WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2008 - AQHA WORLD SHOW SALE ENTRIES ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED. subscribe/unsubscribe HERE'S WHAT YOU'RE MISSING AT AMERICA'S HORSE DAILY ... Horse Blanket Tips: As winter approaches, be prepared to keep your horse cozy. Horse Color Genetics: It can be tricky to breed for a specific horse color. Reduce the Risk of Colic: Help your horse avoid this painful ailment. Choosing a Horse-Show Mentor: A good mentor will help you achieve success in the show ring. Earn Prizes Doing What You Love: The Horseback Riding Program gives riders a sense of accomplishment. Training Your Horse to Trailer Load: Trailer loading doesn’t have to be a battle. How Are Odds Made in Horse Racing? Learn the basics and have a better shot at winning at the racetrack. America's Horse Daily is updated each business day and will continue to grow with valuable horse information. With the debut of America's Horse Daily, AQHA's main Web site – www.aqha.com – remains the business site, where members and customers can conduct business, obtain Association information, etc. "BEER FOR MY HORSES"  Toby Keith, Tom Skerritt and Rodney Carrington Superstar and Quarter Horse owner Toby Keith stars in his second feature film, "Beer for My Horses," premiering November 2 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. The film is a follow up to Keith's successful 2006 CMT Film "Broken Bridges." Written by Keith and Rodney Carrington, "Beer for My Horses" follows the exploits of small town deputies and best friends who defy the local sheriff to embark on an outrageous road trip to save Keith's girlfriend from drug lord kidnappers.    CATCH UP WITH AQHA AT CONGRESS! AQHA will provide a variety of on-site services at this year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress. So, take a ride to Columbus, Ohio, October 9-26, and visit the AQHA on-site services booth to catch up on your AQHA business. You can: Renew your membership before the 2009 membership fee increase Sign up for the auto-renewal program and lock in 2008 membership rates Transfer a horse, no matter how many owners, for only $15 per horse Bring your registration papers and register your horse in person  GEORGIA IS NO. 1 IN COACHES POLL The Georgia Bulldogs begin the 2008-09 equestrian season in the same position they finished the 2007-08 season: No. 1. The defending Varsity Equestrian National Championship team is the No. 1 ranked squad in the first-ever Women’s Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll. The collegiate coaches competing under the Varsity Equestrian Championship umbrella initiated the national poll. The poll will be released bi-monthly with the next announcement scheduled for October 14. The final poll will be released April 21, 2009. Georgia scored 63 points in the balloting of a panel of head coaches and equine experts. The Dawgs are two points better than No. 2 Auburn, which had 61. South Carolina is in third place in the poll with 56 points, followed by Texas A&M (45) and Oklahoma State (40). The second five of the Top 10 poll begins with Baylor in sixth place with 31 points, followed by Kansas State (29), Fresno State (15), TCU (14) and New Mexico State (13). REINERS CHANGE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR FUTURITY AND DERBY A major change in the National Reining Horse Association Futurity/Derby nomination process is expected to provide endless benefits for many reiners for many years to come. The Futurity and Derby Nomination Program features increased and deeper payouts, especially in the Intermediate Open, Limited Open, Intermediate Non Pro and Limited Non Pro divisions. The deadline to nominate 2008 foals – December 31 – is right around the corner and is a deadline that should not be missed by reining horse breeders. The Futurity/Derby Nomination Program begins with 2008 foals and consists of a $300 one-time weanling nomination fee. This fee makes nominated foals eligible to enter the NRHA Futurity as 3-year-olds, and the NRHA Derby as 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds. At that time, all other applicable entry and judges fees will apply.  The nomination fee for 2008 foals must be in the NRHA office by December 31, 2008. After December 31, the nomination fee jumps to $2,000 for yearlings. Click here for more details. AMERICA'S HORSE POLL What’s your favorite www.americashorsedaily.com topic? 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Was your horse one of those in Florida suffering from Equine Piroplasmosis? Tell us your story!  HEALTHY HORSES WORKSHOP FEATURES OLYMPIAN GINA MILES Mark December 6 on your calendar for the AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop in San Diego, California. The conference headliner is Olympic silver medalist Gina Miles, who will speak about her experiences in winning silver during the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. Other  topics include ophthalmology, saddle fitting, nutrition, Olympics emergency medicine, behavior and much more. For more information or to register, click here.