The 2014 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse and John Deere AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting world championships kicked off the first day of competition yesterday in Houston. Classes began at 3 p.m. in the Reliant Arena, with amateur and open ranch conformation, followed by amateur and open ranch cutting.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is providing a free live webcast of the shows at this year’s event. Watch all the action on HLSR Live Stream 2 at www.rodeohouston.com. Please note, the live webcast is not compatible with iPhones or iPads.
This year’s event runs March 19-21 in Houston as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Following the world championships, on March 22 will be a Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge, presented by Bar G Feedyard.
“We want to congratulate all the exhibitors competing at this year’s Zoetis VRH and John Deere CMS world championships,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “These exhibitors and American Quarter Horses worked hard all year long to qualify for the honor to compete at this year’s event, and we wish everyone the best of luck.”
To view the full schedule of events, visit www.aqha.com/versatility.
The Zoetis VRH and John Deere CMS worlds are events for American Quarter Horse owners and exhibitors around the world, who must qualify by earning a predetermined number of points to compete. More than 120 entries from 21 states, as well as Canada, are competing for six world championships and a purse of $82,000 in cash and awards at this year’s event.
Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Zoetis VRH and John Deere CMS world championships with online coverage provided at www.aqha.com/versatility.
Zoetis is the proud sponsor of the Zoetis VRH World. AQHA Corporate Partner Zoetis cares about the well-being of your horse and understands the serious consequences of disease. In addition to being the official equine and cattle vaccine, Zoetis is pleased to offer the Equine Immunization Support Guarantee. Learn more about the Equine Immunization Guarantee.
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