Youth News

ATTENTION to all the OQHA youth attending the Annual Picnic this evening at 6pm... you are encouraged to prepare a 15 second speech about one of the words arranged in the "My Roots Run Deep" tree. If you are feeling stuck as far as what to say, try following one of the prompts below: _______ makes my roots run deep because..... _______ runs deep in my roots because..... Be creative and have fun! See you all tonight!

The American Quarter Horse Association, June 14, 2016 Youth from across the country will gather July 12-14 for the 2016 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo. YES welcomes youth ages 10 to 18 to experience a three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun. This year's theme is " My Roots Run Deep ." The 2016-17 AQHYA officers and directors will be elected during YES. The director candidates represent AQHYA and the future of the equine industry. Read bios on each of the candidates. Region 1 Anwyn Deeks of Washington Region 2 McKenzie Merritt of Nebraska Region 3 Madelynne Herlocker of Iowa Clara Johnson of Iowa Brock Murphy of Missouri Region

Photo by: McKenzie Yates for IEA.  April 23, 2016, Lexington, Kentucky   Ellexxah Maxwell wins the Varsity Open Horsemanship class and is named the 2016 Champion Western Rider at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals in Lexington, KY.

  The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association (OQHYA) conducted their annual meeting, February 6, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel before the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) Annual Awards Banquet.  Thirty-six youth members attended the annual meeting including eight new members. The youth enjoyed pizza and cookies while they brainstormed ideas for fundraising, how to increase youth membership, and community services/outreach programs. Officers and Directors were also voted and appointed. After the meeting, they enjoyed playing “Minute To Win It” games. The OQHYA made an exceptional impression at the Annual Awards Banquet. While simultaneously mingling with the crowd, various youth members sold