Upcoming Events
- May 9: May BOD meeting. Johnson Creek, WI
- May 25-27: Badger Classic. Jefferson, WI
- August 3-5: WAHA August Show. Jefferson, WI
- September 29: Fall Colors Open Show. Waukesha, WI
- TBD: Fall Trail Ride
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Opening on WAHA Board of Directors
A spot on the WAHA board of directors recently opened up and will be filled at the May board of directors meeting in Johnson Creek. Anyone interested in becoming a director should contact Lerin Hendrickson at lerinhendrickson@gmail.com.
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Second Annual WAHA Spring Open Show a Success!
Submitted by Madeline Erce
The second annual WAHA Spring Open Horse Show was a success! It was held at Bound's Showtime Arena in Deerfield on Saturday, April 7th. Even with the chilly weather, the show was well attended and everyone stayed warm with the heated arena. Halter, showmanship, walk/trot, English, western, and even discipline rail classes were offered. In an attempt to create an affordable show, classes were only $5 each and stalls were only $25 for the day.
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Our food stand was also a hit, selling walking tacos, baked potatoes, hot dogs, various beverages, desserts, and even treats for the horses. A special thank you to our judge, office staff, and all volunteers who made this show possible. Make sure to keep an eye out for details on next year's show!
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WAHA Member Wins OEIP (Open Event Incentive Program) Halter Category
Submitted by Nicole Fink and Nyssa Sheridan
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Congratulations to WAHA member Nicole Fink and her Arabian gelding, Beau Klassic who won the overall OEIP Halter category in 2017. It’s quite an achievement! Here are a few words Nicole has to share about her experience.
“The OEIP (Open Event Incentive Program) was something that I had never heard of until I was told about it from another WAHA member. I was intrigued and looked into it further.”
OEIP is a program governed by AHA, which allows open show circuit points to be counted towards year end highpoints. These points also remain on the horse’s Datasource show record permanently. For those points to count, participants must attend an OEIP rated show.
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“Beau and I came into the program late last year, so it was a shock when we received the email that we won the halter category! I am quite proud of him being 18 years old and still at the top of his game in halter,” says Beau’s owner, Nicole Fink.
Participants compete with other AHA members all across the nation. This program offers “milestones”, and when a certain number of points is achieved, participants receive a pin and also receive recognition on the AHA website. “Since our involvement with the program, we have opened up two more local area show events to the OEIP: one being Mandt’s Equestrian Center Show Series located in Oregon, and the Springtime Showdown Show held in Elkhorn.” WAHA open shows are also included in the OEIP. A full list is listed on the Arabian Horse Association website.
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Showing at local shows means there are every type of breed there and all different ages, along with a wide variety of people spectating and participating. “What I enjoy most about the open shows is that Beau is an ambassador for the Arabian breed. He loves meeting with children and adults who have either no horse experience or no Arabian experience. He’s so gentle with everyone. We love to share when they ask us about our journey together. My life with my heart horse has been the biggest blessing, and this is just one more chapter in his beautiful story.”
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