AQHA and OKC Fairgrounds Lengthen Lengthy-Time period Partnership- Test Out Proposed New Coliseum
The American Quarter Horse Affiliation and the OKC Fairgrounds have agreed to a 10-year contract masking 2022-2031 to host the AQHYA World Championship Present, introduced by Ford; Farnam AQHA World Championship Present; and AQHA Choose World Championship Present, introduced by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
Oklahoma Metropolis has hosted the AQHA World Championship Present since 1976, AQHYA World Championship Present since 2008 and AQHA Choose World Championship Present since 2020. The OKC Fairgrounds has additionally showcased AQHA’s Battle Within the Saddle and AQHA Central Degree 1 Championships through the years.
“We’re excited to proceed our partnership with the OKC Fairgrounds,” stated Chad Pierce, AQHA interim govt vice chairman. “Our partnership spans greater than 40 years, and through that point, we’ve constructed a robust relationship with Oklahoma Metropolis officers and the OKC Fairgrounds employees. Oklahoma State Truthful Inc. President & CEO Timothy O’Toole; Vice President, OKC Fairgrounds Occasions & Operation Invoice Allen; and their employees perceive the significance of offering an distinctive facility to host our prestigious occasions every year. Their crew works onerous to accommodate the wants of our members and their American Quarter Horses. Exhibitors take nice delight in coming into the Gateway of Champions to compete for high honors and a coveted AQHA gold globe.”
Over the subsequent few years, the OKC Fairgrounds is implementing a number of facility enhancements, together with a brand new coliseum, which can improve the expertise AQHA gives to its members throughout these world-class occasions. Since 2005, greater than $120 million has been invested within the equine services on the OKC Fairgrounds, they usually proceed to take a look at methods to boost the horse present expertise for each exhibitors and spectators, alike.
View the proposed new OKC Fairgrounds Coliseum: The Massive Home.
“The partnership we’ve loved with AQHA over the previous 40+ years has been extraordinarily useful for all involved,” stated O’Toole. “Their Affiliation has been actively concerned with the planning and improvement course of for the equine renovations on the OKC Fairgrounds. The Metropolis of Oklahoma Metropolis, the Higher Oklahoma Metropolis Chamber, the Oklahoma Metropolis Conference and Guests Bureau, and our group deeply worth our long-term partnership with AQHA.”
About AQHA
Based in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Affiliation is the most important equine breed registry on the earth. With headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has a membership of greater than 226,000 folks worldwide and has registered greater than 6 million horses. To be taught extra about AQHA or to develop into a member, go to www.aqha.com.
Concerning the OKC Fairgrounds
The OKC Fairgrounds is a 435-acre “twenty first Century Tourism Vacation spot” that’s owned by the Metropolis of Oklahoma Metropolis and managed by a long-term administration settlement by Oklahoma State Truthful Inc. The OKC Fairgrounds is residence to the annual Oklahoma State Truthful, held every September. Be taught extra at www.okcfairgrounds.com.
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