Youth Dates & Deadlines
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 out for the World Show Team and Congress NYATT team, as well as get involved by attending meetings and running for office.
For more information about the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association contact:
OQHA
6325 Quarter Horse Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
614-505-7200
OQHA Scholarships
The Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation provides opportunities for deserving OQHA or OQHYA members who wish to further their education in a college, university, or other institute of higher learning. For more information, click here.
2023 OQHA Youth Timeline
Month |
Day |
Description |
| January | No Youth Meeting | |
| January | 20 | Youth World Cup Application Due |
| January | 24 | Voting for OQHYA Board Deadline |
| February | 4 | OQHA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet |
| February | 15 | Declaration for AQHYA World Show |
| February | 15 | Start of Qualification for AQHYA World Show and NYATT |
| February | 15 | OQHA Scholarship Application Due |
| February | 24-26 | SOQHA The Challenge - Springfield, OH |
| February | 24-27 | AQHA Convention - Fort Worth, TX |
| March | 1 | AQHYA Affiliate Information Form Deadline |
| March | 13 | OQHA Scholarship Interviews |
| March | 20 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| March | 24-26 | OMIQHA Warm Up Show - Springfield, OH |
| March | 26 | Committee Applications Due |
| April | 7-9 | EOQHA Spring It On Show 1 - Springfield, OH |
| April | 17 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| April | 21-23 | EOQHA Spring It On Show 2 - Springfield, OH |
| April | 30 | AQHYA National 2023 World Show Qualifying Period Ends |
| May | AQHYA Hardship Application Due | |
| May | 5-7 | SOQHA Pre-Madness - Wilmington, OH |
| May | 9-14 | SOQHA The Madness - Wilmington, OH |
| May | 15 | Wrangler ASPIRE Award Application Due |
| May | 15 | Registration due for Youth Excellence Seminar |
| May | 15 | Application, Resume, Essay, Candidate's Platform, Letters of Recommendation, and Photograph of Candidate for AQHYA Officer and Director Due |
| May | 15 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| May | 25-28 | Buckeye Reining Spectacular - Springfield, OH |
| May | 26-28 | NOQHA Spring Extravaganza - Findlay, OH |
| May | 29 | NOQHA Level 1 Extravaganza - Findlay, OH |
| May | 31 | In-State AQHYA World Show Qualifying Period Ends |
| June | The Power of YOUth: Leadership Development | |
| June | AQHYA Officer and Director Candidate Speeches and Workbook Deadline | |
| June | AQHYA World Show Contests Forms Deadline (Receipt not Postmarked) | |
| June | 3-4 | Fulton County Saddle Club - Wauseon, OH |
| June | 9-11 | OMIQHA Summer Sunsation - Springfield, OH |
| June | 14-18 | NOQHA Summer Six Pack - Findlay, OH |
| June | 19 | OQHA Annual Picnic at 5:30pm |
| June | 29 | AQHYA World Show Entry Deadline to AQHA |
| June-July | 29-1 | 2023 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar |
| July | The Power of YOUth: AQHYA Programs | |
| July | No Youth Meeting | |
| July | 1 | Wrangler Youth Leader of the Year Nomination Deadline |
| July | 6-9 | The Little Buckeye - Columbiana, OH |
| July | 14-18 | BWHA Classic - Findlay, OH |
| July-August | 28-8 | Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship |
| July | 31 | Last Day for Qualifying Points for 2023 AAQHC NYATT |
| August | NYATT Team Entries Deadline | |
| August | 21 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| August | 26-27 | NOQHA Fall Extravaganza - Columbiana, OH |
| September | 8-10 | EOQHA Fall Classic - Columbus, OH |
| September | 18 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| September | 18 | Nominations for 2024 OQHYA Officers and Directors |
| October | No Youth Meeting | |
| October | 2024 OQHYA Officer and Director Candidates Biography Deadline | |
| October | 50/50 Raffle Selling at Congress PBR | |
| October | 50/50 Raffle Selling at Congress Freestyle Reining | |
| November | 20 | OQHYA Meeting at 7pm - OQHA Office |
| December | No Youth Meeting | |
| December | AQHLead Application Deadline |
