The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is very pleased to announce a “Blue Ribbon” level sponsorship has been received from valued AQHA corporate partner, John Deere. This sponsorship is being provided to financially support the prestigious 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup, hosted by Canada, to be held at the Western Fair Agriplex in London, Ontario, from July 6th to July 13th, 2008.

John Deere’s generous “Blue Ribbon” sponsorship consists of a cash contribution of $25,000, plus a terrific raffle prize consisting of a John Deere “Gator” XUV 4 X 4 with a suggested retail value of up to $15,000.



The Ontario Quarter Horse Youth Association has kindly offered to administer the John Deere “Gator” raffle on behalf of the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup. Tickets are $5 each and 3,000 tickets are being offered for sale, with the actual draw to be held on July 12th, 2008. So, your odds are pretty good!



"Gator" raffle tickets are now available and may be purchased through any of the following CQHA Board members:



· British Columbia: Genevieve Matheson (604) 534-5137; Gayle Pawley-Wilson, (604) 530-6875; or Haidee Landry (604) 530-8051

· Alberta: Cal Loree, (403) 208-1019; Ross Brigden, (403) 526-0246; or Shannon Burwash, (403) 246-8283

· Saskatchewan: Milt Rigetti, (306) 693-2302

· Manitoba: Marnie Somers, (204) 834-2479; or Greg Little, (204) 562-3504

· Ontario: Joe Carter, (519) 448-1127; Patti Carter, (519) 754-4484

· Quebec and the Maritime provinces: Carole Joubert-Gaboury, (450) 474-0575; or Christian Beauchemin, (450) 433-5787



John Deere “Gator” raffle tickets may also be purchased direct from 2008 Youth World Cup Sponsorship Co-Chair, Sandie Heirwegh 905-522-9922 Ext. 147 or Show Chair, Kathy Patterson 519-345-2861.



The 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup promises to be a world class event and CQHA invites participation at every level as event sponsors, spectators, competitors, horse suppliers, trade show exhibitors, show program advertisers, breeders, and trainers. If you aren’t able to participate at any other level, you can still make a valuable contribution to this event by purchasing John Deere “Gator” raffle tickets. For more information about the Youth World Cup, please visit the event web site at: www.aqhayouthworldcup.com.







The 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup will host three public performances (July 8th & 9th) by Canada’s own RCMP Musical Ride, with the Canadian Cowgirls performing as the opening act. The Musical Ride performance tickets are $10 each and may be purchased through the Western Fair website at: www.westernfair.com. These tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to get yours now!



General admission to the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup venue at Western Fair Agriplex is free and everyone is welcome. You won’t want to miss it!



The mandate of the CQHA, a national affiliate of the AQHA, is to address issues of concern to Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; to be a communications vehicle for and with Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; and to promote and market, both globally and within Canada, Canadian-bred and/or Canadian-owned American Quarter Horses. For more information visit the CQHA website at: www.cqha.ca

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