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2018 AHS Annual Meeting
The 2018 meeting will take place February 9-11 in Lexington, Kentucky.
AHS SPECIAL ROOM RATE: $129.95 PLUS TAX/NIGHT SINGLE OR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, FEBRUARY 9-11.
IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION! Reservations must be made by 5:00pm, East Coast Time, January 26, in order to receive the AHS discounted room rate. PLEASE NOTE: Once the block has filled up, EVEN IF PRIOR TO JANUARY 26, rooms MAY NOT be available at the AHS rate. Reservations will be then accepted by the hotel on a space and rate availability basis. Reserve your room early in order to take advantage of the discounted AHS room rate.
Make reservations online using hotel’s reservation link: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/L/LEXESES-AHS-20180204/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or by phone (859) 455-5000. Mention the American Hanoverian Society when reserving your room(s).
Click to download a 2018 AHS Annual Meeting Flyer in PDF format.
- Full Registration: $195.00 (advanced); $225.00 (walk-ins)
(includes all meetings & seminars, Friday evening at Global, Saturday Awards Banquet) - Saturday Events Only: (including Awards Banquet and Silent Auction) $125.00 (advanced); $150.00 (walk-ins)
- Saturday Awards Banquet Only: $75.00 (advanced); $85.00 (walk-ins)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received by AHS on or before January 26, 2018 will incur a $50.00 administration fee. Due to AHS contractual obligations with the hotel we will be unable to give refunds after January 26, 2018.
Location and Dates
The 2018 AHS Annual Meeting will be held February 9-11 in the beautiful Bluegrass State at the Embassy Suites, Lexington. The three-day meeting will include educational seminars and presentations by industry professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the famous Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Gainesway Farm, Town Branch Bourbon Distillery and the Kentucky Horse Park. Social events include a welcome reception, catered Awards Banquet and the ever-popular Silent Auction!
Embassy Suites, Lexington
www.lexington.embassysuites.com
LOCATION: Conveniently located just a few minutes from Bluegrass Airport, close to I-75 and the Kentucky Horse Park. Guests are responsible for obtaining transportation from the airport to the Embassy Suites.
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT: The hotel offers a complimentary made-toorder breakfast to make a great start to your day as well as an Evening Reception
daily with drinks and snacks on the house. Enjoy dining in the hotel’s Paddock Grille & Bar or venture into Lexington for a wide variety of dining and recreational activities. Relax at the hotel bar and heated pool or enjoy the newly renovated and fully equipped fitness center.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Kentucky Horse Park, University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Keeneland, Fayette Mall, Cabelas & much more!
Embassy Suites Lexington • 1801 Newtown Pike • Lexington, KY 40511 • Reservations: (859) 455-5000
American Hanoverian Society Annual Tentative Meeting Agenda
Friday:
- Tour of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital featuring speakers on equine reproduction and sports medicine.
- Welcome reception with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
- Visit to the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Saturday:
- “Bloodlines” by Dr. Werner Schade
- Gainesway Farm Visit
- Tour and bourbon tasting at Town Branch Bourbon Distillery
- AHS Awards Banquet with cash bar
- Silent Auction
Sunday:
- “Latest news from Germany,” Dr. Werner Schade
- AHS General Membership Meeting and Committee Reports
Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
In conjunction with the meeting, a catered awards dinner will be held to honor the outstanding AHS members and Hanoverian winners of the previous season's cache of AHS Year-End Awards. The ever-popular Silent Auction continues to offer fun and fantastic bidding opportunities on a wide range of donated items. Proceeds from the auction continue to benefit future annual meeting educational opportunities and Hanoverian promotion.
For more information on donations and/or sponsorships, please visit the 2018 Silent Auction page or feel free to contact Meredith Michelfelder at 256-565-7707, or email to cmmick@earthlink.net.
