European Championship
European Championship
The European Championship of American Quarter Horses is hosted by the Federation of European Quarter Horse Associations.
Profitableinvestment at the 2012 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses.
The first European Championship of American Quarter Horses was featured in 1989. The event is hosted by the Federation of European Quarter Horse Associations, which brings together European Quarter Horse affiliates to advance the breed in Europe and now organizes the championship event for American Quarter Horses in Europe.
Today, the European Championship is Europe’s premier American Quarter Horse event and one of Europe’s major shows in general. It is the perfect platform for presenting the unique versatility of this great breed. In Kreuth, Germany, Europe’s best horses and riders meet to compete for prestigious championship titles.
For more information about the championships, visit ecqh.eu.
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