The annual American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championship Show
is scheduled for September 4th-13th at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The AMHR National Championship Show
is highlight of the year determining the Nation’s the top Miniature
Horses.
As in previous
years, the show committee is expecting more than 5000 entries. The AMHR National
Championship Show is gearing runs a full slate of classes throughout the day and
evening. Admission is free and spectators are welcome throughout the week and a
half long event.
The AMHR
National Championship Show now offers close to 300 classes for Miniature Horses
to enter. Competitions in halter, driving, jumping, costume, youth classes and
more stir the crowd as they cheer on their favorites. And with
over $50,000 in
cash and prizes in championship and futurity classes the atmosphere is one of
high stakes and high spirits.
AMHR Miniature
Horses may compete in one of two divisions. Division “A” Miniatures must stand
at 34” and under, while Division “B” Miniatures must measure under
38”. But don’t
let their small stature fool you; Miniature Horses are big fun for children and
adults.
“The exciting
array of classes, combined with the multiple shopping opportunities at the
mini-mall make this is a can’t-miss event for the entire family,” says Johnny
Robb, AMHR Marketing Director. “Each year more horse lovers and families come to
enjoy the show. And once they come they are hooked on our little
horses.”
As in 2007,
the 2008 AMHR Nationals Championships will be televised for future programming.
“Watching these horses on TV is like reliving the show all over again”, said
Marcia Yeager, who’s son Gary Yeager made it the winner’s circle with Laurie
Villalpando’s Grand National Champion Stallion, N.J. Sandhill
Spirit.
So mark your calendar to attend the AMHR National
Championship Show held at the Expo Square Arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this September
4th-13th.
For more
information about the AMHR National Championship Show visit www.shetlandminiature.com under Events or call
309-263-4044.