Day: January 26, 2011

All AQHA members are invited to attend the Marketing Forum during the 2011 AQHA Convention to discuss several important industry issues. Members of the American Quarter Horse Association are invited to join industry leaders on Friday, March 4, for an informative Marketing Forum during the 2011 AQHA Convention in Grapevine, Texas. All AQHA members registered for Convention are invited. Marketing Forum Friday, March 4, 2-4:30 p.m., Gaylord Texan Hotel, Grapevine, Texas • Emerging Markets — What do Europe and South America hold for AQHA and other breeds? How can and does the government help? Mike Phillips, United States Livestock

Zenyatta, the daughter of Street Cry who sustained her only loss in 20 starts when second in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic, was honored Jan. 17 as North America’s Horse of the Year for owners Jerry and Ann Moss and trainer John Shirreffs. The winner, announced during the Eclipse Awards dinner in Miami Beach, Fla., received 128 first-place votes, edging out Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Blame, who received 102 votes. The third finalist for Horse of the Year honors, Goldikova, received five votes. Continue reading.

Wellington, FL – The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA), with the support of Gulfstream Park, Calder Race Course and the South Florida jockey colony, recognizing the need for a South Florida based Thoroughbred retirement program, has formed TRAC, a retirement, retraining and placement group dedicated to horses that end their racing careers at one of the two race tracks. TRAC (Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care), also has strong support from professional jockeys who race in Florida and throughout the United States, industry professionals, businesses and horse lovers. Horses entering the TRAC program receive hands-on care,