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All meetings start at 7:00 pm unless noted otherwise. OQHA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule January 19, 2026 OQHA Office | 7:00pm February 7, 2026 Hilton Downtown Columbus | 12:00pm March 23, 2025 OQHA Office | 7:00pm April 13, 2026 OQHA Office | 7:00pm May 18, 2026 OQHA Office | 7:00pm TBA OQHA Annual Picnic July No Meeting August 31, 2026 OQHA Office | 7:00pm September No Meeting October No Meeting November 23, 2026 OQHA Office | 7:00pm December No Meeting OAQHA Board Meeting Schedule For more information about OAQHA Meetings, please click here . Meeting ID: 824 0864 7783 Passcode: UCvv4a January 26, 2026 Zoom  | 7:00pm February 7, 2026 Hilton Downtown Columbus | 1:00pm February 23, 2026 Zoom  | 7:00pm

Connect with us on Facebook! The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association is a division of OQHA just for members 18 years old and under. OQHYA members can participate in shows and compete for a spot on Ohio’s AQHYA World Championship Show Team and Congress National Youth Activity Team Tournament team, as well as earn points toward year-end awards. OQHYA offers Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, and Speech teams for Youth members that look to broaden their skills and knowledge. Youth members are even eligible to receive scholarships! The OQHYA encourages its members to be active both in the show pen and outside of it through numerous fundraisers and volunteer efforts held each year. Ohio youth are encouraged to try

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

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

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,

  Each year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association approves shows around Ohio to count toward year-end awards, Ohio’s NYATT team and Ohio’s Youth World Show team.  OQHA Point Season OQHA’s point season for year-end awards is February 15th through September 30th of each year. Please note that both horse owners and exhibitors must be current OQHA members prior to showing in order to accumulate points for year-end awards.  View the Official Handbook here. Become an OQHA Member Today! World Show Point Season The American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Championship Show Team point period is February 15th through May 31st. For more information about the AQHYA World Show Team, please  click here . NYATT Point

2026 OQHA Officers Kelli Diaz President (2/27) Executive Committee (2/27) 740-404-7930 Email Kelli   Hank Clason 1st Vice President (2/27)  Executive Committee (2/27) Congress Tri-Chair (2/27) 330-461-1925 Email Hank   Brent Maxwell 2nd Vice President (2/27) Executive Committee (2/27)  614-264-8864 Email Brent     2026 OQHA Directors Cynthia Bauman  (2/27) 330-323-3559 Email Cynthia   Sarah Bernatowicz (2/28) 410-212-3548 Email Sarah    Aubrey Braham  (2/27) 724-967-4003 Email Aubrey Matt Claypool  (2/29) 330-806-1808 Email Matt   Lauren Diaz (2/29) 740-644-0484 Email Lauren   Shawn Flarida  (2/28) 937-631-2033 Email Shawn   Kyle Flatter  (2/28) 937-459-8657 Email Kyle   Kaylee Lebo  (2/27)

The Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation’s Crisis Fund assists those affected by sudden and demonstrable hardship, disaster or serious physical illness based on proven financial need. To be eligible for assistance from the Crisis Fund, a recipient must: Be a member in good standing of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for at least one year, or Be involved with the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. The Board of Directors, among other factors, takes the following into consideration when awarding assistance: 1. Severity of the hardship, disaster or illness 2. Recipient’s family income, assets and liabilities and size of family 3. Availability of insurance 4. Other sources of income or support 5. Involvement