The American Quarter Horse Association has good news for members trying to qualify for the 2009 Bank of America Amateur or FedEx Open World Championship shows. By recommendation from the Show Council, the AQHA Executive Committee approved the lowering of most qualifying points for this premier event. Amateur and open performance halter and ranch sorting were not reduced. Further, classes that require only two points were not reduced.
With the lowered qualifying points, there’s still plenty of time for World Show hopefuls to qualify. For some, fewer points might mean fewer hours spent on the road during the show season and fewer stops at expensive fuel pumps, something every horse exhibitor can appreciate.
“In these days of increased prices for nearly everything, we want to serve our members in the best ways possible,” said AQHA Executive Director of Shows Cam Foreman. “Fuel costs are high, exhibitors are feeling the pinch. By lowering World Show qualifying points, our hope is that members will be able to qualify more economically. We always look forward to seeing the best competitors at the World Show and want to help people who are World Show bound.”
Click here to see a list of classes and how many points it will take to get qualified in 2009.
