This petition is for all members of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), including but not limited to any other owners, breeders, lovers and fans of the Arabian Horse, to protest the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show.
In November 2006, the AHA passed what is called the "Halter Resolution," which changed the scoring system on how Arabian horses are judged and presented in a halter class. This resolution would assist in the humane treatment of these horses, since movement would now be a criteria to be judged. A halter horse presented at a hard stand up is sadly accomplished through cruel methods, such as beating, torture with electric shock and terrified by other means. Not all horses are treated like this, but many are. Even one is too many. After a hard stand up , the horse is too stiff to move freely and cannot be judged properly. The resolution, in theory, can eliminate the hard stand up.
The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) made an undisclosed remark that they would revoke their AHA membership if forced to show under the resolution, complaining about time constraints to judge each class. In other words, they want to continue with the hard stand up and have no concern for the well being of these animals.
These means of training have been the ugly secret of the industry and it is about time we speak up. We can make a huge difference by boycotting Scottsdale Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show, held in February every year.
Please show your support and let the AHA know your feelings.
We the undersigned,
Are boycotting the Scottsdale, Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show. The AHAA's support of showing halter horses in a cruel manner does not assist in the promotion of our beloved breed and we can not toleration this type of mentality.
Please come to the rescue and be our hero by joining us in our crusade to keep the halter resolution in place and if need be, revoke the AHAA membership status.
