America\u2019s Horse, April 15, 2009 \u2013 A scavenger hunt, learning about horse facial markings through face painting, equine first-aid and nutrition activities, making homemade horse treats and a jackpot roping are just a few of the activities planned for the QuarterFest Breyer Kids Korral May 1-3 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Besides the hands-on activities, there also will be daily clinics for youth riders and their horses. With expert guidance from one of the nation’s leading equine youth educators \u2013 Christy Landwehr of Aurora, Colorado \u2013 this clinic will help develop better skills and improve relationships through fun games, activities and education. Here\u2019s the clinic schedule: walk, trot and canter advanced lessons, Friday, May 1; beginner work with Middle Tennessee State University school horses, Saturday, May 2; and walk and trot intermediate lessons, Sunday, May 3. English and western riders welcome. This clinic is only open to riders under 18. Go to www.aqha.com\/quarterfest to purchase your clinic tickets and QuarterFest general admission tickets.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re horseless or are unable to bring your horse to QuarterFest, you and your kids can still pick up some trick-training techniques from two top trick-horse trainers. Do you know how to make your horse bow? How about perform unbelievable stunts at the flip of a whip? Would you like to? Watch Tommie Turvey demonstrate this intimate relationship between horse and owner!<\/p>\n
Movie wrangler Rex Peterson is known around the world for teaching Keepin Charge, aka \u201cTuff,\u201d the star of the motion picture \u201cAppaloosa,\u201d but do you think he can teach any horse tricks? Watch his exciting demonstration, and you\u2019ll want to go home and see if you can teach your horse something new!
\nReady for a good shoot-out like those back in the Old West? You\u2019ll see some of those Old West characters in a cowboy mounted shooting demonstration. Watch as professional mounted shooting riders demonstrate their skills.\n<\/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 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 1-3 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 America, Montana Silversmiths, Farnam, Breyer and Wrangler \u2013 share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest.<\/p>\n