QUARTERFEST’S EXTRAVAGANZA WILL SOLIDIFY YOUR BOND TO THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE FOREVER

America’s Horse, April 1, 2009 – Roll together every equine exhibition you’ve ever experienced and you’ll feel the same exhilaration when you watch the QuarterFest Extravaganza, the evenings of May 1 and 2 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We’re pulling out all of the stops to tell the story of the American Quarter Horse and you’ll have to hold onto your seat because we’re going to rock your American Quarter Horse world.

You become part of the story of AQHA as Grandpa tells the tale of the American Quarter to his granddaughter, Sarah, as the Extravaganza opens.

An Old West cattle drive turns into an all-out horse-on-cow brawl as nationally recognized working cow horse trainer Bob Avila and his horse persuade a cow that she’s better off with the herd than she is forging ahead on her own. And that’s not all. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum will be a colorful mixture of chariot races; a thundering six-horse stagecoach; laughter with equine extremist Tommie Turvey; stunning Mexican charro performances with Jerry and Staci Diaz; a special appearance by Keepin Charge, aka “Tuff,” the American Quarter Horse superstar from the award-winning motion picture “Appaloosa”; a tribute to the women of our industry by freestyle reining champion Heather Johnson; and a salute to our armed forces with the Sons of Tennessee and Miss Rodeo America you will not forget.

This two-hour riveting production is designed to reinforce your bond with the world’s favorite horse – the American Quarter Horse.

QuarterFest is a three-day, education-packed celebration of the American Quarter Horse Association’s 68th anniversary where AQHA members and horse enthusiasts from around the world will gather May 1-3 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for fun, entertainment and festivities to honor the world’s most versatile horse – the American Quarter Horse. Our sponsors – Tractor Supply, B&W Trailer Hitches, John Deere, Justin Boots, Merial, Nutrena, Professional’s Choice, Bank of America, Montana Silversmiths, Farnam and Wrangler – share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest.

Everyone is welcome – come for the fun and bring the family. Learn more about all the QuarterFest activities by visiting www.aqha.com/quarterfest. Hurry, tickets are going fast!

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.