Summertime Activities at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum offers many exciting exhibits and events this summer. Located in Amarillo next to the American Quarter Horse Association headquarters, the Hall of Fame & Museum is a great place to visit while traveling to a horse show or vacationing with the family.

On exhibit now in the Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Gallery is a celebration of The American Quarter Horse Journal's 60 years of publication. The past six decades of the magazine are displayed with former magazine covers and written history. It is a unique reflection of the past 60 years of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse. The Journal exhibit will be up through August 3.

The 2009 Hall of Fame class will take its place in American Quarter Horse history as the new exhibits are unveiled to the public for the first time July 21. The exhibits of the five people and three horses inducted into the Hall of Fame this year will be showcased as the 2008 class takes its place in the timeline. The 2009 inductees will join 130 people and 76 horses already in the Hall of Fame for making a significant impact on the American Quarter Horse breed and the Association.

On August 15, America's Horse in Art will return to the Hall of Fame. This art show and sale features various works of art, such as paintings, sculptures and drawings. This year's show will feature equine art from 24 top western artists. Mikel Donahue created the signature piece for the show: a colored pencil drawing. The art show will continue through November 14.

Another special event at the Hall of Fame this summer is Camp It Up for children. Several different sessions will be held, including Horseology 101, Horseology 102 and Career Camp. Since Camp It Up's inception in 1999, hundreds of young people have participated. The week-long camps are full of fun and interactive learning. Campers spend summer days playing games, making friends and learning all about American Quarter Horses. Call (806) 376-5181 to make reservations or visit www.aqhhalloffame.com for more information.

Be sure to visit the Hall of Fame & Museum this summer to experience all the wonder and enjoyment of the American Quarter Horse. The summer museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The museum is closed on Sundays.

For more information on the Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.aqhhalloffame.com.