New Amateur Association
For the Good of the Breed: American Amateur
Arabian Horse Association Seeing a common need for the amateur owners of
Arabian horses to form a separate association for the promotion of the Arabian
horse as a family recreational mount, a group of Arabian horse owners, breeders
and amateur trainers came together in Nashville Tennessee in late April of this
year to discuss what action they could take to meet the needs of Arabian owners
like themselves. The result was the formation of a national association for the
encouragement of Amateur activities and entry level opportunities for beginning
and long time Arabian horse owners. Enthusiastically named "The American
Amateur Arabian Horse Association" by the nine attendees from allacross
the country, The goal of the group is to help family recreational riders of
Arabian horses get together, learn, and enjoy the Arabian horse in low cost,
low key shows and events.
AAAHA has adopted the tried and true by-laws and customs of their mentors,the
25 year old Eastern Amateur Arabian Show Circuit, with few modifications. The
Association will keep Eastern Amateur's successful and popular tradition of not
allowing professional trainers in the showring area and prohibiting their
participation in preparation of the horse and rider on the showgrounds before,
during and after the show. The modifications of the established rules of the
original group are under discussion in some areas of showing to place more
emphasis on the well being of the horse in all aspects of use. It is the intent
of the group to put the best interests ofthe horse before any other
consideration.
Professionals are invited and encouraged to support the amateur circuit by
becoming an Associate member, an approved judge, guest speaker, provide
seminars or other events to be held on non-show days.
Now registered as a Not-For-Profit national organization, The American Amateur
Arabian Horse Association invites anyone who might be interested in learning
more to contact us at: 770-682-9770. Dues for one year are: Family: $25,
Individuals: $20, Juniors: $10 and Associate: $15.00.Visit our website at:
www.arabshow.com!
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