Preparations For AMHA Championship Show Series
Underway
AMHA 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues as Reno, Shelbyville,
Tulsa Host Championship Show Events
(ALVARADO,
TX) - The Road to Nationals. Preparations continue as competitors
from around the world ready for the upcoming American Miniature
Horse Association Championship Shows. A series of pinnacle championship
events for the American Miniature Horse industry, the Association's
best will vie for
titles in a total of 145 classes and a chance to continue on to
the industry's top event, the AMHA National Show (September 27
- October 5 in Fort Worth, TX).
AMHA
Championship Show Series. Championship events will be held for
the Western, Eastern and Central regions according to the schedule
below. Each day begins at 8 a.m. with classes running throughout
the day. Amateur, Open, Youth and Special Needs Individuals will
compete in halter, showmanship, driving, jumping, and obstacle.
Trade show vendors will also be on hand at each championship show
offering fine jewelry, tack, clothing, gifts and more. Admission
is free. A complete schedule of events can be found on the AMHA
website at www.amha.com.
AMHA
Western Championship Show
(Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba,
Saskatchewan)
July 24 - July 27, 2003
Reno Livestock Events Center Reno, NV
AMHA
Eastern Championship Show
(Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi,
New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia,
West Virginia,
Wisconsin, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec,
NS)
August 1 - August 3, 2003
Calsonic Arena at the Celebration Grounds Shelbyville, TN
AMHA
Central Championship Show
(Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas,
Wyoming)
August 8 - August 10, 2003
Tulsa Expo Square Tulsa, OK
Equine
Excellence in Miniature. Setting a standard of equine excellence
in miniature, athletes competing in the championships stand only
34 inches and under and weigh an average of 175 pounds. The result
of nearly 400 years of selective breeding, American Miniature
Horses are "miniature" versions of well-balanced horses,
possessing confirmation characteristics found in most equine breeds.
Found in a rainbow of colors and types, the versatile American
Miniature Horse excels in a variety of disciplines including jumping
and driving.
AMHA
25th Anniversary Celebration. Twenty-five years ago, a group of
dedicated horsemen gathered together to create the American Miniature
Horse Association. Their goal was simple to promote the breeding,
use and perpetuation of the American Miniature Horse breed, separate
and apart from ponies and other small equines. Thanks to the dedication
of its members, the strength of its leadership and the support
of its corporate sponsors, AMHA continues to hold fast to its
mission, build upon its foundations, and grow. Join AMHA at one
of its championship events and throughout the year as it celebrates
25 years of the American Miniature Horse, the Horse for Everyone.
Founded
in 1978, the American Miniature Horse Association promotes the
breeding, use and perpetuation of a standard of equine excellence
in miniature. Known as "the horse for everyone", Miniature
Horses registered with AMHA must meet the association standards
of perfection and cannot exceed 34 inches in height. Headquartered
in Alvarado, Texas, AMHA is the world's leading Miniature Horse
registry and sixth largest foal-producing equine breed registry
with more than 140,000 horses and 12,000 members in 30 countries
and provinces. For information, contact AMHA at 817.783.5600 or
at www.amha.com.
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