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Show Management Workshops

Improve your next AQHA-approved horse show with effective management techniques.

Want to learn the ins and outs of show management and how to hold an AQHA-sanctioned show?

Become a more effective show manager/secretary by attending AQHA's show management workshop. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity where you will learn effective management techniques you can use at AQHA-approved shows!

Patti Carter-Pratt, AQHA's executive director of shows, and Melynda Ackley, AQHA's director of competition administration, will teach this in-depth workshop, which will take a deeper look into marketing, promoting, organizing, and managing AQHA shows.

AQHA workshop registration fees are non-refundable.

 

Bloomington, Minnesota May 19 - 20, 2012

AQHA will be holding a special morning workshop - Show Management 101 for those that are new to show management. This special morning workshop will be held prior to AQHA's Show Management Workshop. This workshop will offer you details of holding an AQHA sanctioned show and learning the ins and outs of show management.

 

Show Management 101 Workshop For Beginners to be held prior to AQHA's Show Management Workshop. Saturday, May 19 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Registration for Workshop 101 – $25 in addition to the Workshop fee of $155.

The Show Management Workshop will be held Saturday, May 19 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott. Registration for this seminar is $155. Bring your laptop and a copy of any entry forms you have utilized and would like to share with others.

Get your reservation in early as Space is limited. Reservations to attend this workshop must be booked in advance by submitting the form to Valerie Smith by May 9, 2012. You may send by email to valeries@aqha.org or by fax at 806-349-6412.

To receive these rates, reservations must be made prior to May 9, 2012.

To book a room, contact
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
2020 American Blvd East
Bloomington, MN 55425
1-800-228-9290
Simply mention the Group Name “American Quarter Horse Association or AQHA” and Dates of Stay to reserve your room at your discounted $89.00 room rate.

Single/Double Occupancy: $89.00
Triple/Quadruple Occupancy: $89.00

You can book online at Minneapolis Airport Marriott Personalized Web Link. Enter Dates of Stay Enter your Group CODE (AQHAQHA) Click "find" and reserve your room. Click and Reserve your room. Reservations made after that date will be on space available only at Hotel’s prevailing rates.

 

AQHA's show management workshop in Boxborough, Massachusetts on March 1 - 2, 2012 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Please continue to check back for updated information.

 

Please keep in mind Rules 434 and 435 for show managers and secretaries in the 2012 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations:

434. SHOW MANAGER
(a) Any reputable person may act in the capacity of show manager who can furnish proof that he/she is capable through ability or experience. A show manager must have a current year individual AQHA membership recorded solely in their name as specified in rule 101. One of the individuals designated on the show approval application as show manager or show secretary for approved shows and special events must have attended an AQHA show management seminar within five years preceding the date of the scheduled show. Alliance approved managers and secretaries are not required to attend a show management seminar in order to hold an AQHA alliance event.
435. SHOW SECRETARY
(a) Any reputable person may act in the capacity of show secretary who can furnish proof that he/she is capable through ability and experience and is familiar with AQHA rules. A show secretary must have a current year AQHA individual membership as specified in rule 101.
(b) The show secretary may not hold the position of show manager or ring steward at a show at which he/she serves as show secretary. The Show Manager is to be present on the show grounds for the duration of the show. In the event an emergency arises and the show manager is unable to fulfill his/her duties, an acting manager should be appointed. The show manager must submit a written explanation to AQHA for his/her absence. The acting show manager must also remain on the show grounds for the duration of the show.