Welcome to the Arabian Horse Association of Region 3
The Arabian Horse Association is a major equine association serving 85,600 Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horse owners and 214 clubs across North America. AHA registers and maintains a database of more than one million Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses and administers approximately $1 million in annual prize money. AHA produces championship events, recognizes over 400 Arabian horse shows and distance rides, and provides activities, education, and programs that promote breeding and ownership. Region 3 is one of 18 Regions within the United States and Canada that serve at the pleasure of the AHA.
News and Events
2026 Region 3 Championship Show- Aug 24-30, Reno, Nevada
NEW THIS YEAR:
-The show will run Monday through Sunday. Move-in day will be Friday, August 21.
-Working western classes will be judged by one dedicated working western judge
-Main ring regional classes will be judged by Roxanne Schall and Greg Knowles.
-Sport Horse and Dressage regional classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.|
-Pre-show halter will be held in the main arena
-Regional Ranch Trail will be held separately from the other trail class.
-In Hand Trail has been added to the trail division
-Regional reining classes have been spread out over 3 sessions
-Barn party will be Wednesday night
NEW PROGRAM!- Region 3 Endurance Challenge
If you ride a registered Arabian or half-Arabian in endurance or other distance rides, sign up for this program to win year-end awards based on the number of rides completed. Awards begin after the completion of only four rides!
For more information contact Tami Rougeau (tntrougeau@gmail.com) or Laura Mayes (lauramayes85@gmail.com).
Results from the Region 3 Championship Show
Results from the Region 3 Last Chance Show
Club Excellence Nominations due August 31, 2026 - Club Excellence Entry - Club Excellence Program Worksheet
Our Region
Region 3 is located in the beautiful and diversified Northern California. From San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean on the West to the Eastern California border and parts of Western Nevada. To the Northern California border and South to Watsonville and Morgan Hill.
Our Goal
Our goal is to promote, encourage, and stimulate popular interest in the versatility and outstanding qualities of the Arabian horse breed.
Our Members
In Region 3 there are 16 clubs that serve to enhance the enjoyment, publicity, and education programs of the Arabian horse. Many of our clubs have web sites which may have links through this site.