OQHA News

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

Scott Myers  is the son of  Ronnie and Sally Myers of  North Hampton  Ohio.  Scott attended Woodridge High School and  graduated  in 1977.  He attended Kentucky Westland  University and graduated with an undergraduate  degree in Biology.  He then attended The Ohio State  University  and  perused  a doctorate  of  Veterinary  Medicine.  He  graduated  from The Ohio State  University  in 1985  as Dr. Scott Myers, DVM.   He went to work at the Sharron Center  Veterinarian  hospital and practiced with Dr. Dave  McDonald  and Dr. Connie Barns until 1989 when he then opened his own practice called Hunting Rid ge Animal H ospital.  Dr. Myers married  Dr. Leslie Cook  in 1993 and had two daughters, Taylor who was born

AQHYA MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARE INVITED TO MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE 2021 BANK OF AMERICA YOUTH EXCELLENCE SEMINAR, JULY 12-14, IN AMARILLO, TEXAS! Youth interested in attending the  2021 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar , scheduled for July 12-14 in Amarillo, Texas, can  register now . “The Youth Excellence Seminar is the event to be at this summer. With AQHYA members and horse enthusiasts from around the country coming together, there is not a more exhilarating or fun-filled event out there,” said current AQHYA President Justin Eddy. “From leadership workshops, keynote speakers and days filled with excitement, everyone can find something for them in Amarillo this summer. I hope to see you there!”

The Madness, presented by SOQHA, lived up to its name in more than one way! More than 17,700 AQHA entries, more than 2900 NSBA Dual/Approved entries, more than 240 NSBA entries in the money classes and add in the Small Fry & other non-approved classes, made for an amazing run of shows. Sure, it could have been warmer to start, but the competition was HOT. The youth that showed will be in the finals of the Youth World in August. The Amateur and Select classes were some of the deepest seen in some time. SOQHA truly had horses and exhibitors from California to Maine. SOQHA hopes to see Canadian exhibitors back sooner than later. SOQHA thanks each and every person that showed, watched, attended, and hooted for the great

    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

A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2021  Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show  slated for July 28 - August 8 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The show will include Level 3, Adequan® Level 2,  Nutrena Level 1 youth classes  and 13-&-Under Level 3 core classes.  “We have brought together an outstanding roster of judges for one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “We look forward to the great competition at this year’s show.” The judges for the 2021 Ford Youth World are: Doug Allen of

EOQHA was able to host another great horse show on April 24th and 25th in Springfield, Ohio with entries again exceeding over 1,000 entries per judge at 1,046.  $100 Visa Gift cards were awarded to the high point winners in each division. EOQHA President, Brent Maxwell, would like to thank all that have supported the EOQHA April shows. Best of luck the rest of the show season and we will see you in September.   EOQHA April 24-25 High Pointer Winners Small Fry Looking Willy Good & Kaylee Grace Olds Open Son Of A Machine - Owner-Loretta Grossnickle Novice Youth Shez Burnin Hot & Kailee Rife Youth 14-18 Fantasdeck & Katie Ruffener Youth 13 & under Zippos N My Dreams & Gabriella Lohrenz Novice Amateur

The tentative schedule for the 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is available online. The tentative schedule for the   2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show  is now available online. The schedule includes Level 3, Adequan® Level 2,  Nutrena Level 1 youth classes  and 13-&-Under Level 3 core classes. New for 2021, ranch trail and working hunter under saddle will also be offered and included as all-age Level 3 classes. VIEW TENTATIVE SCHEDULE After careful consideration of the pandemic’s impact on qualifying opportunities for all youth members between the AQHA Executive Committee, AQHA Show Council, AQHA Affiliate Advisory Board, affiliates, youth advisers and AQHA

The Mid-Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) is honored to become an affiliate of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Through our affiliation with OQHA, MODA hopes to promote dressage to the owners and riders of the more than 40,000 AQHA horses in Ohio through clinics, shows, and educational opportunities. With both Classical and Western Dressage now being AQHA approved classes and being offered at the AQHA World Championship show, now is the time to learn more about the sport of dressage! A pop-up clinic, Dressage 101, will be held on Saturday, May 8, at Southwind Stables in Pataskala. Amy Rothe-Hietter will lead this afternoon of demonstration and lecture to introduce riders to classical and western dressage.