Welcome Letter from Past President Susan Tilly
The Alaska Icelandic Horse Association came together due to a common need and a love for Icelandic horses. Alaska is a large state with about 130 Icelandic horses spread across its great mass. Icelandic Horses were a new idea to many of the owners who found themselves alone, short on information concerning the care and needs of our new four-legged friends, and wanting contact with other owners in their same situation.
A simple way to share knowledge and support one another was to publish an Icelandic newsletter. The newsletter needed a base, so on April 26, 2001, the Alaska Icelandic Horse Association was formed.
Our mission statement is: To preserve the uniqueness and the integrity of the Icelandic Horse.
The objectives of AIHA are to promote the Icelandic Horse breed, educate its membership and the public about the breed, and provide an environment of support for owners and riders wherein they can enjoy the talents and characteristics of the Icelandic Horse.
Members enjoy their horses in a variety of ways. Some have developed breeding programs, some have become trainers and certified Icelandic judges, some show, and some trail ride. All are willing to trade information and horsekeeping tidbits, especially considering our cold climate and harsh conditions. Through the exchange of information in our newsletters, photos, clinics, trail rides, shows and casual gatherings, our club’s main purpose still remains: enjoying and caring for our fuzzy, friendly, very unique little horses. Phone calls or emails are welcomed, and information about our breed is happily shared.
The club was organized under the umbrella of the United States Icelandic Horse Congress.
President
Alys Culhane
13329 E. Oceanview Road
Palmer, AK 99645
alysculhane@hotmail.com
907-745-4747
Vice-President
Mary Gleason
PO Box 81130
Fairbanks, AK 99708
mary.gleason@alaska.gov
907-455-6373
Director #1
Lois Rockcastle
Alea Robinson
Director #2
Kim Bowser
244 Banner Lane
Soldatna, AK 99669
matthewnkim@gmail.com
907-394-2948
Treasurer
Jeanette Willis
7362 W. Parks Highway
Wasilla, Alaska 99645
arcticarrow@gci.net
(907) 357-4233
Secretary and Newsletter Editor
Fran Bundtzen
PO Box 81505
Fairbanks, AK 99708
sarahb@mosquitonet.com
(907) 455-6269 (winter)
(907) 479-7505 (summer)
Census Taker
Susan Tilly
3842 Hardluck Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99709
rstilly@gci.net
(907) 455-6143
Newsletter Editors
Miki and Julie Collins
PO Box 69
Minchumina, AK 99757
Webmaster
Pete Praetorius
pfpwp@matsu.alaska.edu