Like many of you, I have to work for a living, and sometimes that involves being on the road for weeks at a time. I am currently in the UK, in a town spelled Derby, but pronounced Darby, where jumpers aren't horses who go over fences, they are sweaters, and the word shag has nothing to do with a type of carpet that was popular in the late 70’s. Being on the road and away from your horse doesn’t mean that you can’t improve your riding skills.

Sun and surf don't usually go hand-in-hand with a horse show but Clay MacLeod has been able to bring the two together at his show in Del Mar, California in April. Winner of GoHorseShow.com's "Best Overall Horse Show Experience" in 2009, they have made it even better for 2010.

AQHA hosted its annual convention at the Gaylord Hotel in Kissimmee, Florida March 5-8. The convention schedule was chock full of committee meetings and a general membership meeting.  However, those in attendance were invited to leave the jeans and boots in the closet and attend the President's Reception, Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Banquet.

In January, GoHorseShow.com suggested restaurants in Scottsdale during the Sun Circuit and the article was hugely successful and our readers were seen at many of the restaurants listed. You have since asked for restaurant recommendations in the Lake St. Louis area for the March To The Arch horse show and we are more than happy to oblige.

Growth is something that we continually strive for and the March issue of GoMag is a true testament to our advertisers who believe in and support this growing magazine. At nearly 150 pages, the March 2010 issue is three times bigger than the previous year. It is also the second largest issue we have ever published, just behind the Congress 2009 issue. We have so many people to thank for our growth - from the many loyal advertisers whom have been with us from the word "Go" to the many new faces we see for the first time this month.

The 2010 AQHA Convention has adjourned in Kissimmee, Florida and GoHorseShow.com's Director of Sales, Don Bell, was there to cover the events. Noteworthy news includes two new Executive Committee members, including Johne Dobbs who made history by how she was named to the Executive Committee.  Dobbs spoke with GoHorseShow.com shortly after being nominated.

If the GoHorseShow.com Trainer Bowl which raised $63,000 for charity earlier in the year is any indication of how our industry sticks together, the annual March To The Arch auction this Friday, March 12, should be another huge success.  There have been some beautiful items donated and all of the money raised will be donated to the McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Make plans to attend the OQHA Spring Show, March 24-28 at the fantastic State Fair Park facility Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The show is two split combined with the Amateur & Youth Classes (except roping) held on Saturday/Sunday. The show is two split combined with the Amateur & Youth Classes (except roping) held on Saturday/Sunday.