Welcome to AHASFV!
A Message from the New President of AHASFV
Dear AHASFV Members,
It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as your new President. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to working alongside all of you to support and strengthen our Arabian horse community.
Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I have been involved in the Arabian horse world for the past 25 years. Over that time, I have developed a deep appreciation for this incredible breed, the people who are part of it, and the friendships and experiences that make this community so special.
My connection to the Arabian horse world is also very personal. Both of my daughters ride and compete, and I have had the privilege of watching firsthand the many ways horses shape young lives. The confidence, responsibility, dedication, sportsmanship, and friendships they develop through their involvement are gifts that extend far beyond the show ring. I feel incredibly fortunate for everything horses have given my family, and I hope to give back even a small fraction of that in return.
One area I am particularly passionate about is our youth. I believe our young people are the future of the Arabian breed, and it is so important that we encourage their involvement, create opportunities for them to grow, and help them develop a lifelong connection to these remarkable horses. I want AHASFV to continue to be a place where young riders feel welcomed, supported, encouraged, and excited to be involved.
As we look ahead, I hope we can continue building a strong, inclusive, and engaged community that celebrates our horses, supports our members, and inspires the next generation. I welcome your ideas, involvement, and enthusiasm as we work together toward that goal.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I am looking forward to this next chapter and all that we can accomplish together.
Warm regards,
Deborah McCarthy
AHASFV President
LATEST NEWS:
Hello,
Thank you for registering for AHA 2026 Convention. When registering for Convention you indicated that you wished to receive the resolution packet by mail. With the passing of resolution 14-25 at last year’s Convention, the mailing of resolution materials was discontinued. This year as we transition, we are sending out an email with the Resolution Packet information.
To access the complete Resolution packet click the Download link below. Links to the individual resolutions can be found on the Convention page of the AHA Website.
We look forward to seeing you in Little Rock!
Thank you,
Courtney McLees
AHA Convention Coordinator
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We are excited to announce our 2027 Officers and Board of Directors:
Officers:
President: Debbie McCarthy
Vice President: Nedra Johnson
Secretary: Brynn McCarthy
Treasurer: Karen Stedman
Board of Directors:
- Liz Haven-Aulestia
- Carla Jo Bailey
- Dr. Jane Haven
- Karen Macleay
- Ashlee Petersen
- Karen Stedman
- Samantha Swaim
Watch your email for the official announcements, 2027 plans and Convention Resolutions (we want to hear from you!).
Excited for all good things to come and lots of fun and adventure with the Arabian horse!
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Welcome back
Dear Arabian Horse Friend,
We’ve been thinking about you!
If you’ve been away from the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) for a few years, we want you to know that you’re still part of our Arabian horse family, and we’d love to have you back.
As we look toward 2027, the Arabian Horse Association of the San Fernando Valley (AHASFV) is growing and changing in some exciting ways. We’ll be expanding our geographical boundaries and, more importantly, working to create opportunities and activities that offer something for everyone—whether you’re showing, trail riding, camping with your horses, enjoying gymkhanas, participating in endurance rides, supporting youth programs, interested in judging, volunteering, or simply looking for a way to reconnect with other Arabian horse enthusiasts.
And the best part? Joining AHASFV is free with your AHA membership. Youth membership in both AHA and AHASFV is completely free as well.
We also want to make sure we’re building the kind of organization that YOU want to be part of. Maybe there’s something you used to enjoy that you’d like to see return. Maybe there’s an activity you’ve always wished we offered. Or maybe your interests have simply changed over the years.
We want to hear from you.
Even if you aren’t ready to renew your AHA membership or join AHASFV, we would genuinely appreciate your feedback. What could we do better? What would make you want to participate again? What kinds of events, activities, educational opportunities, or programs would interest you?
Your ideas can help shape what AHASFV becomes in the future.
And, as a small welcome-back gift, all new AHASFV members will receive their choice of an AHASFV T-shirt or hat.
Whether you’ve been away for one year or several, whether you’re still actively riding or simply miss the Arabian horse community, we’d love to reconnect with you.
Come back. Get involved. Or simply reach out and tell us what you’d like to see.
You belong here, and we want to know what we can do to make AHASFV a place you want to be.
Warmly,
Nedra Johnson
Vice President
Arabian Horse Association of the San Fernando Valley (AHASFV)
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