association, AHA seeks to meet the breeding, competitive and recreational interests of all Arabian horse owners. We offer over 280 events and competitions and have the largest online marketplace, bringing enthusiasts together to share the joys of Arabian horse ownership. We administer approximately one million in annual prize money, produce national events, maintain official event records and provide activities and programs that promote breeding and ownership.
At AHA’s Annual Convention, delegates from 18 geographical regions meet annually to elect officers and other governing bodies, and vote on rules thataffect the Arabian horse industry. Our Executive Committee and
Board of Directors represent the interests of Arabian horse owners throughout the U.S. and Canada.
AHA supports the efforts of the US Equestrian and the US Center for SafeSport to provide a program, information, and a reporting and investigation process to protect our Junior Exhibitors and Amateurs from abuse, including sexual, emotional, and physical misconduct, as well as bullying, harassment, and hazing.
AHA is responsible for appointing 33% of the USEF Arabian Rules Committee and recommending an additional 33% while USEF appoints the remaining 33%. The appointees will be decided on by the AHA President, with consult of the current Chair of the USEF Arabian Rules Committee, the Executive Director of the Arabian Horse Association will choose the members of USEF Arabian Rules Committee, the proposed membership will require approval of the Executive Committee of the Arabian Horse Association prior to submission to USEF.
A portion of the AHA appointees for the USEF Arabian Rules Committee , currently 33%, are required to be athletes. An athlete is defined as a competitor who has competed within the last 10 years at any AHA National Championship (exception: Canadian Nationals) and has placed in the top 10.
The Arabian Horse Association exists for growth in the number of people having a passion to own and enjoy the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse�
• growth in the interest in, and demand for the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse;
• preservation of the integrity of the breed;
• increased participation in activities involving the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse;
• recognition by the equine industry and general public about the value and attributes of the Arabian, HalfArabian and Anglo-Arabian horse; and
• ensure services and benefits that are valuable and convenient for the AHA members�
vision mission value
Elevate AHA to a premier breed association
2025 AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AHA OFFICERS
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS)
LISA BLACKSTONE President
DUANE ESSER Vice President
BRUCE M JOHNSON ............................ Vice President At-Large
PETER R CONWAY Vice President At-Large
LANCE WALTERS ........................................ Treasurer
NANCY A HARVEY ....................................... Secretary
DEBORAH JOHNSON Immediate Past President
AHA REGIONAL DIRECTORS
DEBBIE PRICE .............................................. Region 1
KATIE J RUSSELL .......................................... Region 2
GRETCHEN MCDANIEL Region 3
PEGGY WEEMS Region 4
MICHELLE PEASE-PAULSEN Region 5
CLAUDE R CLARK Region 6
MARY LOU HOUGE .................................... Region 7
JIM PORCHER............................................... Region 8
DEBORAH CINOTTO Region 9
HILLARY HOFFMAN Region 10
TONY REID Region 11
MICHAEL WILSON Region 12
RONALD A GEKIERE Region 13
DAVID DAUGHERTY .................................. Region 14
CRICKET GATES ......................................... Region 15
LURLINE C COMBS Region 16
CARLA D JACKSON Region 17
JOSHUA SCHILDROTH Region 18
AHA REGIONAL DIRECTORS ELECT
MARJIE BECKER Region 3 Director Elect
KIMBERLY S DICKINSON Region 15 Director Elect
DONNA KAVANAGH ........ Region 17 Director Elect
AHA DIRECTORS AT LARGE
ELIZABETH HAAR .......................... Director At-Large
JIM HAGALE .................................. Director At-Large
RALPH MANNING Director At-Large
SUSAN RACEY Director At-Large
LISA BLACKSTONE \\ PRESIDENT
Lisa Blackstone graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Philosophy. She transitioned financial world as a stockbroker and a decade later returned to law school and earned a legal degree alma mater. She now has her own law practice in the Atlanta area, and is a founding member of the Section of the Georgia Bar. Lisa began riding horses as a child, learning the fundamentals of horsemanship, judging and showing. She then operated a family-owned Arabian horse training and breeding business 1980s and 1990s. Lisa continues to compete as an amateur on a local, regional and national level. holds her Arabian judges license and regularly judges some of the industry’s largest shows. She is participant in the political process governing equine sport. Besides serving as Vice President of the currently Chair of the USEF Ethics Committee, co-Chair of the USEF Hearing Committee, and sits on Licensed Officials Committee.
BRUCE M JOHNSON \\ VICE PRESIDENT AT-LARGE
I became involved with Arabian horses in the early 1980s. After moving to Arizona, began researching breeding Arabian horses and then eventually showing them in the Dressage and Sport Horse disciplines. 33-year career at the nation’s largest nuclear plant allowed me to progress through the construction, and operational periods for all three units. Additionally, I progressed from front line to supervisory agerial levels in online work management while at the same time performing collateral duties of Performance Improvement Manager, Corrective Action Manager, Budget preparation/reporting, development and mentation of Department Metrics and development and implementation of the 12-week integrated process at the plant. At the same time, I worked in increasingly responsible volunteer roles at the AHA and regional levels. I currently sit on the boards of the Arabian Horse Association, Arabian Jockey Club Purebred Arabian Trust.
PETER R CONWAY \\ VICE PRESIDENT AT-LARGE
Chairman and founder, Peter Conway, established HALCON in 1977 with a desire to produce the best furniture in the industry. HALCON’s continued success is rooted firmly in a culture of quality, innovation a commitment to long-term partnerships with clients, suppliers, and employees. Today, we are an ning, family-owned and operated company with a passion for excellence. Peter and his wife Lori own operate Conway Arabians. Their mission is “We have a clear vision of what our Arabian horses should Strong, sound athletes that are beautiful to behold and a pleasure to be around. Merely being pretty enough; the horses of Conway Arabians are doing horses, bred to have the conformation and temperament to perform in the show-ring or on the trail”.
LANCE WALTERS \\TREASURER
Besides the current Treasurers position, I have held multiple positions in the horse industry. I have extensive background with the financial operations of the Arabian Horse Association from the club influences to the National level shows as well as AHA events. I have instituted numerous guidelines two years to protect our financials and increase our income. I graduated from Syracuse University schoolteacher for 4 years before purchasing my business which I have run for over 30 years and of semi-retired. My wife Debby and I have owned, shown, and bred Arabian and Half Arabians horses 40 years and currently have 6 horses at our farm. Both of our children participated in showing as well activities prior to starting their careers. We have been fortunate to have won numerous championships levels of showing.
NANCY A HARVEY\\ SECRETARY
I have been a member since the early 70s. I became an Arabian person with the acquisition of a Half-Arabian mare who was actually given to me. Receiving both a Bachelor in Ag Management & Masters in Ag from Cali Poly Pomona, I currently sit on the Presidents Advisory Committee for the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at that University. Whilst I spent 20 years in the printing industry, I have always pursued passion in the horse industry as a judge, licensed official and volunteer. Currently, I run a boutique business that caters to a small clientele, while also working in show management for approximately a year in all divisions, including Morgans, Saddlebreds, Hunter/Jumper.
DEBORAH JOHNSON \\ IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
For me, life with horses began in 1975, and my passion for the Arabian horse in 1979. Servant leadership, the Arabian Horse Association, was always a core passion and happily started 1989. Academically an MA in Speech Communication and BS in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, My passion for competition as a youth, amateur and professional remains to this day. Additionally, adjudicating many of our shows at all levels of competition. Today, I own and operate Reno-Tahoe Centre, Inc. RTEC is a business that actively cultivates new people to equines and ultimately the Arabian industry. We have a large active clientele that spans from entry to National Championship levels. With years as a self-employed professional in our industry I am honored to continue to mentor future profession als and students in our breed.
transitioned into the degree from her the Equine horsemanship, business in the She also an active the AHA, she is on the USEF
researching and disciplines. My construction, startup supervisory and manPerformance and impleintegrated schedule AHA club Club and
best wood innovation and award-winown and should be. pretty is not temperament have an club level guidelines in the last and was a of which I’m horses for over well as club championships at all
Half-Arabian Science Arabian pursued my boutique computer approximately 20 shows
leadership, with I earned Nevada, Reno. Additionally, I enjoy Equestrian Arabian horse With over 25 profession-
Deborah Johnson Immediate Past President
Lurline Combs Region 16 Director
Cricket Gates Region 15 Director
David Daugherty Region 14 Director
Deborah Cinotto Region 9 Director
Carla Jackson Region 17 Director
Mary Lou Houge Region 7 Director
Claude Clark Region 6 Director
Tony Reid Region 11 Director
Michelle Pease-Paulsen Region 5 Director
Peggy Weens Region 4 Director
Gretchen McDaniel Region 3 Director
Katie Russel Region 2 Director
Debbie Orr Price Region 1 Director
Nancy Harvey Secretary
Lance Walters Treasurer
Peter Conway Vice President At-Large
Sue Racey Director At-Large
Duane Essser Vice President
Ralph Manning Director At-Large
Lisa Blackstone President
Elizabeth Haar Director At-Large
Bruce Johnson Vice President At-Large
Jim Hagles Director At-Large
Josh Schildroth Region 18 Director
Jim Porcher Region 8 Director
Ronald Gekiere Region 13 Director
Michael Wilson Region 12 Director
Hillary Hoffman Region 10 Director
2025 AHA STAFF
EXECUTIVE
Executive Director
R STANTON MOREY
ACCOUNTING
Controller Sr Director
Admin & Finances
JILL ORR
Sr Accounting Manager
LISA MONTGOMERY
Staff Accountant
MARCIA JOHNSON
Staff Accountant
SCOTT BRADEN
COMPETITIONS
Sr Director of Competitions & Convention
LESLIE LOCKARD
Awards & Show Results Coordinator
ABBY CARPENTER
Competitions Sr. Manager
CHERYL L HOLLOWAY
Competition Licensing Coordinator & Convention Coordinator
COURTNEY MCLEES
HR & OFFICE SERVICES
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Business Technology Director
BILL ARAKALI
Principal System Administrator
DEEJ FLEMING
PL SQL Developer
MAGGIE HARRISON
Senior Business Systems Analyst
MEGAN CORGAN
Lead Developer
SCOTT WARNER
Java Programmer Mid-Level
SHUBHAM RANE
Junior Test Engineer
SWATHI SHIVARAMA
HR Generalist / Office Services
KIMBERLY ILLSLEY
Office Services Tech
MARY VARGAS
JUDGES & STEWARDS
Judges & Stewards Commissioner
MARY JANE BROWN
Administrative Assistant
MARY SMITH
Marketing & National Events Coordinator
SAVANA LINDER
Graphic Designer
HAYLE GRIMMER
MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION SERVICES
Registrar BRUCE M JOHNSON
Registry Service Representative
DENISE PARKER
Registry Service Representative
KALEE POLICHIO
Registry Sr. Manager
KELLY HUSTON
Special Services Representative
LUCY MERTENS
Registry Service Representative
SYDNEE BENNER
Registry Service Representative
VANESSA ROY
NATIONAL EVENTS
Director of Corporate Sponsors & National Events Manager
PAIGE LOCKARD
Youth & Family Programs Director
BRENNA JOHNSON
National Events Coordinator
ELISE SOSA
National Events Show Secretary
MARLENE J KRIEGBAUM
2025 AHA COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
The engine of AHA is the committees whose energy and activity provide the leadership and direction for the organization. Committees and commissions vary in number and responsibility. Committee /Commission members come from voluntary sign-up, appointment or election.
AGENDA & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
PENNY WARDLAW, R. 2 (2026) CHAIR
KATHLEEN CALLAHAN-SMITH, R. 1 (2027) VICE CHAIR
PEGGY WEEMS ...................... BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD .................... STAFF LIAISON
AHA FUTURITY COMMISSION
CHUCK MANGAN, R. 8 (2025) CHAIR
CARRIE OLSON, R. 5 (2026) VICE CHAIR
TONY REID BOARD LIAISON
CHERYL L HOLLOWAY ............... STAFF LIAISON
AHA NATIONAL DISTANCE COMMISSION
ARTHUR B KING, R. 18 (2025) CHAIR
ALANNA FRANK, R. 9 (2027) VICE CHAIR
MARY LOU HOUGE BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
AMATEUR COMMITTEE
JOAN SHELTON-PALELEK, R. 5 CHAIR
KIMBERLY S DICKINSON, R. 15 VICE CHAIR
KATIE J RUSSELL BOARD LIAISON
MARLENE J KRIEGBAUM STAFF LIAISON
ANNUAL CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE
MICHELLE WERTS, R. 11 (2025) CHAIR
CHERYL LANE-CARON, R. 16 (2025) VICE CHAIR
LURLINE C COMBS BOARD LIAISON
COURTNEY MCLEES STAFF LIAISON
ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES COMMISSION
STEVEN FREEMAN, R. 3 (2026) CHAIR
CHRIS CULBRETH, R. 7 (2026) VICE CHAIR
DUANE ESSER BOARD LIAISON
CHERYL L HOLLOWAY STAFF LIAISON
ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES TRUSTEES
STEVEN FREEMAN, R. 3 (2025) ........... VICE CHAIR
LANCE WALTERS.................... BOARD LIAISON
CHERYL L HOLLOWAY STAFF LIAISON
ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION
DEBORAH ANN HIMMEL, R. 9 (2025) CHAIR
NANCY A HARVEY, R. 1 (2027) VICE CHAIR
NANCY A HARVEY .................. BOARD LIAISON
BRENNA JOHNSON ................. STAFF LIAISON
AWARDS COMMITTEE
MARILYN WEBER, R. 11 CHAIR
STACEY L DUNN, R. 11 VICE CHAIR
DAVID DAUGHERTY BOARD LIAISON
ABBY CARPENTER ................... STAFF LIAISON
BREEDING/IN-HAND COMMITTEE
ANDREW SELLMAN, R. 7 CHAIR
JEFFERY D SCHALL, R. 8 ................. VICE CHAIR
MICHAEL WILSON .................. BOARD LIAISON
R STANTON MOREY STAFF LIAISON
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
GERALD A MC DONALD, R. 17 (2026) CHAIR
DAVID B CORNING, R. 5 (2026) VICE CHAIR
LANCE WALTERS BOARD LIAISON
JILL ORR STAFF LIAISON
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
TERRY ANDREASEN, R. 7 (2025) CHAIR
LAWRENCE B SHALLCROSS, R. 9 (2025) VICE CHAIR
PETER R CONWAY BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
COMMISSIONER’S REVIEW PANEL
JEFFERY W CALDWELL, R. 14 (2025) CHAIR
DONNIE N BULLOCK, R. 15 (2025) VICE CHAIR
CRICKET GATES BOARD LIAISON
MARY JANE BROWN STAFF LIAISON
COMPETITIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RYAN CHAMBERS, R. 11 (2025) CHAIR
KATHLEEN CALLAHAN-SMITH, R. 1 (2025) .. VICE CHAIR
MICHAEL WILSON BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
CREDENTIALS WORKFORCE
PATRICIA A CRUTCHETT, R. 13 (2025) CHAIR
CHARLES BASS, R. 9 (2025) VICE CHAIR
DEBORAH JOHNSON................ BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD .................... STAFF LIAISON
DISTANCE RIDING COMMITTEE
ERIC RUETER, R. 12 CHAIR
CLAUDE R CLARK, R. 6 VICE CHAIR
CLAUDE R CLARK BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
DRESSAGE & WESTERN DRESSAGE COMMITTEE
LAURIE ANN SALMI, R. 1 CHAIR
CHERYL TOBEY, R. 12 VICE CHAIR
DEBORAH CINOTTO BOARD LIAISON
ELISE SOSA STAFF LIAISON
EDUCATION/EVALUATION COMMISSION
JOHN RYAN, R. 8 (2027) CHAIR
JOHN POWER, R. 8 (2025) VICE CHAIR
MICHAEL WILSON BOARD LIAISON
MARY JANE BROWN STAFF LIAISON
EQUINE WELFARE COMMITTEE
LORI CONWAY, R. 10 CHAIR
CHELSEA WESSON, R. 11 VICE CHAIR
KATIE J RUSSELL BOARD LIAISON
R STANTON MOREY STAFF LIAISON
EQUITATION/SHOWMANSHIP COMMITTEE
JOYCE THOMAS, R. 5 CHAIR
JOAN SHELTON-PALELEK, R. 5 .......... VICE CHAIR
MICHELLE PEASE-PAULSEN BOARD LIAISON
ELISE SOSA STAFF LIAISON
ETHICAL PRACTICE REVIEW BOARD
VAN JACOBSEN, R. 10 (2025) CHAIR
ROB CALNAN, R. 17 (2025) VICE CHAIR
LURLINE C COMBS BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
HUNTER/JUMPER COMMITTEE
ALLAN EHRLICK, R. 18 CHAIR
JIM PORCHER, R. 8 VICE CHAIR
JIM PORCHER ....................... BOARD LIAISON
ELISE SOSA .......................... STAFF LIAISON
INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE
CRICKET GATES, R. 15 (2025) CHAIR
LANCE WALTERS BOARD LIAISON
JILL ORR STAFF LIAISON
JUDGES & STEWARDS STEERING COMMITTEE
MICHAEL DAMIANOS, R. 2 (2027) CHAIR
TODD HICKERSON, R. 3 (2025) VICE CHAIR
DUANE ESSER BOARD LIAISON
MARY JANE BROWN STAFF LIAISON
JUDGES SELECTION COMMITTEE
HOWARD SCHATZBERG, R. 0 (2027)...... VICE CHAIR
RONALD A GEKIERE BOARD LIAISON
MARY JANE BROWN STAFF LIAISON
LOCAL LEVEL COMMITTEE
PRISCILLA CLUFF, R. 7 (2025) CHAIR
JOSEPH R ALBERTI II, R. 12 (2025) VICE CHAIR
NANCY A HARVEY .................. BOARD LIAISON
BRENNA JOHNSON STAFF LIAISON
MARKET DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION COMMITTEE
HILLARY HOFFMAN, R. 10 (2025) CHAIR
REBECCA NASH R. 8 (2026) VICE CHAIR
HILLARY HOFFMAN BOARD LIAISON
SAVANA LINDER STAFF LIAISON
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
SHANNON BEDELL, R. 5 CHAIR
CHELSEA WESSON, R. 11 VICE CHAIR
JOSHUA SCHILDROTH BOARD LIAISON
KELLY HUSTON STAFF LIAISON
NATIONAL SHOWS DIRECTORATE
CYNTHIA M RICHARDSON, R. 8 (2025) CHAIR
DAVID DAUGHERTY, R. 14 (2025) VICE CHAIR
LANCE WALTERS.................... BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD ..................... STAFF LIAISON
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PEGGY WEEMS, R. 4 (2025) CHAIR
LAURA C MICKELSON, R. 10 (2026) VICE CHAIR
PEGGY WEEMS BOARD LIAISON
COURTNEY MCLEES STAFF LIAISON
PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL
LAWRENCE B SHALLCROSS, R. 9 (2026) CHAIR
TOM CONNELLY, R. 13 (2027) VICE CHAIR
MARY LOU HOUGE BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
PROFESSIONAL HORSEMEN COMMITTEE
JOHN POWER, R. 8 CHAIR
DEB WITTY, R. 8 VICE CHAIR
CARLA D JACKSON BOARD LIAISON
R STANTON MOREY STAFF LIAISON
RACING COMMITTEE
JAMES E MEYER, R. 12 (2025) ................ CHAIR
DEBORAH MIHALOFF, R. 15 (2025) VICE CHAIR
BRUCE M JOHNSON BOARD LIAISON
KELLY HUSTON STAFF LIAISON
REGISTRATION COMMISSION
DEAN MEIER, R. 10 (2026) CHAIR
ISAAC TAYLOR R. 7 (2025) VICE CHAIR
BRUCE M JOHNSON BOARD LIAISON
KELLY HUSTON ...................... STAFF LIAISON
RESOLUTION 5-90 COMMITTEE
PETER R CONWAY, R. 12 (2027) CHAIR
VAN JACOBSEN, R. 10 (2026) VICE CHAIR
PETER R CONWAY BOARD LIAISON
MARY JANE BROWN STAFF LIAISON
*These committees require re-enrollment each year. You must be a current AHA Member and enroll through the member login under “Members Info”.
SPORT HORSE COMMITTEE
JENNETTE M AUBERT, R. 12 CHAIR
LAURIE ANN SALMI, R. 12 VICE CHAIR
DEBORAH CINOTTO ................ BOARD LIAISON
ELISE SOSA .......................... STAFF LIAISON
SPORT HORSE NATIONAL SHOW COMMISSION
JIM PORCHER, R. 8 (2026) CHAIR
CRICKET GATES, R. 15 (2027) VICE CHAIR
CRICKET GATES BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
U.S. NATIONAL SHOW COMMISSION
DAVID DAUGHERTY, R. 14 (2025) CHAIR
ANGELA ONEILL, R. 10 (2026) VICE CHAIR
DAVID DAUGHERTY BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
USEF ARABIAN DIVISION COMMITTEE
DEBORAH JOHNSON, R. 3 (2025) CHAIR
DEBBIE PRICE BOARD LIAISON
LESLIE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
WORKING WESTERN COMMITTEE
JIM HITT, R. 9 CHAIR
MICHAEL DAMIANOS, R. 2 .............. VICE CHAIR
GRETCHEN MCDANIEL BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
YOUTH COMMITTEE
DEBORAH ANN HIMMEL, R. 9 CHAIR
CYNTHIA C HOWEY R. 8 VICE CHAIR
HILLARY HOFFMAN BOARD LIAISON
BRENNA JOHNSON STAFF LIAISON
YOUTH/MID-SUMMER NATIONAL SHOW COMMISSION
SHARON RICHARDS, R. 3 (2025) CHAIR
CYNTHIA M RICHARDSON, R. 8 (2027) VICE CHAIR
MICHELLE PEASE-PAULSEN BOARD LIAISON
PAIGE LOCKARD STAFF LIAISON
2025 AHA AWARD RECOGNITION
US EQUESTRIAN PEGASUS AWARDS NOMINEES
The USEF Awards Committee evaluates the nominees and selects the winners. The committee is made up of representatives from many different breeds and disciplines.
PEGASUS MEDAL OF HONOR NOMINEES
• Jim Hitt
• Kathy Callahan-Smith
NOMINEE FOR THE WALTER DEVEREUX
• Nancy Harvey
ELLEN SCRIPPS BREEDERS AWARD NOMINEES
• Conway Arabians/ Peter & Lori Conway
HORSE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
• Westen horse PA McKoy
JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN NOMINEE
• McKenna Bein
BARBARA WORTH OAKFORD TROPHY NOMINEE
• Jim Hitt for the rider in a non-reining Western discipline
BILL ROBINSON TROPHY NOMINEE
• Shannon Price Heald for the driver in a driving performance in a non-international competition
EMERSON BURR TROPHY NOMINEES
• Cavan Smith and Paris Mahoney for the rider over fences
• CJ “June” Cronan Jr. Trophy – Joel Kiesner for a rider under saddle in non-hunter and/or nonWestern disciplines -Saddle Seat
NORMAN K DUNN TROPHY NOMINEE
• Ted Carson competitor showing in-hand or at halter
VAUGHAN SMITH TROPHY NOMINEE
• Isabella Heath rider showing in Hunter Pleasure, Hunter on the flat, Show Hack, Hunter Hack, Dressage Hack, Costume, Side Saddle, or Western Dressage
JUDGES HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame was first presented in 2005 and honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and integrity throughout their judging career and who have made significant contributions to the Arabian horse community through their roles as a Judge. Individuals are nominated for the Hall of Fame by the Judges & Stewards Steering Committee.
• JILL BARTON
• CHRIS CULBRETH
• BRIAN FERGUSON
• LARAE FLETCHER-POWELL (Posthumously)
• KAREN HOMER-BROWN
• VAN JACOBSEN
• MATT KWAPICH
• LEON MATTHIAS
• BRUCE MCCREA
• BILL MELENDEZ
• RICK MOSER
• JOAN SHELTON-PALELEK
• BRUCE WOLF (Posthumously)
• SHANNON ARMSTRONG
• LESLIE CONNOR
• JOHN B. (BUCK) GRASS
• JEFF LEE
• R. STANTON (STAN) MOREY
• CLARICE (CORKY) SUTTON
• EDWIN SUTTON
• MIKE BAKER
• JOANNE CROCKETT
• JANICE DECKER
• JUNE WATKINS
• BOB ARMSTRONG (Posthumously)
• JOYCE HAMBLIN
• BILL HUGHES
• JUDY KIBLER
• RICHARD PETTY
• RON RHODES
• FERN BITTNER (Posthumously)
• JAMES C. BROWN
• CECILE HETZEL DUNN
• RICHARD SERENI
• MICHAEL VILLASENOR
• STANLEY WHITE, SR.
• DR. RICHARD BARSALEAU
• CASEY BRANTNER
• RICHARD DADY
• MARY ANNE GRIMMELL
• JIM BAKER (Posthumously)
• DR. ROBERT BARTER (Posthumously)
• JEAN BLACKSTONE
• DON BURT
• LEE CALDWELL (Posthumously)
• PETER CAMERON
• CAROL CHAPMAN WOOD
• BRUCE CROCKET (Posthumously)
• NORMAN DUNN (Posthumously)
• LOIS FINCH (Posthumously)
• CAROLYN GARDNER (Posthumously)
• BILLY HARRIS (Posthumously)
• TONY BOIT
• DANIEL CHRISTY
• JIM FISHER
• SHIRLEY NOWAK
• CHARLES KIBLER (Posthumously)
• TOM MCNAIR
• LYMAN ORCUTT (Posthumously)
• BILL TRAPP
• JOE VANARIO (Posthumously)
• KARL YENSER (Posthumously)
JILL BARON
VAN JACOBSEN
RICK MOSER JOAN SHELTON-PALELEK BRUCE WOLF
MATT KWAPICH LEON MATTHIAS BRUCE MCCREA BILL MELENDEZ
CHRIS CULBRETH BRIAN FERGUSON LARAE FLETCHER POWELL KAREN HOMER-BROWN
2025 AHA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Arabian Horse Association offers a variety of membership options to suit the needs of every Arabian enthusiast. Basic membership provides access to a free membership card, discounts on transactions, members-only resources, prize money programs, and a free database day. Youth memberships offer the same benefits as basic memberships, but at a discounted rate. Business memberships and Lifetime memberships provide all the benefits of basic memberships.
COMPETITION CARD
CLUB AFFILIATION
BECOME A MEMBER OF AHYA
Connect with a network of kids and teens from coast to coast by joining the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA). You don’t need to own a horse to join! There are horse clubs across the United States and Canada who are ready to welcome new members
Through learning basic horsemanship and safety, children develop life skills. They work with mentors and horsemen who guide their progress in riding and showing skills. Children take pride in their accomplishments, especially as they improve and advance. They find great support from their barn mates as they participate in activities that share in their love for horses. Joining a youth club allows also allows them to compete together in team tournaments, organize activities and ride with friends.
As a benefit of your AHA membership, you can save on a variety of goods and services that are used frequently for personal and business needs. Use your membership number to score discounts on travel and hotels, insurance, and more!
HOTEL & TRAVEL
• Choice Hotels
• Hotel Engine
• Motel 6
• Red Roof Inn
CAR RENTAL
• Avis
• Budget
GOODS & SERVICES
• Big Ass Fans
• Constant Contact
• GHA Architecture & Development
• Horse & Rider OnDemand
• John Deere
• LifeLock
• Sherwin Williams
• USRider
• ODP Business Solutions®
• STS Ranchwear
EDUCATION
• AHAcademy
• Fusion Global Academy
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
• Arabian Horse Times
• Brand new AHA members receive a FREE 1-year print subscription.
• Current/Renewing members will receive a FREE digital subscription — just submit your contact info!
• Arabian Horse World
• All brand new AHA members receive a 1-year print subscription.
• Current/Renewing members get access to a reduced print subscription rate.
• National Horseman
• All AHA members receive a FREE 1-year digital subscription to National Horseman Arabian Magazine.
• BLAZE Magazine
• Youth members under age 14 receive a subscription to Blaze INSURANCE
• Farmers Insurance
• Long-Term Care Resources
• Spot Pet Insurance
MEDICAL
• Emergency Assistance
• US Pharmacy Card
2025 AHA REGISTRATION
MAKE ARABIAN HORSE OWNERSHIP COUNT
Registration increases the value of your horse, makes it more marketable and opens the door to many local, regional and national activities available to registered horses. When you register an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse, it becomes part of the official breed and an official breed statistic used to make national decisions about open space, insurance coverage and other issues important to horse-owning communities. Honor the Arabian breed through registration.
WHAT IS REGISTRATION?
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) serves as the official registry for both purebred Arabian horses and Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. It contains more horses than any other Arabian registry in the world! This registry is used to track the Arabian heritage and is a resource for breeders, riders, competitions, and so much more.
WHY REGISTER?
Registration provides key benefits. To begin, registration honors the legacy of a horse whose roots may go back thousands of years and allows for its offspring to qualify for registration. From a practical standpoint, certificates of registration add marketability and make a horse eligible to:
• Compete at more than 245 AHA-recognized shows and distance rides annually
• Earn recognition through many AHA-sponsored programs
• Enter programs that showcase breeding and have the potential to earn prize money such as Halter Futurity, Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby futurities, and Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes
• Increase a horse’s value through registration in a recognized breed registry
• Participate in racing at many tracks across the United States
• Another great feature is that Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses can often be double-registered, allowing participation in activities at AHA and other breed organizations
SEARCH ARABIAN PEDIGREES, PROGENY & MORE
Researching pedigrees is an honored tradition among Arabian horse owners and breeders who value the historic bloodlines of this oldest and purest breed. The Arabian Horse DataSource, an online service that offers full pedigrees and progeny listings for 692,000 Purebred Arabians; 386,000 Half- and Anglo-Arabians and 416,600 Arabians from foreign registries.
NEW MICROCHIP REQUIREMENTS
Starting December 1, 2025, a new USEF rule will go into effect for all breeds ; under GR 1101.10, all horses competing in USEF-licensed or -endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip.
The update to your horse’s AHA record is offered at no cost to you. This information can also be printed on your Certificate of Registration if you choose for only $20 (member rate). The owner must still submit this information to USEF.
NEW HALF AND ANGLO ARABIAN DNA TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Starting January 1, 2026, all Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses with a Purebred Arabian parent will require DNA testing for registration.
Why? Just as your Purebred Arabian’s parentage is verified and valued, confirming your Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian’s lineage ensures the identity and legacy of your horse. This simple step helps protect your horse’s heritage and gives you confidence in the accuracy of its registration, because every horse deserves to have its story told correctly.
2025 AHA GET INVOLVED
MAKE ARABIAN HORSE OWNERSHIP COUNT
They say that all you need to do is Meet an Arabian Horse to fall in love! Well, that is what we at the Arabian Horse Association believe and we encourage all of our members to host their own event! These events can be anything from having an open house at your barn, to taking a horse to a school, a retirement facility, or even a tractor supply or feed store. We encourage all of our members to help share the love of the Arabian Horse.
DISCOVERY FARMS
If you’ve never encountered an Arabian horse up close, start your adventure by visiting a Discovery Farm. This unique program offers you the opportunity to explore Arabian horses at farms where knowledgeable owners are delighted to introduce you to their horses and answer questions in a relaxed, no-pressure, non-sales atmosphere. You’ll learn all about the breed characteristics, and gain firsthand knowledge of what makes this breed truly special. There are hundreds of Discovery Farms across the country, and you can easily locate one near you at www.ArabianHorses.org/discover
T.A.I.L. TOURS
Attend a national Arabian horse show and get the exclusive backstage experience! Learn about horses and Arabians, see them at work up close. An exciting and new opportunity for adults and kids alike. For upcoming schedules visit www.ArabianHorses.org/tail
MEET AN ARABIAN HORSE
AHA members participate in a number of community outreach events across the United States. Events are hosted by local barns and clubs to encourage community members to interact and engage with Arabian horses to create curiosity and interest in taking the next steps forward of participating in riding programs, horse ownership and other activities. A list of event locations can be found at www.ArabianHorses.org/ discover
PRIZE MONEY PROGRAMS
AHA awards more than $1 million in prize money annually through the Breeders Sweepstakes, Halter Futurities and Performance Futurity/Maturity/ Derby Programs. If you are a serious breeder committed to creating competitive horses, these programs allow you to showcase your yearlings, on up through your aged horses before Regional and National audiences. Halter Futurity winners can win thousands of dollars in just one class during their three-year-old year. Horses enrolled as Breeding Entries are eligible to win prize money at the Regional and National level for their entire life.
• Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes
• Performance Futurity/ Maturity/Derby
• U.S. Halter Futurity
AWARD PROGRAMS
If you're currently riding and competing with Arabian horses outside of the AHA-recognized show circuit, the Arabian Horse Association Incentive Programs are designed for you. Whether you ride dressage or endurance, compete in local or Open shows or just enjoy getting out and saddling up for a leisurely trail ride, there's a program for you.
• Amateur Achievement Awards
• Ambassador Award
• Arabian Recreational Riding Program (ARRP)
• Competitive Trail High Point
• Program Awards
• Club Excellence Award
• Distance Horse of the Year
• Dressage/Western Dressage Rider Award
• Endurance High Point Program
• Horse Achievement Awards
• Horse Achievement Award High Point Awards
• Open Competition Award • Volunteer Service Award
• USDF All Breed Dressage Award
2025 AHA YOUTH PROGRAM
KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
Join our community of like-minded horse lovers! If you are here to ride for the roses, improve your horsemanship, or just love the Arabian horse we have a place for you in the Arabian Horse Youth Association. AHYA is for youth 18 and under, with a variety of programs for anyone who loves the Arabian horse.
YOUTH STATS 2025
• First Year Membership Free
• 1,751 youth members, down 3.69% from last year
• 452 new youth members for 2025
YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Monthly Writing Contest
• Monthly ENewsletter
• Judging Contest
• Hippology Contest
• Youth Team Tournament
• Online Contests
• ARRP
• AHAcademy – online learning platform
2025 AHF PROGRAMS
ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
The AHF provides youth scholarships and equine research grants to empower youth and improve the lives of Arabian horses. The Foundation awards scholarships to high school students who represent the Arabian breed in a positive manner, perform extremely well in their studies, and are excellent members of their communities. From breeding to performance and everything in between, the Foundation provides financial support for equine research directed toward improving the health and performance of the Arabian breed.
In 2025 the Foundation awarded over $50K in scholarships.
AHF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Empower the Next Generation of Arabian Horse Enthusiasts
INVESTING IN YOUTH
More Than $50,000 Given Each Year
Whether youth pursue a professional career in the equine industry or become a successful business leader, teacher, or scientist, their dedication and love for the greatest breed on earth ensures the Arabian horse will continue to thrive for generations to come�
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
YOUTH NATIONALS
Available for Champion and Reserve at Youth Nationals in multiple classes
AHYA YOUTH OF THE YEAR
The winner receives a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by the Arabian Horse Foundation
HIPPOLOGY CONTEST
Contestants have the opportunity to win $9,250 in multiple divisions�
AHF RESEARCH PROGRAM
Improve the Health of the Arabian Horse
INVESTING IN THE BREED
More Than $80,000 Provided for Equine Research Since 2007
With knowledge comes power� When we understand more about genetic conditions, equine diseases, or equine medicine as they relate to the Arabian horse breed, we can educate breeders and owners to help them make decisions that will improve the health of the breed
From breeding to performance and everything in between, the Foundation provides financial support for equine research directed toward improving the health of the Arabian breed
SUPPORT EQUINE RESEARCH
Consider a gift to the Arabian Horse Foundation All AHA members can donate to the AHF when you renew your membership�
2025 AHA COMPETITION
PROVE YOURSELF AGAINST THE BEST
If setting and surpassing benchmarks motivates you, there are many competitive venues for Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses across the country from grassroots schooling shows to national championship shows and distance rides. AHA approves nearly 280 shows and distance rides annually, in which you can compete, earn points toward recognition awards and Sweepstakes prize money.
THE ARABIAN SHOW HORSE — A BRIEF HISTORY
From the ancient deserts of the Middle East evolved the oldest known breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds in America, the Arabian’s incredible energy, intelligence and gentle disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities. Today, Arabian horses spend as much time on the trail as they do at horse shows and other competitive events.
Historically, the Arabian was a war horse capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of the Arabian Desert and covering long distances, while moving quickly in and out of battle.
The traits that were bred into the Arabian through ancient times created a versatile horse that is not only a beautiful breed, but one that excels at many activities.
In the show ring, the Arabian is exceptional in English and Western pleasure competition. The Arabian is well known for his balance and agility. Combined with his high intelligence and skillful footwork, he is more than capable in driving and reining events. For speed, agility and gracefulness, you’ll want an Arabian.
AHA RECOGNIZED COMPETITIONS
• Arabian Breed Shows
• Open Shows
• Distance Rides
AHA SHOWS
• Youth Nationals
• Mid Summer Nationals
• Sport Horse Nationals
• U.S. Nationals
• Distance Nationals
• Ranch Horse Championships
Sharing the anticipation, hard work and exhilaration that comes with putting a number on your back and taking your horse into the arena to prove yourself against other horsemen provides a lifetime of satisfaction.
100
EXHIBITORS
100+
QUALIFIED HORSES
YEARS OF CONTUNIAL COMPETITION
56 DAYS OF COMPETITIONS
CHAMPIONSHOP AWARDED INLCUINDING ALL BREEDS
202 5 R A NCH
$200,000
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
S HIP 2 5
PARTNERED BREEDS
3
17
5 DAYS OF COMPETITION CONTINUAL YEARS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
6
26
TOTAL RIDERS OFFERED
$200,000
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
SPORT HO R SE
6 CONTINUAL YEARS
23
TOTAL CLASS ENTRIES
149
HORSES ENTERED NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AWARDED
518
2492 $12,500,000+
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT DAYS OF COMPETITION
1668
HORSES ENTERED CLASS ENTRIES
$32.9 MILLION
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
4244
2025 AHA RESOURCES
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DATASOURCE
The Arabian Horse DataSource, an online service that offers full pedigrees and progeny listings for 692,000 Purebred Arabians; 386,000 Half- and Anglo-Arabians and 416,600 Arabians from foreign registries.
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