{"id":4194,"date":"2010-11-06T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2010-11-05T20:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ebarrelracing.com\/articles\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2010-11-06T03:35:29","modified_gmt":"2010-11-05T20:35:29","slug":"aqha-world-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ebarrelracing.com\/articles\/industry\/aqha-world-show\/","title":{"rendered":"AQHA World Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"World Show 101
\n<\/strong>The American Quarter Horse Journal\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show<\/span> is coming November 6-20 to State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, and you don\u2019t want to miss out.<\/p>\n

The World Show is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse owners and exhibitors around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to compete in each of the classes representing halter, English and western disciplines. More than 3,300 entries from around the world are competing at this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

Follow along with the\u00a0World Show schedule<\/span> and stay up to date with show results on the World Show microsite:\u00a0www.aqha.com\/worldshow<\/a>.\u00a0The American Quarter Horse Journal\u00a0will provide online coverage of the show, so check back often.<\/p>\n

Coming to OKC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While at the World Show, stop by the trade show in the Travel & Transportation Building and in the Cox Pavilion. It will be open November 5 from noon to 6 p.m., November 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and November 10-20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Built Ford Tough<\/span> Club will have a cash bar with light hors d’oeuvres each evening. Access to the club is by membership only. Located inside State Fair Arena in Section 300, the club has a great view above the entrance alleyway into the coliseum.<\/p>\n

Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure to purchase a World Show program at the show, so you won\u2019t miss any of the great events planned.<\/p>\n

November 11:
\n\u2022\tShow your support for our veterans and troops by wearing red and picking up a flag button at the\u00a0Quarter Horse Outfitters<\/span> booth in the Travel & Transportation Building.<\/p>\n

November 12:
\n\u2022\tFind out who wins the coveted\u00a0Farnam<\/span> All-Around Amateur award and thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
\n\u2022\tMargarita Madness takes place from 5-6:30 p.m. in the trade show buildings, hosted by\u00a0Justin Boots<\/span>.<\/p>\n

November 13:
\n\u2022\tWear pink to honor horsemen and -women who have fought a battle with cancer. The Rein in Cancer event will take place during the evening finals performance.
\n\u2022\tThe University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center will be offering free health screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sales Pavilion. The event is open to allAQHA Professional Horsemen<\/span> and their employees, as well as World Show spectators. The health screening\u00a0 will include a blood pressure check, cholesterol and glucose tests, and oral cavity and skin exams. The health fair was moved to the barns to be closer to the hardworking people who take care of the great American Quarter Horses.
\n\u2022\tAQHA Professional Horseman Mike Major, who won the first-ever\u00a0Project Cowboy<\/span> contest in Fort Worth in September, will perform the freestyle routine that placed him above more than 200 contestants that were vying to be named atop the Project Cowboy scoreboard.<\/p>\n

November 16:
\n\u2022\tThe American Quarter Horse Journal\u00a0is sponsoring an exhibitor appreciation reception at 7:30 p.m.. One of Oklahoma City\u2019s finest party bands, Prime Time, will entertain while exhibitors enjoy drinks, food and a special parade of Farnam Superhorse contenders.<\/p>\n

November 17:
\n\u2022\tAQHA World Championship Show Sale<\/span> performance demonstration, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

November 18:
\n\u2022\tMargarita Madness takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the trade show buildings, hosted by\u00a0John Deere<\/span> and\u00a0AQHA Members Plus<\/span>.
\n\u2022\tCome find your dream horse! The AQHA World Championship Show Sale, brought to you by\u00a0Professional Auction Services<\/span> will take place at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

November 19:
\n\u2022\tWhen the top equestrian drill teams from Texas and Oklahoma face off, the result is an all-out Battle of the Borders. This exciting showdown will take place at 7 p.m.
\n\u2022\tCome find your dream horse! The AQHA World Championship Show Sale, brought to you by Professional Auction Services will take place at 9 a.m.
\nNovember 20:
\n\u2022\tThe Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, an\u00a0AQHA alliance partner<\/span>, will present a demonstration during the evening finals.
\n\u2022\tSee who gets crowned Oklahoma City Leading Owner and Farnam Superhorse.<\/p>\n

Follow Along at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t make it to the show, you don\u2019t have to miss the excitement. Live arena action will be available courtesy of our World Show webcam, brought to you by\u00a0Pfizer Animal Health<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Competitor Reminder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Competitors, fill out your bio sheets and return them to the media office at the show or fax them to (806) 349-6400. Download a bio sheet.\u00a0http:\/\/aqha.com\/Showing\/World-Show\/Show-Info\/Competitor-Resources.aspx<\/a>. You\u2019ll find other useful competitor information online as well including stalling, qualifier handbook and Oklahoma City-area information.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.aqha.com\/worldshow<\/a> and\u00a0www.facebook.com\/aqha1<\/a><\/span> for more information, news and updates.<\/p>\n

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications:\u00a0The American Quarter Horse Journal<\/span> and\u00a0America\u2019s Horse<\/span>.
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