April 22nd, 2021 ~ Newsletter |
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SUBMIT YOUR GAHA GIVES BACK NOMINATIONS GAHA Members: Please don't forget to nominate an equine/equestrian non-profit organization that positively impacts the Arabian Horse or equestrian community for the GAHA Gives Back grants by Sunday, April 25th! Learn more at: www.georgia-arabian.com/gahagivesback |
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GAHA Spring Trail Ride 2021 ASHLAND FARMS
Covington, GA 30014
RIDE LEADER: MISSY SNYDER
Please join us for a day of riding through nature! Ride will have a maximum of 25 experienced trail riders for this event. Don't have a horse to ride? Please join us for the day to hang out while easily social distancing and have lunch! Pre-registration is required by May 17th.
HELMETS MUST BE WORN
When: Saturday, May 22, 2021
Where: Ashland Farms, Covington, GA 30014
Time: Ride at 10:00am with picnic lunch to follow Click HERE for the event release forms. Email forms & any questions to Missy Snyder zharabian@yahoo.com |
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU! We'd like show our appreciation for the GAHA volunteers who helped at our booth at the Georgia Horse Fair hosted by the Georgia Horse Council at the International Horse Park in Conyers on Saturday, April 17th. The following people made the event a success! Day of or prep volunteers were: Fran Nicholson, Adrienne Briant, Kathy Gilker, Shannon Thomason, Susan Rutledge White, Kathy Vertullo, Jessica Gilker, Megan Gilker Thomas, Hannah Nicholson, Ken Ho & Bradley Thomas. Donated material & raffles: Kathy Gilker, Allison Mehta, Susan White, Jessica Gilker, Connie Green, Megan Bruce, Megan Gilker Thomas. Also, a wonderful sponsor of the event was: Nancy Smith Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit - it was wonderful meeting more of our membership & equestrian community in person! More photos to come! |
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HIGH POINT PROGRAM Each year we honor the award winners for 25 different divisions. This is a fun & rewarding experience for riders! Click HERE to sign up. FREQUENT RIDER PROGRAM Our Frequent Rider Program recognizes participants for any non-competitive time spent in the saddle. This is a fun program for all! Click HERE to sign up. YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD Our Youth of the Year Award highlights a standout young person who has contributed uniquely to the organization. See details about applying HERE. AMBASSADOR AWARD PROGRAM Each year, the Georgia Arabian Horse Association recognizeS a local Arabian, Half Arabian or Anglo-Arabian that best represents the Arabian breed's diversity, versatility, athleticism, and friendliness while also promoting the Arabian breed outside the Arabian community. See details HERE. |
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It's Almost Arabian Horse Month: Celebrate this May! #ArabianHorseMonth is May as we celebrate the versatile, athletic, and beautiful Arabian, Half Arabian and Anglo-Arab horse during the month of May!
Look for posts next month on our Facebook & Instagram page with Arabian Horse history & facts, virtual introductions of GAHA members' horses, fun at home Arabian horse activities, & other Arabian horse tidbits! #ArabianHorse #ArabianHorseLife #MeetanArabianHorse #JoinTheJourney GAHA Members: Next month is an opportunity for YOU introduce people to the world of Arabian Horses. Take this opportunity to share the versatility of the Arabian Horse through sharing videos and photos of your horse(s), farm, a lesson, or even something as simple as grooming or bathing! Tag the Arabian Horse Association and the GAHA in all of your social media posts for a chance to be featured on AHA & GAHA social media. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 CREATIVE CONTEST WINNERS! See a full list of the winners HERE! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 MODEL HORSE CONTEST WINNERS! See a full list of the winners HERE! |
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HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK! GAHA welcomes volunteers! See the accompanying list of committees to see where you fit in best. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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Youth Committee Public Relations/Communication Committee Trail Ride/Frequent Rider Committee Event/Clinic Committee Sponsorship & Silent Auction Committee Membership Committee High Point Committee Silent Auction Committee Annual Luncheon Committee Horse Show Committee |
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CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULE FOR OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS Tuesday, May 11th: 6:30-7:00pm Tuesday, June 8th: 6:30-7:00pm Tuesday, July 6th: 6:30-7:00pm Tuesday, August 10th: 6:30-7:00pm September TBD October TBD Tuesday, November 9th: 6:30-7:00pm Tuesday, December 7th: 6:30-7:00pm You can see all previous meeting minutes at: www.georgia-arabian.com/meeting-minutes |
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Platinum Level SponsorLisa Seger InsurancePagan GilmanLisa Seger Insurance offers a variety of coverage options for horse owners through Markel Specialty ranging from horse mortality to farm and ranch to equine liability. |
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Silver Level SponsorYellow Horse Equine Massage TherapyOlivia Miller ~ Columbus, GA Yellow Horse EMT is dedicated to helping horses feel their best through the use of massage techniques and to helping their owners have confidence in the fact that their horse’s muscles are being cared for. |
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Bronze Level Sponsor Silverpine Arabians/Phoenix Equine Assisted ProgramBarbara Adler ~ Bonaire, GASilverpine Arabians is a small breeder of national quality Arabians for halter and performance. Phoenix Equine Assisted Program heals brains with horses using the Draper Sensory Method. |
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AMBASSADOR AWARD SPONSORJ.A.G. Arabian Sport HorsesMegan Gilker Thomas & Kathy Gilker Milton, GA404.680.5442Family owned farm specializing in Arabian & Half Arabian Sport Horses in Dressage, Hunters, & Combined Training |
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YEAR-END/GENERAL SPONSOR NANCY SMITH |
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CONSIDER SPONSORSHIP! Sponsors help GAHA reach its goals to: ● Promote the Arabian Horse ● Provide value to members ● Help provide low cost education to promote good horsemanship & horse care to equestrian community ● Bring together the local equestrian community no matter the age, level or experience ● Provide a networking opportunity for a strong community around the Arabian Horse in the southeast Click Here for GAHA Sponsorship Sign Up |
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