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A R A B I A N H O R S E A S S O C I A T I O N N O V E M B E R 1 8 – 2 2 , 2 0 2 5
WELCOME TO THE 23RD ANNUAL AHA CONVENTION!
AHA and the Annual Convention planning committee are excited to welcome you back to Reno for the 2025 Annual Membership Convention. All 2025 Convention attendees will play a pivotal role in the future of our wonderful breed: the Arabian Horse.
We invite you to relax and enjoy your time with fellow AHA members, colleagues and guests; and remind you that your full participation in the business conducted here is critical to the advancement of the breed.
Please join us for the Welcome Reception on Wednesday November 19th at 7:30 PM in Silver Baron A. As well as our new round table sessions we will be holding on Thursday and Friday!
Thank you for your continued support of the Arabian horse. If there is anything we can do to assist you during your stay, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Your hosts, AHA Staff & The Annual Convention Planning Committee
2025 AHA CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE
Michelle Werts, Chair
Cheryl Lane-Caron, Vice Chair
Peggy Treisback
Theresa Horn
Courtney McLees, Staff Liaison
Lurline Combs, Board Liaison
CONVENTION ADMIN HOURS
TUESDAY
REGISTRATION
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
CREDENTIALS n/a
AHA OFFICE
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
COMMITTEE WORK AREA
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION
6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
CREDENTIALS
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
AHA OFFICE
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
COMMITTEE WORK AREA
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY
REGISTRATION
8:00 AM – 6:30 pm
CREDENTIALS
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
AHA OFFICE 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
COMMITTEE WORK AREA 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
SATURDAY
REGISTRATION
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM In AHA office
CREDENTIALS n/a
AHA OFFICE
7:00 AM – Noon
COMMITTEE WORK AREA
7:00 AM – Noon
THURSDAY
REGISTRATION
6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
CREDENTIALS
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AHA OFFICE
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
COMMITTEE WORK AREA 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
CONVENTION CENTER MAP
GRANDE EXPOSITION HALL
The Grande Exposition Hall encompasses 19,360 square feet of transformable meeting space. And when the meetings are over, the stars come out. Many of the hottest entertainers have performed at the Grand Exposition Hall. It seats upwards of 1,600 people providing an intimate and memorable venue.
SILVER BARON BALLROOM & MEZZANINE LEVEL ROOMS
The mezzanine level of Silver Legacy features a versatile mix of 12 breakout rooms that range in size from 643 square feet to 5,165 square feet. Most of these rooms can be combined, creating spaces as large as 11,050 square feet, the perfect size for anyone requiring a Junior Ballroom, secondary general session, or the perfect spot for that opening night reception.
AHA BOARD
Ralph
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
Manning Director At-Large
Lisa Blackstone President
Elizabeth Haar Director At-Large
Bruce Johnson Vice President At-Large
Jim Hagle 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
GENERAL SESSION SCHEDULE
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - NOTE, THIS MEETING IS ON MOUNTAIN TIME
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm MT
Plenary Session - provided via Zoom (link will be sent closer to the event)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Executive Committee (Closed) Silver Baron Boardroom
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Internal Audit Committee (Closed) Silver Baron 1
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
8:00 am – 5:00 pm AHA Board of Directors Meeting Exposition Hall A
Noon - 1:00 pm Board of Directors Lunch (Closed) Silver Baron B
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Equitation / Showmanship Committee (Working Session) Silver Baron E
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Working Western Committee (Working Session) Silver Baron D
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman's Association (Working Session) Silver Baron E
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sport Horse National Show Commission (closed)
Silver Baron 1
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm First Time Attendees Information Session Silver Baron C
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Licensed Officials & Show Management Networking Silver Baron A
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Youth/Mid Summer National Show Commission (closed)
Silver Baron 1
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Reception Silver Baron A
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
8:00 am – 10:00 am GENERAL SESSION I Exposition Hall B & C
10:00 am- 10:30 am Morning Break Royal Salon
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Working Western Committee Silver Baron D
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sport Horse Committee Silver Baron E
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Judges & Stewards Steering Committee Silver Baron B
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Resolution 5-90 Committee Silver Baron Boardroom
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Youth/Mid Summer National Show Commission Silver Baron C
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Arabian Breeder Sweepstakes and USN Show Commission (Closed) Silver Baron C
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Luncheon Speaker (tickets required)Uncomplicated Saddle Fitting for Any Discipline with Adrienne Hendricks
Silver Baron A
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Professional Horsemen Committee Silver Baron E
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm AHA Youth Committee Silver Baron B
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Sport Horse National Show Commission Silver Baron D
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Amateur Committee Silver Baron 4-6
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Dressage / Western Dressage Committee Silver Baron E
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm AHA Distance Nationals Commission Silver Baron C
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Market Development & Promotion Committee Round Table Silver Baron A
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Annual Convention Planning Committee Silver Baron D
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Breeding / In-Hand Committee Silver Baron D
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Trustees (Closed) Silver Baron Boardroom
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Hunter / Jumper Committee Silver Baron 1
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Equitation / Showmanship Committee Silver Baron E
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Distance Committee Silver Baron C
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Bylaws Committee Silver Baron C
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm AHA Futurity Commission Silver Baron 2
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm USEF Arabian Division Rules Committee Silver Baron B
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speed Dating Round Table: Learn About New Disciplines Silver Baron E
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Governance Resolution & Meet the Board Candidates Exposition Hall A
7:00 pm – midnight
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
8:00 am – 9:00 am Membership Committee Silver Baron C
8:00 am – 9:00 am Education / Evaluation Commission Silver Baron E
8:00 am – 9:00 am Ethical Practice Review Board/Probable Cause Panel Silver Baron 1
8:00 am – 9:00 am U.S. National Show Commission Silver Baron D
9:00 am - 10:00 am Speed Dating Round Table: Running a Successful Horse Show or Ride Silver Baron A
9:00 am - 10:00 am Awards Committee Silver Baron C
REGIONAL CAUCUS MEETINGS
