2008 Ohio Quarter Horse Amateur Photo Contest
Entry Deadline: May 15!!!
Guidelines:
Judging is based on technical quality, originality, aesthetic quality and suitabililty for cover publication. A vertical format is preferred! The contest is open to all photographers who do not take photos professionally. Photos can be of any Quarter Horse. A professional equine photographer will select winning photographs. Entries may be used for promotional or editorial purposes.
Cash Awards:
First Place Photograph - $100 and featured on the cover of an Ohio Quarter Horse News issue.
Second Place Photograph - $75
Third Place Photograph - $50
Honorable Mention Photographs - $10 each
Rules:
1. Entries must be 8-inch by 10-inch (or larger) color prints.
2. There is no entry fee and no limit to the number of photographs submitted.
3. Each entry must include the Quarter HOrse's registered name (or name applied for), owner, photographer's name, address and phone number.
4. Mail entries by May 15, 2008, to:
OQHA Photo Contest
101 Tawa Rd, PO Box 209
Richwood, OH 43344
The Mounted Unit of the Columbus Police
Department is looking for horses!
If you have a horse that you would like to donate, and fits the following criteria, please contact Detective Martin Jaeger
Columbus Division of Police
614 645-6597
mjaeger@columbuspolice.org
The criteria include:
Gelded Horses
Dark colors are preferred, black, brown, bay and chestnut
Sound and free from physical defect
Minimum height of 15.3 or taller
Must be broke under saddle and bridle, advanced training is preferred
Free from vices, biting, kicking, excessive head tossing
Age should be in the area of 5-10 years old. Older horses in good health will also be considered.
The All American Youth Clinic
Wednesday, May 14
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association
OQHA will be holding a FREE clinic with presentations by top Ohio trainers in Cooper Arena during the All American Youth Horse Show. OQHA will also donate a FREE membership to anyone who attends this clinic!
Presentations will include:
Dan and Darlene Trein - Horsemanship
Judd Paul - Western Pleasure
Lori Gingrich - Western Pleasure
Clark Bradley - Reining
Steve Brown - Reining
Brent Maxwell - Showmanship
Amy Masters - Equitation and Hunter Under Saddle
The new directors have been announced!
President: Dr. Scott Myers
1st Vice President: Skip Salome
2nd Vice President: Mark Fontana
Elected Directors:
Tim Folck
Bob Hexter
Jeff James
Ron McCarty
Cindy Morehead
Chuck Smith
Appointed Directors:
Kelli Diaz
Candi Fites
Jerry Kiley
John Pickersgill
Addition to Executive Committee:
Brent Maxwell
OQHA approves $15,000 Horse Show Incentive Program for 2008
At the September OQHA board of directors meeting, the board approved a request by the Horse Show Advisory Committee to appropriate $15,000 toward an incentive program to be presented at 2008 Ohio AQHA shows. Under the program, EOQHA, NOQHA and SOQHA will receive $4,000 each and BSQHA, OMIQHA and OAQHA will receive $1,000 each in the form of $100 vouchers. The show managements will choose a weekend horse show to present the incentive awards to OQHA members in classes of five or more entries in youth, amateur and Select amateur divisions. Show managements will have the ability to choose the classes and the placings to receive the incentive fund vouchers, using one voucher per class. The vouchers can be given to any OQHA member in the class and are not restricted to a specific placing in any class. Each horse show exhibitor is limited to winning one voucher per weekend, and must be an OQHA member to receive the voucher. Any left over vouchers could be used by the associations at a future shows. Vouchers will be submitted to the OQHA office for payment and tracking of the program.
Wilmington College seeks Tack Donations
In an effort to continuously improve the equestrian center and student experience, Wilmington College is seeking donations of tack. The equestrian program is looking for the donation of Western and English saddles that students can use in their classes. Tack can be new or used, and a donation sheet can be provided to the donor for tax deductions. Other donations are being accepted to help upgrade the school's current equipment. To donate, contact Lisa Kiley, barn manager, at 513.543.3720 (cell) or 937.655.8643(office), or email lkiley@wilmington.edu.
Several Memorial Funds Established:
Jim Wells Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund has been established in Jim Wells's memory through the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Donations may be made to OQHA, Attn: Therapeutic Riding Charity, P.O. Box 209, Richwood, OH 43344.
Shirley DeLorean
At its May board meeting, the OQHA board of directors established a memorial fund in memory of the late OQHA Past President Shirley DeLorean. The OQHA executive committee will administer the fund. Contributions can be made to the OQHA office, Attention Shirley DeLorean Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 209, Richwood, OH 43344
Blair Folck Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund has been established in Blair Folck's memory through the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Donations may be made to OQHA Blair Folck Scholarship, P.O. Box 209, Richwood, OH 43344.
Junior Shelpman Memorial Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund has also been established in memory of Ohio trainer Junior Shelpman. Donations may be made to OQHA Junior Shelpman Scholarship, P.O. Box 209, Richwood, Ohio 43344.
