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STARTING AN AMERICAN RANCH HORSE
ASSOCIATION CHARTER
Are you interested fun
family-oriented events?
Do you enjoy well broke,
reliable working horses?
Would you like to share your
love for that true equine
athlete with others?
If so…then YOU should consider
starting a ARHA regional charter
in your area. ARHA Charters are
local associations across the
nation, that20are officially
recognized as representatives of
the American Ranch Horse
Association. These independent
organizations are formed for the
common purpose of providing a
local, convenient place to show,
learn, and enjoy Ranch Horses.
Any group meeting the
requirements and having interest
in the American Ranch Horse
Association may register with
ARHA by completing the Charter
Application.
ARHA promotes the true western
heritage of ranch horses through
events, shows and clinics while
maintaining a national points
record and awards program of
national achievements, through
an established set of standards
and regulations.
Come join us at ARHA in
promoting the true equine
athlete in a family oriented
environment by starting an ARHA
Charter and hosting ARHA
approved events.
REGIONAL CHARTER
REQUIREMENTS
Charters shall be formed and
maintain for the purpose of
promoting Ranch Type Horses
through the ideals of
American Ranch Horse
Association including good
horsemanship and
sportsmanship.
In order to obtain the
designation of ARHA Charter,
each club must:
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Charters must have and
maintain a minimum of
ten (10) memberships
(family, ranch or
individual) in good
standing with ARHA.
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Provide ARHA with a copy
of By-Laws.
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Hold annual election of
officers. (See ARHA
Rulebook)
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Provide a complete a
current list of members,
including addresses.
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Provide ARHA with show
results from all
approved shows or events
as required.
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Conduct all affairs in
compliance with Charter
by-laws.
Once a Regional Charter is
granted a charter, it is
automatically renewed yearly
provided that the club
continues to meet specific
requirements and
demonstrates the required
minimal level of activity.
Specific requirements and
activity levels shall
include but are not limited
to the following:
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Provide ARHA with a copy
of the Charter By-Laws
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Hold annual election of
officers including
Charter Representative.
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All officers and board
members must be current
ARHA members in good
standing.
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Provide ARHA with
complete and current
members by 4/1 of each
year. Submit charter
renewal by 2/1 of the
current year.
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Provide ARHA with
correct and accurate
show results from all
approved shows as
required.
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Conduct all charter
affairs in compliance
with Charter By-Laws and
ARHA Rule Book.
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Sponsor a minimum of two
(2) ARHA approved events
each year.
Failure to meet specific
requirements and minimal
activity levels
necessary for
maintaining a regional
charter may result in
the revocation of
charter by Executive
Committee
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