Educational Programs & Field Trips

Educational programing supported locally by Amarillo National Bank.

Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth grade students are greeted in the Grand Hall and answer questions about the American Quarter Horse.  After this Q & A session, they watch a ten minute movie covering the basics of the Quarter Horse.

Following the movie, students embark on grade-appropriate activities that focus on learning about the American Quarter Horse.  Pre-Kindergarten through first grade students encounter the Timeline Exhibits through a mop pony trail ride, while second through twelfth grade students complete a scavenger hunt.

A typical mop pony trail ride will introduce Pre-K through 1st graders to Hall of Fame members throughout the Timeline Exhibits on their trail ride.  Students are asked many critical thinking questions while they ride and real life skills are addressed through following rules and taking turns.

The Education Gallery offers hands-on experiences with various tack and other horse related objects.  The Look Inside gives students the opportunity to see the horse’s bones, muscles, and organs.  Many students are delighted to hear the horse’s heartbeat.  The gallery is packed with learning activities which present information in a fun but educational context.

It’s a real, live horse!  Many of our groups get to experience the opportunity to meet and greet an American Quarter Horse during their trip to the Hall of Fame.  While this opportunity cannot be promised, weather permitting, horses are regular visitors in our arena.  The WTAMU Horsemen’s Association and Seven Star Family Center volunteer their time and talent to teach youngsters about the Quarter Horse.

Booking your field trip

To book a field trip to the Hall of Fame, call Karolyn Foss at 806-378-5035.  You need to give two weeks notice and get a confirmation from the museum before your booking is complete.  The months of March, April, and May get booked up really soon, so keep that in
mind when you are making your plans for field trips. The Hall of Fame charges a group rate of $1.50 per child for grades 1st and above.  Busing funds are available for AISD schools.