I like that one! No, wait-THAT one! OK, well, hmmm…. I dunno. How can I figure out why that horse just won her class? Learn to judge and you'll answer your own questions- and everyone else's. Find out about Arabian Horse Judging

The Arabian Horse Judging Contest will be October 26th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. AHA offers winners approximately $7,000 in scholarships and incredible prizes like saddles! Entries are due September 22nd. Find out more today!

If it's been a while since you checked out the AHYA website you might want to have a peek. In the last few weeks our website has been under construction. Some of those pages were older than your grandma's polyester pants! We have added all kinds of cool new things like games, activities, and fun reads. And the most exciting news - there is More To Come!!! Check it out and hit us back! Let AHYA know what you think and what you would like to see on the pages for YOUth! Contact youth@ArabianHorses.org

Finally!!! We have some winners of the Horse of the Month posted on the website! Take a look at these three fab horses and read their owner's stories. Just Click Here

June, July and August winners were all recipients of a Breyer model horse sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations. Nominate your horse for Horse of the Month today by sending us a short essay about why your horse rocks- and give us a photo too. Please mail the following to "AHA Horse of the Month", AHA Youth Department, 10805 E. Bethany Drive, Aurora, CO 80014.

During Convention every year in November, the Arabian Horse Youth Association hosts their annual Silent Auction to raise proceeds to benefit Youth Programs. This year we are hoping to succeed our goals from 2006 by raising more money than ever for our youth. The Silent Auction is the number one fundraiser for all youth programs.
The AHYA is looking for contributions both large and small to display during Annual Convention in Tulsa, OK in November. For more information contact AHA Youth Programs at 303-696-4503 or send donations Attn: Youth Programs, Silent Auction 10805 E Bethany Dr, Aurora, CO 80014

Sundowner Trailers, Inc. is donating a two-horse bumper-pull horse trailer to benefit AHYA. The winner can choose between a straight or slant-load model. Winning tickets will be drawn October 27th at the 2007 US Nationals in Albuquerque, NM. Need not be present to win. Tickets available from the AHA booth throughout US Nationals. Donate $5 per ticket or three tickets for $10. All proceeds benefit the Arabian Horse Youth Association.
AHA Corporate Partner Sundowner Trailers, Inc. is a proud supporter of Arabian horse youth programs.

• September 22nd Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, US Nationals, entry deadline
• October 26th Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, US Nationals, Albuquerque, NM
• October 27th Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest Awards Breakfast, Albuquerque, NM
• October 28th AHYA Board of Directors Meeting, Albuquerque, NM
• November 1st AHYA Silent Auction donated items due to AHA
• November 17th AHYA Silent Auction, AHA Convention, Tulsa, OK
• November 30th Regional Youth Team Tournament results close

Here is your chance to get your Youth Nationals '07 Emerson Drive Commemorative T-Shirt for 50% off! We have a limited quantity left, so get yours now. Buying shirts in bulk will get you a greater discount. Bulk prices are as follows:

• Between 5 and 9 shirts - 10% off the total price
• Between 10 and 19 shirts - 20% off the total price
• 20 shirts or more - 25% off total price

You can place your orders online. Click Here

Here are some very strange horse laws from different states in the US:
In New York City, it is illegal to open or close an umbrella in the presence of a horse.
It is illegal to fish from horseback in Washington D.C, Colorado, and Utah.
Tennessee prohibits riders from lassoing fish.
Marshalltown, Iowa, it is against the law for a horse to eat a fire hydrant.

Can you believe that? Hilarious huh! Want to read more? Check out the complete list here

Do you know a groom who deserves special recognition for outstanding work? If so, nominate him or her for the 2007 Modern Arabian Horse Groomer of the Year Award. All you have to do is write a letter between 250-300 words explaining why the groom is deserving of this honor. Include your and the groom's name, address and contact information. All grooms nominated will receive a certificate of excellence, and all finalists will also receive an embroidered Modern Arabian Horse jacket. You can e-mail your nomination letter to magazine@arabianhorses.org, fax it to (303) 696-4599 or mail it to the Arabian Horse Association, c/o Groomer of the Year. Deadline for all nominations is December 31, 2007.

Are you thinking about all of those wonderful sweaters and scarves you get to start pulling out of the closet yet? As soon as your winter clothing comes out, it's also time for your horse's coats to come out.
September is the perfect month to make sure you have checked that your horse's cold-weather clothes are in good condition also. Check for rips in blankets or sheets, broken leg straps, and tears in slinkies that may be dangerous. Now is the time to get everything mended and sent to the laundromat. It may be time to order some new clothes for your horses…or yourself. The easiest options are out of catalogues… and can you say "online shopping spree?" When the first snow begins to fly, your horse will be snug as a bug in rug with all his clothes clean, warm and snuggly!