What's your favorite breed of horse? Chances are, you'll find associations, events, and activities for you and your equine friend available in NM!
New Mexico is a horse-loving state, and there are associations out there for the devotees of most major breeds. Below are just a few of the major breed associations, with some information about each. If you're considering buying horse property in New Mexico, these resources may help you pin down the best areas of the state for the breed you favor!
The New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club
The Association sponsors two Appaloosa shows each year.
The New Mexico Paint Horse Club
The Paint Horse Association offers numerous APHA- approved shows each year, and also All-Breed Shows and Versatility Ranch Horse Shows and Clinics. For 2007, the shows and clinics are scheduled at the Sherriff's Posse Arena in Albuquerque and Wright's Rocking Horse Arena in Stanley, NM.
The Pinto Horse Association of New Mexico
The Pinto Horse Association of New Mexico is offering four Pinto Approved and All-Breed Shows at the Bernalillo Sheriff's Posse Arena.
The New Mexico Buckskin Horse Association
The New Mexico Buckskin Horse Association promotes buckskin, dun, red dun, and grulla horses across the great state of New Mexico. In 2007, the Association's calendar includes 2 training shows at the Bosque Farms Arena, followed by four Point Shows, also at the Bosque Farms Arena, and also a show at the New Mexico State Fair in September.
The New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Association
The New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Association offers a PHBA-approved show at the State Fair in September, Versatility Ranch Horse clinics at Wright's Rocking Horse Arena in Stanley and at the Bernalillo Sheriff's Posse Arena in Albuquerque, and All-Breed Shows, also at both these arenas.
The New Mexico Quarter Horse Association
The New Mexico Quarter Horse Association is among the most active breed associations in NM. The Association starts their season in March with a "Shaggy Show," followed by the Early Enchantment Circuit later the same month. In April, the Land of Enchantment Circuit I, in April, and Circuit II, in June, are actually split combined shows with a full slate of cattle classes. The Novice Show in May also features a free clinic and all-breed classes, and the Four Corners Circuit in Farmington offers 3 days of classes, with a split-combined on both Saturday and Sunday. The Summer Enchantment Series is another split-combined show, and the Breeders Futurity is held during the New Mexico State Fair in September. All shows except as noted are held at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque.
The Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico
The Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico offers shows and activities for registered Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Yearly activities for 2007 include the Zia Classic I and II at EXPO New Mexico in March, the AHANM Trail Ride at Top Notch Farm in Albuquerque, and the AHANM Training Show at EXPO New Mexico, both in June. Additional activities include a Distance clinic and the "Chile Roast Sport Horse Fiesta," along with another AHANM Trail Ride at the Bosque Farms Arena.
For more information on horses, horse properties, and equine activities and events, contact me any time!
Laura Warden, Choices Real Estate
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