Get the new AHA/Bank of America® credit card and get your 2009 AHA membership-free! When you apply and are approved for your AHA/Bank of America credit card, Bank of America will pay your 2009 AHA membership! Simply follow these easy steps: Apply for the card by clicking here. Enter Promo Code: FABYVG. When approved, use your card at least once within the first 90 days. If you're already an AHA member today, we'll add another 12 months to the end of your existing membership when you follow steps 1 and 2 above.

• Perhaps your membership has lapsed or you've never been an AHA member (follow items 1 and 2 above), pay this year's $25 membership fee and your next year is free!
• That's it! Bank of America and AHA will take care of the rest.

Simply apply for this special program on line and upon approval, start using your beautiful card with pride and know that you're helping advance the breed for the next 100 years.

Halter Futurities and Breeding Entries share the same deadline this year - December 31. You can avoid a late fee by getting them in on time.

If you miss the Dec. 31st deadline for Halter Futurity in utero or re-nominations, you can pay a $100 late fee per horse per country by Feb 15 for in utero and Mar. 31 for re-nominated horses.

The deadline for Sweepstakes Breeding Entry nominations is also December 31. You may enter a Breeding Entry up through Feb 15 with an additional $100 late fee.

Enter or renew online! Read about these great prize money programs. Click here.

If you hosted an ACS this year, please ensure that all your show results are completed and posted. Year-end High Point Awards will be calculated just after the first of the year. The top achiever in both Youth and Adult categories will be awarded. All those who participated in ACS shows deserve to have their points counted, so if you did not post your results, please contact us as soon as possible to assist you in re-opening your show. We will not be able to make any changes or updates past January 20, 2008.

Also, don't forget to sign up your 2008 ACS now! Once again, fantastic incentive gifts will be awarded to the first 50 shows that are confirmed and paid for!

Check out all the latest racing news by clicking here. Read about 80 year old Jerry Partin's win at Lone Star Futurities as well as the new partnership agreement between Qatar and France.

Based on your feedback, the 2007 AHA Annual Convention was a huge success! To see all the happenings, including the President's State of the Association Address, approved Resolutions, plus all the prestigious Award Winners, check out the updated Convention highlights by clicking here. The 2008 AHA Annual Convention will be held in Denver, Colorado. It is another non-hosted Convention, and our many thanks go out to those Regions who have already pledged much-needed financial support. For information on how your Region can help, please email Keri Stewart.

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.

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 2007 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@arabianhorses.org.

Please note: Only horses and amateurs initially enrolled or renewed in the Horse and Amateur Achievement Awards for 2007 are eligible for the High Point Awards. Points that were bought back retroactively for 2007 will not be included

If you're a breeder of Arabians, Half-Arabians or Anglo Arabians then the February/March issue of Modern Arabian Horse is for you. There isn't a better way to start 2008 off then by telling everybody about your exciting new crop of foals, weanlings and yearlings. These future champions will get maximum exposure nationwide as they will be seen by more than 40,000 subscribers along with specific editorial geared towards breeding. All breeders can take advantage of a discounted AHA member rate for this issue. Call Jim Sullivan today to reserve your space at (303) 696-4584 or e-mail advertising@arabianhorses.org.
Reservation deadline is January 11, 2008.

Looking for a good Arabian or Half-Arabian to buy or sell? How about a stallion to improve your breeding program or one that needs an extra push to increase his book? Then check out the new Modern Arabian Horse Marketplace. This redesigned advertising section has a bright new look which means more eyes on the pages where your horse will stand out. With more than 40,000 subscribers your horse or stallion will be seen by more people - meaning more bookings or a higher sales price for you. Plus the magazine is distributed throughout dozens of locations nationwide including the 2008 Scottsdale Show. For more information or to place an ad, contact Jim Sullivan at (303) 696-4584 or at advertising@arabianhorses.org.
Reservation deadline for the upcoming February/March issue is January 11, 2008.

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