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America\u2019s Horse, April 1, 2009 \u2013 <\/em><\/span>Roll together every equine exhibition you\u2019ve ever experienced and you\u2019ll feel the same exhilaration when you watch the QuarterFest Extravaganza, the evenings of May 1 and 2 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We\u2019re pulling out all of the stops to tell the story of the American Quarter Horse and\u00a0you\u2019ll have to hold onto your seat because we\u2019re going to rock your American Quarter Horse world.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019s better off with the herd than she is forging ahead on her own. And that\u2019s 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 \u201cTuff,\u201d the American Quarter Horse superstar from the award-winning motion picture \u201cAppaloosa\u201d; 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.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This two-hour riveting production is designed to reinforce your bond with the world\u2019s favorite horse \u2013 the American Quarter Horse.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n QuarterFest is a three-day, education-packed celebration of the American Quarter Horse Association\u2019s 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\u2019s most versatile horse \u2013 the American Quarter Horse. Our sponsors \u2013 Tractor Supply, B&W Trailer Hitches, John Deere, Justin Boots, Merial, Nutrena, Professional\u2019s Choice, Bank of\u00a0America, Montana Silversmiths, Farnam and Wrangler \u2013 share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Everyone is welcome \u2013 come for the fun and bring the family. Learn more about all the QuarterFest activities by visiting\u00a0www.aqha.com\/quarterfest<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em>. Hurry, tickets are going fast!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n