2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3

 

Saturday, March 3rd

EC Blog by: Kathryn Kope

We had an excellent, general membership meeting this morning at the AQHA Convention. AQHA’s Most Valuable Professional for 2017 is Gretchen Mathis.

President Ralph Seekins called the meeting to order. Reports were given by Executive Vice President Craig Huffines, Anna Lee Morrison, Trent Taylor, and The American Horse Council. The Professional Horsewoman of 2017 is Holly Hover and the Professional Horseman of 2017 is Dan Trein.

In addition, the International and Ranching Heritage Breeders were honored. Open Committee meetings are this afternoon starting at 2 pm.

Friday, March 2nd

The 2018 AQHA Convention kicked off on Friday in Jacksonville, Florida with an Equine Industry Business Workshop, Industry Issues Town Hall Meeting, and culminated with the President’s Reception.

The fun continues tomorrow with the General Membership Meeting 8-11:30 am; Board of Directors Meeting 11:30-12:00 pm, Board of Directors Lunch 12:00-1 pm; Committee Meetings 2-5; PAC Reception at 5:30; and finally the Foundation in Paradise Party at 6:30. The Foundation Party is certain to be a blast as The Bellamy Brothers will be performing! In addition, the tropical themed soiree will include games, food truck snacks, and a cash bar.

When it comes time to get down to the nitty gritty, rule change proposals will be discussed and then advanced to the Board of Directors and then possibly the Executive Committee. Click here to watch a quick video that explains how ideas turn into rule changes.

Click on the links below to view what will be up for discussion during the AQHA Standing Committees.

AQHA Standing Committee Agendas

• Amateur
• Equine Research
• International
• Judges
• Marketing & Membership
• Nominations & Credentials
• Public Policy
• Racing
• Ranching
• Recreational Activities
• Show
• Professional Horseman
• Stud Book & Registration
• Youth Activities