America’s Horse, March 14, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association releases its newest DVD to address questions that accompany the exciting decision to buy your first American Quarter Horse. Through the “Owning Your First American Quarter Horse” DVD, the Association aims to make this initial step toward horse ownership and the western lifestyle as straight-forward as possible. AQHA also hopes to make this fundamental horse ownership information easily accessible by offering the new DVD to the public free-of-charge (a shipping charge of $5 does apply).
“Owning Your First American Quarter Horse” is the latest offering from AQHA’s DVD collection, which features informative DVDs including “AQHA’s Fundamentals of Horsemanship” series and “Tack Talk.” “Owning Your First American Quarter Horse” presents first-time horse owners with the necessary information they need to know when deciding to buy a horse. From building a stable on your property versus boarding your horse to getting the basic equipment and tack you need, this DVD addresses topics potential horse owners should consider.
“Buying a horse is a big decision, and there are many things to consider,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “The American Quarter Horse Association strives to be an educational leader in the equine industry, and we want to be a source of information for new horse owners to ensure they have the resources they need.”
Prospective horse owners will have little doubts about owning an American Quarter Horse after viewing the information on this DVD. “Owning Your First American Quarter Horse” even takes viewers through the purchasing process of what to look for when buying a horse, options for where to purchase, veterinary exams and what to expect after the purchase. A wealth of information is presented in this easy-to-follow guide.
Anyone considering American Quarter Horse ownership should not miss this 45-minute DVD. It is free to potential horse owners (a shipping charge of $5 does apply) and can be obtained by going online to http://www.aqha.com/discover/FirstTimeOwners.html or by calling AQHA’s Customer Service Department at (806) 376-4811.
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