REGION 8 EXPERIENCE

REGION 8 EXPERIENCE PHOTOGALLERY

May 8-11, exhibitors from throughout Region 8 gathered in Amarillo for the first of 11 Regional Experiences that will occur this year, including in Germany. Watch upcoming issues of The American Quarter Horse Journal for recaps of the Regional Experiences. Here's a look at the first one:

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AQHA Judge Betty Wilson, left, looks over the upcoming schedule for the day on Friday, May 9.	AQHA Clinician Curt Pate and Region 8 Committee chair Georgianna Busboom wait for the team penning clinic.
Trainer Cindy Hale of Perryton, Texas, gets a ring-side seat.	AQHA and World Conformation Horse Association Pro Horseman Jason Smith gave a conformation clinic. Region 8 was the site for the first WCHA classes.
Exhibitor Laura Stevens of Katy, Texas, is a student at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.	Markel Insurance sponsors Tex Tan saddles as awards for the all-around winners.
The Panhandle and U.S. Team Penning associations supplied instructors for a penning and sorting clinic.	AQHA Pro Horseman and Team Wrangler member Vicky Holt presented a clinic on showmanship.