Amarillo, Texas, September 1, 2005 – The American Quarter Horse Association, working with its affiliates in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, Alberta and Saskatchewan, announced today that the Region Two Experience scheduled for September 29-October 2, 2005, at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, South Dakota, has been postponed until spring of 2006.
The Region Two Experience Committee met via conference call on August 31 to discuss the Experience and how it has been affected by vesicular stomatitis cases reported in the northern United States. For these reasons and AQHA’s continued concern for the safety and welfare of the American Quarter Horse, the decision was made to postpone the Experience.
“Our first and foremost priority is always the American Quarter Horses that compete in AQHA events,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “We feel that the committee made the correct decision in this situation. We look forward to planning the Experience for next spring, and I know it will be a success.”
For up-to-date information about the Region Two Experience, including dates, show entry and clinic schedules, please contact Larry Larson at (605) 393-0900 or visit www.aqha.com/association/experience/two.html.
The inaugural year of the AQHA Regional Experiences has proven to be a success with some Experiences boasting more than 1,000 entries. >From test rides to AQHA Professional Horsemen and Team Wrangler clinics, each Experience offered everything from education to competition, and AQHA is excited to look ahead to next year’s events.
