2024 National Conference

 

AMHA will be holding their 2024 Annual Meeting and other events in conjunction with the UPHA National Conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

All information was recently posted on the UPHA website - click here.

 

Lexington Griffin Gate Marriot Resort & Spa Hotel Room Block (deadline to book at a reduced rate is January 8, but they may sell out before that date!)

Hotel Room Block - click here.

 

Schedule of Events (Tuesday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 28)

View the schedule here

 

Registration Information and Form (Must register on or BEFORE December 20, 2023 to avoid additional fees!)

Click to obtain a registration form. 

 

Ground Transportation Information - Click here

 

More information on the silent auction, vendor info., and welcome party is or will be posted on the UPHA's National Conference website as it is available at https://www.uphaonline.com/national-conference.

 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.                  Commercial Exhibits and Silent Auction Set Up

 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Commercial Exhibits and Silent Auction Set Up

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Registration Open

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.                MEETING: AMHA Standing Committees

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.            MEETING: AMHA Board of Directors 

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.    MEETING: AMHECT Board of Trustees

6 p.m.                                   Buses Leave for Welcome Event

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.    WELCOME PARTY: Kentucky Castle - Sponsored by Grace Arnold, LLC

 

Thursday, January 25, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.               AMHA Election Voting

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Registration Open

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Silent Auction and Vendors Open

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m          MEETING: AMHA General Membership Meeting (Club Awards)

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.         MEETING: AMHA Board Reorganizational Meeting (closed)

12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.           Luncheon and Awards Presentation

              • AMHA Cecil R. Brown Memorial Sportsmanship Award
              • AMHA Albert Lucine Promoter Award

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.                 MEETING: AMHA Board Meeting

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.                 FORUM: Mission: Possible - UPHA Updates It's Purpose

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.                 Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.               AWARDS DINNER: Denim & Diamonds (Dressy Casual Attire)     

              • AMHA Above & Beyond Award
              • AMHA Professional Award
              • AMHA Mabel Owen Award
              • AMHA Person of the Year

 

Friday, January 26, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Registration Open

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                 Silent Auction and Vendors Open

9 a.m.                                  Buses Leave for Live Clinic

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.          OFF SITE CLINIC: Behind the Curtain: An interactive live clinic featuring a panel of UPHA Hall of Fame trainers weighing in on training techniques for all breeds and disciplines of horses. Hosted by Grey Ridge Farm. Lunch provided by Honey Baked Ham.

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.                 UPHA Young Professionals Event

 

Saturday, January 27, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                Registration Open

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.                Vendors Open 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.                 Silent Auction - bidding ends at 3:00 PM ET

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.                FORUM: Breeding 101: Are you a breeder? If not, maybe you should be! Hear from the industry leaders in all aspects of the breeding industry. Learn from the best reproductive veterinarians, stallion managers and successful breeders. Learn more about all the prize programs related to breeding, that will help to increase profitability. Representation from the Hackney, Morgan and Saddlebred breeds will be on hand to educate and answer all your questions.    

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.   AMHA Luncheon and Awards Presentation

              • Young Person Award
              • International Competition Award
              • Judges Milestone Awards
              • Golden Reins Award
              • Therapy Horse Award
              • STAR Awards
              • Show Horse Hall of Fame
              • Open Competition Awards

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.            AMHA and ASHBA Judges Clinic - Check In - Participants must register with AMHA and ASHBA

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.      ASHBA and AMHA Combined Judges Clinic: Ethics (closed)

2:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.           ASHBA and AMHA Combined Judges Clinic: Saddle Seat Equitation (closed)

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.                 Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.               Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Gala (black tie optional)

              • AMHA Breeder's Hall of Fame
              • AMHA Hall of Fame Award

 

Sunday, January 28, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.       AMHA and ASHBA Judges Clinic - Check In - Participants must register with AMHA and ASHBA

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.            AMHA Judges Clinic - Registered (R) Morgan Judges Only (closed)