To aid, foster and promote the preservation of the Arabian and Half-Arabian horse.
To provide opportunities for club members and juniors to share their love for these horses by providing venues for (but not limited to) shows, trail rides, speakers, educational programs, and social activities.
To educate others in the virtues of owning Arabians and Half-Arabians and to promote the enjoyment of these horses.
Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association (GGAHA) was formed in the mid-1950s by 14 horsemen in Novato, California. They held monthly meetings in members’ homes as well as at the Rancho Rafael in Novato. At that time to belong to GGAHA you were required to own an Arabian horse. The goals of the new organization were to promote the Arabian breed and to have Arabian Horse Shows. Thus in 1958, the GGAHA June Show began and it has been held each year since at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. GGAHA also sponsors Open schooling shows and other various activities, held at various locations in the North Bay.
During the past 40 years, GGAHA has continued to grow in size with members coming from Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties as well as other areas of Northern California. Members are no longer required to own an Arabian horse; however, the goals of promoting the Arabian breed and providing Arabian horse shows remain the same. A youth organization, The Golden Gate Junior Riders, composed of youth members of GGAHA has been active in providing the color guard for the horse shows. They have monthly meetings and have had Halloween and Christmas parties as well as trail rides.
Golden Gate has monthly board meetings which are open to all members and annual general meetings held at various locations. The general meetings usually have a speaker and a program of interest to horse owners. The club has an annual family Christmas party in December and the annual trail ride/BBQ dinner in the summer. We also provide a Bi-Monthly newsletter sent to every club member with information about club and members’ activities, as well as Regional and International activities. If you’re interested in joining Golden Gate or would like further information about the club, please contact us.
JULIE FELDMAN – President & Membership
MARGARET SHEPHERD – VP & Treasurer
KARINA SALDANA – Director
ROBIN EVERETT – Director
LISA LYONS – Director
BRYN DAVIES – Director
HANNAH FELDMAN – Director & Secretary
KENZIE DAVIES – Director
ALICIA BENSON DVM – Director
The congratulations continue with our winner of the Malieka+// Perpetual Trophy awarded to the Walk Trot 10-under Champion at our 66th annual horse show. This year`s recipient is Genevieve Baluda and her Half Arabian Hunter, PS Huk Me Up. What a beautiful and talented team. Keep up the great work!
The congratulations continue with our winner of the Malieka+// Perpetual Trophy awarded to the Walk Trot 10-under Champion at our 66th annual horse show. This year`s recipient is Genevieve Baluda and her Half Arabian Hunter, PS Huk Me Up. What a beautiful and talented team. Keep up the great work!
A big congratulations to Valentina Hofmann for achieving the High Point prize at the Golden Gate AHA show last month. This first time memorial award buckle is in remembrance of our good friend and long time gate manager, Ron Richards. We commend Valentina on being the very first recipient of this award. Keep up the great work!
A big congratulations to Valentina Hofmann for achieving the High Point prize at the Golden Gate AHA show last month. This first time memorial award buckle is in remembrance of our good friend and long time gate manager, Ron Richards. We commend Valentina on being the very first recipient of this award. Keep up the great work!
GGAHA extends congratulations to Tami Douglas for winning the high point buckle at our recent show in the 19-54 amateur age group. Thank you to Bryn Davies and family for sponsoring this beautiful buckle. Tami, thank you for your participation and long time support of our annual show! That bling looks great on you!
GGAHA extends congratulations to Tami Douglas for winning the high point buckle at our recent show in the 19-54 amateur age group. Thank you to Bryn Davies and family for sponsoring this beautiful buckle. Tami, thank you for your participation and long time support of our annual show! That bling looks great on you!
Congratulations GGAHA member Jennifer Magliulo, our winner of the Roberta Dixon Memorial Buckle! This gorgeous buckle was awarded to Jennifer, the High Point Amateur Exhibitor competing in ATR and AOTR classes 55 and older. Thank you to Saldana family for sponsoring this buckle in memory of Roberta.
Congratulations GGAHA member Jennifer Magliulo, our winner of the Roberta Dixon Memorial Buckle! This gorgeous buckle was awarded to Jennifer, the High Point Amateur Exhibitor competing in ATR and AOTR classes 55 and older. Thank you to Saldana family for sponsoring this buckle in memory of Roberta.
Some of our fabulous gate prizes from the weekend.. thank you to Dover Saddlery and Western Saddlery for all of the amazing goodies!
Some of our fabulous gate prizes from the weekend.. thank you to Dover Saddlery and Western Saddlery for all of the amazing goodies!
Good morning! Day 1 of our 66th Annual Horse Show!
