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Valley of the Sun Arabian Horse Assoc

Wittmann, AZ · EIN 860348300 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.vsaha.org
revenue
$181K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$216K
employees
mission · from form 990

Promote & Support Horse Awareness

profile · synthesized from sources

The Valley of the Sun Arabian Horse Association (VSAHA) promotes Arabian and Half-Arabian horses and supports the local equine community. It organizes the annual Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show and offers membership to horse enthusiasts, providing educational opportunities and fostering connections among members.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Academy Classes
Classes offered at the Desert Classic Show for riders of all ages enrolled in a lesson program, interested in starting their show career.
Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show
An annual four-day horse show held in December at WestWorld in Scottsdale, recognized by AHA, USEF, USDF, and WDAA, featuring various classes for Arabian and Half-Arabian horses.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Equestrian Competition Organization 4 activities
    • Organizes and produces the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show
      Produces an annual four-day horse show each December at WestWorld in Scottsdale, featuring classes in multiple disciplines including English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Working Western (reining and trail), English and Western Dressage, Sport Horse Under Saddle and In-Hand, Halter, Hunter/Jumper, Native Costume, and Academy Classes for riders in lesson programs.
    • Organizing and hosting the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show
      The organization annually produces and hosts the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show each December at WestWorld in Scottsdale, a four-day event offering classes in various disciplines including English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Working Western (reining and trail), English and Western Dressage, Sport Horse Under Saddle and In-Hand, Halter, Native Costume, Hunter/Jumper, and Academy Classes.
    • Organizing and hosting the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show
      The organization annually organizes and hosts the four-day Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show each December at WestWorld in Scottsdale, featuring various disciplines such as English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Working Western, Dressage, and Sport Horse classes.
    • Organizing and producing the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show
      Produces an annual four-day horse show each December at WestWorld in Scottsdale, featuring a wide range of classes in disciplines such as English and Western Pleasure, Dressage, Reining, Trail, Hunter/Jumper, Native Costume, Sport Horse, and Academy classes for lesson program riders.
  • Equestrian Skills Clinics and Practice Events 3 activities
    • Providing educational and recreational equestrian events
      Hosts and sponsors trail rides, endurance rides, training clinics, and lectures by veterinarians and trainers to support horse owners in health, care, and performance of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses.
    • Sponsoring educational and recreational events for horse owners
      The organization sponsors various events such as trail rides, endurance rides, lectures by veterinarians and trainers, and clinics to educate horse owners on care, health, and performance.
    • Sponsoring educational and recreational events for horse owners
      The organization sponsors various events including shows, trail rides, endurance rides, lectures by veterinarians and trainers, and clinics to educate horse owners on care, health, and performance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$181K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$216K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$216K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Laurie Gonzales — VP/Director
  • Layna Taylor — Director
  • Wendy DeBevoise — Secretary/Director
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • AHA Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is an AHA recognized show.
  • Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Network — Linked club with AHA; members can join/renew through AHA website or by calling AHA directly.
  • USDF Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is a USDF recognized show.
  • USDF Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is recognized by USDF.
  • USEF Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is a USEF recognized show.
  • USEF Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is recognized by USEF.
  • WDAA Partner — The Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show is recognized by WDAA.