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October 2006 
 
 
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Sweepstakes
Get all your questions answered about the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes (ABS) program at the U.S. Nationals. Two separate sessions will be offered: Thursday, October 19 and Saturday, October 21, from 12:15-1:00 p.m. ABS Commissioner Dean Meier will be on hand to field questions and comments. Don't miss your chance to get definitive answers about Sweepstakes! You can also read the FAQs on Sweepstakes. Click here

Don't forget the following new info regarding Sweepstakes effective now:
  • Extended '07 Breeding Entry deadline until March 31, 2007
  • Further reductions on the Discounted Nominated Sire to $1,500 (for colts already enrolled as Breeding Entries)
  • Nominated Dam still only $1,000
Call for info or to enter, 303-696-4500.

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COMMUNITY
Live from Louisville
Watch streaming video from the U.S. Nationals. Only $10 a day. Click here

U.S. Nationals Has Great Lineup of Activities
AHA has sold out of its box and reserve seats but you can still obtain seats through Ticketmaster.com or calling 800-487-1212. Don't miss the opportunity to see the final championships in Louisville…one last time!

On Friday, October 20, Arabian Nights Dinner Theater Road Show features a special, not-to-be-missed performance featuring The Black Stallion. Note: this performance does not include dinner and will require its own session ticket unless you're wearing an '06 exhibitor button. Students can purchase two for one tickets by going to Ticketmaster.com and using the promotional code: NIGHTS.

Sport Horse Nationals Dazzles Idaho
The fourth annual Sport Horse Nationals delighted the Nampa community which came out in big numbers on Friday and Saturday nights to see the special demonstrations of Musical Dressage Freestyle, Horse Illustrated Jumper Mini-Prix, Pleasure Carriage Dressage Driving, Grand Prix Dressage and championship show hack classes. Click here for more information.

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CONVENTION
Race on into Louisville - Convention 2006
The 2006 Convention is one not to be missed. It's not too late to register for the 2006 Convention in Louisville, KY, Nov 15 - 19. All members are welcome to attend. While rooms and rates are no longer guaranteed there are several hotels in the near vicinity to accommodate you. Highlights include a guest luncheon speaker, informative forums, off site tours and a Riverboat Gambler's Casino activity after the President's Banquet and awards ceremony Saturday night. Click here for complete schedule of events.

Reining Resolution Added to '06 Roster
Resolution 25-06 was missing in action but now it's found and ready for your review. If you're interested in reining seat equitation, you'll want to read all about it. Click here
Hard copies of Resolution 25-06 will also be available at the convention office in Louisville.

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DISTANCE RIDING
AHA Competitive Trail National Championship
Last chance to enter the national championship ride held October 21 and 22, Kanapolis State Park, Marquette, Kansas. For information, click here

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The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is a 46,000 member equine association that registers and maintains a database of more than one million Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. It publishes the bimonthly Arabian Horse Magazine, provides activities and programs that promote breeding and ownership, administers $4 million in annual prize money, produces national events and recognizes more than 400 Arabian horse shows and distance rides.