Entries due August 31, September 15 and October 15, 2008.
The Volunteer Service Award Program recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make things happen in your club and the industry. Each club is entitled to recognize two deserving individuals to receive the Club Level Award (deadline: submit to AHA by September 15), each region is entitled to recognize two deserving individuals to receive the Regional Level Award (deadline: submit nominations to regional director by August 31) and National Level Award winners are selected by a vote of the Executive Committee from those nominated (submit nominations to AHA by October 15). Please click here for program and registration information.

Apply for the honor of becoming the 2008 Youth of the Year! The winning youth will be honored at the AHYA and AHA Conventions as well as during Youth Nationals. This person may also be featured on the cover of Modern Arabian Horse magazine. Download a nomination form today. Be sure to have your Regional Director or Director at Large sign the application before submitting it to AHA. Forms must be postmarked by September 1. Don't miss out on a great opportunity. We know you're out there!

The Judges and Stewards Commissioners Office has set the dates for the upcoming Fall Exhibitor/Judges School and Evaluation. The Fall School will be held November 6-8, 2008 at The Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Fall Judges Evaluation will also be held in conjunction with this event November 7-9, 2008. Please contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioner's Office at 303-696-4537 with questions. For more information, click here. Registration deadline is September 5, 2008 so hurry to guarantee a spot!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Modern Arabian Horse advertising deadlines as we head into the busy show season.

October/November 2008 issue - Friday, September 12, 2008 (This issue will be in mailboxes two weeks before U.S. Nationals)
December/January 2009 issue - Friday, November 21, 2008 (Annual Stallion issue with specials for Sweepstakes Nominated Stallions)
February/March 2009 issue - Friday, January 16, 2009 (Annual Breeders issue with specials for all breeders)

Contact Jim Sullivan at advertising@arabianhorses.org or (303) 696-4584 to reserve your space today.

Heading to U.S. Nationals and looking for the optimal way to promote your contender, horse for sale, service or business. Why not "Double Your Visibility?" This outstanding opportunity is back for 2008 and it allows you to market your contender or horse for sale in the October/November issue of Modern Arabian Horse and the official U.S. Nationals show program for one low price. Full page advertisers could see a savings of nearly $600 per page! Take advantage of this powerful opportunity. Reservation deadline is September 12 and the Oct/Nov issue of Modern Arabian Horse will be in mailboxes on October 6 to allow for maximum marketing and promotional potential before the show. Contact Jim Sullivan at (303) 696-4584 or at advertising@arabianhorses.org for more information or to book your pages today.

The Club Excellence Award Program recognizes and rewards clubs for outstanding accomplishments in the areas of Club Projects, Communications, Breed Promotion and Membership Retention and Recruitment. The club selected as the winner in each category will receive a $500 cash award. One club will be selected from the winners of each category and named Club of the Year. An additional $500 will be awarded to the Club of the Year. Entries are due September 15, 2008. Click here for program and registration information.

The entry due date for the 2008 CTR held Oct. 3-4 is September 12. Any entries postmarked after the Sept. 12 deadline will have to include an additional $55 late fee. The entry due date for the 2008 Endurance ride held Oct. 16-18 is September 25. Any entries postmarked after the Sept. 25 deadline will have to include an addition $25 late fee. Visit here for complete details.

September 30 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. 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.

Do you know a young Arabian enthusiast looking for some marketing and PR experience? Or a retiree with the marketing and PR know-how and a love for the Arabian horse? If this sounds like you or someone you know send an email to Hilary Nixon with "Outreach" in the subject line and become a part of an outreach team that is bound and determined to make the Arabian horse more visible on the local level.

Show off your future champion in the October/September Weanling/Yearling Showcase and put your young prospect's resume in front of buyers looking for their next champion! Each four-color ad will be one-eighth of a page. All yearling and weanling ads will be grouped together. One photo per ad and all horses must be AHA-registered or have registration pending. Plus, your ad will be distributed at U.S. Nationals and run online. Reservation deadline is September 12. For more information or an ad form, please download the form here or contact Jim Sullivan at either (303) 696-4584 or advertising@arabianhorses.org.

Got an Arabian, Half- or Anglo-Arabian to sell? Market your horse in the Oct/Nov issue of Modern Arabian Horse to the maximum number of potential buyers. With more than 40,000 subscribers your horse or sales list will be seen by more people - meaning more interest and a higher sales price for you. Plus the magazine will be distributed throughout multiple locations at U.S. Nationals. Call Emily DeLuca today to reserve your space at (303) 696-4569 or e-mail marketplace@arabianhorses.org. Reservation deadline is September 12.

The new Real Estate Directory launched in the Marketplace Section of Modern Arabian Horse is off to a great start. This affordable section now allows advertisers to promote and sell farms, ranches, homes and land in one easy to read portion of the magazine. Prices start at only $175 for a Quarter-Page, Color Space. If you have real estate currently on the market and want to reach more than 40,000 AHA members and subscribers, the new Modern Arabian Horse Real Estate Directory is for you. To place your ad or for more information contact Emily DeLuca at marketplace@arabianhorses.org or at (303) 696-4569.

Thanks to those AHA members who have mailed, faxed or e-mailed their "Sponsor a Subscription" cards and forms back to the Arabian Horse Association. Your dedication is the first step in introducing as many people as possible to our historic and versatile breed. Launched June 1, the 2008 Sponsor A Subscription Drive encourages every single active member of AHA to consider one person or group he or she personally thinks will enjoy the Arabian horse experience and sponsor them a subscription to Modern Arabian Horse. It can be a relative or a neighbor or even a friend who you think would share the same passion and bond you have with Arabian horses. It could also be a business, like a local library, doctor's office or your veterinarian.

Sponsorships are $25 for a one-year subscription or $60 for three years. With the sponsored subscription, the recipient will receive a personalized letter letting them know their subscription to Modern Arabian Horse was sponsored by a member of the Arabian Horse Association. Further, every member and the subscriptions they sponsor will be highlighted in an annual status report-part of the June/July 2009 issue of Modern Arabian Horse.

For each subscription to Modern Arabian Horse an active member sponsors and submits, he or she will be entered into a drawing of three Grand Prizes valued at $1,000 each.

• A Lifetime Membership to the Arabian Horse Association
• A VIP package to the 2009 U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, Okla.
• A $1,000 VISA gift card.

Click here to download a Sponsor a Subscription form or you can use the Postage Paid, business reply card that was attached between pages 32 and 33 of the June/July issue and August/September issues of Modern Arabian Horse. Should you have any questions, please contact Emily DeLuca at marketplace@arabianhorses.org or (303) 696-4569.

Know some talented young people in the Arabian horse industry between the ages of 18 and 30 that deserve some special acknowledgements for their hard work and talent? If you do, then Modern Arabian Horse wants to know about them. We would like to feature 30 individuals between 18 and 30 in our special "30 under 30" series beginning in early 2009 and continuing throughout the entire year. All we need is a little write-up on why you consider this individual part of the future of the breed. Send your nominations to Amy Train at editor@arabianhorses.org no later than November 1, 2008.The individuals selected will also be part of a special appreciation night before the 2009 U.S. Nationals in Tulsa.

Do you know a groom who deserves special recognition for outstanding work? If so, nominate him or her for the 2008 Modern Arabian Horse Groomer of the Year Award. All you have to do is write a letter explaining why the groom is deserving of this honor. Include your and the groom's name, address and contact information. All grooms nominated will appear in Modern Arabian Horse and all finalists will also receive a limited-edition embroidered Modern Arabian Horse windbreaker. You can e-mail your nomination letter to emily.deluca@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, 2008.

The Arabian Horse Youth Association is pleased to announce that Universal Trailers has generously signed on as the new AHYA Youth Sponsor by donating a 2009 ES20 Exiss Sport 2-Horse bumper pull, slant load trailer for this year's raffle fundraiser. Universal Trailers, headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma manufactures and sells Exiss, Sooner, and Miley Trailers. Raffle tickets were available at the 2008 Youth National show, held July 25-August 2 in Albuquerque, N.M. and will also be sold at the 2008 U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, October 17-25. Contact AHA Youth Programs, at youth@arabianhorses.org for more information.

AHYA would like to thank all of our 2008 Activity and Qualifier T-shirt sponsors! A big round of applause goes out to:

Hesten Park & the Hoffman Family Region 9 Long Meadow Arabians & Exxpectation SPEAH Jim and Christy Egan & Results Region 10 Region 1 Minnesota Half AHA Minnesota AHA Wisconsin AHA Chesapeake Training Center Virginia Godwin Bennett Fine Jewlery www.TheHatLady.com Region 5 Youth Association Ashley Anderson & O Man O Ran Region 6 Youth Region 9 Youth

Region 13 Rooker Training Stable Region XI Region 15 AHA Region III Youth 2008 Pacific Royal Autumn Classic Arabian Horse Show Region 4 AHA The Arabian Horse Society of SD Youth Zia Graphics Performance Plus Arabians LLC Star Motors, LLC Will-O-Bar Arabians Green Acres Ranch Inc. Baldwin Stables LLC Region 8 Youth Bluegrass AHA Region 17 Cross Winds Arabians

In a Racing report, the Board of Directors learned that the total bet on Arabian racing horses last year was over $40 million with the average bet per race at $86,570. Nearly 640 Arabian racehorse owners received $4.1 million in purse money with an average payout per race at $8,801. The average number of horses entered per race remains steady at about seven. Many Arabian horse enthusiasts have embarked on partnerships in racing, having competitive fun and also having the chance of winning large race purses. To get in on the fun and find out more about Arabian racing, visit www.arabianracing.org

Tommy Garland, a 2008 Road to the Horse finalist and acclaimed trainer, has signed on as this year's Fort Robinson clinician. The Fort Robinson trail riding vacation consists of five days of riding through beautiful countryside and invaluable education from one of the country's top trainers, Tommy Garland.

Registration includes five days of housing for you, stabling for your horses, three home cooked meals each day, great entertainment, and interesting clinics to advance your horse knowledge. Also enjoy the Fort Robinson Museum and the Historical Tours. The price for an AHA Member to attend this ride is $450. The dates are September 10-14, 2008. Visit Arabianhorses.org/trailride for more information or contact LeighAnn Corey at leighann.corey@arabianhorses.org, or 303-696-4531

Bank of America
Get the new AHA/Bank of America® credit card and get your 2009 AHA membership-free! That's right. When you apply and are approved for your AHA/Bank of America credit card, Bank of America will pay your 2009 AHA membership! Start earning points toward travel with the most robust program available. Unlike other points programs WorldPoints® is not limited to specific airline or travel partner. You choose the destination and travel dates, and the rest will be taken care of for you. Get it and get going here: www.newcardonline.com.

Cardinale GMC
For those folks looking for a new car or truck-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. Just visit www.AHAAutomall.com for information. 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)!

Markel Insurance Company
As "Official Designation Products" equine insurance provider for AHA, and Title Sponsor of Arabian Community Shows, Markel offers tremendous products at great value in the following categories: Horse Mortality & Theft Coverage, Private Horse owner Liability Coverage, Commercial Equine Liability Coverage, Equi-Farm Package Coverage, Care, Custody and Control Coverage, Riding/Hunt Club Coverage and Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Coverage. Start shopping for the coverage that's right for you at: arabianhorseinsurance.com.

UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Individual Line of Business is proud to be the official source for individual and family health insurance for the Arabian Horse Association. We are honored to present to members of the AHA our health care plans. We have served individuals and families with health insurance solutions for over 60 years. This experience and knowledge is reflected in high-quality products, timely claims handling, and outstanding customer service. Click here for more information on healthcare plans that best fit your insurance needs.

Liberty Mutual
The Arabian Horse Association's new Group Savings Plus® partnership with Liberty Mutual, the eighth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., may save members up to 10 percent on their auto and home insurance*. That can be hundreds of dollars back in your pocket. Plus Liberty Mutual offers their customers who have both auto and home policies an attractive added multi-policy discount. To find out how much you can save, call (800) 524-9400 or visit www.libertymutual.com to locate a local office for an immediate, no-obligation quote.

Armstrong Display Concepts, Inc.
Armstrong Display Concepts, Inc. is proud to be a corporate partner. Your AHA membership will allow your training facility, farm, association, group or personal business to purchase all Armstrong products at Manufacture direct pricing. A 15% discount on any display, booth, banner, banner stands, table cover, or large digital format graphics, all at one stop. We will help you with layout and design as well! For over 30 years, Armstrong has been providing custom built and even corporate branded exhibit show merchandise to Fortune 500, non-profits, and individuals in need of a powerful presentation piece. Visit our website www.armstrongdisplay.com for a look at what we manufacture or call us at (800) 527-6787 to speak to someone on a custom idea or need.

New Holland
New Holland is a division of CNH Global, N.V., a world leader in agricultural and construction equipment. New Holland sells and services an innovative and diverse line of equipment, including a full line of tractors and hay and forage equipment. In fact, there are more New Holland tractors and haying equipment sold throughout the world than any other brand! More than 1,200 New Holland dealerships located throughout the United States and Canada provide sales, parts and service for New Holland equipment. Visit www.newholland.com for more information on our products and to locate a dealer near you.

The Hat Lady
AHA proudly welcomes The Hat Lady, owned and operated by Terri Deering, as a corporate partner. The Hat Lady has provided the Official letterman style jackets to Champion, Reserve Champion and Top Ten competitors at AHA National Horse Shows since 1999. The Hat Lady specializes in Western, Saddle Seat and Hunter head wear and offers a large selection of show apparel. Visit The Hat Lady online at TheHatLady.com or in the commercial exhibit area at all AHA National Shows. Contact Terri at HerHatness@aol.com