Joe Montana to Perform Cutting Demonstration at Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento

Amarillo, Texas - May 23, 2002 - National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Joe Montana will perform a cutting demonstration at the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, Calif. scheduled for Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2 at Cal Expo Center. The demonstration will be Saturday evening, June 1.

An AQHA Member since 1996, Montana's horses have earned more than $464,000 in National Cutting Horse Association competition. NCHA has been an AQHA Alliance Member since 1999.

Montana was photographed in performance at the 1999 NCHA Derby in Fort Worth-a photograph that was later featured in Sports Illustrated (August 9, 1999).

About the Western States Horse Expo
The American Quarter Horse Association has teamed with Western States Horse Expo to give horse enthusiasts in the northwest an opportunity to learn more about horses meet professionals from within the industry and ride an American Quarter Horse.

During the three-day exposition, AQHA will present 4aHORSE Test Rides on American Quarter Horses. The "test rides" will give patrons an opportunity to saddle up an American Quarter Horse and "test ride" in an arena.

AQHA's "test ride" program is part of the Association's 4aHORSE program. 4aHORSE is quickly becoming one of the most comprehensive resources for horse-related referrals and equine education in the industry.

The Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association and other AQHA Members in the Sacramento area provide all of the American Quarter Horses used in the "test ride."

About Joe Montana
Joe Montana, selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft, had a stellar career with the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. A master of late-game comebacks, Montana directed his teams to 31 fourth quarter come-from-behind wins during his illustrious career, including a 92-yard drive in the closing seconds of Super Bowl XXIII.

Eleven times the New Eagle, Pennsylvania native led his team to the playoffs. Along the way, he captured nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His outstanding play in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV earned him Most Valuable Player honors in each game. In 2000, Montana was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

How To Get Tickets
For more information or for tickets to the Western States Horse Expo, please call 800-352-2411 or visit online at www.horsexpo.com.

For more information about AQHA contact AQHA's Customer Service Department at (806) 376-4811 or visit online at www.aqha.com.