Value/Comp Lite Shows

Value Show

The AHA Value Show Concept is simple. It provides areas of the country with lower show horse populations, and/or smaller clubs an opportunity to hold AHA qualifying shows that should be financially feasible for their circumstances. Fees and expenses are to remain low for the club or group sponsoring the show, so they can in turn pass on the savings to the exhibitors. Facility requirements need not be that of the "typical Arabian show", and for some Value Shows, may not even have stalling. The outcome is a more affordable way for many of our Arabian exhibitors to show their horses, receive qualifications, and remain involved with the breed.

 

Comp Lite

AHA and USEF has partnered on the Competition Lite Program. The purpose of USEF Lite is to promote and grow the competition environment. It will provide organizers of new, smaller, or formerly unlicensed competitions across the national breeds and disciplines with an entry point to the Licensed Competition environment by offering discounted fees and fewer barriers to entry. 

 

Click here for USEF requirements

 

AHA Athlete Protection Policy

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is committed to creating a safe and positive environment free from abuse, misconduct, and harassment. The safety and welfare of all AHA members is paramount to AHA. This policy establishes standards consistent with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), where applicable.

 

This Policy applies to all exhibitors, trainers (and their assistants and workers), show staff, show management staff, volunteers, judges, stewards, spectators, and visitors. Additionally, those who are required to carry a USEF card, will also be required to complete and stay current with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training.

 

Non-criminal misconduct should be reported to report@arabianhorses.org, the President of the Board or AHA’s CEO. If a USEF member, non-criminal misconduct should also be reported to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport.

 

Read the full policy here.

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Biosecurity

 

Biosecurity is defined as a set of preventative measures to help avoid the transmission of infectious diseases in livestock. As members of the horse show community, we are constantly putting our horses at risk to contract infections from unknown sources. Please check with the local facility, county and/or state regarding guidelines. In addition, please check areas where you may be traveling through or laying over.

Here are informative biosecurity links:

 

AHA Comp Lite Grant

On February 3, 2026 the AHA Board of Directors extended the previous Grant, for the years 2026 and 2027, with the approval of the Regional Director, an amount of $500.00 per Value/Competition Lite show to help offset anticipated expenses, with a maximum of $25,000 available in FY27 and FY28 .  New and current Arabian Shows are eligible to apply for a grant if utilizing the Comp Lite USEF/AHA license.  The purpose of this grant is to help mitigate additional expenses incurred by the Show in becoming a USEF/AHA Competition Lite show. Click here to apply.

 

USEF Lite Grant

 

The grant is to be used solely for the costs of obtaining Qualified Medical Personnel OR hiring an enrolled Applicant Steward or TD. Each application must list the name/company of the qualified medical personnel OR the name of the Applicant official, and that individual must be an existing Applicant prior to the submission of this grant application. Those competitions hosting three or more days of classes will be eligible for a $500 grant and competitions hosting one to two days of classes will be eligible for a $300 grant. Click here for USEF Grant.

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For additional information, contact Competition Services at 303.696.4500 Option 1

or info.comp@arabianhorses.org