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GREATER KANSAS CITY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION

GREATER KANSAS CITY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATIONGREATER KANSAS CITY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATIONGREATER KANSAS CITY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION

Calling all Arabian Horse Enthusiasts!

We're excited to invite you to join the Greater Kansas City Arabian Horse Association (GKCAHA) and become a part of our mission to support and promote Arabian horses.

Why Join GKCAHA?

  • Events: Help us organize our annual Arabian horse shows—the MoKan Border Bonanza and the Longview AVS/Western Dressage shows. We take pride in offering a wide range of classes and keeping entry fees affordable.
  • High Point Program: Compete for free in our High Point program and win amazing prizes.
  • Community: Attend our Midwinter Celebration for an evening filled with fun, dining, and awards.
  • Representation: Have your voice heard at the Arabian Horse Association convention through our delegates.
  • Educational Programs: Participate in our Hippology Competition and support youth with the Karen Kemper Memorial Show Scholarship.

Membership is only $15 annually and includes discounts on AHA competition cards, free access to our High Point program, and more!

Horse Show Season is Upon Us!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2025 horse shows! 

 

MoKan Border Bonanza Horse Show 

Location: Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO 

Dates: April 18-20, 2025

Highlights:

  • Arabian Classes: Showcasing the elegance and versatility of Arabian horses.
  • Open Breed Classes: A diverse display of various horse breeds competing at their best.
  • Academy Classes: Opportunities for riders of all levels to participate and shine.
  • Hippology Competition: A walk-up horse knowledge contest that’s free to enter!
  • Exhibitors Dinner: Back by popular demand! We will have a Mexican fiesta on Saturday night for exhibitors and their families!

 

GKCAHA Longview Horse Show

Something for everyone! Local and affordable!

Location: Longview Horse Park, Kansas City, MO 

Dates: June 28-29, 2025

Day 1: GKCAHA Longview AVS Show (June 28)

  • Sport Horse Classes
  • Ranch Riding/Trail
  • Academy
  • Open Breed Classes
  • Main Ring Arabian Classes

Day 2: Longview Lite Western Dressage Arabian and Open Breed Show (June 29)

  • Arabian Western Dressage Classes
  • Open Breed Western Dressage Classes

karen kemper memorial youth exhibitor scholarship

 We have exciting news! Our Karen Kemper Memorial Youth Exhibitor scholarship will be available again in 2025. One chosen applicant will receive a $200 credit toward show fees at our Longview Horse Show on 6/28-6/29, as well as a free year of membership to the GKCAHA Arabian club. Applicants must be youth exhibitors and must have limited show experience. First time exhibitors will be given top preference but Academy exhibitors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be riding a registered Arabian or Half Arabian at the show. You do not need to be an AHA member or a member of GKCAHA to apply. The scholarship and membership prize is non-transferrable and has no cash value.

The form can be found here. Entries are due on 5/1 and the winner will be chosen and notified by 5/15. 

election 2025

Officers:

Sydney Brewer- President

Mike Grimm- Vice President

Mary Dobson- Treasurer

Stacey Dunn - Secretary

Board members:

Martha Hartley - renewed in 2025

Sharon True

Kari Kemper

Liz Gingrich

Julie Flood

Pamm Payne

Cassie Krahenbuhl - renewed in 2025

Delegates:

Mike Grimm

Helen Alfaro

Chrissy Norris

Cassie Krahenbuhl- Alternate

Stacey Dunn- Alternate

Valerie Kline- Alternate

We are excited to continue our work serving our membership. As always, please reach out with any suggestions to improve our club. We also welcome all current GKCAHA members to attend our monthly meetings.

2025 Nationals judges announced

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    USEF Board of Directors Approves Rule Changes

    Updated USEF Combined Ownership Rules

     Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) held its annual Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting on June 19 and 20 in Lexington, Ky. During the meeting, the Directors heard updates from around the sport, learned from leading experts, and made several important decisions that directly impact USEF members and their horses.

    Dr. Stephanie Bonin is a lifelong equestrian who is a renowned expert in the field of brain injuries and helmet protection. Dr. Bonin’s presentation focused on the history of protective headgear in sport, the current testing standards, and where helmet technology is today.

    Dr. Katie Flynn is USEF’s Senior Staff Veterinarian, a role she stepped into earlier this year following a career as an equine staff veterinarian for the California Department of Food and Agriculture and, most recently, was the State Veterinarian for Kentucky. Dr. Flynn presented on her role with USEF, the recent outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Southern California, and the importance of continuing biosecurity efforts to prevent its spread.

    Finally, the Board acted on a round of rule changes at the Mid-Year meeting. Each change below, unless otherwise noted, will go into effect on December 1, 2023, for the 2024 competition year.

    Equine Safety & Wellbeing

    •GR1101.1 (036-22) - Microchipping

    •Beginning December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF licensed or endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip that is implanted in the nuchal ligament of the horse’s neck. The microchipping of horses is fundamental to equine well-being, especially during times of disease outbreaks, natural disasters, in cases of theft, and to protect against fraud.

    •GR1215.3 (033-22) – Requiring Adequate Rest for Horses at Competitions

    •In the interest of health and the wellbeing of the horse, minimal lighting and noise are mandated at all licensed competitions for a minimum of six consecutive hours overnight. The USEF Human and Equine Safety & Welfare Committee proposed this rule change to assist in allowing horses adequate rest and REM sleep which are necessary to avoid undue stress and impaired performance.

    •HJ106.2 (247-22) – Horse Identification While on Competition Grounds

    •A rule change mandating that all horses on the grounds of hunter, jumper, and hunter/jumper competitions have a competition-issued back number either attached to the horse or to the person riding, handling, or exercising the horse at all times while in a schooling, lunging, or exercise area. The requirement, originally proposed by USHJA, represents a safety measure, and will aid significantly in identification and well-being efforts on the part of both horses and humans.

    •EQ104.1, HU100.1 & JP102.2 (249-22) – Excessive Lunging

    •Excessive lunging; lunging a visibly exhausted or obviously lame horse; and excessive, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate use of a lunge whip has now been added to the list of prohibited acts under the Horse Welfare rules for hunters, jumpers, and hunter/jumping seat equitation.

    •GR1033.5 (023-22) – Number of Stewards, TDs, and/or Certified Schooling Supervisors Required to Officiate

    •As the number of horses or competition rings increases, the number of instances where a Steward, Technical Delegate, or Certified Schooling Supervisor is needed also increases. In order for Stewards, Technical Delegates, and Certified Schooling Supervisors to properly complete their designated duties, the number of licensed officials required during a compeition will be increased as necessary to better align with the total number of horses competing and the number competition rings being utilized.

    •GR1215.5 (045-22) – Barn/Temporary Stabling Identification

    •All permanent barn structures and temporary stabling on competition grounds must have clearly visible identification, such as numbers, letters, or names. This rule further supports equine (and human) safety and wellbeing, as it will allow medical personnel, veterinarians, stewards, safety coordinators, etc. to respond to emergency or general stabling situations promptly.

    Human Athlete/Participant Safety & Welfare

    •GR848.6 (032-22) – Return to Competition Protocols

    •Licensed Physical Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are added to the list of individuals authorized to provide medical clearance for return to competition following an individual’s suspected head injury or concussion.

    •GR801.2 (030-22) – Helmet Certification

    •The USEF Board approved the expansion of acceptable international testing standards for protective headgear at USEF licensed competitions. A full list of acceptable standards will be made available on the USEF website before Dec. 1, 2023.

    Fairness/Level Playing Field

    •GR1304.1 (049-22) – Conflict of Interest Rules for Licensed Officials

    •The conflict-of-interest rules for USEF Licensed Officials will become consistent across all breeds and disciplines and the nature of conflicts of interest will be better clarified.

    Hunter/Jumper - Expanded Competition Opportunities

    •GR310.1 (044-22) – USEF Lite Competition License for Hunter/Jumper

    •In the interest of increasing access to USEF competitions, the USEF Lite license has been expanded to include hunter/jumper equestrians and competition organizers hosting entry-level competitions. USEF Lite competitions provide a safe, fair, and accessible environment for competitors and offer competition organizers a user-friendly and affordable option that offers the same benefits and protections as a Regular licensed competition with reduced barriers and lower costs. 

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