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Wrap up your masterpieces and get them sent in for the 2007 Creative Contest! Use the theme Arabian Idol in Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Audio/Video and Computer-Generated categories. You'll be competing for Breyer horse models and cash. Enter multiple categories for just $10! Open to members aged 21 and under. Grab an entry form and get going!

Get your name in print by entering the Youth Nationals Journalism Contest! Submit a writing sample for a chance to be an official journalist covering Youth Activities throughout Youth Nationals. You don't need to be an exhibitor (but it's OK if you are). You must be in Albuquerque for at least part of Youth Nationals July 28-August 4. Application deadline: June 15. Find out more.

In case you haven't heard (because you live under a rock), we're hosting some serious star power at Youth Nationals this summer!!!!!! Get stuff kicked off right with a jumpin' Convention. You'll meet Liz Carlisle, the Coolest Girl Ever, and rev it up with awesome workshops. All of it's FREEEEE and all kids are welcome. Contact your club to give them a heads-up that you definitely want to go to the AHYA Convention. They may even put your name on a list to be a delegate so you can vote!

Planning to take your horse somewhere? Your to-do list needs to include not only tack and feed, but also getting your horse's paperwork done. Whaaaat?!?! Yep, horses have to have documents showing they are 1) yours and 2) healthy. These rules help prevent both theft and the spread of disease. You'll need an adult to help you out, but you can get started by reading up on requirements. Click here.

These days, everyone is talking about Global Warming. While horses are an age-old part of the natural world, the modern-day way we keep and care for them could stand to be greened up.

Eco-Friendly Horsekeeping Tips

Close Shave: Turn out your horse lots and pick through his stall often, which helps you use less shavings (and save cash!). Also, check out green options like using shredded newspaper instead of wood shavings.
Turn over a New Leaf: Learn how to compost horse manure from your state extension agent. Did you know gardeners love that stuff for their flowerbeds???
One Fish, Two Fish: Add goldfish or minnows to your big waterers. Fish like to eat larvae that would otherwise turn into flies and mosquitoes, so you can use less fly spray.
Be Kind to Your Mother Earth: Add a recycle bin in your barn aisle for soda cans and plastic bottles.
Green-It's Not Just For Poop Stains Anymore: Choose biodegradable soaps for washing horses and blankets. They're gentler on your horse's sensitive skin and better for the environment.
All Aboard: Carpool to the barn. It's lots more fun and saves gas.

Do you sing professionally or have a burning desire to belt out the U.S. and Canadian national anthems in front of a packed house? Send an audiotape or CD of your singing to Youth Nationals Anthem Singer c/o AHA.

The National Reining Horse Youth Association is hosting clinics throughout the United States this summer. They're being taught by the best of the best and you're invited! For more information, contact Mandy Kennedy at 405.946.7400 ext 130 or mkennedy@nrha.com.

If you have significant horse experience, a strong interest in equine medicine and live within 200 miles of Fort Collins, Colorado, the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation would like to offer you a chance to win free admission to the Healthy Horses Workshop July 28th in Fort Collins, Colorado.This seminar is designed for horse owners and taught by nationally known AAEP member veterinarians. You must be a high school student, age 16 to 18, or a college student, age 18 to 24, have experience with horses and demonstrate a strong interest in equine medicine. For more information, visit www.aaep.org.

You don't want to be standing with your binoculars while all you friends are boogeyin' up by the band. Just remember to check the ticket request option on your YN entry form. Ticket requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a special reserved section for exhibitors ONLY, but those tickets are limited. We expect the concert to sell out very quickly, so get your entry forms in early!


May 29, 2007
Creative Contest Entries Due June 1 Youth Nationals Journalism Contest Entries due June 15th AHYA Goes to Hollywood July 27th and 28th …Come With Us Have Hooves, Will Travel Cool It With the Global Warming, Already YNL Anthem Singer Wanted Spin, Slide, and Totally Kick Butt Get in the Healthy Horses Workshop Free Order Emerson Drive Tickets with Youth Nationals Entries


	Creative Contest Entries Due June 1! Wrap up your masterpieces and get them sent in for the 2007 Creative Contest! Use the theme Arabian Idol in Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Audio/Video and Computer-Generated categories. You'll be competing for Breyer horse models and cash. Enter multiple categories for just $10! Open to members aged 21 and under. Grab an entry form and get going! Youth Nationals Journalism Contest Entries due June 15th! Get your name in print by entering the Youth Nationals Journalism Contest! Submit a writing sample for a chance to be an official journalist covering Youth Activities throughout Youth Nationals. You don't need to be an exhibitor (but it's OK if you are). You must be in Albuquerque for at least part of Youth Nationals July 28-August 4. Application deadline: June 15. Find out more.


	AHYA Goes to Hollywood July 27th and 28th …Come With Us! In case you haven't heard (because you live under a rock), we're hosting some serious star power at Youth Nationals this summer!!!!!! Get stuff kicked off right with a jumpin' Convention. You'll meet Liz Carlisle, the Coolest Girl Ever, and rev it up with awesome workshops. All of it's FREEEEE and all kids are welcome. Contact your club to give them a heads-up that you definitely want to go to the AHYA Convention. They may even put your name on a list to be a delegate so you can vote!


	Have Hooves, Will Travel Planning to take your horse somewhere? Your to-do list needs to include not only tack and feed, but also getting your horse's paperwork done. Whaaaat?!?! Yep, horses have to have documents showing they are 1) yours and 2) healthy. These rules help prevent both theft and the spread of disease. You'll need an adult to help you out, but you can get started by reading up on requirements. Click here.


	Cool It With the Global Warming, Already! These days, everyone is talking about Global Warming. While horses are an age-old part of the natural world, the modern-day way we keep and care for them could stand to be greened up. Eco-Friendly Horsekeeping Tips Close Shave: Turn out your horse lots and pick through his stall often, which helps you use less shavings (and save cash!). Also, check out green options like using shredded newspaper instead of wood shavings. Turn over a New Leaf: Learn how to compost horse manure from your state extension agent. Did you know gardeners love that stuff for their flowerbeds??? One Fish, Two Fish: Add goldfish or minnows to your big waterers. Fish like to eat larvae that would otherwise turn into flies and mosquitoes, so you can use less fly spray. Be Kind to Your Mother Earth: Add a recycle bin in your barn aisle for soda cans and plastic bottles. Green-It's Not Just For Poop Stains Anymore: Choose biodegradable soaps for washing horses and blankets. They're gentler on your horse's sensitive skin and better for the environment. All Aboard: Carpool to the barn. It's lots more fun and saves gas.


	YNL Anthem Singer Wanted Do you sing professionally or have a burning desire to belt out the U.S. and Canadian national anthems in front of a packed house? Send an audiotape or CD of your singing to Youth Nationals Anthem Singer c/o AHA.


	Spin, Slide, and Totally Kick Butt! The National Reining Horse Youth Association is hosting clinics throughout the United States this summer. They're being taught by the best of the best and you're invited! For more information, contact Mandy Kennedy at 405.946.7400 ext 130 or mkennedy@nrha.com.


	Get in the Healthy Horses Workshop Free! If you have significant horse experience, a strong interest in equine medicine and live within 200 miles of Fort Collins, Colorado, the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation would like to offer you a chance to win free admission to the Healthy Horses Workshop July 28th in Fort Collins, Colorado.This seminar is designed for horse owners and taught by nationally known AAEP member veterinarians. You must be a high school student, age 16 to 18, or a college student, age 18 to 24, have experience with horses and demonstrate a strong interest in equine medicine. For more information, visit www.aaep.org.


	Order Emerson Drive Tickets with Youth Nationals Entries! You don't want to be standing with your binoculars while all you friends are boogeyin' up by the band. Just remember to check the ticket request option on your YN entry form. Ticket requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a special reserved section for exhibitors ONLY, but those tickets are limited. We expect the concert to sell out very quickly, so get your entry forms in early!