Hubbard All American Theater and Exhibit Open

AMARILLO, TX—AUGUST 30, 2011—The R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard All American Futurity Theater and Exhibit opened in August at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. It includes a dynamic exhibit with unique All American Futurity memorabilia, including photos, silks and trophies, as well as a theater which features documentaries of past All American Futurities.

Some of the exhibit highlights include personal items from, and trophies earned by, the Hubbards’ horses, such as Denim N Diamonds, Ketel Won, Make Mine Cash and Planet Holland. Also included in the exhibit are unique All American memorabilia such as Easy Jet’s racing plates, Special Effort’s halter and the trophy cooler from the inaugural race, won by Galobar in 1959.

The theater’s documentary movies feature available video from each year’s race, including both pre- and post-race footage, and participant comments to enhance the historic aspects and feel of the piece. Viewers have the opportunity to watch specific races by year, jockey, owner, trainer, breeder or horse.

The exhibit is designed to educate viewers about racing while showcasing Ruidoso Downs, key trainers, horses and important facts about the All American, with information that new fans and seasoned racing enthusiasts will find fascinating. It also preserves objects and media of historical importance for the All American, and includes the actual gates from the first All American Futurity, currently located in this area and named in honor of AQHA Past President Jim Helzer and wife Marilyn.

The educational components of the exhibit are sure to inspire young museum visitors toward pursuing a career in the racing industry and provide relevant information on higher education opportunities at participating universities as well as information on scholarships available through the American Quarter Horse Foundation.

The exhibit was made possible thanks to a generous donation by the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation of Ruidoso, New Mexico. R.D. Hubbard is a member of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, one of the highest and most distinguished honors in the horse industry. R.D owned and raced champions including Stoli, Super Sound Charge and his homebred Ketel Won, and bred Grade 1 winners Racy N Lacy, Star Of Sierra Leone and Miss Jordash. He also, in partnership with Johnny T.L. Jones, bred and owns champions Noconi and Brenda Beautiful. Joan Dale bred and raced champion Prankster CF.

Courtesy of AQHA