July 23, 2001

Reining World Nation's Cup Featured
This Week on "GMC America's Horse"

AMARILLO, Texas ­ "GMC America's Horse," the American Quarter Horse Association's weekly television show on ESPN will feature the 2001 Reining World Nation's Cup from Reggio Emilia, Italy on its July 25 broadcast.

Eleven countries competed in the event in May, which was the first Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI)-sanctioned reining competition. FEI, which is the international governing body of equestrian sports approved reining as an international competition in 2000. The American Quarter horse is recognized asthe foundation breed for reining activities. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is acknowledged as the authority for reining competitions.

"We are very excited to feature this international event on "GMC America's Horse," said Bill Brewer, AQHA Executive Vice President. "Reining has gained tremendous popularity in the past three years and we are pleased to bring reining activities to millions of viewers."

"GMC America's Horse" covers a variety of equestrian activities including cutting and reining events, American Quarter Horse racing, AQHA-approved shows and other activities involving American Quarter Horses. "GMC America's Horse" reaches nearly 20 million viewers in nine million households and is broadcast each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

For more information about "GMC America¹s Horse," including a schedule, information about purchasing tapes and biographies about the show¹s hosts, visit www.aqha.com or call (806) 376-4811.