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President: Kimberly Toye Vice President: Nicki Muller Treasurer: Berni Van Lieshout Secretary: Lori Osberg (retiring) Debbie Thompson (new) Board of Directors: Doug Archibald Joan Arnett Tracy Douglas (new) Brenda Driediger Kathrine Gilker Maureen Gough Leslie Harpur (new) Laura Leitch Sandra Mann Erin Oberman (retiring) Lyle Osberg (retiring) Linda Picul Bonnie Schneider Lorri Terlecki Jibbah Editor: Ashley Lauren Toye GOLD SPONSORS Driediger Farms | Brenda Driediger Driediger Berry Farms Excelsior Stables Paul & Lori Quinn of REMAX SILVER SPONSORS Artisan Arabians | Tannis Boissennault BFL Canada Equine Ins | Terry Johnson Blacklock Mechanical Natalie Alves Graphic Design The Derby Bar & Grill The Terlecki Family | MJM Construction
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3 A Christmas Pajama Party Poem 14 Rider Profile: Jake Hammersley New Shoeing Resolution
3 National Winners 5
2 President’s Message
32 Brenda Driediger
1 2017 Calendar 30 Barn News Feature
28The Little Black Horse Who Could 25 National Results 16 Letter to Canadian Nationals
2017 calendar Scottsdale Show Feb. 16-26 Scottsdale, Arizona Rally in the Valley March 23-26 Eugene, Oregon Region 7 Championships April 24-30 Scottsdale, Arizona Daffodil Spring Show April 28-30 Langley, British Columbia AAHABC Classic May 4-7 Langley, British Columbia AHACO May 19-21 Eugene, Oregon Region 4 Championships June 20-24 Nampa, Idaho Western Canadian Breeders September 22-25 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Region 2 Championships June 22-25 Santa Barbara, California Region 5 Championships July 6-9 Monroe, Washington Region 3 Championships July 9-12 Sacramento, California Region 17 Championships July 25-30 Calgary, Alberta Youth National Championships July 22-29 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Canadian National Championships August 13-19 Brandon, Manitoba Sport Horse National Championships September 5-10 Raleigh, North Carolina AAHABC Fall Frolic September 15-17 Langley, British Columbia US National Championships October 21-29 Tulsa, Oklahoma
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE On behalf of AAHABC, I wish you and your families a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy Neigh, Meow and Bark Year to your four-legged family members.
regulations are documented in this edition-don’t miss it. AAHABC was in the Top 5 for the Club Excellence Award for Recruitment and Retention of members and exhibitors based on our increase of participants in We held nine Board of Directors’ Meetings during both the May Annual Classic and our Awards Banquet 2016. Among our tasks at these meetings, we plan our held on the Friday Evening of our 4 day Classic Double two recognized competitions: Annual Classic and Fall Qualifier. Frolic and organize the Banquet. Each of our elected Directors takes on multiple responsibilities to keep Our Jibbah, after expenses, earned a profit of $1365 our competitions and club running smoothly. Please for our club. Thank You, Ashley, for producing such a consider volunteering to help out at the shows. We also quality publication for us and Thank You to our Gold welcome you to attend our Monday night meetings and Silver Sponsors and Members for purchasing ads held at the White Spot in Aldergrove (264th near in our Jibbah. Fraser Hwy) at 7 pm. The tentative 2017 schedule for these meetings is: Jan. 9, Mar. 6, April 3, May 1, June Both of the shows will be single Qualifiers for Region 5, July 31, Aug. 28, Oct. 2 and AGM Nov. 13. 17 due to financial reasons. Although we had 125+ exhibitors at the Classic and almost 70 at the Fall Frolic, AAHABC attended the Region 17 Meeting held in we did not break even. Our Sponsorship Committee Calgary Alberta in October. Your Delegates were Nicki has already started our 2017 Campaign! Please look Muller, Berni Van Lieshout and me. The decision for the forms in this edition. Thank you Leslie Harpur was made that the R17 Regional Show will be held (Chair) and the Committee (Kathrine Gilker, Lorri at Thunderbird Show Park in 2018. Our AAHABC Terlecki, Bonnie Schneider, Marie O’Neill, and Debbie Annual General Meeting was held, November 14th. Thompson) for taking on this important responsibility. We welcome our new Directors: Tracy Douglas, Leslie and Thank you to all of you who sponsored classes for Harpur and Debbie Thompson. Erin Oberman is us during 2016. We appreciate your support. stepping down after being on our Board for several years. Thank you for attending meetings, taking care We are proud of our AAHABC Members who have of our ribbons for each show, purchasing Walk/Trot shown in several Regions this year as well as at all prizes, helping set up and take down the Dressage ring National Shows: Sport Horse, Youth, Canadian and and making sure our First Aid was organized. Lyle and US Nationals. Congratulations to our exhibitors. Your Lori Osberg are also saying their ‘Good Byes’ to our success is a result of the effort, patience, practice and Board after 13 years of volunteering. You both have quality of our BC horses and riders. Joan Arnett has contributed so much. Lyle was our Gate Guy, Dressage gathered our member’s Nationals Results for us, so Set-Up Guy, Ribbon Roster Guy and all around GOOD have a look at them. GUY! Lori has kept our Thursday Sport Horse Halter Classes moving, Silent Auctions running and organized I cannot complete this report without sending good our Youth Teams. We will miss all 3 of you. Thank wishes to Brenda Driediger. You have trained horses you to Nicki, Berni, Doug, Joan, Brenda, Kathrine, and brought clients to our shows for many years. We Maureen, Laura, Sandra, Bonnie, Lorri and Linda for wish you a happy retirement and know that you will agreeing to stay on the AAHABC Directors’ Team. continue being involved with Arabian horses. You have always been a strong supporter of AAHABC and Our Delegate for the AHA Convention, held we look forward to seeing you both on a monthly basis November 16-19 in Tulsa, OK, was Ashley Lauren as Directors and at shows for many more years to come. Toye. The big issue was Resolution 5-16 concerning Shoeing Regulations. After several revisions the Your President, Resolution passed unanimously. The NEW Shoeing Kimberly Toye 2
Christmas Pajama Party ‘Twas the night before Christmas , when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be here The horses were settled all snug in their beds While visions of apples and carrots danced in their heads With Berni and Nicki in their pj’s and me finished my nightcap We were just settling our brains for a long winter’s nap When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter Lyle jumped out of his sleeping bag to see what was the matter Away to the window he flew like a flash Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash When what to his wondering eyes should appear But Lori and Doug driving Santa’s sleigh, OH DEAR! They were laughing their heads off and drinking beer, OH MY! What the heck are you doing sneaking off with Doug- and, most importantly WHY? Brenda ran from the house, so lively and quick Yelling “What have the two of you done with St, Nick?” When Lyle whistled, and shouted and called them by name, More rapid than Arabs, the Directors they came Now! Laura, Nicki, Berni, now! Linda and Bonnie now Sandra, get out here quick Come Joan, Lorri, Kathrine, Maureen, and Erin, I think these two kidnapped St. Nick! And then in a twinkling, we heard a muffled scream It’s coming from the big red bag in the sleigh or is this just a dream? They opened the the Santa sack as quick as a flash And Lyle ran back to the house in a mad dash Kimberly, Kimberly come quick, pitter patter Poor Santa is in a sad state, I don’t know what’s the matter His clothes are all wrinkled and his beard is awry He doesn’t seem to be himself at all, Oh my! He needs Mouth to Mouth resuscitation, I fear Please, save Christmas for us, Kimberly, dear I filled up my chest with a mighty breath Pursed my lips and put a hand on his chest With trepidation, I did my best And magically he took a breath We all clapped our hands and did a jig in the snow That’s the extra mile that AAHABC Presidents go We ruined Lori and Doug’s little jaunt in the sleigh By saving poor Santa and getting him back on his way Leslie, Debbie and Tracy gave the reindeers a bran mash and warmed them right up Thought Santa needed a little spirit and gave him a strong drink in a Red Solo Cup His eyes started twinkling, his dimples were merry His cheeks became like roses, his nose like a cherry He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle, But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. And to Kimberly, thank you for giving me life If I wasn’t married to Mrs. Claus, I’d make you my wife! That’s all right, Santa, said Kimberly, I saved your special night But, I sworn off men for the rest of my life! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night Kimberly
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RESOLUTION #5-16 | SHOEING RULES ec / usef AR106 Shoeing Regulations, Artificial markings and Appliances 1. Any machine made shoe (keg), or handmade shoe made of magnetic steel, mild steel, aluminum, rubber or other non-metallic shoe is allowed. Shoes made of Tungston Carbide are prohibited. a. No part of the shoe may exceed the dimensions of 3/8 inch thick by 1 1/8 inches wide (nail heads and/ or toe clips are not considered when measuring the shoe). Aluminum, rubber or other non-metallic shoes are exempt from the dimension requirements. b. In the case of a bar shoe, there may be only one bar, which must be either a straight bar, or an egg bar. 1) A straight bar can be located anywhere within the circumference of the shoe. 2) The egg bar is defined as an uninterrupted, oval shaped shoe. 3) A bar is part of the shoe and must not exceed the dimensions of 3/8” thick by 1 1/8” wide, at any point on the shoe, nor may the bar extend below the ground surface of the shoe. c. If a shoe band is used, it may be attached to either the shoe, or the pad if present. 2. Shoeing Restrictions Based on Age of Horse or Class in Which Exhibited a. Horses less than two years of age must be shown barefoot. b. Horses two years of age may be shown with a shoe in accordance with AR106.1 however, the use of a bar shoe, or pad(s) of any type or configuration between hoof and shoe is strictly prohibited. c. Horses three years old, may not have any type of bar shoe. 3. Maximum overall length of toe is a. 43⁄4 inches for purebred Arabians. b. 5 1⁄4 inches for Half-Arabians and Anglo- Arabians. c. The overall length of toe includes shoes and any pad(s) present. 4. Method of Measuring Toe, Shoe and Pad. a. Using a six inch metal ruler, the length of the toe is determined by measuring the front of the hoof, in the center, from the hairline to the ground. Hairline is considered the origin of the hair at coronet band. b. Shoes are measured with an accurate gauge.
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5. Pads a. The use of pad(s) (either full or partial, including rim) made of rubber, leather or plastic, is allowed. b. The introduction of a foreign material within or between the pad(s), between the pad and shoe or between the pad and hoof (other than accepted packing material such as oakum, pine tar, silicone, foam rubber, etc.) designed to add additional weight or enhance action is strictly prohibited. c. Material with anti-concussive qualities (such as rubber, silicone, latex, etc.) may be used between the pad and hoof for additional support, provided such material does not extend beyond the inner rim (edge) of the shoe. 6. At the discretion of a judge or a steward officiating at a licensed Arabian competition, or Arabian classes in any Federation licensed competition, or at the request of the Show Committee (See GR1201 License - Operation of Competition.) inspection of shoes, pad(s) and/or hoof length may be required. a. Inspection can include measuring the shoe, measurement of hoof length, and in the case of the presence of a pad, inspection of the pad(s). b. Inspection can include but is not limited to, visual, x-ray, metal scan, or manual separation of pads. c. Shoes and pads, if present, cast after entering or before exiting the arena in any class, not exempt from shoeing regulations, shall be inspected as described above by a licensed steward or judge officiating at the competition.
d. Any trainer, exhibitor and/or agent of a horse subject to the inspection each may request to be present and heard while said inspection is being performed by said licensed official(s). e. Prior to any disqualification and/or other penalties imposed on a horse at a competition, the inspecting officials shall make reasonable efforts to notify and have present, the owner(s) and trainer(s) of said horse, or agent(s) at the inspection. f. The inspecting officials shall take possession of any shoe, and/or pad(s) and measure the shoe with an accurate gauge and inspect pad(s). Measurement of hoof length shall be made in accordance with AR106.4 Method of Measuring Toe and Shoe. g. In the event that the inspecting officials find a violation of the shoe measurement, hoof length and/or pad(s) rules, the horse shall be disqualified for the remainder of the competition, and the owner shall be required to forfeit all prize money, sweepstakes and trophies, entry fees, ribbons, and points won at said competition by said horse. h. Additionally, if any forbidden foreign material is found between the pad and/or shoe, or pad and hoof, within the pad, between any pads, and/or the pad composition is in violation of AR106.4, the steward shall file a charge against the owner(s) and trainer(s) with the Federation Hearing Committee in accordance with GR604 Charges and a hearing shall be held in accordance with General Rules, Ch 6. 1) In the event the Hearing Committee determines a violation has occurred, the trainer, owner and or their agents each shall be subject to any and all penalties imposed by the Hearing Committee at its discretion pursuant to Chapters 6 & 7, including suspensions, fines, and the revocation & redistribution of winnings, notice or notices of which shall be published on Federation’s website. The suggested penalty is a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one-year suspension. Subsequent violations of this rule by any of the individuals/entities shall be subject to such greater penalties as determined at the discretion of the Hearing Committee. 2) The horse and/or the owner may be suspended for any period of time specified by the Hearing Committee. Remainder of the rule not changed.
Effective: December 31, 2016 or when approved by USEF/EC.
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A LETTER TO THE CANADIAN NATIONALS SHOW I am writing to you on behalf of the All Arabians Horse Association of British Columbia. Thank you to the 2016 Canadian National Show Commission for their dedication and hard work. Those of us who have been involved in putting together a local or Regional Show appreciate how much more is required to put on a National Competition. Thank you to each member of the Show Commission as well as the Office Staff and Volunteers. Quite a few of our AAHABC Club members attend Canadian Nationals on a regular basis, as exhibitors, owners, trainers, parents and friends and have been doing so for over 20 years. I have been requested to send the following letter to you by our Board of Directors on behalf of our members. We appreciate the increase in size of the Westoba Ag Centre Ring. Our members thought the ‘Welcome Dinner’ for exhibitors was a lovely addition to Canadian Nationals and the Sport Horse exhibitors appreciated receiving their ribbons after each class. We appreciate the hard work that goes into organizing stabling, scheduling, supervising the footing and all the other components, and working with both staff and volunteers. However, we continue to have concerns about the main ring, Westman Place, as well as to the lack of Judges assigned to Sport Horse Under Saddle classes. We are making the following requests: Re: Westman Place/Main Ring: 1. For safety reasons for both horses and exhibitors, we ask that the Canadian National Show Commission reduce the number of horses in the main show ring during the hand gallop portion of any class with the exception of Western Pleasure by requesting and requiring the Judges to split the hand gallop at 14 or over in the ring. Rationale: it is not safe for exhibitors and horses due to the small size of the ring. In addition, much of the trainer advice to their clients competing in the ring is to ‘Watch out behind you, go deep to avoid the oncoming traffic, and additional advice on how to be safe in the traffic rather than helpful advice to have their best ride. It is expensive to attend this National Show and the focus should not be to get through a class without the horse or rider being hurt but rather on having the best ride possible. A second option for reducing class size to accommodate the smaller show ring is to run all the cuts and reduce the Final to 10 horses and then ride for Champion and Reserve. Our belief is that the present schedule allows all cuts to be run without extending the schedule. This option was less favorable to our AAHAC Board of Directors 2. We strongly request that ALL Exhibitors should be told prior to the hand gallop that excessive speed is NOT to be rewarded. Not only is it dangerous for the horse/rider combo, but also is dangerous when other exhibitors are run into when the horse with excessive speed can’t hold the tight corners and drifts into other exhibitors and their horses. 3. Our third request is that the Wednesday Schedule (Main Ring) be reconsidered. The 2016 schedule was difficult for Hunter Pleasure Horses, both Purebred and Half Arab. Both the Amateur 19 to 39 and both Purebred and Half Arab Open Sections are on Wednesday. Many Amateurs are riding Hunters that also compete in the Open classes with their trainer. For some exhibitors who own a Half Arab and a Purebred Hunter, this creates 4 Hunter classes on the same day. As the Canadian Nationals main ring classes occur over 6 days it would be appreciated if these Hunter classes were more spread out. 16
We also have concerns regarding the number of judges used Sport Horse Under Saddle Classes. The following points explain our position. Re: Sport Horse Under Saddle Judging 1.The entries in Sport horse Under Saddle appear to have decreased. We believe the reason is due to the One-Judge system of judging the SH Under Saddle classes in place at the present time. It is our observation that a Dressage judge selects their discipline type for ranking a Top Ten and a Hunter/Jumper Judge rewards their specific discipline type through their selection of their Top Ten. AAHABC makes the following suggestions: A. You could: run a Dressage type Under Saddle Class for the Dressage Judge to rank and a Hunter Over Fences type Under Saddle Class for the Hunter/Jumper Judge to rank or B. Have 2 Judges, one Dressage Judge and one Hunter Over Fences Judge in the ring and run it as one class with each judge ranking their choices from 1st place through 10th place like we do at ‘A’ Shows for a Double Qualifier. Each judges placings 1st -10th receive ribbons/plaques/trophies C. Hire 3 Judges, one Dressage, One Hunter Over Fences or Hunter/Jumper Judge and one Dual Carded Arabian Judge who holds either a Hunter Over Fences Card or a Dressage Card. Our rationale for this is that Sport Horse Under Saddle Exhibitors pay $200 for their class and show to one judge where as ‘Main Ring’ Exhibitors pay $200 per class and have 3 judges in the ring. It is our belief that this creates a less than equal situation between disciplines. For Sport Horse Under Saddle classes, Sport Horse Nationals has 2 judges in the ring and Youth Nationals, which has the least amount of Sport Horse Classes has 3 judges in the ring. We believe, in the past, exhibitors look at the Judging panel for Sport Horse Under Saddle and make the decision to enter based on the discipline of the Judge. We have examples of members who decide not to enter the class if they have a Dressage horse and the Under Saddle classes are judges by a Hunter Over Fences or Hunter Jumper Judge. We also note that Option B as listed above could be easily implemented. Both a Dressage Judge and a Hunter/ Jumper or Over Fences Judge are part of the current Judging Panel System. We do understand that Option B would increase the number of ribbons and trophies required however this option may also increase entries thereby increasing the bottom line for this class. Thanking You in Advance for Your Consideration of Our Concerns, Kimberly Toye: AAHABC President, Nicolien Muller: Vice President, and the 2016 Board of Directors; Brenda Driediger, Doug Archibald, Berni Van Lieshout, Joan Arnett, Laura Leitch, Maureen Gough, Linda Picul, Lorri Terlecki, Bonnie Schneider, Lori Osberg, Lyle Osberg, Erin Oberman, Sandra Mann, Kathrine Gilker
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1. What brought you into the Arabian Industry? I started riding horses at Semiahmoo Stables when I was about 10. After a year of riding, I joined their show team, which focused on Arabian horses. I then purchased an Arabian, and have never looked back. Since joining the Jan Mckim Training Team, I have been immersed into the Arabian Show Industry across the Northwest.
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4. You worked for Ron Copple last season, What was it like, do you recommend learning from different trainers to gain knowledge and to grow as a rider? Last summer, I went and worked with Copple Show Horses at Region 4, in Idaho, and Region 3, in California. The days were some of the hardest, and most valuable days of my life. I got to see behind the scenes to turning out 20 beautiful show horses into the show ring. As a rider, horse person, and prospective horse trainer, I learned how to be hardworking. The long hours, hot weather, and cheeky horses taught me how to work and push myself to be better. At home, with my trainer Jan Mckim, I have learned the lengthy and patient process of creating these talented athletes.
2. What do you think we can do as a club to encourage new riders to enter the Arabian Industry? As a club, I think we need to work on bringing all of our local youth together in enjoyable activities to get to know each other better and to lose the division of our show teams. By making a strong youth group that includes everyone in our local club, 5. What are your goals in 2017? In 2017, my there will be an even more appealing aspect for new biggest goal is to compete at Canadian Nationals with potential members. my western horse, Liberty. Thanks to many influences in my life, but most importantly, my trainer Jan 3. What is your favourite discipline and why? Mckim, I believe we are finally ready to demonstrate Personally, my favorite discipline is Western Pleasure. our talent. I also hope to work with a trainer again I enjoy the difficulty and engineering it takes to turn out this summer to continue to expand my knowledge as a a beautiful western horse and the extreme athleticism horse person and future horse trainer. and talent the horses have. Although, in the future, I want to learn more about the Hunter Pleasure and the English Pleasure divisions as I hope to train horses with many aspects of versatility.
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THE LITTLE BLACK HORSE WHO COULD
When shopping for our first horse, we had very little criteria. The horse had to be over 14.3, sound with four functional legs, and the horse had to want to be around us as much as we want to be around it. Who knew, it would be hard to find a horse to fit that short criteria. After three months of trying horses from quarter horses to drafts and everything in between; we finally found our dream horse. Shadow, was a 10-year-old, unregistered, black Arabian gelding. When we bought Shadow, he had been sitting in a field for three years. Within a week of buying him, Kathleen and Shadow attended their first show together. While Shadow was very safe to ride, he had only two gaits fast and faster. Leg only meant to go and brakes were optional. Over the next five years, Shadow learnt how to compete in English and Western. Kathleen and Shadow competed across the province. In 2006 Kathleen and Shadow competed at the Pacific National Exhibition and won Reserve Champion Western Equitation. The following year Shadow and Kathleen joined the 4-H in Motion Drill Team. In this team environment they learnt many new skills in in their weekly practices, including carrying a flag while completing complicated maneuvers at high speeds. As Kathleen continued to show, she searched for new challenges. In 2008 we expanded our horizons by competing at the Interior Provincial Exhibition held in Armstrong, BC. That year in a class of 23 horses and riders won Champion English Pleasure. The following year Kathleen and Shadow showed at the BC Heritage Championships held in Kelowna. Though the awards are one measurement of success the real sense of pride came from the feeling of accomplishment that came from succeeding in our goals as a team.
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Eventually we wanted to learn more about where Shadow came from. When we bought Shadow, he had come with old Arabian registry papers that were not signed or had ever been submitted. The papers contained the name of his breeder and his bloodline, and we decide to start there. Through some creative Google searches, we were able to track down his breeder in Prince George, BC. We were very lucky in the fact that, while Shadow’s breeders were no longer involved in breeding Arabian horses, they had kept the breeding certificates and their foaling information in their basement. His breeder was able to find the original breeding certificate for us to submit to AHA. His dam, had been imported from Saudi Arabia, and his sire was from Dragon Place farms in BC. We found out that Shadow was the last foal born on their farm before they had sold their breeding stock. When the Millers decided to get out of breeding, Shadow and his mother were sent to auction when he was four months old. Luckily for us, his breeders had kept their old files, now over a decade old in the basement. From auction, we learnt that Shadow had spent his junior horse years as a cutting horse, working his way up all the way to BC Cutting Champion. His rider was told that if she wanted to compete at a national level, she would need a quarter horse; so Shadow was sold once again. This time, Shadow was bought by a grandfather for his granddaughter to ride. He was ridden on and off for a couple years and spent some time in a field, before we bought him in May 2005. After sending off blood to Ontario and DNA to California we were able to register our little black Arabian gelding, Black Rambo Shadow.
With the help of friends, we began to show at A class shows in diverse classes including Hunter Pleasure, Show Hack, Native Costume, and Trail. Shadow allowed us to try everything and anything. When Victoria decided she wanted to ride horses too and we decided to get a second horse we knew it had to be an Arabian. Facing a new kind of challenge, Kathleen began competing with her young horse Braveheart, while Victoria took Shadow to the next level of competition. When Victoria took over riding Shadow, he went back to teaching the basics. He was a kind and patience teacher, but insisted she ask for things properly or she wouldn’t get it. Victoria has never met another horse who will give you a 100%, but only if you give 100% in return. For the first six years of riding, him he was mainly in Hunter Pleasure, Trail and Showmanship. Victoria and Shadow both found a passion for Showmanship and he never fails to perk up when the Showmanship halter goes on. Shadow is a very diverse horse. The first roses he ever won were a Reserve Champion in Trail AOTR at Region 17 in 2011. That year Victoria and Shadow went on to win Unanimous Champion in Showmanship, Hunter Pleasure JOTR and Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure JTR. They also went to Canadian Nationals and won Top 10 in all their classes including Trail Open and Hunter Pleasure JOTR (3rd). In 2012, in addition to once again winning numerous regional titles including Unanimous Champion Showmanship JTR for the second year in a row, Victoria and Shadow won Reserve Champion Showmanship 13 & Under at Canadian Nationals.
As Shadow got older he and Victoria made a shift into the western discipline. As he was not ready for a western pleasure class we worked on our horsemanship skills. The year of 2013 was the year Victoria was in a car accident the first day of Region 17 Championships. Shadow was such a sweet boy and took care of Victoria during the competition. She was on him the next day competing in Trail! He worked hard and they did very well despite her broken ribs. Two weeks later, we went to Canadian Nationals and Victoria and Shadow won Canadian National Reserve Champion in Showmanship JTR 14-17. Over the years, Shadow has accumulated many titles and continues to enjoy working hard. At 23 years old he shows no sign of stopping or wanting to retire from competitions. He has been to Region 3 for the past three years and never fails to impress the judges and brings home multiple titles. In 2015 at Canadian Nationals, he won Champion in Trail AOTR and Reserve Champion in Trail Open. In 2016, as the oldest horse in the program, he once again brought home roses as Champion National Trail AOTR. Shadow is a once in a lifetime horse and is truly the best friend a girl could ask for. He has attitude, sass and plenty of character, and we would not change a thing about him. He likes to play tricks on people such as pulling off your hats, playing with touch screens, and occasionally see if he can escape from his stall or paddock to find grass. Despite his sassy self we have never wanted him to change his cheeky ways or think himself as old. He will always be Victoria and Kathleen’s first love and we can honestly say that he will be the best horse we will ever own.
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BARN NEWS FEATURE
Flightline Farm Arabians Flightline Farm Arabians has an outstanding 2016 foal crop sired by the acclaimed stallions Pogrom Colt out of FF Trinity, A Jakarta Colt out of RKA Xcytn Danzr, Bey Ambition Colt out of FF Khadraya and a Magnum Psyche Filly out of KM Shania. The deliveries are all beautiful, bay, and showy. Inquiries are welcomed, feel free to contact us to arrange a viewing of these exciting Sweepstakes Nominated and Futurity Prospects. We will be welcoming an addition by Vitorio TO (out of Still my Dream) and invite you visit the farm to meet her/him. We have a couple of full board spots available in 2017; we offer individual turn out paddocks, large indoor/outdoor riding rings in a quiet environment. Contact us at (604)-341-7181 photo: Pogrom by Darryl Larson
Seasons Greetings from Brandi, Kelly, Emma and Jeremy We wish you all the warmest holidays from our farm to yours. With a new member to the family on the way, the New Year is looking to be very bright! Shebe a Jammin is expecting her Black Daniels foal in March and we could not be more excited! Cheers to all this holiday and we look forward to seeing many of you at Scottsdale in February! photo: Black Daniels by Stuart Vesty
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to brenda | Being a horse trainer isn’t for the faint of heart. Being a successful, fair, honest and talented horse trainer actually isn’t for almost any human on the planet. These qualities are reserved for a rare minority that take pleasure in long hours, physically gruelling work and harsh conditions. Brenda Driediger is one of those rare exceptions. When we first approached Brenda about taking our girls to show in Scottsdale for the first time, she was really clear....she was done coaching kids, said that she had paid her dues and that both she and current clients didn’t need any of that nonsense. I thought that was it...but I was wrong. Our girls were 12 and 14 at that time and she said they were an exception to her rule. Brenda told us that she was waiting for them ‘to be ready for her” and that it was ‘time to show them the world”. So we got on board the ‘Driediger Express’ and there was no looking back. The education that ensued was by no means limited to riding and equestrian endeavours for our daughters. Our entire family was to receive the comprehensive and colourful curriculum of life lessons that could only be taught with the enthusiasm, sarcasm and passionate approach of our deliriously hardworking, exhausted and enthusiastic horse trainer. And for that we will be forever grateful. There are far too many stories and anecdotes to share about Brenda, but there are a number of common themes that every client and friend will have some connection to. I have narrowed down the essential life lessons Brenda has taught us and the first that comes to mind is that there is always time for pie. Road trips in general were an experience like no other. As long as there was a back road, a diner with pie or pot roast and an antique shop, we were there. Brenda made hauling through the quirky back roads an event. From finding the oldest operational convenience store in California, the greatest sandwich shop in Oregon or the best pie in Washington, Brenda was our guide. She reminded us that as long as the horses were looked after it was ok to stop, take it all in and live in the moment. We learned, laughed and enjoyed her passion for sharing things she loved with us. Brenda loves Scottsdale, and her love was contagious. Her enthusiasm was evident from start to finish. Her energy was something to be revered. Often the first at the stall to feed, and always the last to ensure every horse was cared for, Brenda put everyone else’s needs before her own (and she had the chapped lips to prove it!) From our daughters first time showing Mateo and Madre, bringing Stella and Vargas, or Brenda ‘rescuing Natalie’, every moment of the Scottsdale show brings fond memories of the mentorship Brenda and Doug shared with all of us. Brenda is fiercely loyal. She takes her friends and clients into her fold and makes them one of her own. Brenda and Rebecca have a special connection, and shared a common love of humour, sarcasm and of course Vargas. It was a joy to see Brenda show our handsome boy in the show ring many times. One of Rebecca’s favourite things about Brenda is that she always speculates what the horses are thinking about human behaviour. When tacking up or working a horse Brenda would say (insert horse name) “says, whaaaaaaaat.” If you know Brenda, you can hear her saying it right now! Brenda has a talent and gut instinct for finding the right horses for the right riders. She brought Stella into our lives and intricately nurtured a magical partnership between Natalie and Stella. She knew when to encourage, when to push, when to stand back and when to share her joy and pride in their accomplishments. Sharing a mother and daughter weekend in Ottawa with Brenda and Conley to celebrate a culmination of that hard work was an experience we will always treasure. So for all the stories, steak dinners, glasses of wine and life lessons, Tony, Rebecca, Natalie and I want to thank you. We are so pleased that you shared your passions with our family and that now you finally have the time to devote yourself to whatever your heart desires. You are more than our horse trainer, you are our friend. Sincerely, The Alves Family December 2016 32
Natalie Alves &
Shake It Up Baby+// As your youth years draw to a close we want to celebrate your outstanding accomplishments both in and out of the show ring.
Sharing this journey with you and Stella has brought us pride and joy beyond measure.
Love, Mom & Dad
N ata l i a D e s i g n C o.
Three Generations
o n e
p a s s i o n
Thank you to Brenda Driediger for 25 years of memories. Love, The Podgorenko & Sebring Family
Majesttic Bey +++//
N ATA L I A D E S I G N CO.
THE 2016
AAHABC
National Winners
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adult amateurs at canadian Nationals Champions
Katie Terlecki & The Flag Is Up Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AAOTR Lori Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Lorne Robertson & Saaber Al Shahania+++// Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage
Reserve Champions
Ashley Toye & Parys WA Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Laura Baker & O Lordy++++// Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open Lorne Robertson & Saaber Al Shahania+++// Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage ATH Nicole Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Suzanne Calnan & Afires Soldier+ Half-Arabian Geldings Saddle/Pleasure Half-Arabian Geldings Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH Tatjana Kelch & California Gurls LOA Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Mares Dressage Tatjana Kelch & Sante Fe Cool++// Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter ATH
Top Tens
Ashleigh Morriss & Great and Noble PF Arabian Hunter 19-39 AAOTR Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Ashleigh Morriss & JL Magnatizm Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Ashley Toye & Cocoa Motion Half-Arabian Hunter Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AAOTR Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Conley Driediger & C Sir Madre++++// Arabian Hunter 19-39 AAOTR Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage ATH Joan Podgorenko & Majesttic Bey+++// Half-Arabian Country 40&over AAOTR Half-Arabian Show Hack Half-Arabian Show Hack AAOTR Kathleen Fryer & Strikes Braveheart Half-Arabian Side Saddle English ATR Half-Arabian Show Hack AAOTR
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Katie Terlecki & High and Teit PF+ Half-Arabian English Pleasure AATR Half-Arabian English Pleasure 19-39 AAOTR Laura Baker & O Lordy++++// Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Arabian Ladies Sidesaddle ATR Lori Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Dressage Third Level Lorne Robertson & Chafon PA Arabian Mares AAOTH Arabian Mares Lorne Robertson & O Lordy++++// Showmanship AATH Lorne Robertson & Saaber Al Shahania+++// Arabian Geldings Arabian Geldings AAOTH Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter ATH Mackinley Wilson & Obsidian Knightt++/ Half-Arabian Side Saddle English ATR Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AAOTR Half-Arabian Hunter 19-39 AATR Michelle Sebring & Majesttic Bey+++// Half-Arabian Geldings Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH Half-Arabian Country 40&over AATR Nicole Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump AATR Polina Kouzmina & QH Tripoli Arabian Country 19-39 AAOTR Arabian Country 19-39 AATR Ronnalee Harris & EQL Beauty Mark Half-Arabian English 19-39 AAOTR Seleyna Holowinko & JL Magnatizm Half-Arabian Geldings Stock/Hunter AAOTH Suzanne Calnan & Afires Soldier+ Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Hunter ATH Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage ATH Tatjana Kelch & California Gurls LOA Half-Arabian Hunter Select AATR Tatjana Kelch & Sante Fe Cool++// Half-Arabian Western 40&over AAOTR Half-Arabian Western 40&over AATR Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage Half-Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Geldings Dressage ATH
Viola Wolsey & O Lordy++++// Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR 40 & Over
owners & trainers at canadian Nationals Champions Jada Reed & Obsidian Knightt++/ for owner Mackinley Wilson Half-Arabian Hunter Open Larry Hoffman & Toi Showgirl+// for owner Mackinley Wilson Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving (unanimous)
Reserve Champions Brenda Driediger & Saaber Al Shahania+++// for owner Lorne Robertson Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open
Top Tens Jada Reed & Obsidian Knightt++/ for owner Mackinley Wilson Half-Arabian Side Saddle English Open Jada Reed & Long Island Express for owner Tannis Boissonnault Half-Arabian Show Hack Open
juniors at youth & canadian Nationals Canadian National Champions Natalie Alves & Shake It Up Baby+// Half-Arabian Show Hack JTR
Canadian National Top Tens Cheyenne Cook & Dheja Vu+++// Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Arabian Hunter 14-18 JOTR Arabian Show Hack JTR Keira Hockersmith & FM Ti Sento Arabian Western 14-18 JOTR Natalie Alves & Shake It Up Baby+// Half-Arabian Side Saddle English Half-Arabian Side Saddle English ATR Half-Arabian Country JOTR Half-Arabian Country JTR
Sarah Kavanaugh & Afterburn CCF Arabian Country JOTR Arabian Country JTR Sarah Kavanaugh & Long Island Express for owner Tannis Boissonnault Half-Arabian Hunter 14-18 JTR Half-Arabian Show Hack JTR
Youth National Top Tens Alexia Booth & Afires Moun Half-Arabian Show Hack JTR 14-18 Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JTR Select Natalie Alves & Shake It Up Baby+// Half-Arabian Side Saddle English JOTR Half-Arabian Side Saddle English JTR Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR Half-Arabian Show Hack JTR 14-18 37
adult amateurs at sport horse Nationals Champions
Conley Driediger & Everwatch PC++ Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Dressage type ATH Laura Leitch & Handymann++++// Half-Arabian First Level Dressage AAOTR Half-Arabian Training Level Dressage AAOTR
Reserve Champions
Conley Driediger & Everwatch PC++ Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Dressage type Laura Leitch & Handymann++++// Half-Arabian Training Level Dressage ATR Lori Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR
Top Tens
Laura Leitch & Handymann++++// Half-Arabian First Level Dressage ATR Half-Arabian Training Level Dressage Half-Arabian First Level Dressage
Lori Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Third Level Dressage ATR Lorne Robertson & RK Alvarro+/ for Kathleen Fergusson Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Dressae type ATH Lorne Robertson & Saaber Al Shahania+++// Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Hunter type ATH Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Dressage type ATH Lorne Robertson & STLA Gucci Girl for Bonnie Schneider Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Mares Dressage type ATH Nicole Quinn & Irresistible Grace++++// Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Sarah Burke & GH Maddox+++/ Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR
owners & trainers at sport horse Nationals Champions
Brenda Driediger & GH Maddox+++/ for owner Joanna Burke Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Brenda Driediger & Satin TDA for owner Jo-Anne Campone Half-Arabian 2 year old Fillies
Top Tens
Brenda Driediger & GH Maddox+++/ for owner Joanna Burke Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Hunter type Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Geldings Dressage type
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Lindsey Okeefe & RK Alvarro+/ for owner Kathleen Fergusson Arabian Dressage Training Level Junior Horse Brenda Driediger & Saaber Al Shahania+++// for owner Lorne Robertson Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Lindsey Okeefe & Saaber Al Shahania+++// for owner Lorne Robertson Arabian Dressage Training Level Junior Horse Brenda Driediger & STLA Gucci Girl for owner Bonnie Schneider Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Mares Hunter Type Arabian Sport Horse in-hand Mares Dressage type
united states Nationals Champions
Laura Baker & O Lordy++++// Arabian Ladies Side Saddle AAOTR
Top Tens
Ashley Toye & Cocoa Motion Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Ashley Toye & Parys WA Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open ABS Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot (3rd) Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 (3rd) Jada Reed & WV Erebos Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Jada Reed & Obsidian Knightt++/ for owner Mackinley Wilson Half-Arabian Side Saddle English Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Jason Daniels & Saaber Al Shahania+++// for owner Lorne Robertson Arabian Senior Geldings Katie Terlecki & High and Teit PF+ Half-Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Katie Terlecki & The Flag Is Up ABS Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Larry Hoffman & Toi Showgirl+/ for owner Mackinley Wilson Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving Laura Baker & O Lordy++++// Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Lorne Robertson & Chafon PA Arabian Mares AAOTH Lorne Robertson & O Lordy++++// for owner Laura Baker Showmanship AATH Lorne Robertson & Saaber Al Shahania+++// Arabian Geldings AAOTH Rick Gault & Cowboy Cadillac WA for owner Tannis Boissonnault Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse AWFA Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Stacey Hill & Outrageous Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 39
The Jibbah
2017 Dates & Deadlines
Cover $70.00 Full Page $50.00 In the new year we will be publishing three issues of 1/2 Page $30.00 The Jibbah. The first will be in early spring followed Business Card $20.00 by a special edition which will run prior to the Region XVII Championships and again one later in the year. We welcome all submissions of stories, articles, news, These Jibbah Issues will be of electronic version only. As jokes, poems, sales ads, farm ads, stallion promotion etc. times are changing we have decided to go digital. The online versions will be sent out via eblast to a 15 000 If you require ad design please contact our Editor: + subscribers list, posted on AAHABC.com, Facebook Ashley Lauren Toye and shared amongst others within the Arabian Industry Altogether Design & Communications through individual postings. 604 916 1673 | 360 296 3998 ashley@altogether.ca SPRING EDITION www.altogether.ca
AAHABC Awards Banquet Info Scottsdale Results AAHABC May Classic Sale Horses Deadline April 1 *no exceptions
SPECIAL EDITION | Regional - National 2017 Regional & National Contenders Sale Horses News Sale Horses Deadline July 1 * no exceptions
Submission: Please send all completed ads as .pdf or .jpeg files to ashley@altogether.ca Payment: Etransfer is accepted or cheques. Please make all cheques payable to AAHABC Treasurer Berni vanLieshout and mail to: Berni vanLieshout 22570 64 Ave Langley, BC V2Y2N8
WINTER EDITION
2017 National Results 2018 Scottsdale Preview Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Sale Horses Deadline December 1 *no exceptions
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AAHABC MEMBERSHIP FORM
An adult or youth membership with AAHABC gives you automatic membership with AHA, allows you to show in all AHA approved shows, participate in all reqional and national events, participate in Youth Team Tournament, compete in the AHA Sweepstakes program and to have a voice in all AHA and Region XVII issues. You must be a member and you must have received your AHA /Competition card to show. Please Note: If you were a member of another AHA affiliate club last year, you are not considered a new member by AHA, even if you are a new member to the AAHABC. Please note: If you do not own a horse that shows, or do not show yourself, you will not need a competition card. Adult Membership Youth Membership
1 year membership with competition card 1 year membership without competition card 3 year membership with competition card 3 year membership without copetition card 1 year membership with competition card 1 year membership without competition card
$110.00 $65.00 $315.00 $160.00 $70.00 $35.00
YES! I want to receive the AHA magazine please add $15.00 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please complete and mail to the AAHABC Membership Chair with a cheque made payable to AAHABC Membership Chair: Berni van Lieshout 22570 64 Ave Langley, BC V2Y 2N8 Email: lieshout@telus.net Type of Membership ___________________________________ Total Enclosed $________________________ Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________Prov ___________________________ Postal Code ________ Phone _________________ email ______________________________________________________________ AHA number ______________________________________________________________________________ Youth Member Date of Birth Day ___________ Month _____________ Year ___________________________ I hereby consent to the possible use of any pictures by AAHABC for promotional purposes. Member signature: __________________________________________________________________________ If you move please contact AHA. Allow 3-5 weeks for AHA to process your membership. No membership will be processed without full payment. 44
AAHABC SPONSORSHIP FORM Please consider a sponsorship from your family, farm, ranch or business in one of the following categories: Halter & Performance Class Sponsorships One Class $20 Two Classes (one per show) $35 Three Classes $50 Eight Classes $100 Silver Sponsorship $250 Includes: one full page ad in all Show Programs one full page ad in Jibbah Magazine published online 3 times per year ($300 Value) 4 Class Sponsorships per Show Thank You Certificate link on AAHABC website if requested Gold Sponsorship $450 Includes: two full page ads in all Show Programs two full page ads in Jibbah Newsletter published online 3 times per year ($300 Value) 8 Class Sponsorships per show Thank You Certificate Link on AAHABC website if requested Class categories available (in Purebred Arabian and Half Arabian): Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, English, Country, Hunter, Hack, Driving, Western, Trail, Sidesaddle CLASS PREFERENCE: _____________________________________________________________________________ NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE# _________________________________________________________________________________________ FARM/RANCH/BUSINESS: _________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Please make your cheque payable to: AAHABC Mail To: AAHABC c/o Leslie Harpur 158 - 216 Street Langley, BC V2Z 2C4 Further Information: lharpur@telus.net | 604.341.7181 Your sponsorship will be attached to the requested class(es), announced from Center Ring, as well as printed in our Program, included in the Jibbah Magazine and on our Facebook page. When your chosen class is not running or available, your sponsorship will be reassigned to an available similar class. Our Jibbah Magazine is electronically received by over 15,000 individuals in North America, posted on our AAHABC Website (over 600 local members) and is professionally prepared by Ashley Lauren Toye of Altogether Design Communications.
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SPONSORSHIP letter
To Whom It May Concern: The All Arabians Horse Association of BC (AAHABC) is a registered non-profit Association which is committed to the progressive promotion of programs and activities for Arabian and Half Arabian horses, owners and enthusiasts. For over sixty years, we have been dedicated to providing opportunities for the development of youth and amateur competitors and their horses. AAHABC is a dynamic club with two sanctioned shows scheduled for 2017. These shows draw competitors from BC, AB, SK and the North Western United States. Our members voluntarily work hard to ensure that these events are successful. Our Board of Directors meets regularly to organize these competitions and work on various initiatives including our Awards Program. We provide a variety of classes for Open, Youth and Amateurs in a variety of disciplines including Hunter Pleasure, English, Western Pleasure, Reining, Equitation, Sport Horse and Dressage. We believe the competitions, activities and programs we provide are a major contributor to the future of the Arabian Horse Breed and help to build a strong sense of community with the added benefit of developing and encouraging sportsmanship. In order for these competitions to thrive and continue, we require support and partnership from local businesses and individuals. Your sponsorship will assist in sustaining our programs, providing opportunities for healthy competition and award incentive prizes for youth, amateur and open participants at our Annual Awards Banquet. Details of the sponsorships are available on a separate page for you convenience, below are our show dates: May Classic May 4-7, 2017 Fall Frolic Sept. 15-17, 2017 We also very much appreciate donations of services and/or merchandise for two Silent Auctions per year. Class sponsorships can be assigned to the approximate value of the merchandise when requested. Thank you Kimberly Toye President All Arabians Horse Association of British Columbia