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Vancouver Island Arabian Horse Association

dedicated to the promotion of the Arabian Horse, and the enjoyment of all our equine companions

VIAHA Updates

Schedule of Events

April 7
General Meeting, 7:00 pm
Travino Activity Centre, Travino Lane, Victoria

June 15
Island Classic Sport Horse Arabian Value Show
Location: EBLES, Victoria

Latest News

For 2025, the VIAHA Board of Directors is looking at hosting events that would be attractive to new people, and to people who are interested in horses but don’t have an accessible way to engage with them.

Share your ideas with any member of the Board



Dreams of my horse
VIAHA Memberships
An Arabian horse is not required!

Membership in VIAHA

Member types include
Senior (AHA Adult),
Junior (AHA Junior) &
Recreation

All members receive the preferential club activity rate where offered

How to Sign Up or Renew

VIAHA Membership Form
   Download this membership form (pdf file); complete and send to the Membership Secretary, payment may be made by cheque or e-transfer.
   VIAHA Membership Form

Renew or Sign Up On-Line
   Senior and Junior members only can renew on-line on the AHA website: select Create Account to join or Login to renew
   AHA Membership webpage

Membership Details

About VIAHA
Meet your VIAHA Executives

Executive Officers

President & Treasurer
Gerald McDonald
250-722-2150     Nanaimo

Vice-President
Rob Calnan
250-508-0709     Cobble Hill

Secretary
Cynthia Wrate
250-889-6727     Victoria

Membership Secretary
Wendy Don
250-722-0162     Nanaimo

Directors at Large

Jessica Bennie
250-722-7004     Ladysmith

Kayla Cockle
250-818-9411     Victoria

Amanda Davies
250-661-8300     Victoria

Edwina MacDonald
250-479-9321     Victoria

Webmaster
Wendy Don
250-722-0162     Nanaimo

About VIAHA

VIAHA provides a focus for Arabian horse enthusiasts on the Island. Everyone is welcome at our events.
We present the Island Classic Arabian horse show which is a qualifier for the Region 17 Championship Horse Show. The Classic also includes open all breed classes.
You do not have to own an Arabian to join in the fun!

Minutes of Meetings

The VIAHA Board of Directors meets about 10 times a year, including the Annual General Meeting.

2025

2025 AGM & March Meeting

February Meeting

January Meeting

2024

December Meeting

October Meeting

June Meeting

May Meeting

April Meeting

All Members are encouraged to attend the meetings!

2025 Meetings Schedule

January 6
General Meeting virtual

February 3
General Meeting virtual

March 3
Annual General Meeting
folllowed by General Meeting virtual

March 22
Region 17 AGM virtual

April 7
General Meeting

May 5
General Meeting

June 2
General Meeting

July 7
General Meeting

September 8
General Meeting

October 6
General Meeting

November 18 - 23
AHA Convention Reno NV

VIAHA Welcomes New Members