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• Ohio Quarter Horse Association to Manage Southern Belle Breeders Program

  

  Published on 5/22/2013 1:44 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Connie Hill, founder of the Southern Belle Invitation, have announced the transition of administration of the Southern Belle program to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

• May Board Meetings Notice

  

  Published on 5/10/2013 11:35 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA Board of Directors will meet Monday, May 20th at 7 p.m.

• All American Quarter Horse Congress Races Suspended For 2013

  

  Published on 4/25/2013 10:14 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The All American Quarter Horse Congress has announced the suspension of the Congress Futurity, Derby and Challenge races for 2013. Unfortunate circumstances in acquiring an Ohio track has made it impossible to find a venue for the races. Beulah Park, where the races are generally held, will be closed for the month of October and River Downs Racetrack, in Cincinnati, will be under construction during the fall meet.

• The Buckeye Classic and Little Buckeye Top Ten List

  

  Published on 4/19/2013 4:39 PM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments
  

  The Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association (OAQHA) is teaming up with the Buckeye Western Horse Association (BWHA) to host the 2nd Annual Buckeye Classic July 25-28. The weekend before, OAQHA is parternering with the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association (OQHYA) to host The Little Buckeye. Both shows will be held at Eden Park Equestrian Center in Sunbury, Ohio.

• Tentative 2013 Congress Schedule Released

  

  Published on 4/14/2013 5:52 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  A tentative schedule for the 47th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 4-27, 2013 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

• JR Kennedy Dies

  

  Published on 4/9/2013 5:57 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments
  

  Ohio horsemen are mourning the loss of Leo Clayton ?JR? Kennedy, Jr., of Tupper Plains, Ohio. He died Friday, April 5, at the age of 73.

• OQHA Awards 8 Scholarships

  

  Published on 4/4/2013 4:08 PM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments
  

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association awards scholarships for higher education each year to some of the most promising youth and young adults in the industry. Below is a list of 2013 OQHA Scholarship recipients.

• Former Quarter Horse Congress Show Secretary Lee Sobas Passes

  

  Published on 4/3/2013 1:38 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  A familiar face to horse show exhibitors at the Quarter Horse Congress as well as long-time members of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association has died. Lee Sobas, of Marysville, Ohio, died April 1, 2013. She was 75.

• 2013 Congress Judges Announced

  

  Published on 3/24/2013 9:59 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world's largest single-breed horse show, has finalized judges for 2013.

• 36 Stallions Enroll in Congress Breeder's Challenge Futurity - Halter Division

  

  Published on 3/20/2013 7:27 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The Congress Breeder?s Challenge Futurity ? Halter Division, a new halter event held at the 47th All American Quarter Horse Congress, is proud to announce that 36 stallions have enrolled in the program so far this year.

• 2013 Congress Futurity Entry Materials Now Online

  

  Published on 2/26/2013 7:22 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments
  

  Entry materials for the 47th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress futurities and sweepstakes are now available.

• 2013 OQHA Show Schedule Released

  

  Published on 2/18/2013 5:06 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments
  

  OQHA released it's 2013 Show Schedule today. So far, the schedule includes nine shows approved for OQHA points, with three still pending approval, for a total of more than 30 judges.

• Youth 2013 Officers and Directors

  

  Published on 2/9/2013 11:53 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association election results were also announced at their annual meeting on February 2.

• OAQHA Election Results

  

  Published on 2/9/2013 11:51 AM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  At its Annual Meeting on February 2, 2013 the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association announced election results for the new year.

• 2013 OQHA Officers and Directors Announced

  

  Published on 2/9/2013 11:41 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments
  

  At its annual meeting, held February 2, 2013 in Columbus, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association announced new officers and directors.

• 2013 Buckeye Classic Offers Free Amateur Entries

  

  Published on 2/3/2013 3:24 PM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments
  

  Everyone loves free. However the 2013 Buckeye Classic AQHA show will take free to a whole other level by offering free AQHA amateur, novice amateur and select amateur entries for six judges during the event July 25-28 at Eden Park Equestrian Center in Sunbury, Ohio.

• Congress Adds New Halter Futurity Program for 2013

  

  Published on 1/18/2013 2:10 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments
  

  Quarter Horse Congress announces a brand new futurity program in 2013: The Congress Breeder?s Challenge Futurity ? Halter Division.

• Region 4 Championship Suspended for 2013

  

  Published on 1/15/2013 2:19 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments
  

  Everyone is saddened that the Region 4 Regional Championship Committee was forced to make the difficult decision to suspend the 2013 Region 4 Championship Show.

• Four Ohio Youth to ride for NCAA Equestrian Teams

  

  Published on 1/2/2013 10:06 AM • Category: Youth News • 1 Comments

  Four OQHYA members have signed National Letters of Intent to compete in NCAA Equestrian events for the 2013-14 season: Bailey Mierzejewski, Ashley Reichert, Charley Thiel and Lacy Watson.

• OAQHA Well-Represented at 2012 AQHA World Championship

  

  Published on 11/30/2012 9:03 AM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  OQHA members were very successful during the Bank of America Amateur World Championship this year, with numerous top 15 placings.

• Ohio Wins Five World Titles at the 2012 Open AQHA World Show

  

  Published on 11/30/2012 9:01 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  OQHA members were very successful during the FedEx Open World Championship this year, bringing five gold and five silver trophies back to Ohio, as well as numerous top 15 placings.

• Congress Finishes with Record-Breaking Entry Numbers

  

  Published on 10/28/2012 2:04 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The show drew 19,861 entries over the course of 24 days, which is a 10.4 percent increase compared to last year. In the last two years alone, the All American Quarter Horse Congress has seen a 16 percent increase in entries.

• 2012 Congress All-Around and High-Point Winners

  

  Published on 10/28/2012 11:15 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Some of the most prestigious awards highlight the versatility of the American Quarter Horse, and its ability to successfully compete in many different types of classes.

• From Cancer to Congress: Elizabeth Christie's Story

  

  Published on 10/26/2012 10:28 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments
  

  Elizabeth Christie of Indiana has had a roller coaster of a year. After purchasing her first Quarter Horse from Chris and Melissa Jones in January, Christie was diagnosed with brain cancer just five months later in May.

• Two-Year-Old Makes Finals in Both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle

  

  Published on 10/24/2012 1:16 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  This year, the Bakers have a very special horse in the barn: Heza Ivy Invitation, who is showing in the finals of both the Coughlin Western Pleasure and Two-Year-Old Hunter Hunter Saddle.

• Emily Messing, Massachusetts, Crowned 2012 Congress Queen

  

  Published on 10/23/2012 11:59 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  After announcing placings for each phase, it was Emily Messing representing the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association who was crowned the 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.

• Mayor Leads First Quarter Horse Congress Parade Through Downtown Columbus

  

  Published on 10/10/2012 5:54 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The 46th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress took over Downtown Columbus as city officials and Ohio Quarter Horse Association executives led a parade from Columbus Commons to City Hall.

• Congress Offers Discounted Daily Admission

  

  Published on 10/9/2012 6:28 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Daily parking at the All American Quarter Horse Congress is now discounted by 40 percent on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from now until October 24th. Park for a daily fee of only $15 on these days and enjoy access to everything offered at the world's largest single-breed horse show!

• Mayor Coleman to Welcome All American Quarter Horse Congress to Columbus

  

  Published on 10/9/2012 3:28 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council President Andrew J. Ginther, Franklin County Commissioners President Paula Brooks, Experience Columbus President and CEO Paul Astleford and others will welcome the All American Quarter Horse Congress to Downtown, ...

• Ropers at Quarter Horse Congress Win $48,780

  

  Published on 10/7/2012 5:31 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  More than $48,780 in prize money was won during the first two days of the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which began October 5 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.

• OQHA Does Well at NSBA World

  

  Published on 8/17/2012 2:17 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

   The 7th annual National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship Show, held August 15-19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma features all-breed classes and is expected to pay in excess of $450,000 in cash and prizes.

• Run for 2012 Congress Queen!

  

  Published on 8/15/2012 8:50 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  One of the most popular contests at the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the Queen’s Contest. Since 1968, young women from all over the country travel to Ohio to compete for the coveted title of Congress Queen. Aside from numerous prizes from donors, the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen gets the opportunity to travel to many national events including the AQHA Convention, AQHA World Shows and other major horse shows throughout the entire year.

• AQHYA World Show Wrap-up

  

  Published on 8/14/2012 1:12 PM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  The 2012 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show was held August 3-11 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association sent a record-breaking 198 entries for the show, including 76 youth and 98 horses. The Ohio Youth World Show Team embraced the event’s theme “Find Your Inner Rock Star” with banners and custom shirts, which included a special logo, as well as individualized sayings.

• Brianna Tamulewicz Takes Reserve in Western Pleasure

  

  Published on 8/10/2012 2:46 PM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Out of 116 entries, Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville and her mare Dark Jasmine, loped to a Reserve World Champion title on August 9th at the 2012 AQHYA World Show.

• Charley Thiel Wins Back to Back

  

  Published on 8/10/2012 9:19 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Yesterday Charley Thiel, of Dublin won her second World Championship in Hunter Under Saddle with her 2005 brown gelding Tophat And Tails.

• Mallory Myers earns World Title in Jumping

  

  Published on 8/9/2012 9:06 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Just minutes after Taylor Myers won gold in Working Hunter, her younger sister Mallory, earned her first World Title in Jumping at the 2012 AQHYA World Show.

• Taylor Myers Wins Working Hunter

  

  Published on 8/8/2012 3:17 PM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Taylor Myers, 18, of Sharon Center, Ohio won Working Hunter at the 2012 AQHYA World Show on August 7th.

• Amateurs Lend a Helping Hand

  

  Published on 8/8/2012 1:50 PM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  Without a scheduled meeting in July, the Amateurs decided to take advantage of the opportunity and get together for dinner at the new Buckeye Hall of Fame in Grandview. There was much to discuss about some exciting ideas to grow our annual horse show, The Buckeye Classic. This year’s show saw large increases over the last Amateur show, selling 400 stalls.

• Lacy Watson Earns Gold

  

  Published on 8/8/2012 9:56 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Lacy Watson of Goshen, Ohio added a World Title in Western Horsemanship to her resume on August 7th at the 2012 AQHYA World Show.

• Super Sale Entry Deadline is Aug 10

  

  Published on 8/8/2012 8:51 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The entry deadline for the 2012 Congress Super Sale is August 10th!

• Kolb Wins Again!

  

  Published on 8/7/2012 1:04 PM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Rachel Kolb, of Lebanon and Remarkable Can won Performance Halter Geldings at the 2012 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show for the second year in a row.

• OQHA Incentive Fund Applications Due August 15th

  

  Published on 8/7/2012 10:54 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Applications for the Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund are due August 15th! The OFBIF adds money to specific classes held at the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual futurities.

• Chris Cecil Darnell steps up as OQHA President

  

  Published on 8/1/2012 9:56 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  With Dr. Scott Myers taking on the role as the Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s new Executive Director, he has stepped down as the association’s president, a position he began in February after OQHA’s annual elections.

• Scott Myers hired as new OQHA Executive Director

  

  Published on 7/31/2012 9:07 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has named Scott Myers of Sharon Center, Ohio as its new Executive Director after conducting a five-month nationwide search which reviewed 14 highly qualified candidates.

• Region 4 Championship Recap

  

  Published on 7/27/2012 3:54 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The 2012 Region Four Championships were held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Despite a train that derailed near the facility early on Wednesday, July 11th, the show went off without a hitch. Competitors from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada travelled to Columbus for the chance to win prizes donated by AQHA’s Corporate Sponsors and to qualify for the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships.

• 2012 Congress Entry Materials Now Available

  

  Published on 7/25/2012 2:12 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Entry materials for the 46th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 5-28, 2012 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio have been mailed.

• The Voice of Congress, Keith Bradley, Passes

  

  Published on 7/20/2012 7:16 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Aside from Quarter Horse Congress, Bradley was a staple at the Wood County Fair, serving as the announcer for most events since 1958, including livestock, quilt, pie, baked goods and chain saw auctions. For 19 years, he has won the honor of “Wood County’s Favorite Auctioneer.”

• Region 4 Unaffected by Derailed Train

  

  Published on 7/11/2012 2:21 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  A mile-wide area that included part of the Ohio Expo Center where the show is held, has been evacuated, however The American Red Cross has established a shelter at the Rhodes Center, located on the Ohio Expo Center grounds, for those impacted.

• Spooks Gotta Whiz and Flarida Win NRHA Open Derby Championship

  

  Published on 7/3/2012 11:21 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  NRHA Professional Shawn Flarida (Springfield, Ohio) rode Spooks Gotta Whiz to a 226.5 to win the Level 4 Derby Open Championship at the 2012 NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City.

• Late OQHA Member Inducted into NCHA Hall of Fame

  

  Published on 6/28/2012 3:53 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Late OQHA Member Dan Evans of Canal Winchester, Ohio was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association's Hall of Fame at the annual convention June 22-24 at the Nashville Loew’s Vanderbilt.

• Two Ohio Youth Elected to National Office at YES

  

  Published on 6/27/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Each year youth from across the county gather at the Bank of America AQHYA Youth Excellence Seminar to participate in conferences, leadership exercises and politiking. The 2012 YES convention saw 161 AQHA youth members and 43 advisers converge on Amarillo, Texas from June 21-23.

• OQHYA Youth Invited to 2012 Youth World Cup

  

  Published on 6/23/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Every two years, the American Quarter Horse Association hosts the Youth World Cup, an international event open to youth riders. The 2012 Youth World Cup, held July 21-29 in Kreuth, Germany, features teams of riders from 17 different countries, competing in Cutting, Reining, Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Riding, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle and Showmanship. In addition to the riding competition, five more youth from each country are invited to attend educational seminars and leadership training.

• OQHA Sponsors Free Clinic at Autumn Rose Farm

  

  Published on 6/12/2012 10:42 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is partnering with the Ohio State University and Autumn Rose Farm to offer a free clinic, featuring opportunities to test drive a finished Reining horse.

• Region 4 Entries Due June 15th

  

  Published on 6/8/2012 10:07 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The 2012 AQHA Region 4 Championship Show is approaching fast. Just over a month away, the event is scheduled for July 13-15, 2012 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The deadline for entries is June 15th.

• Rick Stevens, Congress Ringmaster, Recovering Well

  

  Published on 6/7/2012 2:50 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Rick Stevens, longtime Ringmaster at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, experienced complications with an eye procedure last month.

• Advertise in the 2012 Congress Souvenir Program!

  

  Published on 6/6/2012 2:23 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Each year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association publishes the All American Quarter Horse Congress Souvenir Program, which includes general horse show information, such as a map of the grounds and the horse show schedule, as well as a listing of all entries in each class. The Congress Souvenir Program is sold throughout the duration of the show, both in the Celeste Center and Congress Hall to more than 4,000 people each year.

• Alma Flarida, 99, Passes

  

  Published on 5/10/2012 11:02 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Alma Flarida, mother of OQHA Director Bill Flarida, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 3rd. Born April 23, 1913, in Delphos, Ohio. Alma enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling with her family and spending time with all the grandchildren. Alma also regularly attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress in October. 

• Helping Horses Charity Fun Show

  

  Published on 5/9/2012 11:30 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Helping Horses Charity Fun Show will be held Sunday, July 1st at the Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center in Swanton, Ohio beginning at 8 a.m. This show, which is open to any horse and rider, will raise money for a variety of charities, including...

• Region 4 Premium Now Online

  

  Published on 4/26/2012 10:43 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The American Quarter Horse Association’s eighth annual Region 4 Championship Show will be held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.

• April Board Meeting Notice

  

  Published on 4/13/2012 1:58 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 16th at 7 pm.

• Amateurs Help Priest Family

  

  Published on 4/10/2012 1:07 PM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association has always placed an emphasis on community service and has pledged to help the Priest family of Van Wert, after losing their home and belongings to a fire on March 29th. OAQHA has planned two events to assist the family:

• Book Your 2012 Congress Hotel Today!

  

  Published on 4/9/2012 10:25 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  It’s time again to begin making your travel plans to attend the 46th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 5-28, 2012. Each year the Ohio Quarter Horse Association contracts with several hotels in the Columbus, Ohio area to offer discounted rates for our exhibitors and spectators.

• Priest Family Loses House to Fire

  

  Published on 3/29/2012 12:55 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is deeply sorry to relay the news that The Priest Family of Van Wert, Ohio lost their house, all belongings contained within and a truck to a tragic fire on Wednesday, March 29th. 

• 2012 Congress Schedule Update

  

  Published on 3/28/2012 3:35 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors met Monday, March 19th and discussed several changes and possible additions to the 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress schedule.

• March Board Meetings Notice

  

  Published on 3/15/2012 2:59 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

   The OQHA Board of Directors will meet on Monday, March 19th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel located at 4900 Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, Ohio.

• 2012 Congress Futurity Entry Materials Now Online

  

  Published on 3/13/2012 8:56 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  Entry materials for the 46th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress futurities and sweepstakes are now available. The 2012 Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book will begin hitting mailboxes next week, but is also available online at www.oqha.com/aaqhc/entry/sweepstakes.

• 2011 AQHA All-Around Youth Champion and Reserve

  

  Published on 3/10/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  Each year at it’s annual convention the American Quarter Horse Association announces its all-around high-point awards in youth, amateur and open divisions. Last year, OQHYA member Molli Jacobs of Dover, Ohio took home the prestigious Featherlite AQHA Youth All-Around High-Point title. This year, two more Ohio Youth earned AQHA’s highest titles: Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville was named 2011 Markel Insurance All-Around Youth Champion, while Rachel Kolb of Lebanon took home Reserve honors.

• 2011 AQHA Youth High-Point Awards

  

  Published on 3/9/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Youth News • 0 Comments

  More than 100 Ohio Quarter Horse Association members won AQHA High-Point awards in 2011, including Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville, who won the prestigious Markel Youth All-Around aboard her gelding Certify This Chex.

• 2012 Congress Tentative Schedule Released

  

  Published on 3/8/2012 2:35 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  A tentative schedule for the 46th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 5-28, 2012 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. To view the schedule by day and to download a complete schedule, visit www.oqha.com/aaqhc/schedule.

• OQHA Honorary Director Jess Cecil Passes

  

  Published on 3/6/2012 9:11 AM • Category: OQHA News • 1 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regrets to relate the passing of OQHA Honorary Director Jess Cecil.

• Carol Siegle Tincher, mother of OQHA Director Brent Tincher, Passes

  

  Published on 3/6/2012 9:05 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Obituary courtesy of Charles Young Funeral Home

• Executive Vice President Search Announcement

  

  Published on 3/1/2012 3:29 PM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors hereby announce a nationwide search for a new Executive Vice President/Executive Director to effectively lead our organization. The successful candidate will be hired to assist OQHA with our mission of promoting the breeding, competition and enjoyment of registered American Quarter Horses in the state of Ohio, and to strategically drive our annual signature event, the All American Quarter Horse Congress, to new heights of success.

• 2012 Masters Slots Available!

  

  Published on 2/28/2012 10:27 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments

  The All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 5-28, 2012, is widely known for showcasing the industry’s most talented horses and riders. One of the premier events, the Equine Chronicle NSBA Masters Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle, highlights the natural abilities of maiden two-year-old horses. During its original inception, a limited number of slots were sold for each class for life. This year, however, there is an opportunity to own one of these prestigious spots.

• 2012 Region 4 Championship Schedule Announced

  

  Published on 2/23/2012 2:59 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The American Quarter Horse Association’s Region 4 Championship Show will be held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.

• 2012 Committee Assignments

  

  Published on 2/16/2012 10:44 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Assignments for 2012 Ohio Quarter Horse Standing and Congress Steering Committees are listed below. *Asterisks denote committee chairpersons.

• New 2012 Officers and Directors

  

  Published on 2/13/2012 10:43 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

     At its annual meeting, held February 4, 2012 in Columbus, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association announced new officers and directors. Elected to office for 2012 are Dr. Scott Myers, President, Chris Cecil Darnell, First Vice President, and Hank ...

• OQHA Executive Vice President, Cam Foreman, Resigns

  

  Published on 2/7/2012 4:00 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Ohio Quarter Horse Association Executive Vice President Cam Foreman resigns.

• 2012 OAQHA Trainer Auction

  

  Published on 1/31/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association is once again holding their annual trainers’ sale. This sale has been a huge success for the Amateurs in the past and we look forward to the continuing help and support from everyone who partakes in the event. We could not do this event with out all of the trainers who are willing to donate their time and talent!

• REMINDER: OQHA Scholarship Deadline is February 15th

  

  Published on 1/30/2012 2:28 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Don't forget that February 15th is the deadline for OQHA Scholarship applications and renewals!

• 2012 OQHA/Tri-County Trail Ride

  

  Published on 1/27/2012 3:56 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The 2012 Jim Wells Memorial Trail Challenge $1,000 Sweepstakes competiton will consist of a judged obstacle course, with three levels for youth and adults. There will be awards and cash prizes for top placings. 

• Amateurs Take Time to Help Toys For Tots

  

  Published on 1/23/2012 12:00 AM • Category: Amateur News • 0 Comments

  On Saturday December 10th, 2011, members of the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association took time out during the busy holiday season to help the Marines with their annual Toys for Tots drive at Rickenbacker Air Base in Columbus.

• 2012 OQHA Queen Contest

  

  Published on 1/20/2012 1:13 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is looking for an Ohio Queen for 2012. Applications will be accepted by the OQHA Queen Committee beginning today (January 20, 2012) through Monday, January 30, 2012.

• All About the AQHA Novice Championships

  

  Published on 1/13/2012 9:07 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  Novice amateur and Novice youth competitors may qualify for the Novice championships in the following classes:

• January 2012 Board Meetings

  

  Published on 1/12/2012 9:55 AM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The OQHA Board of Directors will meet on Monday, January 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel located at 4900 Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, Ohio.

• 2012 Show Schedule Now Available!

  

  Published on 1/9/2012 2:44 PM • Category: OQHA News • 0 Comments

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released its 2012 AQHA Show Schedule, which includes shows hosted by EOQHA, NOQHA and SOQHA. Highlights include three 4-Judge shows, three Futurity shows and the Region 4 Championships.    There are still...

• Preacher Ted Pressley Passes

  

  Published on 1/9/2012 9:15 AM • Category: Congress News • 0 Comments