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Name: Maggie Cain Age: 16 Where do you live and with who? I live in Sunbury, Ohio with my mom, my dad, and my younger brother.   How did you get involved in horses? I got involved through my mom because she barrel raced, and I’ve always been in the barn since an early age.   What disciplines/classes do you show in and why did you choose those disciplines/classes? I show in contesting because it’s based on a clock and you get to go fast, and it’s an adrenaline rush.   What is something non- horse related that would be impossible for you to give up? Going on trips with my mom across the country and state.   Tell us something no one knows about you. Not many people know that I raise and show pigs to take to fairs.   Where can we find you when

News OQHYA youth are once again very busy! We had 32 youth run for 2017 Officers and/or Directors. New leaders mean new ideas. Youth spotlight will have a new format and new community service projects are in the works along with some new fundraising ideas. We plan to continue with our educational programs at our meetings to attract new members, and will sponsor the Walk/Trot Western Pleasure Championship Class at the All American Youth Horse Show. Several members are attending the YES convention in Amarillo, Texas and planning for the Youth World Show has begun. The OQHYA will be collecting horse supplies for the Re-Ride Quarter Horse Adaption Program. Check the donation flyer on the OQHYA website, Facebook or

  Age: 18 Where do you live and with who? I live in Frankfurt, Ohio, with my mom and dad, Samantha and Kevin Patterson.   How did you get involved in horses? My cousin used to work at a racehorse barn, so I would go with her and help brush the horses. One day, she finally put me on one and have always ridden since.   What discipline(s)/class(es) do you show in and why did you choose that discipline or class(es)? I show in Western Pleasure. I chose to show in it because I am a perfectionist, and the pleasure is all about controlling the horse’s movement, along with perfecting the horse, not yourself.   What would be impossible for you to give up? (something that's not horse related) Whenever I am not riding or showing horses, I am

BY EMILY AMBROSE FOR GOHORSESHOW  ON MARCH 23, 2017 As we walked into Jim Norick arena together in Oklahoma City, side-by-side-by-side while screaming Ohio, my heart raced from pure excitement. All the youth exhibitors surrounding me had smiles on their faces as we all strutted for the Parade of Teams at the AQHYA World Show. Little did I know that after August, those people would become some of my closest friends. Following the world show in 2016, I began to participate with the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association (OQHYA) and have since attended the monthly meetings, helped with events at Congress, and took part in the year-end banquet this past February. Now that I avidly participate in OQHYA, I realize that

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association was established in 1951, and made its mission to encourage the breeding and competition of Quarter Horses in Ohio, as well as to provide educational opportunities about the breed. In the beginning, OQHA sponsored classes at open shows in the state, later establishing its own breeder's futurity, and eventually year-end awards for AQHA-approved events. The association hosted a two-day clinic in 1962 at The Ohio State University that included discussions on nutrition, breeding management, parasites, grooming, fitting and equipment, and demonstrations on showmanship, horsemanship, reining, roping, and cutting. With the success of that event, other clinics soon followed.

Name:  Tana Drew Age: 11   Where do you live and with who: I split my time between Malvern, OH with my Mom and step-dad, Mike and Ashland, OH with my Dad and step-mom, Melissa.   What would be impossible for you to give up? My dog, Jewel.  She is a 3 year old, very spoiled, black and tan dachshund.   Tell us something that no one knows about you. I am a bookworm and a very fast reader.  My favorite books are Christian fiction.   Where can we find you when you aren’t at a horse show? You can find me taking care of my horses, doing my home-school work, and hanging out at my grandparent's houses.   Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I will be starting my Junior year of High School and I would like to be starting a young horse on the barrels.

The members of OAQHA aren’t letting any grass grow under them after the Buckeye. They are busy preparing for a full schedule this fall. Some of the exciting events on the horizon include… -Volunteering at Flying Horse Farms for seriously ill children -Attending New Vocations Horse Adoption Charity Event -Annual Congress Pancake Breakfast -Supporting Toys for Tots If you are interested in becoming part of OAQHA and joining in on the fun, visit www.oqha.com/amateur and contact one of the directors today!

OQHA Youth are excited to announce their 2nd Annual Congress Youth Bash on Saturday, October 22nd, 7-10 pm in the Rhodes Building. Music, Dancing, Food, Games, Free T-Shirts. All youth are invited! The youth will be selling 50/50 tickets prior to the start of the PBR Bull Riding and the Freestyle Reining. All OQHA youth are encouraged to participate. Check Facebook for meeting times.     A reminder that the OQHYA in conjunction with SOQHYA, NOQHYA, OMIQHYA and EOQHYA will be wrapping up their collection of aluminum tabs for Ronald McDonald House and horse supplies for RE-RIDE Quarter Horse Adaption Program at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Please bring any items collected to the Information Booth in

Name:  Dylan Jordan Age:  11   Where do you live and with whom:   I live in Delaware Ohio with my mom Jessica Daniels, dad Aaron Jordan and younger sister Rylee.   Other current activities: I enjoy fishing, working and showing dairy feeders, and hanging out with my friends.   What would be impossible for you to give up? Living on a farm is something I couldn't give up!   Tell us something that no one knows about you. I had surgery when I was 3 months old to remove fluid on my skull. I have a scar on the right side of my head.   Where can we find you when not at a horse show? A friends house, our family cottage in New York, or working on the farm.    Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I will be in high school and getting my drivers license. 

July 6, 2016 I cannot believe that the year is already half over and that summer is upon us. I have been extremely fortunate to be able to travel to the Ohio Equine Affaire and SOQHA’s Madness. Both of which were wonderful events where I made lifelong memories. The Equine Affaire is something that I have attended numerous times growing up…this year I got to see the event in a whole different light. When I first arrived and was walking around, I somewhat forgot that I may have stood out in my sparkling sash and crown. Spectators all around gazed and smiled and I soon realized that I was in for a treat. To me, I am just your average girl who loves horses and has been very blessed. To others around me, I was the “Belle of the ball.”