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REGION 8

Recognizing Member Accomplishments: 

The Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico held their Awards Banquet on January 9 and presented dozens of awards in seven major categories, plus an Ambassador Award and Overall High Point Awards in four categories. It was a very festive evening that included a silent auction, door prizes and wonderful decorations. Visit the High Point tab on the AHANM website, to see all the awards.

The Eastern Kansas Arabian Horse Association held their High Point Banquet January 30. The theme was "Arabian Nights," and festivities included the Awards Ceremony, competitive Bingo, a silent auction and a raffle.

Shows around the Region:

March 19-20 -- Chamisa Classic ODS series, including main ring A & B Concurrent, Sport Horse, and Dressage; Expo NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sport Horse and Dressage shows qualify for Region 8. Chamisa Classic is double judged and qualifies for both Region 8 and Region 7.  More information and online entry on the AHANM website.

March 25-27 -- Deseret A & B Concurrent, Salt Lake County Eq Fairground, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dual qualifying show for Regions 8 and 7.  More information can be found here.

March 26-27 -- Sunflower Arabian ODS I & II, A & B Concurrent, Expocenter, Topeka, Kansas. Dual qualifying show for Regions 8 and 6. More information can be found here.

April 1-3 -- Green Country Spring Fling A & B Concurrent, Tulsa State Fairgrounds, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dual qualifying show for Regions 8 and 9. More information can be found here. 

Region 8 Championship Shows are coming!

May 21-22 -- Sport Horse Championships, Expo NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico

June 9-11 -- Main Ring Championships, National Western Event Center, Denver, Colorado

September 18 -- Working Western cattle classes, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colorado.

REGION 9

The Gulf Coast Arabian Horse Club has two upcoming shows scheduled for 2016. One designed to appeal to those who wish to take their horses and practice at an OPEN show (Spring Fling) with all breeds, and another CLASS A show (Autumn Classic) for Arabians and Half-Arabians.

Spring Fling Open Horse Show

Come out and participate in this one-day open horse show. Bring along horsey friends and neighbors, too. If you would like to be a class sponsor or simply volunteer some time to help at the show, please contact: Judy Cunningham or 936-520-3858 (c) or Diana Endris or 936-524-1050 (c).

• Location: The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, Texas 77303
• Start Time: Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 9 a.m., until all classes finished
• Judge:  Ashley Snyder

 More information and entry forms are available here.

Autumn Classic Horse Show

The third annual Autumn Classic Horse Show is an AHA and USEF approved Region 9 and Region 14 Class "A" show. Details to-date are as follows:

• Date: September 16-18, 2016
• Location: Brazos County Expo Center, 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807
• Concurrent Judging: Christine Johnston (R) Christine Ryan (r)
• Show Committee Chair: Pat Roddy

For the most up to date information, visit the web site or contact Pat Roddy.

-- via AHA