OQHA News

    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 7, with about 500 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 2025 and recognizing the service of the board members, past presidents, and honorary directors. Closing the meeting, the new board of directors and leadership team were installed to continue furthering the mission of the association in the new year. View the 2026 Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors  here . The Ohio Amateur

Ohio Quarter Horse News is the official publication of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the number one resource for Ohio Quarter Horse owners, breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts.  View Ohio Quarter Horse News archives here . 2025 OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS WINTER MAGAZINE   2025 OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS summer newsletter   2025 OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS spring newsletter  

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association Official Handbook of By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations is updated yearly. To download the 2026 OQHA Official Handbook, please click here .

California native Casey Dallas Devitt, 66 of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, husband of April “Claus” Devitt, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City. He was born in Riverside, California on April 12, 1959, to the late Dallas Royce Clark and Marilyn Carruthers Devitt.   Casey was a respected judge (AQHA, APHA, NSBA, and WCHA) who officiated at many of the nation's premier horse shows, including the AQHA Open and Amateur World Championship Show, the AQHA Select Amateur World Championship Show, the NSBA World Championship Show, the APHA World Championship Show and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.   Beyond judging, Casey served the industry as a Show Steward, Show Manager, Show

OQHA is proud to share the induction of OQHA Past President and Congress Tri-Chairman Chris Cecil Darnell into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame . In addition to Chris Cecil Darnell’s experience as a horse show exhibitor and with her family’s Cecil Breeding Farm, Chris has volunteered her time at the regional, state and national level for many years. She is a past president, officer and board member of Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association ; president, first vice president, Congress Tri-Chairman and Executive Committee member with Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and has assisted with numerous additions to the Congress including Ranch, Level 1 Amateur Select, EWD, and Small Fry division

The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association took on Oklahoma City for the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show, and definitely brought some hardware back to the Buckeye State! Ohio youth brought home a total of:            9   CHAMPION  Titles            9   RESERVE CHAMPION  Titles            5   BRONZE CHAMPION  Titles         17   Top Five  Placings         25  Top Ten  Placings         28   Finalist  Placings Ohio Quarter Horse also took home FIRST PLACE in the Scrapbook Contest, SECOND PLACE in the Justin Boots Contest and OVERALL WINNER of the Team Spirit Award! Here’s the breakdown:   Emily Craft and GOOD MISS CADILLAC CHAMPION: Level 1 Trail 14-18 Kylie Davis and UNDRESSED N RADICAL WORLD CHAMPION: Level 3 Working Hunter WORLD

What started with rain quickly turned into a beautiful day for participants to Battle for the Buckle at the 5th annual  Congress Cup charity golf outing. Organized by the  Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation  and held at  Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club , the event not only provided a world-class experience, but also served as a means to generate funds for the annual Foundation scholarships. The Congress Cup event is generously sponsored by the Martz Family. Rattlesnake Ridge provided the ideal backdrop for the day; a private course, renowned for its gorgeous landscapes and exceptional amenities. The outing saw a total of 24 registered teams and generous sponsorship support, both setting new records for the Congress

OQHA members enjoyed some fun in the sun at this year's annual picnic, generously hosted by J.L. and Penny Robinson of Bellefontaine. Held Monday, June 23, the picnic was once again a favorite event for members and their families, with over 100 guests in attendance. Sharing good food from Boo's Kitchen of Delaware, the event provided an opportunity for youth, amateur, and open OQHA members to meet and spend time together. After dinner, the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association met and discussed their plans for the rest of the summer, including their upcoming trips to the YES Conference in Amarillo, Texas, and the AQHYA World Show in Oklahoma City, Okla.  The open OQHA board also met, where director Cynthia Bauman

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