All American Quarter Horse Congress
By: Barbara Aitken
The All American Quarter Horse Congress kicked off its 50th Anniversary last week at the Ohio Expo Center (OEC), in Columbus, Ohio. The Congress celebrates 50 years of tradition, equine excellence and brining exhibitors and equine enthusiasts together. The month-long event began last Thursday with Reining, followed by Cutting on Friday. In the days to follow equine enthusiasts, from all equine disciplines, will partake in the multitude of attractions the Congress offers.
An estimated 650,000 total attendees will attend the Congress during October, channeling more than 2.5 million dollars into the Central Ohio market. Of the approximate 18,000 total entries, spanning worldwide, 735 are Ohio residents.