Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to share the passing of OQHA Honorary Director, Ron McCarty. Ron served as a Director from 1988 to 2012, when he was elevated to Honorary Director. Ron also served as 2nd Vice President in 1991, 1992, and 1995. Ron will always be remembered by the Association for his dedication, work ethic, and fun-loving spirit at OQHA events and the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Please find Ron's obituary and arrangements below: Ronald O. McCarty, a cherished resident of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on August 14, 1951, in Springfield, Ohio, Ron's life was a testament to dedication, community service, and the love

OQHA is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Connie Brown, DVM. Connie was a past OQHA Queen and the wife of Bruce Brown, family friends of the Association. Please view her obituary and funeral arrangements below: Dr. Connie Brown DVM, 71, wife of Bruce Brown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  Born on July 22, 1953 to the late Coney and Jewel Cornett, Connie was raised in Greenville, Ohio where her lifelong love of animals was sparked. She graduated from The Ohio State University with her veterinary degree and spent her career in private practice. She was a successful and hardworking horsewoman through her final days, but her most cherished roles were those of devoted mother and grandmother. Known

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