AQHA is an organization that works for its members. Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2013 AQHA Convention is March 8-11 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston. Register for Convention Registration for convention can be done in two easy ways. Members can register online or by filling out the registration form available in the January issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal.

For Registration questions, please contact AQHA. Submit Rule-Change Proposals American Quarter Horse Association members have until December 31 to submit rule-change items for the convention. AQHA’s standing committees meet at convention to consider these submitted items. For a list of standing committees, log into the AQHA Member Services Area. Please note the Shows and Professional Horsemen committees have been combined to make it easier for members to submit rule changes. For complete guidelines on writing proposed rule changes, or for submission forms and instructions, please visit www.aqha.com.

Book Hotel Rooms Now Hotel rooms for the 2013 AQHA Convention are filling up fast. The room rate is $160 single/double. To receive these rates, reservations must be made prior to February 13, 2013. To book a room, visit Hyatt Regency Houston or call (888) 421-1442 or (402) 592-6464. For detailed information and the tentative schedule, visit www.aqha.com/convention.

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Founded in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed organization in the world. With headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has a membership of more than 280,000 people in 86 countries and has registered more than 5 million horses in 95 countries.