FALL FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS

Selling the sponsorships is a major fund raiser for the Amateur Committee. It is one of the reasons we are able to sponsor the charity challenge and provide the prize money to the charities. Sponsorship sales are slow this year. Our usual leader for this was unable to coordinate it for us so we aren't getting the job done. Please take time to 1) sell a sponsorship to someone, or 2) sponsor a class or classes yourself. Follow the link to the form and send it in with a check, or call  480-515-1500  and do a sponsorship over the phone and request to be billed, or use a credit card. Please help us out! Thanks.

AC Poker Ride at Rio Estancia

OK!!  Our first ever Halloween Poker Ride held at Rio Estancia October 24th was a BIG success.  It contained the elements of a regular poker ride with having to complete an obstacle to earn your card. There were nine obstacle so if you completed them all you had a better chance for a winning hand.   There was a prize for the high hand as well as the best costume.  The costume prize was decided by high card draw.  It was just a great day.  Low key and well organized thanks to mary Lou.  


We had twelve riders.  There was plenty of help on the ground.  The weather was perfect, and the food and beverages afterwards were very tasty.


I'll let the pictures tell the story.  Thanks to EVERYONE who came and participated.  I am looking forward to riding next time.

HO HO HO Trail Ride December 12

The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona’s Amateur Committee is hosting it’s Annual Ho Ho Ho Trail Ride. It is Saturday, December 12, 2009 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Be saddled and ready to ride out at 10:00 AM.  The ride is approximately two hours.

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 follow the link.  We have reserved Ramadas 1 and 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 park entry fee of $6.00.

Plan on arriving by at least 9:30 AM to give yourself time to saddle up. 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. We ride out 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!!! Please RSVP so we have plenty of grub. Send us an email at ahaa-ac@cox.net , or contact the AHAA office at  480-515-1500 

You don't have to ride an Arabian horse to come.  Just come on out for a good day of horses and fun.  Hope to see you there

Passing of a friend

We would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to Bob Battaglia and Battagla Farms riders and friends, for the loss of an Ambassador of the Arabian Horse, judge and great horseman, Russ Vento. Rest in Peace.

Wanted: Volunteers for Fall Festival

Fall Festival is November 6-8th.  The Club is looking for volunteers to help with the show.  I don't know specifically what "jobs" volunteers are needed to staff.   I am sure some of them are opening and closing gates, or ribbon presenter.  If you are interested contact Jody Dukerick at 480-515-1500, or arabian@scottsdaleshow.com.

This weekend. . Equestrian Expo in Queen Creek

Remember the Expo at Horshoe Park and Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek this weekend.