A special, short-time offer allows owners of Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians a discounted rate on registration for horses two years of age and older from July 1, through December 31, 2009. Members with purebred Arabians registered during this period will receive a $100 discount, paying only $250, while members with a Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian will receive a $40 discount, paying only $75.

"Registering your Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians connects them to their breed's legacy-a very long-lasting, full and rich legacy. Every horse has a right to that connection," says Lance Walters, AHA President. "The discounted registration price allows owners to register their older horses and give them a connection to their lineage, raising the horse's value and desirability."

Horses eligible for this short-time discount must be 2 years of age or older and meet registration requirements. Applications postmarked July 1 through December 31, 2009, will qualify for the reduced registration fee. For more information, including registration forms, click here or call (303) 696-4500.

Would you like to a representative from the Arabian Horse Galleries to speak at your event? You can! Evie Tubbs, project manager of the Arabian Horse Galleries and a seasoned guest speaker, will create a tailored presentation just for your group with "inside scoop" information on the Galleries, videos, guest interaction opportunities, humor and emotion. It is a great way to spice up any meeting, banquet or event!

Evie will provide:

• An engaging, educational presentation on the Arabian Horse Galleries of any length between 15-45 minutes that will leave your group happy, proud and feeling good!
• Captivating audio visual elements that complement the presentation and entertain your group
• A lighted pop-up display and educational materials to provide a professional edge to event festivities
• A seasoned, professional speaker gifted at storytelling, motivation and education for all audiences
• Fun giveaways and prizes

Reimbursement for travel costs are the only expense associated, which helps offset expenses for the Arabian Horse Galleries. Click here for more info!

AHA offers the Youth of the Year award which honors one outstanding youth member annually. The Youth of the Year is selected for his or her achievements and contributions to the Arabian horse industry, AHA and his or her community. Apply for the honor of becoming the 2009 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.

Sign your barn up for the Progressive Barn Party at Sport Horse Nationals. Festivities start at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. These parties are great way to promote your barn and interact with fellow exhibitors and the public. Click here to sign your barn up. Please fax or email forms to AHA by August 15.

Distance Horse of the Year Award applications are due September 1. The award recognizes the significant accomplishments of an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian in Endurance or Competitive Trail Riding. The only requirement is AHA membership. The winning horse will be honored in Modern Arabian Horse, have his/her name engraved on a plate and added to the Distance Horse of the Year trophy, which is displayed at the AHA office in Aurora, Colo. The winner also receives a personal trophy, which is typically presented at the AERC Convention. Find a nomination form here.

September 1 is the last day to submit completed nominations for the 2009 Ambassador Award. Please go online or review Article 2303 of the AHA Handbook for additional rules and requirements.

Any member wanting to be on an AHA Committee in 2010, have his or her name printed in the 2010 Handbook, be considered for Chair, and vote for a Chair, needs to sign up by September 15. Sign-up is available online at www.ArabianHorses.org in the "Members Only" section. If you do not wish to be considered for Chair of the committee, please click the appropriate box. Please make sure all contact information is correct.

Entries due August 31, September 15 and October 15, 2009.
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.

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 August 15, 2009. Click here for program and registration information.

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 are enrolled. Click here to learn more about the program and download a form.

The Daily Updates for Youth Nationals are Available Online. Click the individual photos for a whole gallery. Click here to view coverage.

Registering for the 2009 AHA Convention in Reno is easier than ever. The Convention will be held at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada November 18 - 22, 2009. Simply click here to register today.

Visit our Convention Homepage for up-to-date information on registration, hotel accommodations, transportation and all other Convention documents.

For anyone interested in commercial exhibit booth space on site, please contact Karen Freeman by Oct. 1.

We look forward to seeing you in Reno!

Trust us, you do not want to miss this vacation. AHA's 5th Annual Fort Robinson Trail Ride Vacation is September 16-20, 2009 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Join us for an experience you will never forget—five days of trail riding through beautiful terrain—good fun and good company. The fee for an AHA member is $455 and includes five days of lodging, stabling, three home-cooked meals each day and great entertainment. All breeds are welcome. Please visit ArabianHorses.org/trailride for more information on pricing, registration and a tentative schedule. Or contact LeighAnn Corey at (303) 696-4531 and LeighAnn.Corey@arabianhorses.org.

The 2009 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School will again be held in Scottsdale, AZ. The dates for this School are December 3-5, 2009 with the Judges Evaluation coinciding on December 4-6, 2009. The Live Judging portion of this School and Evaluation will be held at Westworld at the 2009 Saguaro Classic. The classroom portion of this event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriot at McDowell Mountain. Sleeping rooms will also be held at a special rate for the 2009 Fall School and Evaluation at the Marriot. You may contact the Marriott directly at 480-502-3836 to make room reservations. For more information on this event please contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioner's Office at 303-696-4537 or ahcommish@arabianhorses.org, or check out the website www.arabianhorses.org under Competitions, Judges & Stewards, Seminars and Schools, all the information you need to register is posted there.