Don't miss the chance to nominate your in-utero foal for the only cash incentive program where you have the opportunity to win prize money at more than 500 AHA Recognized Events throughout the U.S. and Canada. As the Breeder/Nominator, you will receive 10% of the resulting foal's point earnings for the life of that horse.

In-Utero Enrollments can still be made with an additional $100 late fee if it is postmarked/electronic transaction dated no later than February 15, 2009. Nominations postmarked/electronic transaction dated after February 15, 2009 will not be accepted in the Breeders Sweepstakes Program.

Your 2009 foals can still be enrolled for U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities if they are postmarked/electronic transaction dated no later than February 15, 2009. The enrollment fee is $145 per horse/per country (includes the $100 late enrollment fee). Nominations postmarked/electronic transaction dated after February 15, 2009 will not be accepted into the Halter Futurity Program.

Your 2008 Halter Futurity Renominations can still be made with an additional $100 late fee per horse/per country if postmarked/electronic transaction dated no later than March 31, 2009.

Be sure to send AHA a Stallion Report for each purebred Arabian mare that was bred in 2008. These reports are due by December 31 of the breeding year, but we are still accepting them for 2008 without a late fee. You can download your Stallion Report by clicking here. Contact a Customer Service Representative at 303-696-4500 for more information.

The Arabian Horse Association will take your un-mailed stallion reports, registration applications, membership renewals and transfers at the AHA booth in Scottsdale. Just stop by the AHA booth in Tent One at Westworld to turn in your unfinished transactions. No rushes, please. For further information please contact your Customer Service Representative at 303-696-4500.

Sweepstakes Prize money for the 2008 competition year is being issued. Your check should be arriving in the mail soon (provided all payout requirements have been met). Please review your check and if you have questions or a discrepancy in the payment, please submit your request in writing and either fax it to 303-696-4599 or email it to sweepstakes@arabianhorses.org. Additional information regarding the break down can be found on the AHA website here.

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to name purebred Arabian gelding, Chase TheWind AH (El Paso x Wind Sonja), owned by Suzanne Ford Huff of Gardnerville, Nev. as its 2008 Distance Horse of the Year. "Chase" received this prestigious acclaim for his outstanding accomplishments in endurance; he completed nine of nine starts during 2008 and received Best Condition twice. To read more about Chase TheWind AH, click here.

As we near the Arabian Horse Galleries' fundraising climax, the Arabian Horse Galleries "Scottsdale $200K Challenge- Show Your World You Care" campaign will be honoring all donations to the Arabian Horse Galleries during the 2009 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale, Ariz. (February 12-22) by recognizing pledges* on two special occasions:

• From the Equidome's Center Ring on finals night on Saturday, February 21
• At the APAHA Horsemen's Awards on Sunday night, February 22 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Aren't attending the Scottsdale show but still want to participate? Make your donation from home during the Scottsdale show week and be recognized on Saturday and Sunday nights as well! Email your pledge (name, address, email, phone, pledge amount) to evie@PurebredArabianTrust.com, and you will be included as a "Scottsdale $200K Challenge" donor.

Show Your World You Care about the Arabian Horse Galleries-make your pledge during the "Scottsdale $200K Challenge" to help assure the Galleries' legacy as the supreme showcase for the Arabian horse.

(*Gifts of $1,000 or higher grant permanent recognition on the Donor Wall inside the Galleries)

Effective April 1, 2009, the one-time processing fee for Halter Futurity Nominations per horse/per country will increase from $15 to $30. This is the first fee increase for this program in 20 years.

Effective April 1, 2009, the one-time processing fee per class for Performance Futurity/Maturity will increase from $15 to $30. This is the first fee increase for this program in 10 years.

The AHA V6 Ranch Riding Vacation, April 8-12, falls on Easter weekend in 2009. Join in on four days of magnificent trail riding, cattle drives and one-on-one instruction by renowned breeder and trainer, Shelia Varian. To top it all off, enjoy "Cowboy Church" on Easter Sunday, coupled with Easter Sunday brunch. The cost of registration also includes home-cooked meals and a pen for your horse. All breeds are welcome at the V6 Ranch Riding Vacation. Click here to find out how to save $100 on your registration fee.

Stop in and see The Hat Lady at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, February 12-22 at the WestWorld Equestrian Center of Scottsdale, Ariz. The Hat Lady, owned and operated by Terri Deering, 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.

The ARC Darley Award ceremony will be in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday night, February 28, 2009. Surrounding the Darley's will be the second leg of the Arabian Triple Crown races on Friday night at Retama Park. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org.

The Arabian Jockey Club and the Texas Arabian Breeders Assoc. will hold a Racing Seminar during the annual Arabian Racing Cup Year-End Darley Awards at Retama Park in San Antonio, Texas. The Seminar will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday February 27, 2009 at the Turf & Field Club. Expert guests will include a Veterinarian, a race trainer and James Leatherman, Racing Secretary at Retama Park. All are invited and encouraged to attend. A Welcome Reception will follow as will two Grade II Stakes races for Arabians; the 2nd leg of the Arabian Triple Crown. For further information on this exciting weekend visit, www.arabianracing.org and www.arabianracingcup.com.

Plan ahead for the 2009 U.S. Nationals and book your hotel reservations through the Tulsa Convention Housing Bureau. Reserve your room by email, fax, mail or online. Click here for more information.

The 2009 AHA Judges Seminar in Denver, Colo. will be teaming up with NRHA. The Judges and Stewards Commissioners Office will be sponsoring an NRHA Seminar, March 16-17 following the AHA Judges Seminar. This is the first step to receiving your NRHA Judges card. For more information please contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioner's Office at (303) 696-4537.