America’s Horse, April 28, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s newly released “Best Remuda Award Winners” DVD is bringing some of America’s most noteworthy ranches, their cowboys, the traditions they follow and the award winning remudas that define the ranches and their work into the front rooms of horse and western lifestyle lovers everywhere. A ranch remuda is defined as the herd of horses from which those to be used for the day are chosen. This video will present viewers with a fascinating look into the histories of the 16 ranches that have received the prestigious AQHA Bayer Best Remuda Award and the lineages of horses that have earned the ranches this recognition in the American Quarter Horse industry.
“The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to add the ‘Best Remuda Award Winners’ DVD to our video collection,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “This video highlights the history of the working American Quarter Horse and the ranches across North America that depend on these versatile horses to run their businesses as they continue western lifestyle traditions. AQHA is proud to honor these ranches and the remudas that define them through sharing their histories with viewers.”
Since 1992, AQHA and Bayer Animal Health have selected one North American ranch to receive their Best Remuda award each year. Winning ranches are selected not only for their quality horses but for how the remuda is an integral part of daily life on a real working ranch. The winners stretch from Canada to the Mexican border, and the traditions and way of everyday life are as diverse as the ranches and the people on them.
AQHA Executive Director of Publications and author Jim Jennings takes a look at the first 15 individual winners in his book “Best Remudas,” discovering what makes each ranch and remuda unique. The “Best Remuda Award Winners” DVD features some of Jim’s experiences during his visits to the different ranches and also includes the 16th winner of the Best Remuda award.
Anyone who loves American Quarter Horses and the western lifestyle will love both this book and DVD. For a limited time, AQHA members can purchase autographed copies of Jim Jenning’s “Best Remudas” book and the “Best Remuda Award Winners” DVD as a combo deal for $54.95 (plus shipping and handling). This is an unbeatable savings of more than 15 percent!
To learn more about the outstanding work and traditions of America’s Horse and North America’s best remudas, take advantage of this special offer today by going to www.aqha.com/discover/promoItems/bestremudas.html.
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