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The OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA Board of Directors will meet Monday, May 20th at 7 p.m.
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Ohio horsemen are mourning the loss of Leo Clayton ?JR? Kennedy, Jr., of Tupper Plains, Ohio. He died Friday, April 5, at the age of 73.
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Former Quarter Horse Congress Show Secretary Lee Sobas Passes
Published on 4/3/2013 1:38 PM
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A familiar face to horse show exhibitors at the Quarter Horse Congress as well as long-time members of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association has died. Lee Sobas, of Marysville, Ohio, died April 1, 2013. She was 75.
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OQHA released it's 2013 Show Schedule today. So far, the schedule includes nine shows approved for OQHA points, with three still pending approval, for a total of more than 30 judges.
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2013 OQHA Officers and Directors Announced
Published on 2/9/2013 11:41 AM
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At its annual meeting, held February 2, 2013 in Columbus, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association announced new officers and directors.
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Region 4 Championship Suspended for 2013
Published on 1/15/2013 2:19 PM
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Everyone is saddened that the Region 4 Regional Championship Committee was forced to make the difficult decision to suspend the 2013 Region 4 Championship Show.
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Ohio Wins Five World Titles at the 2012 Open AQHA World Show
Published on 11/30/2012 9:01 AM
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OQHA members were very successful during the FedEx Open World Championship this year, bringing five gold and five silver trophies back to Ohio, as well as numerous top 15 placings.
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The 7th annual National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship Show, held August 15-19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma features all-breed classes and is expected to pay in excess of $450,000 in cash and prizes.
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OQHA Incentive Fund Applications Due August 15th
Published on 8/7/2012 10:54 AM
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Applications for the Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund are due August 15th! The OFBIF adds money to specific classes held at the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual futurities.
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Chris Cecil Darnell steps up as OQHA President
Published on 8/1/2012 9:56 AM
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With Dr. Scott Myers taking on the role as the Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s new Executive Director, he has stepped down as the association’s president, a position he began in February after OQHA’s annual elections.
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Scott Myers hired as new OQHA Executive Director
Published on 7/31/2012 9:07 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has named Scott Myers of Sharon Center, Ohio as its new Executive Director after conducting a five-month nationwide search which reviewed 14 highly qualified candidates.
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The 2012 Region Four Championships were held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Despite a train that derailed near the facility early on Wednesday, July 11th, the show went off without a hitch. Competitors from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada travelled to Columbus for the chance to win prizes donated by AQHA’s Corporate Sponsors and to qualify for the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships.
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The Voice of Congress, Keith Bradley, Passes
Published on 7/20/2012 7:16 PM
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Aside from Quarter Horse Congress, Bradley was a staple at the Wood County Fair, serving as the announcer for most events since 1958, including livestock, quilt, pie, baked goods and chain saw auctions. For 19 years, he has won the honor of “Wood County’s Favorite Auctioneer.”
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Region 4 Unaffected by Derailed Train
Published on 7/11/2012 2:21 PM
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A mile-wide area that included part of the Ohio Expo Center where the show is held, has been evacuated, however The American Red Cross has established a shelter at the Rhodes Center, located on the Ohio Expo Center grounds, for those impacted.
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Spooks Gotta Whiz and Flarida Win NRHA Open Derby Championship
Published on 7/3/2012 11:21 AM
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NRHA Professional Shawn Flarida (Springfield, Ohio) rode Spooks Gotta Whiz to a 226.5 to win the Level 4 Derby Open Championship at the 2012 NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City.
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Late OQHA Member Inducted into NCHA Hall of Fame
Published on 6/28/2012 3:53 PM
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Late OQHA Member Dan Evans of Canal Winchester, Ohio was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association's Hall of Fame at the annual convention June 22-24 at the Nashville Loew’s Vanderbilt.
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OQHA Sponsors Free Clinic at Autumn Rose Farm
Published on 6/12/2012 10:42 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is partnering with the Ohio State University and Autumn Rose Farm to offer a free clinic, featuring opportunities to test drive a finished Reining horse.
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The 2012 AQHA Region 4 Championship Show is approaching fast. Just over a month away, the event is scheduled for July 13-15, 2012 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The deadline for entries is June 15th.
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Rick Stevens, Congress Ringmaster, Recovering Well
Published on 6/7/2012 2:50 PM
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Rick Stevens, longtime Ringmaster at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, experienced complications with an eye procedure last month.
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Alma Flarida, mother of OQHA Director Bill Flarida, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 3rd. Born April 23, 1913, in Delphos, Ohio. Alma enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling with her family and spending time with all the grandchildren. Alma also regularly attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress in October.
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The Helping Horses Charity Fun Show will be held Sunday, July 1st at the Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center in Swanton, Ohio beginning at 8 a.m. This show, which is open to any horse and rider, will raise money for a variety of charities, including...
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The American Quarter Horse Association’s eighth annual Region 4 Championship Show will be held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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The OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 16th at 7 pm.
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Priest Family Loses House to Fire
Published on 3/29/2012 12:55 PM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is deeply sorry to relay the news that The Priest Family of Van Wert, Ohio lost their house, all belongings contained within and a truck to a tragic fire on Wednesday, March 29th.
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The OQHA Board of Directors will meet on Monday, March 19th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel located at 4900 Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, Ohio.
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OQHA Honorary Director Jess Cecil Passes
Published on 3/6/2012 9:11 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regrets to relate the passing of OQHA Honorary Director Jess Cecil.
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Carol Siegle Tincher, mother of OQHA Director Brent Tincher, Passes
Published on 3/6/2012 9:05 AM
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Obituary courtesy of Charles Young Funeral Home
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2012 Region 4 Championship Schedule Announced
Published on 2/23/2012 2:59 PM
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The American Quarter Horse Association’s Region 4 Championship Show will be held July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Assignments for 2012 Ohio Quarter Horse Standing and Congress Steering Committees are listed below. *Asterisks denote committee chairpersons.
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At its annual meeting, held February 4, 2012 in Columbus, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association announced new officers and directors. Elected to office for 2012 are Dr. Scott Myers, President, Chris Cecil Darnell, First Vice President, and Hank ...
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OQHA Executive Vice President, Cam Foreman, Resigns
Published on 2/7/2012 4:00 PM
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Ohio Quarter Horse Association Executive Vice President Cam Foreman resigns.
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REMINDER: OQHA Scholarship Deadline is February 15th
Published on 1/30/2012 2:28 PM
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Don't forget that February 15th is the deadline for OQHA Scholarship applications and renewals!
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The 2012 Jim Wells Memorial Trail Challenge $1,000 Sweepstakes competiton will consist of a judged obstacle course, with three levels for youth and adults. There will be awards and cash prizes for top placings.
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is looking for an Ohio Queen for 2012. Applications will be accepted by the OQHA Queen Committee beginning today (January 20, 2012) through Monday, January 30, 2012.
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All About the AQHA Novice Championships
Published on 1/13/2012 9:07 AM
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Novice amateur and Novice youth competitors may qualify for the Novice championships in the following classes:
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The OQHA Board of Directors will meet on Monday, January 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel located at 4900 Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released its 2012 AQHA Show Schedule, which includes shows hosted by EOQHA, NOQHA and SOQHA. Highlights include three 4-Judge shows, three Futurity shows and the Region 4 Championships. There are still...
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