From September 26-30, the fifth Sport Horse Nationals will return to Lexington, Va. If you're in the area, don't miss it. Come to the Progressive Barn Party on Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. to mingle in the barn aisles, sip wine and listen to great jazz provided by the University of Virginia Faculty jazz quintet. Then come to a Friday or Saturday evening performance to enjoy the jumper mini prix, musical dressage freestyle, naming of the supreme sport horse champion, pleasure carriage driving pick your own obstacle route and more. Check out a schedule of events, click here.

Attention all Youth and Canadian National qualifiers. Did you qualify for Youth Nationals or Canadian Nationals and miss the opportunity to order your belt buckle or bracelet? Buckles and bracelets can also be ordered for Top Ten, Reserve Champion and Champion. For Youth Nationals, click here. For Canadian Nationals, click here Any questions? E-mail Joanne Hoefer at joanne.hoefer@arabianhorses.org.

Order your Montana Silversmith gifts for the holidays. Click here for a complete catalog of handcrafted silver buckles, jewelry and much more. Customize your purchase by contacting joanne.hoefer@arabianhorses.org.

This fall, AHA members can earn free nights fast with the Choice Privileges® rewards program. From September 1 through November 30, if members stay just two separate times at Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites™, MainStay Suites® or Suburban Extended Stay® hotels in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Mexico and the Caribbean, they'll earn enough points for a free night on a future stay at more than 1,000 hotels. The more they stay during this time period, the more free nights they can earn. The Choice Privileges rewards program is easy, fast and free to join. To learn more or book your stay now, click here.

Whether your stallion is a household name or the new kid on the block, there is no better place to promote him than the December/January issue of Modern Arabian Horse. It's the biggest, best-read and most anticipated issue of the year. Plus, Sweepstakes-nominated stallions are entitled to a discounted rate within this issue. Reservation deadline is November 19 (multiple page discounts available). Call Jim Sullivan (303) 696-4584 or e-mail advertising@arabianhorses.org to reserve your space today. Make sure your Sweepstakes-nominated stallion is part of the largest Arabian horse publication on the market today.

More than 1,000 responses have come in already, so be sure to get your vote in! Simply answer what horses, people, events and innovations have shaped the Arabian horse and the Arabian horse community during the past 100 years since the Arabian Horse Club of America was founded in 1908? We want your list! Send in 1, 10 or 100 of your best opinions on what has made the Arabian horse and the Arabian horse industry what it is today.

Then, in the December/January issue of Modern Arabian Horse and continuing throughout 2008, we'll count down the Top 100 most influential and significant horses, people, events and innovations as submitted by you - the members of AHA. Our ranking will be solely based on your votes with an outside auditor compiling the list. Email your selections to Top100@ArabianHorses.org.

Voting deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2007.

Do you know a groom who deserves special recognition for outstanding work? If so, nominate him or her for the 2007 Modern Arabian Horse Groomer of the Year Award. All you have to do is write a letter between 250-300 words explaining why the groom is deserving of this honor. Include your and the groom's name, address and contact information. All grooms nominated will receive a certificate of excellence, and all finalists will also receive an embroidered Modern Arabian Horse jacket. You can e-mail your nomination letter to magazine@arabianhorses.org, fax it to (303) 696-4599 or mail it to the Arabian Horse Association, c/o Groomer of the Year.

Deadline for all nominations is December 31, 2007.

If your preferred credit cards are American Express and Discover, you now have that option for all AHA transactions from entry fees to registration. Earn those extra points on the credit card of your choice!

Order your general admission tickets online through Ticketmaster here. Check out changes and announcements about the '07 U.S. Nationals. Click here.

Current standings in the Numero Uno positions are:

• Amateur Achievement: Marshall McKenna, Scottsdale, AZ with 383 points
• Horse Achievement: TR Tequila Sunrise++++// owned by Christina Passey, Surrey, B.C. with 415.5 points

If you haven't yet signed up for Achievement Awards points for this year and you want '07 competitions to count, be sure to sign up before October 1. After that date, all Achievement Awards sign-ups will automatically be for 2008.

October 1 is the deadline for USDF All Breed Year-End Awards. Remember, you have to enroll your horse with AHA in order to qualify for this award. New for 2007 is the addition of Junior Rider, Adult Amateur and Vintage USDF Award categories in addition to Open. The highest-scoring Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian will not be the automatic winner unless you're enrolled. Click here to learn more about the program and download a form.

Have you considered adding cutting classes to your show. It might be easier than you think. Contact Ann Haughness at the Arabian Cutting Horse Association and she will help you get this exciting spectator and exhibitor sport up and going at your show. Contact ann@arabiancutting.org

Exhibitor/Judges Schools are for both prospective judges and exhibitors who want to sharpen their skills by learning how they are viewed and evaluated by judges. Classroom instruction and live judging make the experience valuable to both exhibitors and potential judges. Classroom sessions will be held at the Renaissance Denver Hotel with live judging at the Colorado Arabian Horse Club Christmas Show, held in a comfortable indoor heated arena. Challenge yourself and improve your skills. Attend the 2007 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School in Denver, Colo., on December 6-8, 2007. The Denver School is always a popular one and space is limited.

The deadline for registration is October 10, 2007, but you will want to reserve a place in the December school as soon as possible!

For information, click here.