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2020 was a challenging year for many horse organizations including Buckeye Western Horse Association (BWHA). BWHA placed high importantance on returning to Findlay, Ohio. With many other horse shows being canceled, it did not look good promising. However, members worked hard contacting the county commissioners and the Health Department in order to pull it off. Buckeye Western would like to thank members of the Fulton County Saddle Club for paving the way to be able to have a show. It was good to be back at the University of Findlay’s Western Farm after being away for seven years. Majority of the membership residing from the Findlay area, it was good to see old friends but most of all make new ones. BWHA sold out in

Unfortunately, EOQHA’s September show will NOT be held at the Ohio Expo Center. Instead, EOQHA has moved it to the Champion’s Center in Springfield, Ohio. They can’t wait to see y’all there!! Call today to make stall reservations!

Team Tournament Results:  Team 1 is the winnin Team Tournament Results:  Team 1 is the winning team with a total of 47 points! They win a leather halter from Mane Stream Saddlery Kim Best Laura Salome Ryan Ventura Maggie Garwood Team 3 came in second with 45 points!  They win a $100 Schneider’s Gift Card  Hanna Hedderick Lauren Brown Sarah Lebsock Team 2 came in 3rd place with 35.5 points! The will win a $50 Gift Card from Glamorous Threads Heather Duer Kelly Rauschenbach Jenn Feller Jill Moore   Some photos provided by  Fairfield Photography     2020 Little Buckeye All Around Highpoint Awards: L1 AM W/T Champion - Lisa Scott-Reiss Reserve Champion - Sheila Shortz Rookie AM  Champion - Lauren N Brown Reserve Champion

The BWHA Classic Horse Show , July 17-19, at the University of Findlay, Western Farm is happening! Please be aware that the camping spots will be limited. If you already sent in a reservation for stall and/or camping and won't be able to attend our show, please contact Melinda Mueller, horsemel123@gmail.com .   Check the  BWHA FB page , frequently,  and Like it (if you haven't already) to keep aware of updates to the show.  BWHA will be adding links to their website regarding health and consent forms that will need to be filled out and handed in, at the welcome tent.  BWHA is excited to see you all July 17th!

The Summer SunSation show was a huge, very deep show, one of the biggest , best shows around! OMIQHA had very big classes, Trail had 186 goes, L2 Youth Western Pleasure had 35 goes, L1 Amateur Western Pleasure had 48 goes, L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship had 49 , with the 14-18 Western HMS had 45 in the class. Showmanship was huge, the L1 Youth SMS had 68 in the class, with the Amateur side having  50 in their class. Halter had a good representation of Youth Aged Geldings of 16, Amateur Aged Geldings had 17, Performance Geldings held out at 23 and 17 between the Youth and Amt. Hunter had great numbers also with 44 L1 Youth HUS showing, the Amt. side showed 38. Equation was slightly lower, but still good numbers inspite of the

The OQHA Annual Membership Picnic scheduled for June 15th has been cancelled. Open Board of Directors will still have a June meeting rescheduled for June 22nd at 7 pm at the OQHA office. This will be limited to board members only in order to practice social distancing.

Fulton County Saddle Club doubled last year’s show with people just happy to be at a horse show again. Selling 230 stalls and 73 camping spots. Exhibitors came from New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, bringing 1,204 entries this year with 240 Open, 186 Amateur, 378 Youth, 134 Novice, and 201 Novice Youth. The largest class was Youth Showmanship with 43 entries. They had open added money jackpot classes that were well received. They gave away seven high point all-around awards. The winners received a trophy donated by Greg & Marty Holden and a $50 gift card to Rod’s donated by the Fulton County Saddle Club. High point all-around: Small-fry - Chloe Robert's Level1 Youth- Josie

OMIQHA is very proud to finally announce that the OMIQHA Summer SunSation show is a GO!!!! Guidelines for bio-safety to be posted this week. OMIQHA will see you all June 13-14, 08:00 am start time!

NOQHA is saddened to announce the cancellation of NOQHA Summer 6 Pack due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-paid stall and camping checks will be shredded. Don’t forget, they have their Queen’s coloring contest, and will have a new June contest on our social media for all ages to participate. Keep on the lookout for some new features coming with our sponsors, too! NOQHA misses their exhibitors and hope to see you at a horse show soon! Stay safe & healthy 

The executive committee met by conference call and made the decision to cancel the May 18 th  open meeting.   Youth to meet virtually with more more information to follow. OAQHA board to meet virtually as well.