August 16-24, 2008, 92286 Rieden-Kreuth / Germany

The nomination and schedule of Europe’s premier Quarter Horse show, the 19th European Championship of American Quarter Horses is now available online in three languages at www.ecqh.eu. The 4 AQHA shows are judged by six top AQHA judges (thanks to the generous support of the American Quarter Horse Association.

The first week-end (August 16 and 17) for halter and cattle classes

The first week-end (August 16 and 17) will be dedicated to the halter and cattle shows. As there are six judges, the shows will be run in two arenas. In one arena, four judges will judge the halter shows. After each class, there will be the ribbon presentation for the European Champions. In the other arena, there will be the cattle shows on Saturday and Sunday. After the second go on Sunday, the European Champions will be celebrated.

Go rounds from Monday to Thursday / August 18-21

From Monday to Thursday there will be the go rounds in the performance shows. According to the number of competitors, the top eight to 15 will make it to the final.

Finals Friday to Sunday, August 22-24

The finals in the Performance classes will be from Friday to Sunday of the second week-end. The finals will be judged by five judges. The highest and the lowest score will be scratched. All European Champions will receive an original Montana Silversmith buckle.

The highlight on Saturday night (August 23) will be the first Nations Cup, a team cup with various disciplines. Entry is free.

For those who cannot visit the EC personally, AK Videos offers a livestream upon www.ecqh.eu .

Information for competitors:

Renate Gruber, Pfaffenöderstr. 23, 84137 Seyboldsdorf, cal +49-8741-949646, Fax: 08741-949656, E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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