March for Babies, April 18th!

March for Babies 2008 --This could be you this year! 

The March of  Dimes is one of the the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona charities.   

The AHAA Amateur Committee parade group has been invited to lead off the 2009 March for Babies. The walk starts at 8:00 AM, Saturday, April 18th.  It begins at Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1900 W Washington right in front of the State Capitol.

If you would like to be part of the AHAA kick-off group contact Donna Vollmer at donna.vollmer@med.va.gov  or call her at 602-277-5551 ext 7895.  Riders are wanted, as well as pooper-scoopers and Greet the Horse helpers.

Spring Trail Ride April 4th

The Arabian Horse Association’s Amateur Committee is hosting the annual Spring Trail Ride Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 9:30 am.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park is located in the northeast valley on the eastern side of the McDowell Mountain range. For a map of how to get there go to www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell/Directions.aspx. We have reserved ramadas 1 & 2 at the main trailhead. As you enter the park there is a volunteer at the gate. The volunteer will give you a map of the park and directions. There is a $6.00 park entry fee.

Plan on arriving at 9:30 am. If you are a little hungry there will be coffee, orange juice and breakfast snacks available. We like to split into groups of riders with similar riding styles. So if you like to mosey down the trail at a walk… or trot and canter up the wash there is the right pace for everyone. The ride starts promptly at 10:00 am.

After the ride the AHAA Amateur Committee hosts a great B.B.Q. lunch. Yep!!! It is a FREE LUNCH!!! But… we need you to send us an e-mail at ahaa-ac@cox.net or call us at 602-620-1881. This way we are sure to have enough food!

Hope to see you there!

2009 Scottsdale Photo Contest Winners

Finally, pictures of the winners.  Many of the photos are multiple winners.  See the postings below for details.  I had to scan them myself so the quality doesn't do them justice.  Colors are a little weird, but I didn't want to tweak them.  To view larger images . . . .

Follow the link to PICASA

The People's Choice Champion picture was taken from the display on the last day, and it's category ribbon.  So, no picture of it.

Please post your comments at PICASA.