Day: May 2, 2009

America’s Horse, May 1, 2009 – Chad Pierce, who has been serving as AQHA’s general counsel while a partner in the Underwood Law Firm, will become a full-time AQHA employee May 17. In addition to his duties as general counsel, he will assist several AQHA Standing Committees, including Stud Book and Registration, and Nominations and Credentials with conducting their Association business. “We welcome Chad to the AQHA team,” stated AQHA President Jim Helzer. “I have watched Chad become an integral part of the Association business model these past six years, and now having him full time at AQHA will complement greatly our

America’s Horse, May 1, 2009 – SmartPak Equine, provider of the popular patented daily-dose SmartPak supplement service, has been named the Official Supplement Feeding System of the American Quarter Horse Association. “We are delighted to be partnering with AQHA and look forward to working with AQHA members across the country to help them manage the challenges of bringing their horses to top health and performance,” said Paal Gisholt, president and CEO of SmartPak. “The SmartPak supplement service is used by thousands of AQHA members and their American Quarter Horses, and we are proud to be their trusted partner in the

America’s Horse, April 30, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Youth Association is gearing up for the annual Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar and American Quarter Horse Youth Association Convention June 25-27 at the Amarillo Civic Center.  Take advantage of early registration at a reduced rate of $75. The early registration deadline has been extended to May 8! The $75 registration fee for youth members and adults also includes meals during the three-day conference. Registrations must be in the office (not postmarked) by May 8. More than 200 AQHYA members are expected to attend this year’s event.  The Youth