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2011 American Miniature Horse National ChampionshipAnything But SmallAnnual AMHR National Show Largest Small Equine Competition in World Miniature
Horses competed for cash and prizes in classes such as halter, driving, jumping,
costume, obstacle and more. There were special offerings for youth and amateur
exhibitors in addition to breeders’ classes and open competition. With
1,539 Miniatures accounting for more than 6,100 entries in 370-plus classes, the
2011 AMHR National Show is the largest show of its kind in the world. “We
had a fantastic National Championship again this year,” said AMHR
Marketing Chair and Miniature exhibitor Lisa Caldwell of Prizes
were abundant for the 2011 winners. There were trophies and medallions for the
youth, trophies for champions, silver trays for reserve champions, specialty
blankets for supreme, stake & grand winners, special awards for exhibitors,
prize give-aways and more. Competitors also won premiums exceeding $60,000
via class paybacks, incentives, jackpots and breeders’ futurities. In
addition to the prizes for equine entrants, the 2011 AMHR National Show offered
a bevy of special awards and recognition for the people who participated as
well. Youth competed for more than three dozen special awards ranging from
Every
youth exhibiting a Miniature at the National Championship was given a SuperMask®
Miniature Horse Fly Mask from Farnam Companies, Inc. “All
of our kids appreciated receiving fly masks for their Minis so we thank Farnam
for standing behind our small breeds,” said Larry Parnell, Chairperson of the
AMHR committee and long-time national show competitor. The
live video stream of this year’s AMHR National Championship was extremely
popular. Over the course of the eleven-day event, the show was
viewed live more than 66,000 times. Viewers tuned in from the “Since
we were unable to attend this year’s Nationals, we were able to watch our
gelding show via the webcast. For us personally, the live stream made what
could have been a depressing time a great situation instead where we could see
our horse and our friends at the show. Having the live feed has to be about the
best promotional tool the AMHR registry has available,” said Lavonne Parks, an
AMHR member from In
addition to hundreds of classes and a full complement of awards, the 2011
national show featured a vendor-filled Mini Mall for the shopping pleasure of
exhibitors and spectators. Participants also enjoyed several special
events held in conjunction with the show including a pizza party and chariot
races. Most poignant of the events was a special ceremony commemorating
the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11/2001. This
anniversary held special significance for many in the AMHR family. Ten
years again, the 2001 national championship kicked off just three days after the
attacks. Although participants that year faced some difficulties in just
attending, the show went on as scheduled and was especially emotionally charged
for everyone involved. This year’s tribute was equally as touching. For
more information about the American Miniature Horse Registry or the AMHR
National Championship Show call 309-263-4044 or visit the association website at
www.shetlandminiature.com. The American Shetland Pony Club, the American Show Pony Registry and
The American Miniature Horse Registry are non-profit organizations established
to preserve and refine the bloodlines of these small equines and promote the
enjoyment of small equines. Recognized as the oldest and most versatile registry
in the
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