About PAHA
If you are considering joining the pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association, you should first know why PAHA exsists, the objectives and purposes, benefits of membership, types of membership and more. Once you have learned about PAHA, we offer you a chance to join with an on-line membership form to download. If you have any questions about membership, you can contact us online or contact one of the officers for more information about PAHA and the advantages of joining.
NOTICE: If you are joining on-line through AHA, be sure to click Affiliate club = PAHA
Membership Form pdf
Membership Form word
Here are the purposes and objectives of the PAHA as stated in the bylaws:
Objectives & Purposes
The objectives and purposes of the Association shall be those stated in it's Articles of Incorporation and more specifically to:
*Foster and encourage good relations between the Association members and other associations and especially among the Arabain Horse Association (AHA), and the United State Equestrian Federation (USEF)
*Aid and encourage the selective breeding, exhibiting, use, and perpetuation of arabian horses.
*Formulate publicity and other educational programs and activities in the interest of the Arabian horse owners and enthuiasts.
*Promote, encourage, and stimulate popular interest in the many outstanding uses and qualities of the Arabian horse.
*Incorporate an existing association, a non-profit organization, and not to contemplate the distribution of good, profits or dividends to the member thereof under the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
*Perform any or all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish the objectives and purporses as stated herein.
Link to Bylaws
Why Join PAHA?
Like every good breed organization, PAHA is devoted to the protection and promotion of and education about the Arabian breed.
PAHA members (except associate members) automatically become members of the Arabian Horse Association and eligible for its benefits and programs.
By joining AHA through PAHA, you will be eligible for benefits and programs exclusive to PAHA:
*Two year-end High Point Awards programs, one for the horse and one for the youth riders.
*Breeder's Futurities
*The ability to stay abreast of developments pertaining to the use and protection of the Arabian horse in monthly PAHA news releases.
*Low cost advertising on this website.
*Membership directories
*Leadership and policy-influencing opportunitues as district or state officers and/or Region 15 delegates to the AHA convention as a representative of one of it's largest clubs.
*The opportunity to have input in the planning of several state-sponsored activies: 2 rated shows (the PAJAG and the Eastern Arabian Show and East Coast Championships), the 4-H Merit Award Program, and AG Progress Days.
PAHA's six Districts offer these additinal opportunities:
*Meeting in your vicinity for interaction with fellow Arabian Fanciers and planning of local activites.
*A wide variety of district-sponsored activites: 3 additional rated shows in the SW, NC, NW Districts; clinics; open and schooling shows; pleasure and judged trail rides; competitive trail rides; parades and exhibitions; farm tours and open barns; and fun gatherings.
