Since 1961, a young horsewoman has been chosen each year to represent the Ohio Quarter Horse Association at equine functions throughout the state that include the OQHA banquet, the annual Ohio Equine Affaire and various AQHA shows including the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association's annual show and the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
 
As stated in the contest guidelines, "the OQHA Queen serves as an ambassador on behalf of the association, encouraging membership in the association, making appearances at state and regional Quarter Horse functions, as well as visiting related open show and breed show associations to raise awareness of OQHA."

The contest consists of a horsemanship ride, a written exam covering the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations, and a personal interview. Candidates, and of course the OQHA Queen, are eligible for many prizes and awards. Learn more about the contest by choosing from the links on the left.