WAHA President’s Message
by Nancy Miller

The WAHA Annual Meeting was held Saturday, January 21, several members were recognized for their contributions to the club and AHA. Stacey Dunn received the Dick Hoeft Memorial Volunteer Award and Megan Vincent received the Trapp Award as an outstanding youth member. Members of the WAHA 2011 Region 10 Team Tournament received their awards and a list of these youth members may be found elsewhere in this newsletter. Not only does WAHA recognize members achievements, the club also recognizes a horse which is an example of the all around versatility of the Arabian. For 2011 the Ambassador Award went to Prix de Lafite aka “Cookie Monster” owned by Bev Cole.

Elections were held for four Board positions, welcome three new members: Kathy Findley, Mary Jo Meier, Heidi Ness and returning member Kathy Justinger. The WAHA youth elected new officers at their meeting.
WAHA is pleased to offer another exciting clinic this spring. The clinic featuring Ray LaCroix, well known Arabian horseman, will be held April 14-15 at the Blue Mounds Equestrian/Minitube of America facility. Click on the Clinic side bar of the Newsletter for additional information and reservation forms.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities coming this spring and Summer. The Midwest Horse Fair will be April 20-22 at the Alliant Center, Madison. The WAHA May Show has the same format as last year -- and now known as the Badger Classic -- co-sponsored with WDHA will be May 25-27. However, there is a change in location to Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The WAHA August Show will again be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, August 3-5. The popular September Open Show will be Sept. 22 and it too has moved to Mandt’s. Oregon.

For anyone attending the Region 10 Pre Show and Championship Show June 13 - 17 in St. Paul there is always a need there for volunteers as well as the Regional Sport Horse/Dressage Show, June 23 - 24 at Waukesha.
Just let me know if you are willing to help with any of these events and I will make sure that your name is forwarded.

Also look for copies of the Badger Classic, August Show and September Open Show prize lists on the Website.
We look forward to seeing you at the Spring and Summer activities.