The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 25, 2009 – AQHA Professional Horsemen Association members who compete in English events or train English riders are invited to attend an AQHA open forum to be held during the AQHA judges workshop in December.
The English forum will be Wednesday, December 16 at 8:30 a.m. The forum will inform members about AQHA’s alliance with the United States Equestrian Federation and discuss ways to cross-promote the American Quarter Horse in over-fences and flat classes outside of traditional AQHA show events.
“We look forward to drawing from the knowledge of AQHA professionals and other interested people involved with the English division to improve AQHA classes and increase participation,” said AQHA Executive Director of Judges Alex Ross. “The discussion will include all over-fences and flat classes, consideration of equipment and attire regarding show rules, eligibility rules and establishing a defined purpose for each class.”
There has been a high level of interest in over-fences/hunter under saddle competition in recent months, and AQHA is hoping to make strides to improve those classes and provide consistency for people who compete in English events.
The English forum will be at the Sheraton Grand DFW in Irving, Texas. Please RSVP for the forum by notifying Shelly Spears at (806) 378-4712 or sspears@aqha.org before December 9.
AQHA has a special $96/night (plus tax) room rate at the Sheraton, but reservations must be made before November 30.
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