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Ohio-Member Shawn Flarida Takes Home Win at NRHA Futurity
It was a big win in the National Reining Horse Association's (NRHA) Level 4 Open Championship for Shawn Flarida and ANDIAMOE! Shawn and his wife Michele own and operate Shawn Flarida Reiners out of their facility in Springfield, Ohio. The Ohio-native is the NRHA's second Seven Million Dollar Rider, as of September 2022! The 2022 NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City kicked off on November 24 and ran until December 3. After marking a 228.5 in the first go, Andiamoe and Shawn came back and marked a 224.5 to progress on to the finals. When they ran in the Jim Norick Coliseum on December 2, the crowd knew what was in store. Scoring an incredible 230, Shawn clenched his 7 th NRHA Futurity Champion title. The 2019 sorrel mare was
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2021 Awards Banquet
The 2021 Ohio Quarter Horse Awards Banquet held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Hilton Downtown Columbus was our biggest banquet yet! The banquet room was packed with more than 480 in attendance and over $87,000 in awards presented to the 2021 OQHA award winners. OQHA Director, Justin Billings, and the 2021 Congress Queen, Darcy Woods, gave a warm welcome to all of the guests and led the everyone in an invocation before dinner. CEO, Dr. Scott Myers, welcomed everyone to the Annual Banquet and then took a moment to pay tribute to Past President and National Director, Clark Bradley. He invited OQHA Director, Cindy Morehead, on stage to read her sentiment for Clark, along with life lessons she learned from
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Clark Bradley OQHA Past President and National Director Passes
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to announce the passing of Clark Bradley. Bradley of Findlay, Ohio came from a family dedicated to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Clark Bradley was an instructor at the University of Findlay for 26 years. He became an active coach with the University of Findlay’s western equestrian team in 1996. He has helped coached several national championship teams and two reserve national championship squads. Clark has also held prestigious positions such as President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, President of the National Reining Horse Association, and National Director for the American Quarter Horse Association. Clark was a two time National Reining
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Burgess J. Holt OQHA PAST PRESIDENT, National Director, and Chairman PASSES
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to announce the passing of Burgess J. Holt. Burgess was a President of OQHA, President of Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association, OQHA National Director, and Chairman of the OQHA Congress. He was also a long time Congress supporter and friend. Burgess will be dearly missed. Prayers to his family, especially his wife Jan. Burgess would like to let you know his work here is done. He has been called to a greater project where his compensation will be reuniting with loved family and friends, but most importantly an eternity with his Savior. He entered his new calling Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the age of 84. Burgess is leaving his unfinished projects in the capable
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Charlie Cox of Concession by Cox Passes
Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to share that Charlie Cox of Concessions by Cox has passed. Charlie and Concession by Cox have been a long-time partner and friend of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Charlie will be greatly missed and we send our condolences to the family. Please find below the information for Charlie’s Final Act. FRIDAY, MAY 14 Northgate Church 51 Fourwinds Drive Sunbury, Ohio 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Visitation SATURDAY, MAY 15 South Side Church of Christ 921 South Fayette Street Washington Court House, Ohio 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Visitation 12:30 pm Service with a procession to graveside immediately following Mahan Building Fayette County Fairgrounds 213 Fairview Avenue Washington
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Southern Belle Breeder’s Classes Added to the NEW A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity Show
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is excited to announce the addition of the new A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity show to the Southern Belle Breeders’ program. Entries are now open for the A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity, which takes place April 23-May 1, 2021 at the new World Equestrian Center - Ocala. A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity horse show is managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). It will feature more than 160 classes in 16 divisions, along with more than $360,000 in added prize money. For show bill, entries and stall reservations please visit Peak-Equine Productions at Peak-Equine.com . Southern Belle Breeders’ classes are
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2021 AQHA Executive Committee
The 2021-2022 AQHA Executive Committee was elected during the 2021 AQHA Convention in San Antonio. The 2021-22 AQHA Executive Committee (from left to right): James Hunt, Dr. Scott Myers, Norman K. Luba, Kenneth Banks, and Jeff Tebow. The 2021-2022 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2021 AQHA Convention in San Antonio. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the board. The Executive Committee convenes throughout the year to conduct and manage the
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Partnership with Richwood Bank
Richwood Bank has a long history of involvement with the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Our relationship spans back to the very beginning over 50 years ago, with roots in Richwood, Ohio. We value our partnership from the standpoint that we both share similar values – supporting our local communities. OQHA and the Congress could choose to bank anywhere. But we take pride in that they choose Richwood Bank, and it gives us confidence that we can help organizations of any size. We’ve enjoyed experiencing growth in stride with the OQHA. We’re honored to support one of the most impactful annual events in Ohio through their banking needs during their peak season of Congress
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OQHA Committees
2025 OHIO QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES Affiliate Relations Matt Claypool* Cynthia Bauman - CSHP Michelle Ceschan - OAQHA Chris Darnell - NOQHA Dan Klaus - OMIQHA Judd Paul - SOQHA Brent Maxwell - EOQHA Jaime Nelson - BRS Rhonda Harter - Staff Annual Awards/Banquet Kelli Diaz* Aubrey Braham Lauren Diaz Kyle Flatter Brent Maxwell Dennis Taylor Lauren Clark - Staff AQHA Chris Darnell* Fritz Leeman Dr. Scott Myers Dan Trein Justin Billings - Staff Executive Committee Brent Maxwell* Hank Clason Kelli Diaz Judd Paul Dr. Dave McDonald George Seanor Justin Billings - Staff Finance Fritz Leeman* Hank Clason Chris Darnell Kelli Diaz Dr. Scott Myers Judd Paul George Seanor Dennis Taylor Greg Tordoff Justin
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News from our Affiliates
Congratulations to our 2020 NOQHA Queen, Jessica Crozier. Jessica was the recipient of Miss Congeniality at the 2019 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest. We wish her the best of luck this year! The NOQHA 2020 shows will be held at the Findlay Western Farm, Findlay, Ohio. The Spring Extravaganza Show is May 22-24, 2020, judges are Jeff Allen, Larry Hansch, Jan Hoskins, and Nancy Sue Ryan. The Level 1 show will follow on May 25 with Mark Watkins as judge. The Summer Six Pack is June 18 -21, 2020 with judges Christa Baldwin, Kelly Chapman, Tim Finkenbinder, Dean Bogart, Tanya Green, and Rhonda Replogle. The Fall Extravaganza show will not be held in 2020, look for it in 2021. More information, stall reservations,


























