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Atlanta 2007 AMHA Convention Set For February 14-17
Sunday, January 7, 2007



Morgan lovers from across the country will come together to celebrate their passion for the Morgan horse next month in Atlanta. Appropriately scheduled during Valentine's week, this annual event promises to bring the Morgan world together for an exciting celebration.

A DAY AT WILLOWICK FARM
Thursday will feature a hands-on day of horse fun at Willowick Farm with a down home BBQ at Jerry Hutcheson's Hidden Acres Farm.

Buses will be leaving at 8 AM and will return in time for the AMHI Auction Gala Event.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Doug Emerson, noted business coach and motivational speaker, will help you bulletproof and make your horse business successful. With a $39 billion industry, there are plenty of opportunities to make a profit. Like all other businesses, being knowledgeable in the latest business strategies is a necessity for the profitable horseman. www.profitablehorseman.com

Nena Winand DVM, Ph.D, will unlock the keys for the successful management of your breeding program. Learn how to set goals, establish selection criteria for bloodstock, identify undesirable traits, and employ stringent culling procedures based on pedigree, performance, conformation, soundness, disposition, intelligence, trainability, and reproductive performance.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR HORSE SHOW FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Fred Nava, Christine Nava, and Ray Ferro will devote a day on how to put on a successful horse show. Topics include basic horse show management (the nuts and bolts of a successful show), organizing for profit, joining forces for success, and defining your show to attract exhibitors.

SADDLE UP AND RIDE FORWARD YOUTH PROGRAMS
Will be in full swing Friday and Saturday.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
The official Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 3:30 PM.
Welcome Reception "Meet the Directors"
AMHI Annual Gala Auction and Reception
AMHA Annual Awards Banquet
AMHA Annual Awards Luncheon
AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction

For a complete schedule and for more information on the 2007 AMHA Annual Convention, go to http://www.morganhorse.com/news/convention.php.

Make your plans now and join us in February as we share our passion for the Morgan horse.

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