Check out the brief summary on elections, approved resolutions and other business tackled at this year's Annual Convention held in Anchorage, Alaska, from November 16-20. Click here.

The world's largest database for purebred Arabian horses just got bigger. Now you can look up pedigrees, show results and breeding statistics for Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians on DataSource which is offered as a daily, monthly or annual subscription at $9.95, $24.95 and $94.95, respectively. AHA members receive a free one day trial or a $9.95 discount on Arabian DataSource. Click here to sign up today.

All Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians are now included. However, only the purebred parent will have pedigree information listed because AHA does not have information on the non-Arabian or grade parent and is in the process of researching and rebuilding incomplete records using archived documentation.

If your horse has had a strong showing this year and accumulated AERC points from rides of 50 to 99 miles in length, now is the time to enter this FREE award program. High Point horses (Arabian and Half-Arabian) will be awarded based on AERC points from 50-99 mile rides only, plus bonus points for any AHA Regional or National rides ridden that were in the 50-99 mile category. Applications are due by December 31, 2004. Turtle Neck Blankets from AHA Corporate Partner Paint Rock Designs will be presented to winners. Download a form here.

Both Breeders Sweepstakes and National Halter Futurities have deadlines of December 31 for in utero foals. The rules vary slightly. Please read the descriptions below.

Halter Futurities
• No late fees are accepted. If the deadline of December 31 is missed, the in utero foal will not be able to enter the program.
• Halter Futurities require one initial nomination payment when the horse is in utero and three renomination payments in its weanling, yearling and two-year-old year.
• In a horse's three-year-old year it is eligible to compete as a Halter Futurity filly, colt or gelding at either or both the Canadian and U.S. Nationals.
• A fee for the in utero horse is $45 per horse per country, with each re-nomination payment of $35 also due by December 31.
• An owner may opt to drop out of the program at any year simply by forfeiting a payment. However, once a horse drops out, it is not eligible to re-enter.
• A Halter Futurity win can be up to $20,000.

Sweepstakes Breeding Entries
• Must be enrolled by December 31 to qualify for the $400 entry fee.
• Late Sweepstakes entries postmarked up through February 15 will require an additional $100 fee.
• To enroll your horse as a Sweepstakes Breeding Entry, the foal must be by a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire or out of a Sweepstakes Nominated Mare.
• If you are not sure whether your in utero foal is eligible to become a Breeding Entry, contact an AHA Member Service Representative at info@ArabianHorses.org.

Current members may enroll Halter Futurities and Sweepstakes entries online in the Members Only section.

If your team hasn't turned in its last Regional Youth Team Tournament (RYTT) reports, hustle up! Reports should be sent to your RYTT Secretary by December 1. Want to get involved in the RYTT for 2005? Find out more.

If you are a high school senior graduating in 2005, you may be eligible to win $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip to American Horse Publication's annual meeting and seminar next June. Find out more.

Need something special for your favorite barn buddy? Check out the new AHA merchandise available from Zia Graphics, The Hat Lady and Bennett Fine Jewelry.

Choice Hotels offers a 20 percent discount to AHA members. Members can receive 20 percent off their stays at properties worldwide. Reserve your next hotel room by calling 1-800-258-2847 and using AHA ID #00802151. They have hotels conveniently located near many show grounds. Properties include Rodeway Inn, EconoLodge, Mainstay Suites, Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Hotels and Clarion Hotels.

Click here to view the judges and stewards for Youth, Canadian, Sport Horse and U.S. Nationals.

It's MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL time for Affiliate, Business and Direct members. No paper, no postage, no hassle - save yourself time and money. Click here to renew online now.

If you plan on being in the Denver area on December 5, 2004, think about attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Horseman's Day at the Marriott City Center in Denver, Colo. This event will feature five educational seminars on equine health topics specifically focused on the interests of horse owners. Horseman's Day also offers a trade fair showcasing many of the AAEP Educational and Alliance Partners - including AHA. To find out more, or register for this event, visit the AAEP Website.