About Us
History
The following timeline highlights some events in the Iowa Arabian Horse Association's history:- Founded February 26, 1944
- 1973 - During the International convention in Boston, Massachusetts, a new regional plan was adopted by the delegates to International and it was announced that Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri fell into the category of Region XI.
- 1983 - First IA-AHA show held where computers handled show entries.
- 1989 - The IA-AHA donated $2,500 to ISU for their Equine Recovery Room and $8,500 to Camp Sunny Side.
- 1990 - IA-AHA hosts the last Regional Championship show in Iowa. Regional Championship show moves to Springfield, IL.
- 1991 - Lyric Laughlin becomes the first Miss Rodeo Iowa to win on an Arabian horse.
- 1992 - IA-AHA donates money to horse victims of Hurricane Andrew.
- 1997 - IA-AHA held its first cutting show and hosted the Region XI Cutting Championship show in Waterloo, IA.
- 2000 - Website launched.
- 2003 - IA-AHA hosts the first Arabian Spooktacular show
- 2009 - The Iowa Gold Star Futurity named Horse Show of the Year by Arabian Horse Times magazine.
Activities
Some of IA-AHA's activities include:
- Youth group
- Newsletter / website
- Scholarship program
- High point program (free) - 39 classes and 16 over-all awards
- Membership meetings
- Annual awards banquet
- Cowgirl Queen sponsorship
- Futurity program - Iowa Gold Star
- Class A, B and Fun shows
- Iowa network of breeders and trainers
Charities
Set up as a non-profit organization, the Iowa Arabian Horse Association (IA-AHA) supports different statewide charities. - ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program - a non-profit organization that specializes in offering unique therapy through various horseback riding techniques to individuals with disabilities. Visit the ASPIRE website to find out more about this program.