The most beautiful and refined small equine competitors from all over the world came to compete at the 2012 American Miniature Horse Association’s (AMHA) World Championship show at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas September 27-October 6, when nearly 700 of the World’s smallest equines participated in competitions.
Miniature horse competition highlight
At the Miniature Horse show, championships cover 200 different classes, ranging from beautiful halter to exciting driving classes and also obstacle, liberty and jumping classes.
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The AMHA World Show event is the most prestigious Miniature Horse show in the world. Annually awarding championships in approximately 200 different classes, the competition ranged from beautiful halter to exciting driving classes and also included obstacle, liberty and jumping classes.
These classes showcased the unbelievable versatility of the Miniature horse. This year’s show boasted nearly 2400 entries.
Spectators enjoyed thrilling driving, jumping and obstacle competition and were amazed by creative costumes as well. Attending this international event were exhibitors and spectators from as far away as Germany, the Netherlands, France and Denmark.
And, thanks to Video Horse World, the entire show was also viewed live on the web by tens of thousands of viewers from countries all over the world.
For over 13 consecutive years the AMHA World Championship show has made its home at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth. Classes and events are added and expanded each year to accommodate the growing versatility of our horses and exhibitors. This event brings in over $2 million to the local Texas economy.
Throughout the 9-day show, there were a number of added features and events for exhibitors and spectators including the AMHyA (youth) Calcutta, pizza and root beer float parties, photo, art and essay contests, a golf cart raffle, and so much more. Vendors did a brisk business around the concourse of the show arena and offered everyone the opportunity to shop during the competition.
Each year the World Show attracts families and horse lovers from all over the globe who come to admire these majestic small equines. We offer the same great joy and benefits that horse ownership brings….just in a smaller package. The American Miniature horse is truly the horse for everyone. For more information about the AMHA or call 817-783-5600.
The American Miniature Horse Association has proudly served the small equine industry for 34 years. The AMHA is a non-profit organization established to maintain the integrity of the American Miniature horse breed. AMHA horses are 34 inches in height or less when measured at the last hairs of the mane.
Recognized worldwide as the most authentic American Miniature horse breed association, the AMHA offers a variety of programs for horse enthusiasts of any age.