Kids and adults alike mixed fun with learning at AQHA’s equine expo.

Participants and their horses gained confidence negotiating obstacles in a trail trial clinic.

By Holly Clanahan in The American Quarter Horse Journal

The rains came down, but the fun went on at QuarterFest on May 1-3, 2009, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Enthusiasm wasn’t dampened – not surprising when you realize that for one low price, you could sit in on clinics by the likes of Bob Avila, Curt and Tammy Pate, and Julie Goodnight among others.

Those who took horses could work on ranch roping skills, basic equitation or colt starting. Spectators could enjoy demonstrations of trick training, horse camping or audit clinics.

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With added shopping, horse health seminars, fun children’s activities, test rides on American Quarter Horses, a Walk of Fame featuring famous Quarter Horses, plus a conservation area with tons of information and sessions on trail riding and environmentalism, there was an activity for everyone to enjoy.

QuarterFest 2010 is just around the corner, April 30-May 2 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Check out a list of this year’s clinics and get your tickets today. Don’t miss out on this awesome experience!

Check out these pictures of some of last year’s QuarterFest activities. Click the pictures to view the captions.

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