The early adapters who enrolled horses in the Sweepstakes Points program for 2006 should be very happy since it's estimated that a whopping $30 per point will be awarded. "It was the intention of the Sweepstakes Commission to pay approximately $10 per point. The $30 for 2006 is an anomaly for this year's points' prize money recipients," says Commission Chair Dean Meier. Points' winners include competitors at every level of participation as well as distance riders. The Points prize money is an essential part of overall Sweepstakes earnings, so don’t miss out on this important component of the new Sweepstakes program. "We encourage all horse owners with active Sweepstakes horses to enroll horses in the points program for 2007. It's a great way to make competing pay off," says Meier. Be sure to check out the new FAQ about Sweepstakes by clicking here

Note: Sweepstakes prize money will be paid to the recorded owner of the horse as of December 31, 2006.

Halter Futurities horses that were dropped from the program for nonpayment can now be reinstated as follows:

• Purebred Arabians - $500 per horse/per country in addition to the $35 re-nomination fee per horse/per country for each year missed
• Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabians - $250 per horse per country in addition to the $35 re-nomination fee per horse/per country for each year missed

The Arabian Horse Association and Turner Publishing Company have teamed up to produce a 2007 calendar featuring purebred Arabian horses. It will be distributed in local bookstores and through the internet. If you would like to order one now, just click here. This beautiful calendar has photos by many of your favorite Arabian horse photographers. Get one today! (Fifteen percent of sales will benefit AHA.)

AHA has sent a member satisfaction survey to approximately 1,200 randomly selected members via e-mail using surveymonkey.com. This is the first launch of what will become a regular method of soliciting feedback from members that will help AHA evaluate and enhance its customer service. We appreciate your responses.

The biggest Arabian Horse Magazine ever will be coming your way this December! Remember, AHM is the only Arabian horse magazine that goes to every member household, reaching 41,000 members with every issue. It's a great place to advertise your stallions, services and horses for sale. For more advertising information, just click here.

If you missed the 2006 AHA Annual Convention, you can check out the President's speech, election results, Board motions, resolution actions and more. Just click here.

If you have not reported all your results for your 2006 ACS, you must do so by December 31st. Reporting results is not optional, so please call customer service if you need to have your show re-activated. Year end High Point winners will be announced shortly after the first of the year!

2007 incentives gifts are back! We only have approximately 10 slots left, so register your 2007 ACS now by clicking here

We are getting close to year end and that means determining the Horse and Amateur Achievement Award High Point Winners. AHA wants to make sure that participants get all the points they've earned, so please check your Horse and Rider Competition Records to verify 2006 point totals. Just log on ArabianHorses.org with your member and pin numbers. If you find any results or points discrepancies, contact AHA by the end of December at 303-696-4500 or info@arbianhorses.org

Please note: Only horses and amateurs initially enrolled or renewed in the Horse and Amateur Achievement Awards for 2006 are eligible for the High Point Awards. Points that were bought back retroactively for 2006 will not be included.

Dauane Elkins has been promoted to the position of Sr. Director of National Events after an extensive search. Dauane's show management and other qualifications positioned him at the top of the candidate list. His team-oriented approach and depth of experience garnered unanimous support from the AHA senior management team and all four national show commissions.

Just click here for a list of 2007 judges for Sport Horse, Canadian, U.S. and Youth Nationals.

People selling horses online may be receiving inquiries from a third party regarding the purchase of a horse from a potential buyer in another country. This inquiry commonly attempts to arrange the purchase of the horse with a counterfeit cashier's check covering the price of the horse and shipping. After the horse has been shipped, they ask you to refund the overpayment as part of a finder's fee, etc. This fact is not uncovered until the horse and the finder's fee have been forwarded to the scam artists.

To protect you and your horses, it is important to try and obtain as much information about the buyer as possible. If you suspect a buyer may be involved in this or similar scams, you can file a complaint with the United States Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint center here. In Canada, find scam information through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police site here.

Just click here to download a whole year's worth of shows, entry deadlines, Board meetings and more.

Remember that there is an extended deadline until March 31, 2007 for both in utero Halter Futurities and Sweepstakes Breeding Entries. Download an in utero horse entry form by clicking here or call AHA at 303-696-4500 to enroll by phone.