The Arabian Horse Connection

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What's The Arabian Horse Connection about?

The Arabian Horse Association presents, The Arabian Horse Connection. Our bi-weekly episodes will showcase the diversity of the Arabian horse community; from industry titans, backyard heroes, and amateur contenders to the latest trends, stories, and news AHA will cover it all.

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The Arabian Horse Connection episodes:

03.01.2022
Art of the Cowgirl and Working Western with Elise Ulmer
Elise Ulmer of Rising E Performance Horses and Rancho Del Sol is a trainer, NRCHA Judge, international clinician, and competitor within AHA, APHA, AQHA, NRCHA, and NCHA. Elise has amassed multiple and National and Reserve National Championship titles within the...
12.14.2021
Running a Successful Discovery Farm with Nedra Johnson
Discovery Farm of the Year recipient Nedra Johnson of The Arabian Horse Riding Academy stops by to talk about all things Discovery Farms. Nedra discusses; -Using a website and social media to convert clients -The benefit of a group lesson program -How to utilize...
12.13.2021
Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Julie Hedden, Carrie Olson, and Nancy Rohde
Region 4 Director Julie Hedden, Region 5 Director Carrie Olson, and Region 6 Director Nancy Rohde stop by to introduce themselves and provide AHA members with more information about their regions as well as their beginnings with the Arabian breed. Region...
10.13.2021
Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Mary Smith and Laurie Ann Salmi
Region 10 Director Mary Smith and Region 12 Director Laurie Ann Salmi stop by to introduce themselves and give AHA members a look into their experience in the Arabian horse industry. Mary and Laurie comment on their introduction to Arabian...
09.21.2021
Get Ready for Horse Week!
Join Alex Cox and Katie Clinebell for an inside look at Horse Week, brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. On this episode we discuss how to watch Horse Week content, the 'why' behind Horse Week, and a sneak peak from...
08.23.2021
Arabian Horses and Liberty with Patrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan of Modern Day Horsemanship, is riding 2,500 miles across the United States with his two Arabian horses, Gamilah and Hal. Along the way, Patrick is stopping at local equine rescues, charities, and organizations providing demonstrations on liberty. On...
07.09.2021
Get Ready for Youth and Mid Summer Nationals with Brenna Johnson
AHA Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, Brenna Johnson, joins us to talk about all things Youth and Mid Summer Nationals. We go over what you can expect as a first time exhibitor, special events and activities at the show, and...
05.11.2021
5 Tips to Grow Your Equine Business Using Social Media Strategy with Denise Alvarez
Social Media can be intimidating. With the constantly changing trends, app features, and various platforms it can be hard to know how to get started or increase your online presence. On today’s episode, Denise Alvarez of Stormlily Marketing takes us...
04.13.2021
Getting Started in Distance Riding with Angie and Bridget of Talkin' Trot
This week the hosts of the Talkin' Trot Podcast, Angie and Bridget stopped by to discuss Distance Riding. We chatted about getting started in Distance Events, finding a mentor, common Distance terminology, and why the Distance community is the best....
03.09.2021
Designing an Equine Property with Linda Royer of Farm+Ranch Equine Design
Linda Royer, of Farm+Ranch Equine Design is an avid equestrian and has owned and bred Arabian horses since 1982. Linda started Farm+Ranch Equine Design in 1994 and has over 44 years of professional experience and over 25 years of experience...
02.23.2021
Reaching Youth through Horses with Dr. Jane Haven of Taking the Reins
Dr. Jane Haven is the Executive Director of Taking the Reins, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the confidence of girls through their equestrian and gardening program. Jane grew up in Western Colorado, finding herself attending Cal Poly Pomona because...
02.02.2021
Trail and All Things Western with Michael Damianos
Michael Damianos is a judge, trainer, and the owner of Michael Damianos Performance Horses in Ojai, CA. Founded in 1982, MDPH originally focused on training Quarter Horses, but then transitioned to encompass Arabian and Half Arabian horses. At MDPH, all...
01.13.2021
Catching Up with Trainer Duane Esser
Today I caught with Duane Esser, of Esser Valley Arabians. Duane is a longtime Arabian horse advocate, trainer, breeder, and past Region 14 Director. Today we chat about all things Arabian horses including Duane's experience with AHA's Discovery Farm Program,...
12.15.2020
Talking Tack with David Freedman
Today my guest is none other than David Freedman, a 6th generation harness and saddle maker hailing from a long line of master craftsmen. David took over as President and CEO of Freedman’s in 1991 continuing the skills that have...
12.08.2020
Catching Up with the Youth of the Year, Caroline Elik
This week I was able to catch up with Caroline Elik, the recipient of the 2020 AHA Youth of the Year award. Caroline receives the Youth of the Year perpetual trophy as well as a $5,000 scholarship from the Arabian...
11.24.2020
Law and Order with Larry Shallcross and Van Jacobsen
Today I sit down and chat with Larry Shallcross, Chair of the Probable Cause Panel and Van Jacobsen, chair of the Ethical Practices and Review Board. We discuss what each panel does from receiving a complaint, all the way to...
11.10.2020
The Ins and Out of Convention with Nancy Harvey and Penny Wardlaw
AHA Convention is one of the best ways to get more involved with the Arabian breed, connecting you with people from all over the country that share the same passion for the Arabian horse. When you attend an AHA Convention,...
10.13.2020
What is CHA All About? With Christy Landwehr
We are joined today by Christy Landwehr, CEO of the Certified Horsemanship Association known as (CHA) https://cha.horse/. Christy Landwehr has been in the equine industry for over 35 years riding and teaching many disciplines and breeds. Christy is a Master...
09.29.2020
All About Judging with Kathy Callahan-Smith
Like so many of us, Kathy Callahan-Smith joined the equine community when she caught the horse bug at a young age. Kathy found that her passion with horses developed into judging when she competed and later coached the judging team...
09.15.2020
Running a Successful Lesson Program with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians
This week I sat down to chat with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians (http://firelightarabians.com/). Lorie not only runs a successful breeding and training farm (https://www.facebook.com/firelightarabians), but offers a unique lesson program and showing opportunities for youth and amateur riders. Lorie...
08.25.2020
Registration Q&A with AHA Registrar Debbie Fuentes
Are you thinking about registering your Arabian Horse but aren't sure how to get started? In this episode, we cover the ins and outs of Registration with AHA Registrar, Debbie Fuentes. Debbie takes us through the steps of registering a foal,...
08.11.2020
It's All in the DNA -Arabians and Genetics with Dr. Samantha Brooks
Today’s episode is brought to you by the Arabian Horse Foundation. The Arabian Horse Foundation seeks to promote youth, equine research, and educational programs through their scholarships and grant opportunities. Visit thearabianhorsefoundation.org to donate and learn more. Today’s guest is an...
07.29.2020
All Things AHYA with Harper Hamill and Caroline Elik
On this special episode live from Youth and Mid Summer Nationals, we sit down and chat about All Things AHYA with AHYA Vice President Harper Hamill and Secretary Caroline Elik. These ladies are involved as can be with Youth Programs...
07.14.2020
Achieving the Perfect Action Shot with Howie Schatzberg
You may have seen this week’s guest in the middle of the show ring with a camera in his hands, ready to shoot the perfect shot. This week I learned all about show photography from Howie Schatzberg of Howard Schatzberg...
06.30.2020
Arabian Reining with Crystal McNutt
Today I sit down and chat with Crystal McNutt of McNutt performance horses (https://www.facebook.com/McNuttPerformanceHorses/). Crystal is inspiring, motivating, and just an awesome person to have in the equine community. She is an active competitor and member of NRHA (National Reining...
06.16.2020
Getting Local with Megan Gilker Thomas and Jessica Gilker
This week we learn about local level involvement from longtime Arabian horse proponents, Meegan Gilker Thomas and Jessica Gilker of JAG Arabians. Meegan and Jessica have been involved with Arabian horses at the local level from a young age and...
06.02.2020
Owning and Operating an Arabian Breeding Farm with Lori and Peter Conway
This I week I sit down and chat with the owners of Conway Arabians (https://www.conwayarabians.com/), Lori and Peter Conway. Lori and Peter have been breeding and training Arabian and Half Arabian horses since 1999 and have amassed multiple top ten...
05.18.2020
Distance Riding 101
This week we are going the distance with Alanna and Gunnar Frank. Alanna and her husband Gunnar own and operate Iron Vikings Equine Endurance in Vinita, Oklahoma where they not only host endurance rides on their ranch, but also sell...
05.04.2020
All things Arabian Horses with AHA President Nancy Harvey and AHA Vice President Deborah Johnson
This week we chat with Nancy Harvey, the current President of the Arabian Horse Association and Deborah Johnson, the current Vice President, as they give us the inside look at their unique beginnings in the horse industry. Join us and...
04.23.2020
The Arabian Horse Connection (Trailer)

What's The Arabian Horse Connection about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Arabian Horse Connection episodes:

Art of the Cowgirl and Working Western with Elise Ulmer

Running a Successful Discovery Farm with Nedra Johnson

Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Julie Hedden, Carrie Olson, and Nancy Rohde

Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Mary Smith and Laurie Ann Salmi

Get Ready for Horse Week!

Arabian Horses and Liberty with Patrick Sullivan

Get Ready for Youth and Mid Summer Nationals with Brenna Johnson

5 Tips to Grow Your Equine Business Using Social Media Strategy with Denise Alvarez

Getting Started in Distance Riding with Angie and Bridget of Talkin' Trot

Designing an Equine Property with Linda Royer of Farm+Ranch Equine Design

Reaching Youth through Horses with Dr. Jane Haven of Taking the Reins

Trail and All Things Western with Michael Damianos

Catching Up with Trainer Duane Esser

Talking Tack with David Freedman

Catching Up with the Youth of the Year, Caroline Elik

Law and Order with Larry Shallcross and Van Jacobsen

The Ins and Out of Convention with Nancy Harvey and Penny Wardlaw

What is CHA All About? With Christy Landwehr

All About Judging with Kathy Callahan-Smith

Running a Successful Lesson Program with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians

Registration Q&A with AHA Registrar Debbie Fuentes

It's All in the DNA -Arabians and Genetics with Dr. Samantha Brooks

All Things AHYA with Harper Hamill and Caroline Elik

Achieving the Perfect Action Shot with Howie Schatzberg

Arabian Reining with Crystal McNutt

Getting Local with Megan Gilker Thomas and Jessica Gilker

Owning and Operating an Arabian Breeding Farm with Lori and Peter Conway

Distance Riding 101

All things Arabian Horses with AHA President Nancy Harvey and AHA Vice President Deborah Johnson

The Arabian Horse Connection (Trailer)