ERAHC April 2026 News Blast
APRIL 2026
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ERAHC April 2026 Webinar
ERAHC 2026 APRIL Webinar News
ERAHC Monthly Educational Series
~ Year 2 Episode 14 ~
ZOOM CALL | Apr 23rd 7:30 pm ET
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JOIN US for the monthly ERAHC Educational Webinar Series
Sensory Soundness & Herd Dynamics
via ZOOM
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:30pm ET
Our April Webinar speaker is international Clinician Kerry Thomas, just returning from his Australia Clinics.
The premise: "When people ask me to describe my work with horses, I often say this: I translate the equine mind. My work is centered on understanding how horses experience the world, how they perceive their environment, process emotional and sensory information, and express that experience through behavior, movement, and performance."
"We all know what horses are. My work is about uncovering who each horse is. At its heart, this is a journey of discovery, revealing the emotional, sensory, and herd-driven forces that shape a horse’s responses and capabilities. Our goal is collective: to bridge the gap between the natural herd dynamic and the domesticated world."
For more visit: https://www.kerrymthomas.com
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Zoom Call Topic: Webinar
Time: Apr 23, 2026 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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ERAHC March 2026 News Blast
March 2026
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Thurs March 12th 7:30pm ET
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ERAHC 2026 Webinar Series
ERAHC March 2026 Webinar News
Meet Laura Harper
Introducing Documentary Filmmaker, Laura Harper. Her award winning film, MUSTANG of THE CARRACAS MESA DOCUMENTARY, is a deep dive into the history of the New Mexico Mustangs.
The 50-million-year-old story of the horse is weaved into a changing world history leaving the beautiful mustang in its Northern New Mexico dust!
In 2020, Laura Harper began work on a film script about her once-wild mustang, Rambo. As she delved into his life, she found Rambo’s story connected the evolution of the horse to New Mexico’s history and her own life in New Mexico's San Juan Basin. Laura discovered that the horses used by the Conquistadors more than five hundred years ago to traverse New Mexico in their search for the Seven Cities of Gold had an ancient bloodline that is a treasure found there today. Laura would find in Rambo her Cibola - one of the Lost Seven Cities of Gold.
Amazingly, a 2013 genetic analysis conducted by Dr. E. Gus Cothran, Department of Veterinary Integrative Bioscience, concluded the Old-World Iberian breed is conclusively a genetic marker present in the Jicarilla mustangs of Northern New Mexico and Rambo’s DNA. By tracing the mustangs’ bloodline, a wonderful history of New Mexico—its wild horses and its people— is revealed and vibrantly retold in Laura’s film, “MUSTANG of the Carracas Mesa: A History of the Jicarilla Mustangs and Mustangers.”
The film features local families that represent the diverse culture of Northern New Mexico "mustangers" and their personal relationships with the Jicarilla mustangs. It is through their individual stories that we learn the Jicarilla mustang’s historic value to Northern New Mexico’s culture. The documentary concludes with the idea that by joining nature, horsemanship, community, science, and technology, there can be a positive future for the mustangs and the mustangers.
Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2sU7N-b1w8
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ERAHC February 2026 News Blast
February 2026
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Thurs February 12th 7:30pm ET
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ERAHC 2026 Webinar Series
ERAHC 2026 February Webinar News
“The Iberian: How the Horse of the Past Became
the Horse of the Future”
with Paul Belasik
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Meeting via ZOOM call 7:30 pm ET
“The Iberian: How the Horse of the Past Became the Horse of the Future”
with Paul Belasik, Pennsylvania Riding Academy
In the early 1500’s, Spain occupied Italy. The Spanish troops brought with them their Iberian horses. When the tremendous forces of the Renaissance met the Iberian horse, the trainers of the day had a vehicle to fulfill their creative dreams. Horse ballets began at the same time human ballets were invented, solidifying the connection of Iberian horses to high art and nobility.
In 1572 in Austria, the most famous riding school in the world was founded, and yet many people do not think to ask why it is called the Spanish Riding School. In the 1800’s and 1900’s, the Warmblood horse came to the forefront primarily due to their visibility in the new equestrian sports in the Olympics. Biases and politics locked out other breeds.
Yet in the late 1900’s, Iberians began to show up in competition and people fell in love with them. In this webinar, I will talk about why and how this happened. And, as someone who has been involved in breeding Iberian horses for many years, I want to talk about some dark clouds that could influence this great rebirth of the Iberian horse.
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ERAHC January 2026 News Blast
January 2026 Newsletter
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Monthly ZOOM Meeting
Thurs January 8th 7:30pm ET
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January 2026 Educational WEBINAR via ZOOM:
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 7:30 pm ET
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New! ERAHC Member Benefit
EXCITING NEWS!
ERAHC Partners with Equine Discounts
Exclusive New Benefit for Members!
We’re thrilled to share an early gift for our members: we’ve just added an exciting new equine discount program with www.equinediscounts.com.
Equine Discounts provides exclusive discounts on nationally recognized products such as John Deere, Big Ass Fans, Sherwin-Williams, ODP Business Solutions, and Farmers Insurance.
You can enjoy significant discounts on everything from paint, fans, and office supplies to farm equipment such as tractors, mowers, hay equipment and GatorsTM!
HOW IT WORKS
BEFORE you make a purchase:
Simply give their office a call at 1-866-678-4289 and they will give you the details and discount codes.
Equine Discounts provides exclusive discounts on nationally recognized products for everyone in the horse world. We are proud to partner with John Deere, Big Ass Fans, Sherwin-Williams, ODP Business Solutions, and Farmers Insurance. Members of the equine community can enjoy significant discounts on everything from paint, fans, and office supplies to farm equipment such as tractors, mowers, hay equipment and GatorsTM.'
New! ERAHC Member Benefit
ETALON Equine Genetics
Etalon Equine Genetics is offering ERAHC Members a discount on their services —
and we’ve officially partnered with them for the long haul.
Visit Etalondx.com
HORSE GENETICS
We created this company to help decode the meaning of equine genetics and how it relates to horse health. Our mission is to make this powerful tool easy to use and accessible to all horse people.
Team Etalon includes top scientists, geneticists, biologists, tech experts, professional equestrians and animal lovers anchored in Silicon Valley, esteemed universities and laboratories around the world. We strive to create meaningful, useful and scientifically valid methods for improving the lives and health of our valued performance, service, and companion animals.
Our genetic diagnostic platform provides comprehensive panels of commercially available genetic diagnostics you may have seen offered elsewhere as single horse DNA genetic tests. Additionally we have included many new genetic markers and diagnostics you may not have seen and may not have been aware are now available. Not only have we included numerous new equine traits and markers for health diagnostics, but we have placed them on comprehensive panels for an affordable price.
While the genetic testing panels are cutting edge, they are only the tip of the tail, and we can't wait to reveal to you and your horses what's next!
ERAHC December 2025 News Blast
December 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Monthly ZOOM Meeting
Thurs December 4th 7:30pm ET
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December Educational WEBINAR via ZOOM:
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 7:30 pm ET
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3 Keys To Reveal Your Abilities
by Heather Beachum, founder of Riding for Women, Feldenkrais practitioner
Visit Website HERE
ATTN: Mature Women Riders Who Want Balance, Responsiveness
and Harmony To Feel Like Second Nature.
–Do you know in your head what you want your body to do, but your body doesn’t cooperate?
–Have you experienced rides where everything just flowed together, but you can’t recapture those rides no matter how hard you try, and wonder ‘Why? What is it I’m missing?’
–Are you left questioning your abilities and wondering if it will all come together in this life time?
If this is you, you’ll gain ability insight in this FREE workshop, 3 Keys To Reveal Your Abilities.
In this webinar you’ll…
–Discover why stubborn, recurring riding problems are not a reflection of your ability & how truly capable you are to quickly improve and make high-quality progress, no matter your age.
–Learn how to ‘Do Less’ with this simple, awareness based movement lesson to dissolve tension and gain the FEEL you need to harmonize with your horse (your horse will love it when you pick up the reins).
–Find out how to get out of your head and occupy your body in the most useful and effortless way possible in the saddle, no matter the breed or discipline.
–Discover ‘the ability insight’ to move past faulty postural issues and frustrating compensations, and reconnect with your body’s natural movement capacity, abilities and coordination….without strain or injuring yourself.
Or
–Begin moving past faulty postural issues and frustrating compensations, and reconnect with your body’s natural movement capacity, abilities and coordination….without strain or injuring yourself.
–Shine a light on your blind spots and missed opportunities to break free of restrictive habits and step into ‘personal authority’ to create rides where everything just comes together and feels so good.
–Find & follow the path that takes you from overthinking and into a truly present, two way conversation with your horse.
–Experience your aha! moment to embody the grace, balance, and awareness of the riders you admire… in this doable movement lesson you develop a more symmetrical use of your torso & lengthening of the leg to bring a SOFT influence into every rider.
‘You are more than just grit and determination, you are more the just muscle and tenacity, you are your sensitivity and your intelligence, the very ingredients you need to ride well and truly connect with your horse.’ Heather Beachum
ERAHC November 2025 News Blast
November 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: Monthly Zoom Meeting
Thurs November 6th at 7:30pm
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November WEBINAR via Zoom:
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET
ERAHC October 2025 News Blast
Oct 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: Monthly Zoom Meeting
Thurs Oct 2nd at 7:30pm
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October WEBINAR via Zoom:
From the IBERICON Event
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time to be announced
News from the President
Where We've Been Seen and Other News from ERAHC President Susan Hart
ERAHC proudly sponsored the Working Equitation Course at the Mustang Challenge, held September 4–6 at the prestigious Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Arena.
The event was a thrilling success, with Laura Wilson and her remarkable mustang, One Ear Wonder, claiming the top prize of $50,000. We were amazed by the performance of these mustangs, who, in less than a year since leaving the wild, navigated the course with incredible skill and grace.
Expert commentary from Susan Hart and Marsha Hartford-Sapp enriched the live broadcast, captivating audiences throughout the event. Congratulations to all participants, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s competition!
We’re thrilled to announce that Renee O’Leary won our 50/50 raffle and generously donated her winnings back to the club. Her heartfelt contribution to our educational fund is deeply appreciated—thank you, Renee!
We’re excited to open nominations for the upcoming Executive Board elections. Submit your nominations by November 1st to help shape the future of our organization.
ERAHC September 2025 News Blast
Sept 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: Monthly Zoom Meeting
Thurs Sept 4th at 7:30pm
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September WEBINAR via Zoom:
Patricia Norcia: Training the Iberian Horse
Thursday, Sept 17, 2025 7:30 pm
The Ibericon Master Academy
From Behind the Scenes
IBERICON
HORSE SPECTACULAR
C L I N I C
Kathy Connelly
Sept 27, 2025
Hosted by Juliane Dykiel
Singing Winds Farm Uxbridge, MA
Reserve your spot: (978) 844-4527
email: julianedykiel@yahoo.com
ERAHC August 2025 News Blast
August News Bulletin
Aug 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: Monthly Zoom Meeting
Thurs Aug 7th at 7:30pm
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UPCOMING AUGUST WEBINAR:
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JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER
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Reminder: Monthly Zoom Meeting
Thurs July 10th at 7:30pm
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UPCOMING JULY WEBINAR:
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Thurs June 5th at 7:30pm
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UPCOMING JUNE WEBINAR:
ERAHC May 2025 News Blast
ERAHC April 2025 News Blast
APRIL NEWSLETTER
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APRIL WEBINAR VIA ZOOM
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ERAHC March 2025 News Blast
March News Bulletin
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MARCH WEBINAR ZOOM Call
AMY SKINNER HORSEMANSHIP:
Finding Focus & Relaxation Through Rhythm
Date: March 20th at 11:00 am Central, 12 noon ET
ALL MEMBERS are invited to participate! We hope to see you there!
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ERAHC February 2025 News Blast
February News Bulletin
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NEXT ZOOM Call Members Meeting
Date: March 5th at 7:30pm ET
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UPCOMING ZOOM Call WEBINAR
AMY SKINNER HORSEMANSHIP:
Finding Focus & Relaxation Through Rhythm
Date: March 20th at 11:00 am Central, 12 noon ET
ALL MEMBERS are invited to participate! We hope to see you there!
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ERAHC January 2025 News Blast
Happy New Year!
January News Bulletin
Board of Directors Election Update:
WELCOME to ERAHC Board of Directors
Announcing the 2025-2025 slate of directors who are
eager to work on behalf of ERAHC members for 2025-2026.
Click here for the 2025 Board of Directors and Officers
JAN 2025 NEWSLETTER IS OUT!
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ZOOM CALL Members Meeting
Date: February 5th at 7:30pm ET
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ERAHC July 2024 News Blast
WELCOME BACK to Returning Member!
Genevieve Vance
Centerville, VA
WELCOME New Members!
Kelly Sigler
Looking Glass Farm
Wagener, South Carolina
Linda Steinberg
Green Acres Horse Farm
Hobe Sound, FL
Gabrielle Gallegos
Marshall VA
ERAHC April Show Reports
Findout what ERAHC has been up to!
New England Dressage Show: July 10 & 11, 2024
Our Insurance Certificates for the shows were sent to USEF & USDF. They were acknowledged.
An additional Insurance Certificate was sent to our show facility; Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center and was acknowledged.
Our Isolation Plan for the show was completed for USEF
Our Prize List has been sent and received by both USEF & USDF.
All staff and hotel contracts are signed
Virginian Classic Dressage Show: August 21 & 22, 2024 & Virginia Classic Breed Show: August 24-25, 2024
All Insurance Certificates for the Dressage and Breed shows sent and received by USEF & USDF.
Additional Insurance Certificate sent to Virginia Horse Center
Isolation Plans completed for both shows for USEF
All contracts are signed for staff and hotel for both shows
March 2024 News Blast
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Spring is drawing near!
As February comes to a close, we all hope winter does as well. Whether our horses are shedding their hair or their blankets the added chores of winter will soon make way to easier times of fresh spring grass, warm breezes, and longer days.
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ERAHC is proud to WELCOME our New Members!
Crystal Majewski, Tamarac Stables
Alicia Fiscus
Scott & Laura Clarke
WELCOME BACK to our Returning Members!
Elizabeth Calhoun, Shannon Hossung
Heather Ashe, Adara & David Swanson, Sue Jackson,
Darlene Swanson, Sara Gibson Gomez
WRIGHTS GATE FARM's LATEST ARRIVAL
Welcome to the world, USHER WG! (above) Our BIG Lusitano colt has finally made his appearance! Here he is one day old. Sire is Lider Seven, Dam is Perola II HI. This baby is a beautiful buckskin like his Daddy. Perola was 2.5 weeks late and has kept us up many nights watching the cameras. It takes a village!!!
Many thanks to our incredible barn manager, Raven Cooper, and the rest of our crew as well as many thanks to our incredible vet, Dr Eric Sjoberg! I also need to thank my dear friend, mentor and breeder, Rodrigo Cunha, Dressage Top, who sold me this magnificent mare!
~ Cindy Bregenzer, Wrights Gate Farm, Commerce, GA
The 2023 Virginia Classic Show Program
Virginia Classic Show Program
Our New Merch Store is Here!
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ERAHC has some very exciting merchandise in our brand new store!
Wait until you see our new product line.... made in America!
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