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To: JakeStraw who wrote (23249)	9/15/2000 2:18:21 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 49844

Miniature Horses to Compete at American Miniature Horse Association 22nd National Show American Miniature Horse Association's 22nd National Show Comes to Fort Worth, Texas September 30-October 7 ALVARADO, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Miniature Horse Association's 22nd Annual National Show opens from September 30 through October 7 at Fort Worth's Will Rogers Center. The seven-day event expects to attract 1300 entries and is offered free to the public. (Photo: newscom.com For many AMHA members, a National Championship is an ultimate goal. At the National Show, Miniature horses compete in one hundred and forty-six classes including halter, pleasure and roadster driving; hunter/jumper, obstacle, showmanship, liberty and costume. "At our shows," says AMHA President, Tony Greaves, "it is not unusual to see two-year old children showing and senior citizens over eighty years of age driving in the cart classes. The Miniature's gentle nature allows us to offer classes for exhibitors of all ages, and for the mentally and physically challenged. Truly, the Miniature horse is the horse for everyone." The ideal "Mini" is a small, sound, and well-balanced horse, with the correct conformational characteristics required of most breeds: refinement and femininity in the mare, boldness and masculinity in the stallion. This unique breed -- an elegant, scaled-down version of the large-size horse -- cannot be taller than 34 inches when measured at the withers from the last hairs of the mane. The breed objective is the smallest possible perfect horse, and the general impression is one of symmetry, strength, agility and alertness. Asked why people are drawn to Miniatures, AMHA Executive Director, Duane McPherson explains, "Today, much of the traditional structure of the family has drifted apart or been replaced by technology. Many of our members, especially grandparents, have recognized one of the most important rewards of owning a Mini is the togetherness that occurs within a family, especially when all members and generations are involved. Caring for a Miniature is easily performed and can be shared by persons of all ages, and at a cost of about one-tenth that of maintaining the large horse." Organized in 1978 as a member-governed international association, the American Miniature Horse Association, Inc. registers the American Miniature horse, produces national events and provides information toward the perpetuation of the Miniature horse. To date, AMHA has registered over 114,000 Miniature horses. For additional information, call Carolyn Wills at 817/783-5600 or e-mail amhapr@flash.net. SOURCE American Miniature Horse Association, Inc. -0- 09/15/2000 /CONTACT: Carolyn Wills of American Miniature Horse Association, Inc., 817-783-5600, or amhapr@flash.net/ /Photo: NewsCom: newscom.com AP Archive: photoarchive.ap.org PRN Photo Desk, 888-776-6555 or 201-369-3467/ /Web site: amha.com / CO: American Miniature Horse Association, Inc. ST: Texas IN: SPT SU: * end of story *