Hey Arabian and Quarter horse riders! Need motivation?

[windy_withers]

This may be something you all know, but I just enrolled in it myself. Its a "Frequent Rider Program" with Arabian Horse Assn that recognizes all the non-competitive riding that you do- Lessons, Trails, hacking out, training- it all counts (and costs nothing more than your regular membership dues). Every time you ride, you record the hours online

Comments

[hagazusa]

I wish there was a Welsh Section D organisation doing the same!

[windy_withers]

Hmm... is there anything remarkable about your horse such as the color, size (if their Pony sized, several pony clubs came up in my search) etc- you may be able to go a different route! Like I said, AQHA does it for all breeds, however getting Quarter horse gear may not be appealing to you :) :)

[sm923]

the AHA has some amazing recreational rider programs. Unfortunately, they don't promote them enough.

[vanraf]

ooo I didn't know about all of this, thanks! Now If I could just stop being sick so I could actually go out and, ya know, ride!

[skittlewoman]

APHA has one too. http://www.apha.com/rideamerica/

I think it's a great way to "participate" in your breed association without showing. I know APHA does trail ride get-togethers throughout the year too to promote the rideamerica program.

[siobheanne]

OEF is doing something like this too, I think. I haven't looked into it at all, but worthwhile to research for any (other) riders in Ontario! I believe there are rewards - I guess I should look into it further!