We LOVE Arabian Horses Global Podcast

Listen in with Mike Beethe & Melissa Schalles as they share about the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

HIGHLIGHTS: Lotsa new prize money added this year (over $1,000,000+ in prize money), plus... new classes added this year (including a variety of walk/trot options for kids and adults), along with the 70th Anniversary historical display "walk down memory lane" – seventy years of Arabian breed super-stars – horses, breeders and owners! Make sure to listen in if you may enter the show, helpful updates for everyone.

Jump in with us as we chat with Rob Bick, always one who shares thoughtful ideas, mostly based on history and logic, and open-minded thinking. Rob chats about the breed, its history, breeders, grassroots, shows, days, trainers, classes, schedules, having fun... and so much more. Rob's always open minds to new thoughts and, new ways of looking at problems, turning to opportunities for the Arabian horse and the Arabian horse community.

Stan Morey, AHA Executive Director, gives an upfront point-of-view and comments on four key topics: 1) US National Show, 2) The Importance of Equine Welfare Awareness, 3) Walking Into Convention, and 4) New Revenue Streams for AHA, 2025 & Beyond. Stan's forthright, very clear in his direction and, he openly shares his perspective on a few key topics. It's worth your time to listen in, especially if you're going to convention, and/or... you're a bit uneasy about AHA and its future. Thanks to Stan for so graciously sharing both his time and his thoughts.

Listen in with Dave Daugherty, Chairman, US National Show Commission, as he shares with us about this year's national championship show. Dave shares updates regarding the numbers, some parties, roving interviews, the City of Tulsa, prize money and more – several helpful updates regarding what to expect at this year's show.

Listen in with Rodrigo Gonzalez, Arabian Soul Partners (Mexico), as he shares some history, how he got started, and a variety of topics regarding breeders and successful breeding in today's global marketplace.

Rodrigo shares about choosing the best stallions, the vital importance of the mare, choosing trainers and, relationships around the world.

Rodrigo also shares some future insights regarding what's coming and, how breeders can cultivate the most successful foundations for success – it's not the same today as even just a few years ago.

What a delight, chatting with Margo Smith Shallcross about Cass Olé, The Black Stallion, and hearing all the 'back stories' – The White House, Reagan's Inaugural Parade, the Black-Tie Ballroom, and so much more. Margo generously shares about the horse, the family, the job, the tour, and the movie stars. It was quite a story and, loaded with adventures and activities, much of which is the breed's most famous Arabian, publicly, ever. At least in the top three. Listen in with Margo and, hear some robust PR, much of which could apply just as easy today.

Listen in with Sue O'Neill and Greg Knowles, Co-Chairs of the Arabian National Breeder Finals show in Scottsdale, as they share about the show, its history, new plans, added prize money and, a significant effort to invite and welcome newcomers in the local area. The committee is invested in many news ideas, with some lofty growth and educational goals too.

Sue and Greg share about each topic, the importance of collaboration, and working together in the community to encourage invitation and open doors.

SPORT HORSES • Our 24th AHA-focused podcast, two vibrant Arabian breed advocates, Amy Miller & Noelle Roberts share a walk down memory lane, while also sharing much about current day Arabian and all-breed sport horses, the many disciplines, working together as a community, prospecting young horses, getting connected as an amateur, and sweepstakes classes.

They also discuss the good work of the AHA Sport Horse Nationals and National Show Commission. This podcast is packed with helpful sport horse insights, knowledge and experiences.🐴🌿🤠

Thanks to Jim Porcher for his help to get this podcast organized!

We're pleased to share two exceptional youth leaders, Bug Burcham and Carli Marasco, the AHYA current president and immediate past president. They share their accomplishments, what's it's like working with the Youth National Show Commission, experience gained via their respective regions, R11 and R12, and their plans for their future.

They focus on both listening to the membership, outreach and, especially, the Youth & Midsummer National show. They're energetic, well-spoken and have lotsa smart ideas. Enjoy and, for more helpful podcasts, please visit https://welovearabianhorses.com/podcasts/

We're pleased to have Dana Romijn and Murray Popplewell join us for our podcast today, to share some of the new benefits and upgrades in the works for the 2024 Canadian National Arabian Championship horse show. Listen in and, please feel free to share this podcast for others to enjoy as well. We chat about welcoming newcomers, multiple arena and schedule updates, plus... the well-known Canadian hospitality is off the charts. Always so much fun in Canada!