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AQHA Director’s Report


tors on May 18. 2021. The Amarillo EDC has ap-


proved a $3 million incentive over a 10-year period to ensure that the AQHA International Headquarters remains in Amar- illo. Members of the local com- munity have also provided a donation package that has made this a public/private partnership for retaining AQHA for the fu- ture.


“Over the past seven


By Kathy M. Patterson AQHA Director


AQHA International Head- quarters On May 25, the Amarillo


Texas City Council approved a business retention incentive pre- sented by the Amarillo Economic development Corporation to sup- port the retention of the Ameri- can Quarter horse Association International headquarters in Amarillo, Texas. This ratifica- tion follows the approval of the Amarillo EDC Board of Direc-


decades, the American Quarter Horse Association has become a part of Amarillo - part of this community and part of the Texas Panhandle,” said Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson. “The unique combination of public and pri- vate investment led by the Amar- illo Economic Development Corporation speaks volumes as to how much the Amarillo com- munity values AQHA - from an economic perspective and a cul- tural perspective. It is incredibly exciting to know that Amarillo is the home of AQHA - now and in the future.” The American Quarter


Horse Association has registered more than 6 million American Quarter Horses since 1940 and serves more than 226,000 mem- bers worldwide. AQHA records all American Quarter Horse own- ership, processes approved show and race results, catalogs per- formance and produce data on all American Quarter Horses, main- tains Association funds and pro- motes and publicizes


industry. In 1946, the Association


moved to Amarillo after being founded in Fort Worth, and in 1984, the international headquar- ters for AQHA opened its doors to the facility it currently occu- pies in Amarillo. “The collaboration of both


public and private investment demonstrates Amarillo’s commit- ment to keeping the AQHA head- quarters,” said Kevin Carter, president and CEO of the Amar- illo EDC. “This project plays a key role in our local economy, not only from a job retention standpoint, but the economic im- pact of visitors to the Museum, who are staying in Amarillo ho- tels and eating at local restau- rants.”


“Thank you to Amarillo the


Mayor Ginger Nelson, President and CEO of the Amarillo Eco- nomic Development Corporation Kevin Carter, the Amarillo EDC Board of Directors, Amarillo City Council and the countless individuals who were involved in the effort for Amarillo to remain the location of the American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum,” said AQHA Interim Executive Vice President Chad Pierce. “We are excited to continue our relationship with the City of Amarillo. As an Associa- tion of horsemen and horse- women, AQHA prides itself in the western heritage that Amar- illo represents. Our staff is made up of more than 200 talented in- dividuals who share a love of the Texas Panhandle.”


Council approved a business retention incentive presented by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation to support the retention of the Ameri- can Quarter Horse Association Inter- national Headquarters in Amarillo, Texas. This ratification follows the ap- proval of the Amarillo EDC Board of Directors on May 18, 2021. The Amarillo EDC has approved


a $3 million incentive over a 10-year period to ensure that the AQHA Inter-


national Headquarters remains in Amarillo. Members of the local com- munity have also provided a donation package that has made this a public/private partnership for retain- ing AQHA for the future. “Over the past seven decades, the


American Quarter Horse Association has become a part of Amarillo – part of this community and part of the Texas Panhandle,” said Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson. “The unique combination of public and private in-


“Amarillo serves as the


home of the world’s largest equine breed registry, which services AQHA members and their American Quarter Horses located in nearly 100 countries,” said AQHA President Norman K. Luba of Louisville, Kentucky. “Our efforts as an Associ-


ation are focused on continuing to improve services for our cus- tomers through operational im- provements and innovative services. The AQHA leadership team is working diligently to im- prove AQHA business processes to make transactions easier for our members, which gives them more time to do what they love - spending time with their Ameri- can Quarter Horses.” “The Amarillo EDC is


committed to business retention in Amarillo,” said Scott Bentley, chairman of the Amarillo EDC Board of Directors. “The Ameri- can Quarter Horse Association has been a staple in our commu- nity since 1946, and this agree- ment ensures that it will remain in Amarillo for many years to come.” “For more than 70 years,


Amarillo and the American Quarter Horse Association have had a great partnership and com- mon identity. Now, we have indi- viduals and businesses interested in the next step of that partner- ship, with a fundraising cam- paign that will take the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, Foundation and opera- tion to the next level,” said


vestment led by the Amarillo Eco- nomic Development Corporation speaks volumes as to how much the Amarillo community values AQHA – from an economic perspective and a cultural perspective. It is incredibly exciting to know that Amarillo is the home of AQHA – now and in the fu- ture.”


The American Quarter Horse As-


sociation has registered more than 6 million American Quarter Horses since 1940 and serves more than


OMSSU Horse Heroes BUNNY


Bunny is a Shetland


pony cross who was res- cued from a poor situa- tion. For the past 8 years, Bunny has been the super star at Brookston Horse Park, providing love and affection to in- dividuals engaged in Equine Assisted Learn- ing. Her sweet de- meanour and gorgeous blue eyes wins the affec- tion of everyone. Bunny will be at Brookston for life.


The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is


free to current members of AQHA. To enroll


on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca, and choose


Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: CQHA President,


Gilles Seguin, ph: 613-293-6176, email: president@cqha.ca


Richard Ware, chairman of Amarillo National Bank.


2021 America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale and Signature Artist


Every year, one artist is


given the honor of serving as the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale signature artist. Kathryn Leitner of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is the signature artist for the 13th annual America’s Horse in Art, opening for online preview on August 2 and in-person viewing on August 14. Leitner and her signature


piece, “Jingling the Wagon horses,” will be featured during the 2021 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction and Reunion Celebration August 13-14 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. Leitner’s artwork focuses on the lifestyle of ranching families and their livestock, especially their equine partners. Her childhood on her grandparents’ ranch in Montana ignited a passion for the lifestyle that she strives to share through her artwork. She spends time with and photographs ranch families in their day-to-day lives. She also rides and competes on her American Quarter Horse mare in ranch riding and boxing. The time she spends on and the passion she has for her subjects are evident in the detail and au- thenticity of her work. She works in graphite, colored pencil and oil. Her education has consisted of local classes with talented


226,000 members worldwide. AQHA records all American Quarter Horse own- ership, processes approved show and race results, catalogs performance and produce data on all American Quarter Horses, main- tains Association funds and promotes and publicizes the industry. In 1946, the Asso- ciation moved to Amarillo after being founded in Fort Worth, and in 1984, the in- ternational headquarters for AQHA opened its doors to the facility it currently occupies in Amarillo. “The collaboration of both public and


teachers, a few workshops and self-exposure to good art and books. Leitner has been pub- lished in the Oklahoma Cowman magazine and has participated in western art shows in Texas and Oklahoma. An online preview of the


art featured in the show will open August 2 at www.aqha.com/mu- seum. Viewing the America’s Horse in Art event is free and open to the public. The auction sale, scheduled for 11 a.m. Satur- day, August 14, will be a fun, fast paced event with refreshments and lunch provided by the Coors Cowboy Club. In-person and on- line bids will be accepted through Professional Auction Services. All remaining artwork


after the America’s Horse in Art online auction closes will be available to purchase through October 16. All purchased art- work will remain on display at the Museum through the end of the exhibit. For more information on the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.aqha.com/museum.


Till next time, remember to


visit the OQHA, AQHA, and CQHA websites for Quarter Horse news! If I can be of assistance,


please contact me at: Ph: (519) 949-4956 or by e-mail at: tbrkathy@hsfx.ca.


“Membership” section.


AQHA Headquarters and American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum On May 25, the Amarillo City


can Quarter Horses located in over 100 countries,” said AQHA President Norman K. Luba of Louisville, Kentucky. “Our ef- forts as an Association are focused on con- tinuing to improve services for our customers through operational improve- ments and innovative services. The AQHA leadership team is working diligently to im- prove AQHA business processes to make transactions easier for our members, which gives them more time to do what they love – spending time with their American Quar- ter Horses.”


private investment demonstrates Amarillo’s commitment to keeping the AQHA head- quarters,” said Kevin Carter, president and CEO of the Amarillo EDC. “This project plays a key role in our local economy, not only from a job retention standpoint, but the economic impact of visitors to the Mu- seum, who are staying in Amarillo hotels and eating at local restaurants.” “Thank you to Amarillo Mayor Ginger


Nelson, President and CEO of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Kevin Carter, the Amarillo EDC Board of Directors, Amarillo City Council and the countless individuals who were involved in the effort for Amarillo to remain the loca- tion of the American Quarter Horse Asso- ciation and American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum,” said AQHA Interim Executive Vice President Chad Pierce. “We are excited to continue our relationship with the City of Amarillo. As an Associa- tion of horsemen and horsewomen, AQHA prides itself in the western heritage that Amarillo represents. Our staff is made up of more than 200 talented individuals who share a love of the Texas Panhandle.” “Amarillo serves as the home of the


world’s largest equine breed registry, which services AQHA members and their Ameri-


“The Amarillo EDC is committed to busi- ness retention in Amarillo,” said Scott Bentley, chairman of the Amarillo EDC Board of Directors. “The American Quarter Horse Association has been a staple in our community since 1946, and this agreement ensures that it will remain in Amarillo for many years to come.” “For more than 70 years, Amarillo and


the American Quarter Horse Association have had a great partnership and common identity. Now, we have individuals and businesses interested in the next step of that partnership, with a fundraising campaign that will take the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, Foundation and operation to the next level,” said Richard Ware, chairman of Amarillo National Bank.


About AQHA Founded in 1940, the American Quar-


ter Horse Association is the largest equine breed registry in the world. With headquar- ters in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has a mem- bership of more than 226,000 people worldwide and has registered more than 6 million horses. To learn more about AQHA or


to become a member, visit www.aqha.com.


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