It's not too late to enroll your Sweepstakes horse in the Points program for this year and win some extra cash. You can enroll online! Just go the Members Only section of the website, log in, select AHA Horse Programs and input your horse's registration number

Breeders, got, a talented young horse ready to step into the arena this year? Consider the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Performance Futurities at U.S. Nationals! This is the best place to showcase the stars of tomorrow. Classes offered for both Arabians and Half-Arabians in reining and English, western and hunter pleasure. There's no greater thrill than watching the baby you bred and raised take its rightful place among these elite young performers. First payment of $200 plus a one-time processing fee of $15 is due by June 1. Contact AHA for information and payment schedule.

If you compete in dressage and would like to be eligible for the USDF All Breed Awards, be sure to sign your horse up with AHA, preferably before the first competition of the year. Scores earned through USDF/AHA Recognized Shows or through USDF/EC Open Shows will count toward the USDF All Breeds Awards. Top horses will receive a certificate and other recognition. For official rules, click here and scroll down to the All Breeds Awards Section. Enrollment is just $20 if received before the first competition and $30 if submitted 30 days after the first event.

Join us for a historic U.S. Nationals as we celebrate 30 years of memories in Louisville. Check out these Commemorative Activities, or Click Here for more info.

• Arabian & Half-Arabian National Championship Horse Show
• Walk of Memories: Louisville's Greatest Moments
• Past Champions Live Collection
• "Arabian Nights" Road Show featuring Walter Farley's Black Stallion (courtesy of Black Stallion Literacy Project and Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre-- Kissimmee, FL)
• Barn Party Series
• Equestrian Fashion Show
• Shopping Expo

Don't forget!
Be sure to buy tickets well in advance… the final year in Louisville is anticipated to sell out Freedom Hall- especially the last weekend of the show. For more information, visit ArabianHorses.org/USN.

If you advertise in the '06 Youth Nationals Show Program, you'll be forever in the memories of those who attend this year's show. This commemorative keepsake is the only official keepsake available from the show. Make this year's experience last a lifetime. Contact Jim Sullivan at 303-696-4584. to reserve your space. Deadline is June 10. Plan ahead! If you're going to Canadian Nationals, the deadline is July 10.

Display your farm flag at the Youth Nationals! Contact Eri Hook at 303-696-4553 or Barney Seward at 303-696-4558.

What's in it for you??? You get publicity you just can't buy! When you sponsor a Qualifier T-shirt, your name/business name/website/horse's name is printed on the back of 1,000 shirts. Choose your contribution level: $250, $500, or $1,000. Spaces are going fast on the summer's most popular shirt and the deadline is June 1st. Download your form today or contact AHA Youth Programs at 303-696-4503.

Enter the 2006 Creative Contest by June 1 to compete for Breyer horse models and cash! Use the theme Treasure of the Desert in Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Audio/Video and Computer-Generated categories. Enter multiple categories for just $10! Get your form here.

The Nominating Committee would like all potential officer candidates for 2006, excluding the present slate, to submit the application form to the committee chair, Mickey Aboussie, by August 1, 2006. The Committee will review the forms and the appropriate action will be taken that is consistent with an equitable presentation of eligible candidates. A decision on whether to have a candidates' forum will be predicated on the number of new candidates submitting applications.

The Arabian horse needs your help! Nominate a PR Network Representative to your Regional Director Today!

The Public Relations Network will consist of one or more representatives from each AHA Region who will work to disseminate education, awareness, support and resources of AHA and the Arabian horse into the local clubs and organizations to maximize grassroots breed promotion and membership growth. See timeline of important dates below:

• July 1: All PR Network Reps will be identified.
• August 1: Begin communication with PR Network Reps
• November 19: 1st Annual Network Training Seminar—8am-5pm, AHA Convention (Louisville, KY)
• January 1: Program Launch

The Public Relations Network Representative is a high visibility volunteer position of AHA who will be responsible for establishing strong relationships with local interest groups through face-to-face contact within his/her region of responsibility and growing AHA’s promotional programs. PR Reps must have a passion and expertise for the Arabian horse and its community, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills for speaking, presentations and public relations. A marketing background or related field is preferred, but not required.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another person, please send a written or emailed recommendation to your Regional Director. No form is necessary, but resumes are preferred. Click here to find out who your Regional Director is and how to contact him/her.

For more information, contact Evie Tubbs, AHA Marketing Manager at evie.tubbs@ArabianHorses.org.

Unlike in 2005 when Dianne Waldron's TH Richie swept the Arabian Racing Cup's Triple Crown, there will be no such victor this year. Frynge Benefit (also owned by Waldron) won the first leg, the $100,000 Drinkers of the Wind Derby (G1). However, he finished third behind Southern Arabian Racing's Tour De France in the Texas Six Shooter (G3). These two will likely see if one could win 2 out of 3 when the Triple Crown wraps up in the Bob Magness Derby (G2) at Delaware Park in July.

On the feminine side, a slight injury kept Daughters of the Desert Oaks (G1) heroine Love Me Dew out of the second leg, the Texas Yellow Rose (G3). Instead, it was Bill and Cathy Waldron's Darley Champion Filly Cath who surged to victory. This was the undefeated filly's first start of the year. The fillies will finish their Triple Crown campaign with the Cre Run Oaks (G2) also at Delaware Park.

To follow all the excitement Arabian racing has to offer, check out ArabianRacingCup.com. We'll see you at the races!