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That makes sense, Rae
I gave up my IAHA membership ages ago because the shows were so rigged 
and political-- but you still had to join AHA in order to register 
horses etc and get the reduced rate. They used my owner number on my 
horse registrations for my AHA number.
Bette

Rae Callaway wrote:

> Actually, most of those numbers ARE AHA numbers - AHA picked the IAHA 
> numbers to use (usually 6 digits), not the Registry numbers; although 
> if you never joined IAHA, you will still be using your AHRA number 
> (7-10 digits)
>  
> Rae
> Tall C Arabians - Central Region
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Ssissipriss1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Ssissipriss1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 7:18 PM
>     Subject: [RC] last call: Letter to AHA
>
>     Bette:  I went to the letter and was interested to see that most
>     of the signatures included horse registration numbers instead of
>     their AHA MEMBERSHIP numbers.  Why should AHA care about hearing
>     from people who don't belong to their organization?  Or should I
>     say, people who don't know an AHA number from a registration
>     number?  Are these people even members, or are they under the
>     mistaken impression that since the horse is registered, that means
>     they (the owners) are automatically eligible for the benefits?  I
>     find that if you wish to make changes, you must be educated as to
>     what and why you want.  Perhaps these people who signed your
>     petition would go back and enter their AHA MEMBERSHIP numbers
>     before you send your letter in to AHA.  Best of luck, I agree with
>     your letter, and have felt that way for years.  I run into the
>     same attitude with Arabian horse clubs.  They offer year end
>     awards for show people, but until they are educated, don't offer
>     awards for Endurance/Competitive Trail riders.  Why should I pay
>     membership fees if I'm not going to be given the same
>     consideration as other Arabian owners?  I have signed your letter
>     AND included MY AHA number.
>     Sharon Anderson (NW) 

--
Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians
Home of Bunny and 16.2h TLA Halynov
who lives on through his legacy Hal's Riverdance!
http://www.arabiansporthorse.com

Always remember: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." (George Carlin)





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