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Contact: Marnie Somers, President
c/o Box 1122,
Carberry, MB R0K 0H0
Telephone: (204) 834-2479
Fax: (20) 834-3999
marnie@horsescoops.com

www.cqha.ca

UPDATE FOR AQHA REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIP
HOSTED FOR SECOND YEAR IN B.C.!
 


The 2011 AQHA Regional Championships are just around the corner July 20-24. Thunderbird Show Park, just 9 miles North of the border in Langley BC, is your destination to compete for your share of over $100,000 in Awards. Show all the classes in your division for one low fee. This event isn't just for AQHA horses and their riders. We offer a full slate of All Breed Youth, NSBA, BCRCHA, NRHAclasses, Cutting and Ranch Sorting Jackpot classes that are open to all breeds. Great prizes too!

 

Each AQHA class is awarded to 10th place with...

 

  • 1st Montana Silversmith buckle  
  • 2nd  Professionals Choice saddle pad
  • 3rd WeatherBeeta blanket
  • 4th  Farnam Gift set
  • 5th  Journal arena bag
  • 6th-10th Towels with shampoo

 

**We're pleased to be able to present Shorty's Custom Hats for AQHA Open, Amateur and Novice Amateur All-Around!

 

AQHA Youth and Novice Youth classes are divided into 13 & Under and 14-18.

**Four Textan Silver Show Saddles sponsored by Markel will be awarded to the High Point All-Around in each AQHA Youth division!

 

4-H Equine Youth are invited to attend with or without your horse and be a part of the 4-H Summer Spectacular. Participating 4-H Youth receive a discounted price on their stall fee and a free dry camping space donated by Thunderbird Equestrian Show Park.

 

All Breed Youth classes are offered in two divisions, 13 & Under and 14-18. Show all the classes in your division for one low fee of $50

Each class is awarded to 10th place with great prizes such as WeatherBeeta blankets for 1st and 2nd place, splint boots, hay bags, brush totes etc.

**All-Around awarded for each division -AQHA Bronze Trophy & iPOD TOUCH - 8GB

**Reserve All-Arounds -AQHA Region One Belt Buckle & iPOD SHUFFLE

 

Attend the free interactive clinics with AQHA Professional Horsemen throughout the week.

 

www.region1experience.com/education.html

Clinicians include....

 

 

Attend the Friday Evening Extravaganza and prepare to be entertained by Randee Fox and Boot Scootin Nia, Mark Bolender with his Extreme Trail Demo and the battle for the Champion of Champions.

Have a wander through the trade fair and bring your friends for a Test Ride on an AQHA horse. Sit down to enjoy a fun social event each day donated by an AQHA affiliate in your region.

 

Is your horse ready for an EXTREME TRAIL competition? Watch the demo by 3 time National Trail Grand Champion, Mark Bolender Friday evening, take the clinic Saturday morning and compete Saturday afternoon. A Montana silversmith Buckle will be awarded to the champion!

 

Hunting AQHA points? Attend the West Coast Summer Classic immediately prior to the Regional. You can attend both shows in just one week. Come to Langley BC for the points and stay for the awards.  Go to the LMQHA page at www.bcqha.com for more information about the pre show.

 

Regional Championships Show Manager-Lisa Gardner 253-208-8319 or email  

cuteloper@aol.com

For a complete class list, fee schedule and entry forms go to   

WWW.R1AQHA.COM

PRE ENTRY DEADLINE is JULY 10 - a $25 late fee will apply to late entries

   

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association and its corporate partner, MBNA Canada are proud sponsors of the Region 1 Championship.


The mandate of the CQHA, a national affiliate of the AQHA, is to address issues of concern to Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; to be a communications vehicle for and with Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; and to promote and market, both globally and within Canada, Canadian-bred and/or Canadian-owned American Quarter Horses. For more information visit the CQHA website at:
http://www.cqha.ca

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MBNA logo image     ---supporting grassroots programs in Canada!

Through AQHA Affiliate Grants, MBNA Canada supports grassroots programs in Canada that directly benefit AQHA members. Each year, AQHA Affiliates receive funding to enhance or develop services for shows, races, youth activities, educational programs, public policy and recreational riding. Financial support from MBNA Canada benefits virtually every member program offered by AQHA.  

Through MBNA Canada, AQHA members have the opportunity to apply for the AQHA MasterCard credit card
For more information on MBNA Canada or their services, call 1-877-428-6060