In 2001, the top ten yearlings will receive lavender ribbons, and all other elig ible Sweepstakes horses in 50 different Sweepstakes regional classes will receive green neck ribbons. The ribbons were originally cut from the 2000 IAHA budget as a temporary cost-savings measure. The Commission slashed four entry fees to encourage more participation in the highest-paying prize money program in the horse show industry. It's an excellent opportunity for breeders to enroll horses at drastic cuts during this limited time only special. Arabian Nominated Sires may earn a percentage of their offspring's Sweepstakes wins in the form of sire payback.
Original entries are eligible to receive prize money for their entire lives once enrolled.
Most prize money is earned at IAHA's 18 regional shows. International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commissioners are elected by the IAHA Board of Directors. Members in 2000 are Lollie Ames, Lisa Blackstone, Richard Hamilton, Walter Misco, Alan Sankpill, Lance Walters, IAHA President Tom Connelly and Chairman Gary Dearth.