12.13.2007

Tim McQuay & Mister Nicadual to be Featured on NBC Sports January 12!

Tim McQuay and Gold and Silver World Equestrian Games Medalist Mister Nicadual will be featured when American Quarter Horses return to the small screen on January 12 for a national telecast on NBC Sports. The AQHA America’s Horse Championships presented by Ford Trucks is a special, one-hour broadcast of some of the most exciting action from the FedEx Open competition at the 2007 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City. The show begins at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/ 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on local NBC stations.

Both Cutting and Reining will be covered and the Reining will highlight the Senior Reining class.. The exciting runs of top Tim McQuay on Jerry Kimmel’s Mister Nicadual along with Randy Paul of Scottsdale, Arizona on Sorcerers Apprentice (by Gunner!) will be featured, along with Cody Sapergia.

The program includes veteran sports announcer Tim Ryan and jockey-turned-reporter Donna Brothers along with analysis by AQHA Professional Horseman Robbie Boyce of Jacksboro, Texas.

“AQHA has always been a leader in the equine industry, and we continue to look for new ways to introduce people to horses,” AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer said. “We believe that showcasing the talents of American Quarter Horses on NBC Sports is the perfect way to pique the interest of viewers and offer them a gateway into the marvelous world of American Quarter Horses.”

In addition to the action from Oklahoma City, Fort Dodge will give viewers an inside look at the recently renovated American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. Ford Trucks will highlight the Junior Master Horseman program, and viewers will get a sneak peak at the World Equestrian Games featuring reining, which will be coming to Lexington, Kentucky, in 2010.

Mark your calendar and set your digital video recorder for January 12 at 5 p.m. EST for the AQHA America’s Horse Championships on NBC Sports!