COMMENTS from the publisher ONE FOR ALL IN 2023

The new year is always a good time for making resolutions, for giving ourselves permission to start anew in pursuing the goals that matter to us. Hopefully when we do that, we’ll take the opportunity to discard habits that haven’t worked well for us in the past and focus on the ones that have. For as long as I can remember, the Arabian horse and its community have been family to me, and their welfare is among the things most important in my life. This year my resolutions include how I want to act in working toward our breed’s future. If that’s been on your mind too—as I know it has been for many of us—then I invite you to join me. Here are my thoughts.

Like many others, longtime breed participants and those who have come in more recently, I routinely see things that need to be improved in our industry and often speak out. I believe that there are many ways we can do our part to brighten the future for our horses, not just through our governing body. Together, however, we can be a force for change. We can’t help coming from our own perspectives; we’re human. But can we learn to think more in terms of what benefits everyone? I’m going to make a bigger effort than ever and I’m hoping that many of us will.

So, to improve things industry-wide, the most obvious path is to work with the Arabian Horse Association, and I am encouraged by their recent efforts in providing a Marketing Toolkit. An A-Z guide with helpful templates, brochures, ideas and more for clubs and individuals who want to attract new people to the Arabian horse, it serves our community as a whole.

Building on that, since we want to be heard by our governing body, let’s use the official channels. Let’s ask ourselves if we’ve attempted to be involved in making things better. Each of us should get to know who our regional director and delegates are, volunteer in any capacity we are able, and when we have suggestions, supportive or critical, share our thoughts and opinions with them and do the work for change.

“Working for change,” of course, also includes doing our part in other avenues. One that I recommend is the Keystone Charity Arabian Horse Experience (if you aren’t familiar with it, check it out online at arabianhorsepromotionalfund.com/keystone-experience, which features an excellent video detailing how comprehensive it was at the AHAF Ocala Thanksgiving Show). It has unlimited potential to promote the Arabian horse to newcomers, and you’ll see it next at Scottsdale. Just consider what we can achieve, with the mega-crowds in attendance there! It takes a lot of volunteers to put on, and there are roles for everyone from big barns to small, professional horseman to utility volunteer.

There are so many ways that we can all help, either officially through AHA, regional or local clubs, or start-up efforts with other enthusiasts. What is important is that we step up and do our part. One thing is sure: we all love the Arabian horse, so when we improve the breed’s future for everyone, “everyone” includes all of us.

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