Folks attending the Scottsdale Horse Show will have the opportunity to reap the benefits of two special AHA promotions when they stop by the AHA booth, which is located at the Show's main entrance.

Individuals who apply for an AHA/Bank of America credit card online at the AHA booth will receive an AHA stainless steel coffee mug. When your application is accepted all you have to do is use your new card - with the Gladys Brown Edwards classic painting of the gray stallion on the face - one time within the first 90 days and Bank of America will pay your $25 AHA membership fee! If you won't be in Scottsdale, you can always get the card here: www.newcardonline.com.

For those folks who might be looking for a new car or truck, stop by the AHA booth and take AHAAutoMall.com for a spin. You can get fleet pricing for any of the following world-class brands: Audi, BMW, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagen. When you visit the booth ask for Maile Morehart, Director of Partnership Marketing at CardinaleWay GMC who will be happy to answer any questions you might have about purchasing your new vehicle. Not attending the Scottsdale show; shop for your new car or truck on-line anytime at: www.AHAAutomall.com. Remember that you won't just be getting the best price available, you will also help AHA ($150), your region ($50) and your local club ($50)!

Current members can now receive the 2008 AHA Handbook for FREE. Make your request online by clicking here.

The dollar amount per point for the 2007 Sweepstakes program is a whopping $21.20. Detailed payout information is available by clicking here. If you haven't already received your check, expect it no later than March 1, 2008. In addition, there will be two more classes added to the list of Sweepstakes designated classes for 2008: Arabian Western Pleasure Open and the Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Western Pleasure Open. These two additions will be point classes only. See page 101 of the 2008 AHA Handbook for more information or email sweepstakes@arabianhorses.org.

2008 In-Utero Applications will be accepted with a late fee of $100 (Halter Futurities late fee $100 per horse/per country) if postmarked/electronic transaction dated not later than February 15, 2008.

Halter Futurity re-nomination will be allowed with a $100 late fee per horse/per country if postmarked/electronic transaction dated no later than March 31, 2008.

The Arabian Race Cup has released the 2007 Darley Award Nominees. The categories include top owners, trainers and race horses in the United States. Awards will be presented in Scottsdale at the 21st Annual Darley Awards Dinner, which will be held in Scottsdale, Ariz. on the evening of Saturday February 23, 2008. For more detailed information and to make reservations for this event, log on to the Arabian Race Cup's website. www.arabianracingcup.com

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to name DA Al Capone+// (Ebony Masterpiece x Rabaska) owned by Cheryl Van Deusen of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., as its 2007 Distance Horse of the Year. "Alvin" is an 11-year-old purebred Arabian gelding that was chosen for his excellence in endurance. Read more about DA Al Capone+//.

The 2007 Arabian Community Show High Point Winners have been finalized! In its second year, ACS once again exceeded its goal. Local competitors all over the U.S. and Canada showed in more than 80 shows, reached many milestones, and most of all, had fun. Winners will receive their awards in mid-February. Many thanks to our ACS official program sponsor, Markel Insurance, for supporting our fastest growing program at AHA. Don't delay in signing up your 2008 show. The calendar is filling fast. Everyone can show, and anyone can host. It is that easy! For a list of all the winners, click here. To register your ACS, click here.

Congratulations to Courtney Martin of Corvallis, Oregon who has been selected as the 2007 Groomer of the Year by the Arabian Horse Association and Modern Arabian Horse magazine. Courtney currently serves as a groom for Harmony Pugh and the Harmony Training Center in Corvallis and was nominated by Rachel Hogrebe, a student at Brigham Young University, Idaho. Look for a profile of Courtney in the June/July issue of Modern Arabian Horse.

Also named finalists were: Lee Valliant of Aberdeen, North Carolina; Jonathan Enz of Empress Arabians of Venetia, Pennsylvania; Sharon Dent of Worland, Wyoming; Andres Gutierrez of Venture Farms of Pilot Point, Texas and Judy Price of Forestville, New York. Each will receive a windbreaker from AHA.

Thanks again to all grooms and caretakers who were nominated and to the hundreds of entries we received. It made our panel's decision very, very difficult with so many talented and dedicated individuals nominated.

This intimate, unforgettable ranch riding experience in the scenic coastal mountains of Central California is coming up soon! Come prepared to be pampered while earning your spurs on the trail and in numerous first-class clinics. Leave with newfound knowledge and a kinship to kind-hearted ranchers and the land they nurture: 20,000 acres of diverse and alluring California hill-country. As an AHA Trail Ride participant, you'll experience first class clinics with Sheila Varian, cattle working experiences, and of course, miles and miles of breathtaking trails! New in 2008: test your new-found skills in our "Cowboy Skills Challenge" contest! Can't get away for the full five days? Sign up for our three day option, April 11-13.

Visit arabianhorses.org/trailride for more info and to sign up for the ride!

Endurance:
Mark your Calendars for the 2008 AHA Distance Championships! For the first time, AHA has paired up with the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) to hold a dual-championship ride, October 16-18, in Henryville, Indiana. This event promises to be one of the biggest endurance events AHA has ever seen…you won't want to miss it! For information, visit National Endurance Ride. For information on qualifications, please contact AERC.

Competitive Trail:
The 2008 AHA Competitive Trail Championship is shaping up to be an event to remember. It will be held October 3-4 at the Big River State Park in Keithsburg, Illinois. Ride Manager Tony Troyer is already hard at work on the event and vows to make this "the best competitive trail ride in AHA history!" For more information visit National Competitive Trail Ride.

Do you know of a company interested in partnering with AHA to sponsor one of our distance events? This is an exciting opportunity for company promotion, while helping to sustain the Arabian Horse Association's efforts in these growing sports and recreational activities. Sponsorships can range from product donations to various levels of monetary contribution. Please contact ned@arabianhorses.org for more information!

There is a new AHA Show Recognition Page available on the website for use in prize lists. If you are putting on a show and need a form, please visit Event Management Forms.

AHA is now connected to the millions of users on social networks. Check out the official AHA Facebook page at Facebook.com and the Arabian Horse Youth Association's (AHYA) Myspace page at Myspace.com/ArabianYouth. For videos of Arabian horses, go to Youtube.com and search for national show highlights

Michigan State University in Lansing, Mich. will host a spring Exhibitor/Judges School April 11-13 with an optional extra day on the 10th featuring tours of the horse teaching facility and the Mary Ann McPhail Center. Contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioners Office at 303-696-4539 with any questions or email jenny.halliday@arabianhorses.org

Deadline for the April/May issue of Modern Arabian Horse is coming up! This issue is the perfect time to promote your Scottsdale winners by advertising their success. With extensive coverage of the 2007 racing season and Darley awards, the April/May issue of Modern Arabian Horse provides the best and most cost-effective way to market your racing stallions, contenders and Darley winners. Also, with mares still needing to be booked for the 2007 breeding season, Modern Arabian Horse is the perfect choice to push your stallion one last time to get his book Full & Closed. And trainers don't miss out on reaching the largest audience in the industry by promoting your services and accomplishments. Contact Jim Sullivan at (303) 696-4584 or at advertising@arabianhorses.org. The advertising reservation deadline for the April/May issue of Modern Arabian Horse is Friday, March 21, 2008.

Book your hotel rooms online now for the 2008 U.S. National show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Click here to book your room.