Amarillo, Texas, October 20, 2005 – The American Quarter Horse Foundation welcomes horse fans of all ages to Foundation Night, Wednesday, November 9, at the AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City.
This special evening will showcase the Foundation’s many programs that enhance the American Quarter Horse industry, including scholarships, equine research, therapeutic riding and Hall of Fame.
The Foundation will feature a touching video depicting the unique bond between horses and people. They’ll offer great giveaways and a preview of the exciting American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum renovation. Plus, spectators will enjoy a heartfelt demonstration of the healing benefits of therapeutic riding.
During Foundation Night, spectators also will enjoy world-class competition in both western and English disciplines, including amateur finals in reining, hunter hack, western pleasure and pleasure driving.
There’s something for everyone on November 9 at the World Show, including free gifts and exciting presentations from your friends at the American Quarter Horse Foundation.
To learn more about the American Quarter Horse Foundation, visit aqha.com/foundation, or call (806) 378-5000.
The World Show will be held November 5-19 at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Highlights from the show are just a click away. The American Quarter Horse Journal provides complete Web coverage and a live Web cast of arena action as it happens on www.aqhajournal.com.
Highlights from the 2005 World Show also will be featured on “America’s Horse,†AQHA’s weekly television show on TVG Network, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern/8:30 a.m. Pacific and again December 11 at 11 a.m. Eastern/8 a.m. Pacific.
In addition, American Quarter Horses take center stage on Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 4 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Pacific on NBC Television. The one-hour special, which showcases the American Quarter Horse lifestyle, is based at the World Show and highlights the reining and cutting competition along with other events.
For more information, visit www.aqha.com or call (806) 376-4811.
