The Minnesota Arabian Horse Association is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Laura Mickelson, Tammi Hiniker (Stoffel) and Kristin Glaze. Laura Mickelson has served MAHA in a variety of roles for at least 50 years, including as President, delegate at AHA Convention for 39 years and provides assistance with the MAHA Spring Fling and Fall …
MAHA announces new youth scholarship program
MAHA is excited to announce the launch of the Marilyn J. Hay Youth Scholarship Program that offers $1,000 scholarships for MAHA youth members who have an intent to attend post-secondary education of any kind on a full-time basis. Scholarships are not based on financial status or need. The program is available thanks to former long-time MAHA member Marilyn “Mickey” Hay, …
Former member leaves portion of her estate to benefit MAHA youth
Former long-time Minnesota Arabian Horse Association member Marilyn “Mickey” Hay (Verploeg) left a portion of her estate to MAHA to be used for the furtherance of building up youth memberships and activities. Mickey and her husband, John, owned and operated Woodwinds Farm in Maple Plain, Minnesota and specialized in raising and showing Arabian horses, particularly the Egyptian Arabian. She was …
Former MAHA members awarded MN Horse Council 2024 Pioneer Award
The Minnesota Horse Council recently awarded Bob & Pat Fischer with its Pioneer Award for their lifelong dedication to fostering youth development, supporting the 4-H horse program, advancing the Arabian horse and contributing to the growth of the Minnesota Arabian Horse Association (MAHA), the Steele County Free Fair and within their community. Bob and Pat joined MAHA in 1957 and …
