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The presence of vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed in horses from Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Horses that have health papers issued from these states will not be allowed to enter Canada or Kentucky. Horses that are in transit through the affected states will be stopped at the Canadian border and tested on the spot. If they are VS clear, they will be allowed to enter Canada. There are no restrictions regarding the entry of horses into New Mexico. For further information about VS, please contact the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Emergency Programs Staff at 4700 River Rd, Unit 41, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231 or phone 301-734-8073. Updates on current VS status nationally and for individual states are available through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or from the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health 24-hour Voice Response Service at 1-800-545-8732.

If you're exhibiting at Youth Nationals, you can be a part of Arabian Horsepower! This is an exciting community outreach program for Albuquerque kids between ages 7 and 12 to learn about Arabian horses. Children will pick up a booklet at the AHA booth with a list of questions, games, trivia and more, plus a customized barn map including your barn should you wish to participate. Spots are limited. This program will take place one day only on Saturday afternoon, July 31. Come help promote your favorite breed! Here's how:

Be a host station and answer questions about Arabian horses
Volunteer as a tour guide through the barns
Offer a horse for petting or feeding treats

If you are interested in participating, please contact molly.benstein@ArabianHorses.org

When do you ever pass up a chance to see beautiful Arabian horses up close? This year is your best opportunity to see top contenders during special "insider tours" in a new program just for the Arabian horse community. Several of the industry's most notable barns are opening their doors at this year's show to offer special presentations of their mares, stallions, yearlings and performance prospects. Nowhere can you see a better collection of champion horses all in one place. We invite you to Louisville this year to participate in these special tours for horsemen by horsemen. Don't miss it! Watch for tour times and barn participants in the August/September issue of Arabian Horse Magazine. This program is approved and sponsored by the AHA Market Development and Promotion Committee.

Are you "California dreamin" about Sport Horse Nationals? It's almost show time! This might be the year to showcase your horse in the SHN show program. The deadline for advertising is August 6. Contact advertising@ArabianHorses.org. Also, SHN entries close on August 4 with NO post entries allowed. Mail in your entries early for the best stalls, or become a Patron for only $750 and receive the best stalling in the place!
Contact lori.dutoit@ArabianHorses.org for more information.

If you're entering the Performance Futurities at U.S. Nationals, the third and last payment of $200 is due August 1. Call for additional options, 303-696-4500.

In an effort to support those who are actively riding and competing with Arabian horses outside the all-Arabian show arena, AHA recently signed an agreement with the American Endurance Ride Conference to become a Platinum Sponsor. The added visibility available to AERC sponsors will heighten AHA's presence among the endurance riding segment. AERC released recent statistics that show more than 80 percent of their riders use Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horses. This sponsorship is approved and sponsored by the AHA Market Development and Promotion Committee.

The United States Department of Agriculture will hold a series of listening sessions across the country to discuss the development, structure and implementation of a national animal identification program for all livestock and poultry animals. You might want to tune in.

Did you know Equisure offers a very good mortality/major medical insurance rate for Arabian horses? Premiums start as low as $175 a year, and multi-horse discounts are available. Call today for a free, no-obligation quote for AHA members only. 1-800-752-2472 or visit Equisure.

A three day horse extravaganza featuring Walter Farley's The Black Stallion and Denver Broncos mascot Thunder will be in Denver from August 6-8 as part of the Arabian Horse Celebration at the National Western Complex in Denver. Two 90 minute shows will be presented each day with a grand finale showcasing The Black Stallion. AHA will be hosting a promotional booth and distributing breed information to visitors at the event which is targeting new owners. The event is being sponsored by the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation, Tucson, Arizona. For upcoming info go to the Celebration page or call 520-760-0682. If you're coming to the Celebration, be sure to mark your calendar to attend the AHA Registration Commission Breeders Forum held Saturday, August 7, 3:00 p.m., at the National Western Events Center.

In this first year of self-nominations, it's important to mention that nominees have until August 18 to get their completed nominations (not postmarked) to Nominating Committee Chair M.A. Aboussie Jr., M.D., 40 Downs Lake Circle, Dallas, TX, 75230, if they want to be listed on the ballot. If they have questions about the procedure or need help, they can contact Aboussie at: drmaaboussie@aol.com. Currently, the only completed application submitted is Dan Stevenson for Treasurer.

Check out the new convention schedule of two partial days that allows youth exhibitors plenty of time to prepare for classes and still attend all Convention events. Committee meetings are Friday afternoon, followed by a free youth party. General Session is Saturday morning. Contact your Regional Youth Coordinator to find out how youth members can represent their regions. Don't miss the ice cream social, street dance, dog race, stick horse workshop, Hippology contest and the Novice Judging Contest. Check out Youth Nationals Special Events!

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July 2004
Vesicular Stomatitis Affects Horse Transport Exciting Arabian Horsepower Debuts at Youth Nationals Go On Tour at the U.S. Nationals California Dreamin' - Sport Horse Nationals Performance Futurity Payment Reminder AHA Becomes AERC Platinum Sponsor Keep Up with Animal Identification Looking for horse insurance? Check out Equisure Arabian Horse Celebration Coming to Denver Officer Nominations Down to the Wire Countdown to AHYA convention! Get Online Quickly with New Service


		Exciting Arabian Horsepower Debuts at Youth Nationals If you're exhibiting at Youth Nationals, you can be a part of Arabian Horsepower! This is an exciting community outreach program for Albuquerque kids between ages 7 and 12 to learn about Arabian horses. Children will pick up a booklet at the AHA booth with a list of questions, games, trivia and more, plus a customized barn map including your barn should you wish to participate. Spots are limited. This program will take place one day only on Saturday afternoon, July 31. Come help promote your favorite breed! Here's how: Be a host station and answer questions about Arabian horses Volunteer as a tour guide through the barns Offer a horse for petting or feeding treats If you are interested in participating, please contact molly.benstein@ArabianHorses.org Go On Tour at the U.S. Nationals When do you ever pass up a chance to see beautiful Arabian horses up close? This year is your best opportunity to see top contenders during special "insider tours" in a new program just for the Arabian horse community. Several of the industry's most notable barns are opening their doors at this year's show to offer special presentations of their mares, stallions, yearlings and performance prospects. Nowhere can you see a better collection of champion horses all in one place. We invite you to Louisville this year to participate in these special tours for horsemen by horsemen. Don't miss it! Watch for tour times and barn participants in the August/September issue of Arabian Horse Magazine. This program is approved and sponsored by the AHA Market Development and Promotion Committee. California Dreamin' - Sport Horse Nationals Are you "California dreamin" about Sport Horse Nationals? It's almost show time! This might be the year to showcase your horse in the SHN show program. The deadline for advertising is August 6. Contact advertising@ArabianHorses.org. Also, SHN entries close on August 4 with NO post entries allowed. Mail in your entries early for the best stalls, or become a Patron for only $750 and receive the best stalling in the place! Contact lori.dutoit@ArabianHorses.org for more information. Performance Futurity Payment Reminder If you're entering the Performance Futurities at U.S. Nationals, the third and last payment of $200 is due August 1. Call for additional options, 303-696-4500.


		AHA Becomes AERC Platinum Sponsor In an effort to support those who are actively riding and competing with Arabian horses outside the all-Arabian show arena, AHA recently signed an agreement with the American Endurance Ride Conference to become a Platinum Sponsor. The added visibility available to AERC sponsors will heighten AHA's presence among the endurance riding segment. AERC released recent statistics that show more than 80 percent of their riders use Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horses. This sponsorship is approved and sponsored by the AHA Market Development and Promotion Committee. Keep Up with Animal Identification The United States Department of Agriculture will hold a series of listening sessions across the country to discuss the development, structure and implementation of a national animal identification program for all livestock and poultry animals. You might want to tune in.


		Looking for horse insurance? Check out Equisure Did you know Equisure offers a very good mortality/major medical insurance rate for Arabian horses? Premiums start as low as $175 a year, and multi-horse discounts are available. Call today for a free, no-obligation quote for AHA members only. 1-800-752-2472 or visit Equisure.


		Arabian Horse Celebration Coming to Denver A three day horse extravaganza featuring Walter Farley's The Black Stallion and Denver Broncos mascot Thunder will be in Denver from August 6-8 as part of the Arabian Horse Celebration at the National Western Complex in Denver. Two 90 minute shows will be presented each day with a grand finale showcasing The Black Stallion. AHA will be hosting a promotional booth and distributing breed information to visitors at the event which is targeting new owners. The event is being sponsored by the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation, Tucson, Arizona. For upcoming info go to the Celebration page or call 520-760-0682. If you're coming to the Celebration, be sure to mark your calendar to attend the AHA Registration Commission Breeders Forum held Saturday, August 7, 3:00 p.m., at the National Western Events Center.


		Officer Nominations Down to the Wire In this first year of self-nominations, it's important to mention that nominees have until August 18 to get their completed nominations (not postmarked) to Nominating Committee Chair M.A. Aboussie Jr., M.D., 40 Downs Lake Circle, Dallas, TX, 75230, if they want to be listed on the ballot. If they have questions about the procedure or need help, they can contact Aboussie at: drmaaboussie@aol.com. Currently, the only completed application submitted is Dan Stevenson for Treasurer.


		Countdown to AHYA Convention! Check out the new convention schedule of two partial days that allows youth exhibitors plenty of time to prepare for classes and still attend all Convention events. Committee meetings are Friday afternoon, followed by a free youth party. General Session is Saturday morning. Contact your Regional Youth Coordinator to find out how youth members can represent their regions. Don't miss the ice cream social, street dance, dog race, stick horse workshop, Hippology contest and the Novice Judging Contest. Check out Youth Nationals Special Events!


		Get Online Quickly with New Service For those of you who belong to clubs that do not currently have a website or whose website is difficult or expensive to maintain, we encourage you to evaluate this service that is available to help clubs get online quickly. ClubExpress helps clubs and associations manage their operations using the Internet. Starting with a fully-customizable web site, ClubExpress also moves the membership database, new member signup and renewals, club documents, committee tracking, interests, photos and other club functions online. Every club is supplied with an events calendar and registration, discussion forums and other advanced functions that support the operation and growth of a successful club. As your club grows larger, you may be looking for an economical and reliable way to reduce the volunteer workload, provide more services to members, communicate more effectively and leverage the power of the Internet to improve member retention and attract new members. ClubExpress offers a comprehensive solution to these problems. You can read about this service at www.clubexpress.com, with a complete demo club for review at www.clubexpress.com/demo.