named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AHA Local Promotion Grants
Provides $250–$1,000 grants to AHA members for local outreach events that introduce the public to Arabian and Half Arabian horses.
Discovery Farms
A program enabling AHA members to host visitors and introduce them to Arabian horses in a non-sales, educational setting; farms are listed in an AHA directory and receive promotional support.
May is Arabian Horse Month
Annual campaign encouraging local clubs and farms to host events in May to celebrate and promote the Arabian horse breed.
Region 16 Scholarship
Offers a $1,000 academic scholarship annually to a qualified student applicant; entries due June 1st.
Region 16 Youth Clinic & Mock Show
Annual event offering youth participants hands-on experience and training in a mock show environment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 4 activities
- Operate Discovery Farm program for public engagementRuns the Discovery Farm program, enrolling farms that host visitors to introduce them to Arabian horses.
- Organize Arabian horse competitions and eventsHosts and conducts qualifying horse shows, open shows, schooling shows, endurance rides, trail events, and regional championship events for Arabian and Half-Arabian horses across Region 16.
- Promote public interest in Arabian horses through educational and outreach eventsDevelops educational programs, hosts community outreach events, participates in Equine Affaire Massachusetts with a booth and horse ambassadors, and promotes Arabian Horse Month in May to increase public awareness and appreciation of Arabian horses.
- Support youth equestrian developmentHosts an annual Youth Clinic and Mock Show to train and support young equestrians in the Arabian horse community.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administer academic scholarship programProvides a $1,000 academic scholarship annually to one qualified student.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host annual meetings and regional business gatheringsConvenes an annual in-person spring meeting and holds three annual meetings for the Board of Directors and Delegates, with Spring and Fall meetings open to all members to discuss regional business.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provide emergency support to members during crisesActs as a referral and support conduit for Region 16 members during emergencies such as the pandemic, including making available a COVID-19 Emergency Fund application to prevent lasting harm to member horses.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fund local outreach activities for Arabian horsesFunds local outreach activities that introduce the public to Arabian and Half-Arabian horses through the AHA Local Outreach Grant Program, awarding grants ranging from $250 to $1,000.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$40K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
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Net assets$96K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +94.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHERYL LANE-COMBS — VICE DIRECTOR
- LURLINE COMBS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- AHA Network — Member organization within the larger Arabian Horse Association national network.
- AHA Network — Region 16 Arabian Horse Assn is affiliated with AHA, participating in its national and regional competitions and leadership structure.
- ASHA Partner — Provides access to ASHA's suggested safety practices for opening barns during the pandemic.
- American Horse Association (AHA) Network — Participates in AHA programs including Club Excellence Awards, Competition Recognition Awards, Discovery Farms, Incentive Rider Programs, and Volunteer Service Awards.
- Arabian Horse Assoc. of Maine, Inc Partner — Local club affiliated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN
- Arabian Horse Assoc. of Massachusetts Partner — Local club affiliated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN
- Arabian Horse Association Network — Linked as a resource for horse registration, competition, membership, and youth programs
- Arabian Horse Association Network — Participates in national championship events organized by the Arabian Horse Association.
- Arabian Horse Association Partner — Collaborates with AHA on the Local Promotion Grants and Discovery Farm programs.
- Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut Partner — Local club affiliated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN
- Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund Partner — Collaborates with the Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund as a resource for members in crisis.
- Century House Partner — Venue hosting the Region 16 Spring Meeting with a reserved hotel room block for attendees.
- Equine Affaire Partner — Partners with Equine Affaire to host a booth and showcase Arabian horse ambassadors at its annual event in Massachusetts.
- Google Government — Uses Google Analytics to collect information about site usage
- New England Horseman’s Council Partner — Chairperson of the Judges/Stewards Licensing Committee.
- Purebred Arabian Trust Partner — Collaborated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN and AHA to create the Arabian Horse Local Outreach Grant Program.
- Rhode Island Arabian Horse Assoc Partner — Local club affiliated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN
- Troika Half-Arabian Horse Assoc Partner — Local club affiliated with REGION 16 ARABIAN HORSE ASSN
- US Equestrian Partner — Linked for rulebook and competition resources
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education and Public Outreachmethodology: education-and-outreachBy conducting educational clinics, farm visits, and publicity campaigns, the organization increases public knowledge and interest in Arabian horses, because accessible learning opportunities convert curiosity into engagement and support for the breed.
- Event-Based Community Engagementmethodology: event-based community engagementBy using horse shows, trail rides, and outreach events as central activities, the organization strengthens regional community cohesion around the Arabian horse, because shared experiential events foster identity, belonging, and sustained involvement.
- Mutual Aid and Crisis Support Networkmethodology: mutual-aid networkBy activating a mutual aid network and utilizing a crisis response fund, the organization supports members in emergencies, because peer solidarity and financial safety nets preserve community resilience and retention during hardship.
- Progressive Rider and Horse Developmentmethodology: progressive-ridership-developmentBy offering low-pressure, educational events before formal competition, the organization builds skills and confidence in riders and horses, because early positive experiences increase long-term participation and performance in the breed community.
- Tiered Competition Pathwaymethodology: tiered-competition-pathwayBy structuring competition in progressive tiers that begin with qualifying events, the organization prepares horses and riders for higher-level shows, because incremental challenges improve readiness and reduce attrition in the competitive pipeline.