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Ohio Amateurs Make Their Mark at AQHA More OAQHA directors attended this year’s convention in San Antonio than any other in years past. They represented the interests of Ohio Quarter Horse Amateur members throughout the four-day event by sharing their concerns at committee meetings, attending industry workshops and participating in the general membership meeting itself. At that meeting, each member voted on some hot button issues including the addition of 13 & Under core classes at the Youth World which passed by overwhelming support. After the convention, our Amateurs took their commitment to the industry even further by applying to join AQHA committees themselves. We are proud to report that OAQHA

Brooke Bradley running for a 2017-2018 AQHYA Director position interviewed by Alex Black Where do you live and with whom?  I live in Plain City, Ohio with my parents Dan & Melissa and my two younger sisters, Blaire and Brenna.   How do you want to be seen by your peers? I want to be seen by my peers as kind, encouraging, fair and a good listener.   What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses (personal & horse related)? Why? My biggest strength with horses is my hard work, I have had to work VERY hard to get where I’m at today. My talented horses have helped, but it took a while to “click”. My personal strength is being trusting. I look for the very best in people and try to accept everyone as they are, faults and all.

  Name:  Jessica Batton Age: 15 Grade: Sophomore   Where do you live and with who? My dad, John, and Mom, Kristen, in Sydney, OH   How did you get involved in horses? Since as long as I can remember my parents have had and shown reining horses. Growing up, I rode them as well and have absolutely loved it.   What discipline(s)/class(es) do you show in and why did you choose that discipline or class(es)? I primarily show in the reining classes. I enjoy reining because it is thrilling, competitive, and challenging.   What would be impossible for you to give up? (something that's not horse related) Popcorn   Tell us something that no one knows about you. Very few people in my life know that I used to do ballet and love to pop bubble

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!