It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of JoAnn Hales, beloved member of the OQHA family and wife of the late Denny Hales, longtime OQHA executive vice president and Congress Hall of Fame member. Please find her obituary and funeral arrangements below.   In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived. A legacy of love and strength that will forever guide our family.   It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of JoAnn Hales, on April 11, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born to Herbert and Teresa Osborne on February 28, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio.   Auntie Jo was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. Her warmth and strength held the family together. Her house was always full of laughter, stories,

It was another incredible year for OQHA members and their families at the 2025 OQHA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Held at the Hilton Downtown Columbus on Saturday, February 8, the attendance numbers shattered association records with over 530 people in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments of exhibitors! The Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors began the day with their annual meeting, reviewing 2024 and recognizing the service of the board members, past presidents, and honorary directors. The AQHA Most Valuable Professional award, an achievement voted on by Ohio directors, was awarded to Lynne Puthoff of West Milton, Ohio. Closing the meeting, the new board of directors and leadership

The  AQHA Professional Horsemen Association is a professional organization composed of an elite group of trustworthy horse experts. To become an AQHA Professional Horseman, these horsemen and women must agree to adhere to the professional standards of AQHA and to work in a professional manner to further its goals and objectives. When working with an AQHA Professional Horseman, you can have peace of mind knowing these professionals have demonstrated the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.  Find a professional horseman here in Ohio:  Are you an AQHA Professional Horseman and based in Ohio, but don't see your name listed below? Contact the OQHA office at info@oqha.com

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association Official Handbook of By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations is updated yearly. To download the 2025 OQHA Official Handbook, please click here .