We had demos in halter and conformation, hunter under saddle, pleasure, trail, reining and round penning, including an impromptu bareback riding demo in a halter. The crowd were interested in the horses, the riding disciplines, the breeding and, as always were impressed by the horses quiet, pleasant, interested and willing attitude. 30 adults and children of all ages got a ride on a quarter horse, some had never been on a horse before –Scoota was a star and was very patient throughout. Observers also got a chance to ask detailed questions about training methods, show rules, tack, bits, and any other thing they wanted to know. We were all kept very busy for the whole day!! The AQHAUK Stand gave out promotional literature and goody bags and held a raffle (thanks to Lucy’s mum for doing the ticket thing!!) raising some money for the Youth team in the process. People won lesson vouchers, grooming bags, bedding, tail bags, dog walking kits, t shirts, baseball hats, western photos, and other goodies. Thanks to all who donated prizes and who generously bought tickets.

So thanks to all those who helped whether it be loaning or riding horses, taking photos, clearing up, helping with trade stand, commentating, answering questions and also to our trade stands who came and supported us. It was a great day and proved to be a really good way of promoting quarter horses and those who are involved with them on a local basis. We are going to produce a report outlining what we learned, what worked and what didn’t work so well, which would provide a good basis for doing a similar event elsewhere across the country. Contact chris for copies of that .Thanks to – in no particular order.

Lucy Adams & Andy Bonarius

Fiona Leask and Wayne Kenward

Marilyn and Maggie Graham Williams

John Parsons

Mike and Sandi Austin

Sarah and Simon

Western Boots and Saddles

Rhinestone Clothing

LCB Photography

Celia Human

Carolyn Goodwin

Katherine Thomas

And of course the horses also in no particular order !!

Scoota, Star, Storm, Dallas, Chuck, & Teddie

Sorry if I have missed anyone out!!

Chris Kent

Photos of the event can be viewed online at http://www.blueprofilephotography.com/aqha/expo/

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