MEMBERSHIP
Why join the 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 (AHA) and eligible for benefits and programs exclusive to AHA such as:
- Two year-end High Point Awards programs, one for the horse and one for youth riders
-Breeders’ Futurities
-The ability to stay abreast of developments pertaining to the use and protection of the Arabian horse in monthly PAHA news releases posted on our website, Email newsflashes, a the Equine Journal publication which you will receive as a member benefit, as well as reduced advertising rates in that publication, and the Modern Arabian Horse magazine published by the AHA
-Membership directories
-Leadership and policy-influencing opportunities as district or state officers and/or Region 15 delegates to the AHA convention as a representative of one of its largest clubs
-The opportunity to have input in the planning of several state-sponsored activities: Rated shows: the PAJAG and the Eastern Arabian Show and East Coast Championships; the 4-H Merit Award Program, participation in PR events, the participation in the Breed Challenge at the K.I.L.E.
PAHA's Six Districts offer these additional opportunities:
-Meetings in your vicinity for interaction with fellow Arabian fanciers and planning of local activities
-A wide variety of district-sponsored activities: 3 additional rated shows in the SW, NC, and NW Districts; clinics; open and schooling shows; pleasure and judged trail rides; competitive rides; parades and exhibitions; farm tours and open barns; and fun gatherings.
Objectives & Purposes Of PAHA
The PAHA Bylaws state:
The objectives and purposes of the Association shall be those stated in its Articles of Incorporation and more specifically to:
- Foster and encourage good relations between the Association members and other associations and especially among the Arabian Horse Registry of America, and the United States 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 Arabian horse owners and enthusiasts.
- 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 goods, profits or dividends to the members thereof under the laws of the
- Perform any or all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish the objectives and purposes as stated herein.
MEMBERSHIP FORM PDF
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