Blissful Springtime in May

The spring is fresh and fearless
And every leaf is new,
The world is brimmed with moonlight,
The lilac brimmed with dew… ~ Sarah Teasdale

Recent Happenings & Upcoming Events

ERAHC SHOW UPDATES:

New England Dressage Show: July 10 & 11, 2024

Entries are now Open

Entries are now open for the New England Open Classic Dressage Show being held at Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center on July 10-11 in South Hadley, MA.

Virginia Classic Dressage Show: August 21 & 22, 2024 & Virginia Classic Breed Show: August 24-25, 2024

Entries will be open on June 5th for the Virginia Classic Open Dressage Show and the 2024 Andalusian/Lusitano Championship Breed Show being held on August 21-25. Mark your calendars to also attend our Educational Symposium Day being held that Friday on August 23rd. 

BIG News Announcement

There are several new and exciting events taking place in Virginia this year!

We will be adding classes for USPRE and USLA registered horses this year! If your horse is not registered with IAHLA these classes are for you. These will be designated as “exhibition” classes. We have chosen a variety of classes but we want to hear from you. We want to know what type of classes you’d like us to add. We are running on a tight deadline so if you want to see a particular class in the show please let us know by June 3rd. We are an inclusive club and we want to give ALL our members the opportunity to show no matter what organization they are registered with.

Another exciting event that we’ve added to the roster this year in Virginia is our Breeders Showcase. We’d like to support our members who have breeding programs by giving them a spotlight at our show. This spotlight includes an exhibition with your horse in a form of your choice during the breed show to music and a script you provide, a stall at a discounted rate, a discounted rate on our hotel, a listing in the program, and your banner displayed along the rail. It’s a great way to connect with potential clients. We are proud of our American bred horses, and we want to show them off!

We also have another special opportunity at our Educational Symposium in Virginia this year! Have you ever wanted to ask the judge a question or wondered what the judge was looking for? Here is your chance! Wayne G Hipsley, BSc, MSc. will be the keynote speaker presenting, “From A Judges Point Of View: Presentation of the Halter Horse and Sport Horse”, at this year’s educational symposium day held on August 23rd in Virginia.

From A Judges Point Of View:

Presentation of the Halter Horse & Sport Horse

Have you ever wanted to ask the judge a question or wondered what the judge was looking for? Here is your chance! Wayne G Hipsley, BSc, MSc. will be the keynote speaker presenting, “From A Judges Point Of View: Presentation of the Halter Horse and Sport Horse”, at this year’s educational symposium day held on August 23rd in Virginia. He is a very familiar face to ERAHC, judging the Andalusian/Lusitano horse. He has served as a USEF A/L judge for over 25 years. He has participated in the 5-day Spanish judges training program conducted in Madrid, where he honed his skills and appreciation for the Spanish horse. He has served as the instructor for the USEF A/L judge's seminars on numerous occasions. He has judged the A/L National Show and Regional Shows as well as many ERAHC sponsored shows, thus is very familiar with the traditions of the breed. One of goals is to help the amateur exhibitor gain confidence to be successful in the presentation of their horse. Rounding off the day we will also be featuring many alternative health modality experts. Stay tuned for more information.

From A Judges Point Of View: Presentation of the Halter Horse and Sport Horse is a hands-on training session for all exhibitors to learn tips on making a positive impression to the judge. From movement and handler position to posing the horse to overcome faults, the discussion and practical training session will provide unique information and easy to follow tips. 

This is a 2-hour presentation with an initial introduction to the process and how to impress a judge. The first session will be an overview of the process, including why and how certain procedures and maneuvers are used. The second session the exhibitor will be using their horse in a mock in-hand and sport horse class, with critique and recommendations for improvement in handling your horse are the walk, trot and posing. 

Know the difference in the style of presentation for the traditional in-hand halter breed class and the sport horse work on the triangle. 

All of the information provides a foundation for practicing at home in preparation for the show.  

News from Tamarac Stables Rivers Edge

Congratulations to Crystal Majewski of Fredericksburg, VA on the acquisition of the fabulous Compañero WG, bred by Wrights Gate Farm

in Commerce, GA. Companero is destined to become Tamarac Stables

next upcoming stallion. Look for Crystal and Compañero at ERAHC

events in the near future!

https://tsriversedge.com

News from Andalusians de Mythos

Announcing the arrival of Deseo de Mythos, an anxiously awaited P.R.E. colt who graced us on Memorial Weekend. Deseo is vibrant, large and gentile. Pictured at 12 hrs old. His sire is the Elite Spanish champion Doblon, and his dam is Alegria AdM, by the Elite stallion Utrerano VII. We have great expectations for this lovely boy.

Andalusians de Mythos.com

A unique new documentary film about the Pure Spanish Horse

An intimate and personal journey to unravel the relationship of effort, love and passion between man and horse. This film takes another look at the culture, traditions related to the horse and the value of an animal that has been crucial in Spanish society throughout the centuries. The goal with this documentary was to get to know first hand some of the secrets kept in the historical archives of Cordoba and to bring the viewer closer to the day to day life of those who for centuries have played a fundamental role alongside the horse in preserving its purity. More about documentary: https://filmfreeway.com/Spanishhorset...

Go To US Lusitano Assn website

SOMETHING WONDERFUL IS COMING IN OCTOBER!

Visit the ERAHC.org website to learn more about our 2024 Events.  

Send Us Your News and Happenings!

If you have an event at your farm or news to share please let us know and we can spread the word!   Also, if you haven’t tried this yet, you can chat with other members through our website.  It’s as simple as creating a profile and clicking on the link to send a message! 

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Volunteer in 2024

Get involved! Meet your fellow ERAHC members, you have so much in common, its a great way to make new friends and create new partnerships. If you would like to volunteer for a committee role, or to help out at one of our upcoming events, please reach out to Susan Hart via email.

ERAHC's NEW MEMBERS' MARKETPLACE

It was launched in December as the "Holiday Gift Guide" and the launch was such a success it seemed like a good idea to keep it going! So it's now a permanent fixture under the new name, Members MARKETPLACE. As our site continues to grow and offer more services and our membership grows, we can envision our Marketplace getting a lot of traffic! If you have something to sell or services to offer, Send us an email to have your items included. Its free! SEE THE MARKETPLACE - Click here  

Members Survey

The Board is always looking for the best ways to serve ERAHC members.  Please take the time to fill out the survey form found on our website. This is every member’s club and your input is important!   IF YOU HAVENT FILLED OUT THE SURVEY PLEASE DO SO!