Congratulations are in order for several individuals and one great horse who earned significant 2007 honors from USEF.

Kirsten Kimbler was named both Junior Equestrian of the Year and received the Youth Sportsman's Award from USEF. To read more about her accomplishments, click here.

Two Equestrian of Honor nominees are halter trainer Andrew Sellman, winner of the Norman K. Dunn Trophy, and performance trainer Stanley White, Jr., who won the Barbara Worth Oakford Trophy. Read more about their accomplishments. Click here.

Aequus +//, is one of five finalists for the honor of being named Farnam B/Platform USEF Horse of the Year. You can learn more about this great park horse by clicking here.

Don Burt, who has been involved with the Arabian horse industry and several other breeds and disciplines received the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award. You can read more about him by clicking here.

All will be honored at the Pegasus Awards dinner and the Horse of the Year Gala in January.

Enroll Sweepstakes horses online for the Points Payout. This annual program allows competitors to earn prize money based on points earned in designated Sweepstakes classes at local, regional and national shows and distance rides throughout the calendar year. Note: This is the only prize money program available to horses competing in local shows and distance rides! An annual enrollment payment of $100 per horse is required to participate in the Points Payout program, and only currently enrolled Sweepstakes horses are eligible. Click here to download a form.

The American Horse Council is actively involved with legislation that will keep heritage lands open for equine use. Find out about this bill. Click here.

If you're a breeder of Arabians, Half-Arabians or Anglo Arabians, then the February/March issue of Modern Arabian Horse is for you. Start 2008 off right 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.
Deadline is January 18, 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 18, 2008.

There's only a little time left to save $350 on your Life membership with AHA. The membership fee is only $650 until March 31, 2008. Don't miss this great opportunity.

Arabian Community Shows has launched its third season, and AHA is helping the first 50 shows that sign up with cash and incentive gifts! The list is filling up fast, so don't miss out on the opportunity. If you have not yet hosted an ACS, this is the year to do it. Bring the fun of showing back to your community. Arabian Community Shows are affordable for both host and exhibitors, are easy to produce and celebrate the fun of amateur-only shows! To register your 2008 ACS, click here.

Do you or your club attend promotional events on behalf of the Arabian horse? If so, AHA can support you with FREE rental of professionally produced Banner Stands beautifully depicting the versatility and emotion of the breed. Easy set-up and 1-2-3 Instruction Guide comes with each one. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, contact Joanne Hoefer at 303-696-4557 or download a rental application form by clicking here.

The top Arabian horses from Texas and Delaware have made their way to Los Alamitos to be part of the prestigious Drinkers of the Wind Derby and Daughters of the Desert Oaks at six furlongs. Both stakes finals will be contested on January 26. The trials to each of these prolific races will be contested on Thursday, with 11 horses competing in one Drinkers trial while 14 fillies will be split into two Daughters trials. See the complete highlights. Click here.

Mark your calendars for April 9-13, 2008. That's when the Second Annual V-6 Ranch Ride in Parkfield, Calif., will occur, featuring clinician Sheila Varian. Then in September, the 4th Annual Fort Robinson Trail Ride in Crawford, Neb., will be held from September 10-14. Call or e-mail AHA for information.