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The United Professional Horsemen's Association congratulates its prestigious 2018 award winners, who will be honored at the 2019 UPHA Conference, January 16-19, at the Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California.

• Tom Moore Hall Of Fame: Charlie Smith
• Tom Moore Hall Of Fame: Anne Speck
• Richard E. Lavery Professional Horsemen's Award: Scott and Carol Matton
• Herman R. Miles Memorial Show Manager of the Year: Kent Moeller
• UPHA National Honor Horse Show: Lexington Junior League
• Shirley Parkinson Professional Achievement Award: Judy Jensen
• Helen K. Crabtree Hall of Fame: Jean DeGutis
• Sallie B. Wheeler UPHA Distinguished Service Award: Julie Kaufman
• Larry Bacon Lifetime Achievement Award: The Moore Family (Tom, Donna, Melinda and Melissa) 
• Alvin C. Ruxer Lifetime Commitment Award: Grace Arnold and Mary McLellan Williams
• Associate Membership Award: Shirley Hughes
• Tony C. Young Professional of the Year: Danny and Kelly Lockhart
• Equitation Distinguished Service Award: Richard Wright

The UPHA discounted room rate of $155 for a single/double room expires on January 5, 2019, so reserve rooms as soon as possible. This is one of the lowest room rates UPHA has been able to secure in recent years.

UPHA also has announced that it passes along a significant savings on the conference registration, Gold and Silver packages as well as individual selections to its valued members. Early-bird conference registration is available through December 31, 2108, at a deeply discounted rate of $100 per person. On January 1, 2019, the conference registration will change to $200.

Hotel reservations, conference registration, schedule of events and more is available by clicking here: UPHA Annual Conference

For any additional questions, please contact the UPHA national office at 859.231.5070 or info@uphaonline.com.

-- via UPHA