Start Your Own ABRA Charter Club
Bring the Buckskin community to your hometown.
Why Start an ABRA Charter Club?
Starting an ABRA Charter Club is an exciting way to bring together Buckskin horse owners, riders, breeders, and enthusiasts in your local area. Charter Clubs create supportive communities where people can learn, show, trail ride, and celebrate the ABRA breed together.
When you start an ABRA Charter Club, you help:
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Promote ABRA-registered horses, ponies, miniature horses, and mules
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Grow the Buckskin horse community in your region
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Create opportunities for youth, amateurs, and families
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Host local events, clinics, and horse shows
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Strengthen visibility for Buckskin horses nationwide
If you’ve ever wished there were more ABRA activities near you, forming a club is the perfect way to make it happen.
What You Need to Start an ABRA Charter Club
Starting a club is simple. All you need is a small team and a passion for supporting the ABRA community.
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1. Choose Your Officers
Each new club must have four officers:
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President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
These officers help guide the club, organize meetings, and plan your yearly event.
2. Create Your Club Bylaws
Bylaws outline how your club will operate.
You can start with our simple, fill-in-the-blank Bylaws Template, then customize it to fit your group.
3. Submit the ABRA Charter Club Application
Once your officers and bylaws are ready, complete the official Charter Club Application.
ABRA will review your submission and notify you when your club is approved.
4. Host At Least One Event Each Year
Every ABRA Charter Club must host one qualifying event annually, such as:
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A schooling show
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An ABRA-approved show
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An educational clinic
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A co-sanctioned event offering ABRA-approved classes
This event helps promote Buckskin horses and creates meaningful opportunities for your members.
Benefits of Starting an ABRA Charter Club
Starting your own club provides long-lasting value for your community and for the ABRA breed.
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✔ Build Local Community
Unite riders, families, youth, and newcomers who share a passion for Buckskin horses.
✔ Bring ABRA Activities to Your Region
Make it easier for riders in your area to participate in ABRA-approved shows, clinics, and programs.
✔ Support the Next Generation of Riders
Provide learning opportunities, youth involvement, and beginner-friendly events.
✔ Strengthen the ABRA Breed
Every club helps expand ABRA’s presence and influence, creating more visibility for Buckskin horses nationwide.
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✔ Create Fun and Educational Events
From fun shows and clinics to jackpot classes and training days—your club can shape the activities that matter most locally.
How to Get Started Today
Ready to bring an ABRA Charter Club to your area?
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Download the Bylaws Template
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Complete the ABRA Charter Club Application
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Submit your documents to the ABRA office
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Begin planning your first club event
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ABRA is here to support you every step of the way.
Have Questions?
If you need help getting started or want more information about ABRA Charter Club requirements, contact us at americanbuckskin@gmail.com
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