Hi everyone!
I hope everyone has had a good couple of months since my last club update. We are starting to ramp up for our pair of club hosted shows this year.
Welcome New Members!
We have picked up a few new members since my last update. We are so happy to have you as part of ARAB, Inc.! I am trying to do more regular club updates via email, but the main source for club activities and news is on our Facebook page. I try to share as many local events as possible, as well as news from AHA and Region XI. If you have any questions regarding the club, please let me know!
Springfield AVS & Centerline Dressage IceBreaker Schooling Show
This is coming up quickly! We are always looking for more volunteers. If you are available any day between April 21 & 23, we would appreciate any help we can get! If you’re interested in helping, please respond to this email. We will also have The Lucky Horseshoe at our show this year, which is always great! Entries close for this show on April 1st. I do recommend certified mail at this point, or send me an email (chelseawesson@yahoo.com) or text (217-556-3971) to let me know you are sending/have sent entries. I have attached the prize list to this email, as well. Also, please remember if you are showing ANY of the western dressage classes, you must have a WDAA membership!
Region XI Sport Horse Championships & Pre-Show
We are finalizing the prize list for this show now. It kicks off with the pre-show on May 25th and continues with Regional Championships the 26th through 28th. As always, volunteers for this event would be HIGHLY appreciated. The prize list will hopefully be completed this week. Online entries (paid through card or check) will be available this year. If anyone has any schedule questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Entries will close for this show on May 3rd.
Club Website Update
I am planning to update the photos and possibly a bit of the layout of the ARAB, Inc. website. We absolutely need some pretty new photos to include on it. The images must be of club members or club members’ horses. If they are from a professional photographer, you need to have purchased the full release for online uses. Photos need to be high quality images. They can be show/event images, photo shoots, etc., but they must be clear and show off the horses at their best. If you have photos, you can respond to this email or email them to my personal account at chelseawesson@yahoo.com.
Region XI Scholarship Program
Each year Region XI offers two $1000 scholarships to Region XI members of an affiliated Region XI club. One scholarship is offered for High School seniors and one scholarship is offered to those continuing further education at an accredited college or university. Each scholarship may be awarded to a recipient only one time, however one may apply for the continuing education scholarship more than one time if not having been a recipient in a prior year. Please remember that there is a due date for postmark of the scholarship application to which will be strictly adhered. Also, please note that all materials must be returned in one envelope to prevent misplacement or loss of part by the postal service. Best of luck to all entries! The deadline for applications is April 20th. Learn more at http://www.aha11.com/scholarships.html
Future ARAB, Inc. Club Meetings
For as long as I’ve been a member of this club, our annual meeting has been held in November. I would like to consider moving this meeting to earlier in the year. I was thinking possibly mid August, but I am open to other ideas. I’d also like members to consider a location or even possibly some type of barn tour/seminar/whatever that could accompany it.
Email me with any events you’d like added to this for future emails!
Thank you for reading! I hope to see many of you in April!Chelsea Wesson
ARAB, Inc. 