Region 12 December Newsletter Editor: Janet Searls Content Manager: Victoria Thomas
Inside this Issue: 2014 Nomina>ng CommiCee
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2014 Regional Championship Show Highlights
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44th AHAF Thanksgiving Show
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Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Associa>on RELAUNCH
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Region 12 Distance Ride News
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Modern Arabian Horse Publica>on at a Glance
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Show Announcements
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December 2013
Volume 13, Issue 12
Seasons Gree*ngs to you and yours, Everyone at Region 12 has a lot to be thankful for, 2013 has been a banner year! The number of Na>onal winners that come out of our region is amazing and this seems to be the standard, no maCer what the discipline is right across the board. The Region 12 Championship Show was the largest regional championship show in the country and without a doubt the group of volunteers that work hard to make sure that we delivered a quality event to one and all, really needs to be congratulated once again. Our volunteers are UNBEATABLE! What’s new for 2014? Well, I would ask that you all take a moment and check out our new website. www.aharegion12.com We are s>ll working on it, but for those of you that want to jump in and par>cipate, we are accep>ng ads from Farms and related services, FREE. We want to really do our part to help Region 12 members to get their informa>on out to the rest of the world. Check out the Latest News Tab, so that you can see what we are already doing. We are making it a priority to connect to the outside world and be as user friendly as possible. Also for all affiliate clubs, please let us help you adver>se your upcoming shows, rides or special events. The 2014 Region 12 Prize List, is being finished up this week, it will be posted on our website by the middle of this month and in the mail by the end of January. Call Lynn Glover, 478-‐955-‐3030 or Janet Searls, 757-‐435-‐7480, if you have any ques>ons or concerns. The Region 12 Spotlight Program will be launching the very first Spotlight Stallion Row, stallion owners who are wan>ng to par>cipate in this very successful program please reach out to Peri Wilson, Program Secretary at 407-‐402-‐2116. In closing, as we all gear up for 2014, I would ask that we all remember that change starts in our own backyards first. Can you imagine what would happen, if we all made an new years resolu>on to reach out and bring one brand new person into our world! Share the passion that you have for the Arabian horse with a stranger, you just might end up in making a brand new friend! My best, Janet Searls, Region 12 Vice Director
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2014 Region 12 Nomina*ng Commi=ee: Do you Know Someone that is Interested in Serving as our Next Regional Leader? Ben Smith
850-‐682-‐3133
smith.benfl491@yahoo.com
Roxanne Hart
352-‐591-‐4661
rohara@windstream.net
Bill Fairchild
770-‐567-‐0347
allthingsequine@aol.com
Molly McGraw
205-‐669-‐6895
mtmcgraw@bellsouth.net
Nancy Baker
828-‐305-‐4023
nnbaker@gmail.com
From the Nomina*ng Commi=ee of Region 12 to all Region 12 members On behalf of the Nomina>ng CommiCee I would like to thank you for your confidence in selec>ng us to serve you. It is our responsibility to obtain the names and qualifica>ons of members, of a Region 12 affiliated club, who are willing and qualified to serve as, Regional Director, Regional Vice-‐Director, and state Directors. In May of 2014, the elec>on will be held for Regional Director and Regional Vice-‐Director for the term of 2014 through 2016 and the annual elec>on of state Directors. Any member of Region 12 is welcome to recommend someone who they believe to be qualified and willing to serve in any of these posi>ons. A member of the Nomina>ng CommiCee will contact the individual suggested to assure they are willing and able to serve in the posi>on they have been recommended for. Ader the names have been gathered and the qualifica>ons of the candidate have been reviewed, it is the responsibility of the Nomina>ng CommiCee to submit a list of candidates to the members of Region 12. This list will be submiCed to the membership, no less than sixty (60) days, prior to the elec>on which is held at our May mee>ng, in conjunc>on with our regional horse show. If you have any sugges>ons for a candidate, for any of these posi>ons, and/ or, are willing to serve in one of these posi>ons yourself, please contact one of the members of the Nomina>ng CommiCee with the informa>on of the person recommended. The members of the Nomina>ng CommiCee, and their contact informa>on, are as follows; Again, thank you for your confidence in us and your help in selec>ng candidates who will help guide Region 12 in the future. Respecjully SubmiCed Ben Smith, Chairman of the Nomina>ng CommiCee
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2014  Regional  Championship  Show  Highlights As  we  enter  into  2014,  Region  12’s  Show  CommiCee  is  busy  gemng  ready  to  send  out  their  oďŹƒcial  2014  Show  Prize  List.   Our  Championship  Show  will  be  showcased  at  the  Georgia  Na>onal  Fairgrounds  &  Agricenter  on  May  5-Ââ€?10,  2014.   Arabian  Global  will  once  again  be  on  grounds  to  provide  live  streaming  services  to  both  of  our  main  rings,  Reeves  and  Sutherland,  the  goal  is  to  be  able  to  share  with  the  outside  world  all  of  the  ac>on  from  all  disciplines  that  are  being  represented  at  our  championship  show.  Be  sure  to  check  out  our  show  calendar,  we  have  some  new  double  qualiďŹ er  opportuni>es  for  people  that  are  living  in  states  outside  of  Region  12.  The  Spotlight  Program  con>nues  to  ourish,  be  watching  for  updates  on  the  Auc>on  and  on  the  brand  new  Stallion  Row  Event.  Our  main  ring  judges  for  Reeves  Arena  for  2014  are:  Liz  Bentley,  Steve  Dady,  Van  Jacobsen  and  Todd  Hickerson.  The  Judges  for  the  Sutherland  Ring  are:   Fa>ma  Pawlenko-Ââ€?Kranz  and  Thomas  Pauline.   Our  Hunter  judge  will  be  announced  very  soon.  The  2014  Show  CommiCee  is  made  up  of  the  following  people,  Lynn  Glover,  Jack  Thomas,  Ben  Smith,  Audrey  Ghatas,  Ted  Carson,  Robert  Obermiller  and  Beth  Salamy. Eric  Wolfe,  Region  12  Director  and  Janet  Searls,  Region  12  Vice  Director  will  con>nue  to  work  along  side  the  Show  CommiCee,  to  provide  to  all  aCendees  the  very  best  show  possible! The  2014  Prize  List  will  be  posted  on  our  new  website,  www.aharegion12.com  by  mid  January.   Comments  or  sugges>ons  are  always  welcomed. SubmiCed  by:   Janet  Searls.  Region  12  Vice  Director,  757-Ââ€?435-Ââ€?7480
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44th AHAF Thanksgiving Show Another Thanksgiving show down in our record books as being one of the most fun shows I can remember. We are already gearing up for next year as it will be our 45th Anniversary. Don’t know where the >me flies. We had loads of new exhibitors and, as always, we loved to see our regulars enjoy our great Florida weather. Only one chilly day. Brr. I am sure our great panel of judges and officials would love to be back in Florida this week! Our Thanksgiving Dinner Extravaganza and party were hosted by Cathy Perryman and Country Caterers again this year. These lovely people go all out to make our Thanksgiving loads of fun, including Casinio games, mechanical bull, gator slides, jous>ng and trike racing. A crowd favorite was when the judges made their own game by jous>ng on trikes. I laughed so hard my sides were sore. Thank you Country Caterers for hos>ng a great party for a huge group! On Friday evening, everyone headed over to Innova>on Arabians LLC for a wonderful barn party featuring food, fun, friends and something called beer pong! Who knew? Saturday evening we were thankful to have 2 of Mark Millers’ riders grace us with the flag presenta>on and Lee Kidd knocked the Na>onal Anthem out of the park. The Arabian Horse Associa>on would like to invite everyone down to warm and sunny Florida next year for a first-‐hand experience. Yours Truly, LaRue Allen
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44th AHAF Thanksgiving Show
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Seasons Best to You and Yours from Rohara
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Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Associa*on RELAUNCH!!!! Something exci>ng is happening in “the Piedmont” (an area located in the center of both Region 12 and North & South Carolina). Last month, a small, but enthusias>c group of people got together and ignited a spark of desire to re-‐launch the Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Associa>on (CPAHA). Although there is a vibrant horse community in our area of the country, it seems that there is a lack of local camaraderie among Arabian horse enthusiasts. The CPAHA, once a highly ac>ve club, was nearly disbanded due to lack of par>cipa>on. Many local Arabian horse owners have joined other, more ac>ve clubs, but have failed to aCend mee>ngs or par>cipate due to distance. Others have been sa>sfied to have no club affilia>on at all. Our desire to re-‐launch the CPAHA includes a vision for more than just an AHA membership discount. We see it as an opportunity for Arabian horse enthusiasts to come together to share ideas, ac>vi>es, experiences and dreams. Our team of leaders is already working to organize several horse shows for the 2014 show season, an extensive Youth program, as well as ample opportuni>es for our members to promote their farms, sale horses and breeding stallions. We’d like to extend an invita>on to you, your friends and family to join us for our first re-‐launch event, the CPAHA Holiday Celebra>on, Saturday, December 28th at 1 PM. The party will be held at my home, located in front of our training facility at Diamond Hill Arabians in Waxhaw, NC. Many of you, like my family, have had your horses for years and have so much to contribute! Please consider joining us as we work together to grow the local Arabian horse community. For more informa>on or to RSVP to the party, please contact Kimberly SuCon: 803-‐526-‐1580 or Kimberly@suConspringsfarm.com. Yours Truly, Jack Lapointe President, CPA
CPAHA Restart Team From left to right: Kimberly Sutton, Lisa Giovanniello, Anne Sperte, Mitch Sperte, Jacques Lapointe, Dan Regan, Donna Conklin, Ann Lapointe, Dellaney Erb, Janet Parnie, Don Dawson.
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND RELAUNCH OF THE CENTRAL PIEDMONT AHA Exciting opportunity to join the new and reinvented CPAHA. New Board of Directors dedicated to the local AHA community! Regional, local and Class A shows, community events, clinics, organized trail rides. Come meet your local AHA and join the excitement!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1:00PM HOSTED BY DIAMOND HILL ARABIANS 6221 MCNEELY ROAD WAXHAW, NC 28173 Please come enjoy light appetizers ,drinks, horses and friends! Please RSVP to Lisa Giovanniello at 704-264-4941 or Lisag2269@aol.com
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Region 12 Distance Riding is Alive & Well in 2013! The Red Barn Run Endurance Ride hosted the 2013 AHA R12 50 Mile Endurance Championships in Chester, GA in March. We had a total of 17 horses in the two divisions and for the FIRST >me, there were more Half/Anglo Arabians than purebreds! Here are the results along with photos of the Champions, Best Condi>on and First Junior, Taylor White of South Carolina. Half Arabian Division – 9 star*ng, 8 comple*ng, Winning Time: 4:21 50 MILES Champion
Basha Bada Bing
Lynn Kenelly -‐ Best Condi+on
Reserve
Jets Gaelic Storm
Jody Rogers-‐BuCram
Top Five
Kabris Dakota
Melissa A. Hamilton
Top Five
Snake Eyes Leroy
Samantha Yates
Top Five
Spotless Summer Magic
Taylor White -‐ First Junior
Arabian Division – 8 star*ng, 8 comple*ng, Winning Time: 4:20 50 MILES Champion
Psyches Traveler
Deborah McClary
Reserve
Wieago
Sudi Lenhart
Top Five
Bonaparte GB
Terry WyaC -‐ Best Condi+on
Top Five
BR Jubaleigh
Becky Bunnell
Top Five
Nazeefs Pinot Noir
Cheryl Van Deusen
Tenta*ve Loca*ons for 2014 Distance Championships R12 AHA 100 Mile Endurance Championships – Fun in the Sun Endurance Fes>val, FL (March) R12 AHA 50 Mile Endurance Championships – Yellow Hammer (AL) October R12 AHA CTR Championships – Ader GERA rides, GA, June
Modern Arabian Horse Publica*on at a Glance!
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Show Announcements
Show Your Horse LLC announces the Show Your Horse All Arab A Concurrent One Day Show on Jan. 1 2014 in Newberry FL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. South Florida Horse Show Associa>on announces the Combined Arab & HA/AA Qual One Day Show on Feb. 1, 2014 in Miami FL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Southeast Horse Shows announces the Jubilee Of Breeds on Feb. 7-‐9 2014 in Newberry FL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Champion Arabians announces the Central Florida Arabian Winter Classic on Feb. 23-‐24 2014, in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. OAHA announces the OCALA 19th Annual Amateur Show on March 15-‐16 2014, in Ocala, FL. Alabama Arabian Horse Associa>on, Inc. announces the Alabama All Arabian A Concurrent on March 28-‐30 2014, in Rainsville, AL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Southeast Horse Shows announces The Arabian Celebra>on A Concurrent on March 28-‐30 2014, Newberry, FL. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Louisiana Arabian Horse Associa>on announces the Magnolia Classic A Concurrent on April 4-‐6 2014, in Gonzales, LA. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Wester Carolinas Arabian Horse Associa>on announces the Western Carolinas Spring Show A Concurrent on April 4-‐6 2014, in Pendleton, SC. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Region 12 Arabian Horse Associa>on announces the Region 12 Championship on May 6-‐10 2014, in Perry GA. Please visit the website for more informa>on. Region 12 Arabian Horse Associa>on announces the Region 12 Youth Jamboree on June 20-‐21 2014, in Pendleton SC. Please visit the website for more informa>on.
Distance Ride Announcements
Alabama Yellowhammer Pioneer 55 Mile End Ride -‐ Oct. 2nd 2014 in Heflin, AL -‐ Visit the website for more info. Alabama Yellowhammer Pioneer 75 Mile End Ride -‐ Oct. 3rd 2014 in Heflin, AL -‐ Visit the website for more info. Alabama Yellowhammer Pioneer 50 Mile End Ride -‐ Oct. 3rd 2014 in Heflin, AL -‐ Visit the website for more info. Alabama Yellowhammer Pioneer 50 Mile End Ride -‐ Oct. 4th 2014 in Heflin, AL -‐ Visit the website for more info. Region 12 50 Mile End Championship Ride -‐ Oct. 4th 2014 in Heflin, AL -‐ Visit the website for more info.
NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Please submit your informa>on to Janet Searls at janetsearls@cox.net before the 28th of January. Please send photos in the highest resolu>on possible.