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Here comes the "Thunder from Down Under"
Team Canada 2016 Leaves today for Australia!
(Carberry, MB - June 17, 2016) -- Please join CQHA in wishing Team Canada 2016 safe travels and the best of luck as they leave today for the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup to be held in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. This international showdown, consisting of 13 youth teams from literally around the world, will take place from, June 23 to July 3, 2016.
You are invited to follow Team Canada's progress in any, or all. of the following ways:
1. Join the Team Canada 2016 Facebook page: where the leadership youth members will be daily posting photos and comments about all team's activities, clinics and competitions.
2. Like the Canadian Quarter Horse Association's Facebook page: where we will also "share" the posts from the Team Canada 2016 Facebook page.
3. Follow the "Live Webcast" from Australia's Youth World Cup 2016 website:
LIVE WEBCAST WILL BE AVAILABLE: OFFICIAL OPENING - 24TH JUNE 2016; CUTTING COMPETITION - 26TH JUNE 2016; 1ST SHOW - 30TH JUNE 2016; REINING & TRAIL COMPETITIONS - 1ST JULY 2016; & 2ND SHOW - 2ND JULY 2016
Throughout the competition, each country will ride for gold medals in cutting, reining, western horsemanship, trail, ranch riding, hunt seat equitation, hunter under saddle and showmanship. The Youth World Cup is more than just a competition - it offers a chance for international American Quarter Horse enthusiasts to learn from the industry's leading riders and trainers.
Representing Canada at international events such as this one, is a costly initiative and Team Canada members and their families are each responsible for fund-raising a portion of their travel expenses. Team Canada appreciates the many generous sponsors who have stepped up to the plate. To see the Team Canada members and these valuable team sponsors, visit the Team Canada 2016 section of the CQHA's website.
For more information regarding the Canadian Quarter Horse Association, click here to visit the CQHA website and be sure to check out the current and historical Youth World Cup links.
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To view all CQHA-circulated media releases, please visit the CQHA news archives on our website.
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.
The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an Affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is FREE to current AQHA members. For more information, or to enroll as a member on-line, visit the CQHA website
 ---supporting grassroots AQHA 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.
In return, AQHA members have the opportunity to support this generous corporate sponsor and apply for the AQHA MasterCard credit card. For more information on MBNA Canada or their services, call 1-877-428-6060
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