OQHA News

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to announce the passing of Maggie Howell after her longterm battle with brain cancer. Howell of Baltimore, Ohio was an up and coming horse trainer who graduated from the University of Findlay as an Equestrian major in 2012. She was a long time assistant to Ohio Quarter Horse Associations Director, Missy Thyfault. Maggie was a well known youth and trainer among the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. --- Maggie's Obituary from Hoskinson Funeral: Maggie Howell was someone well loved by those around her. She could make anyone laugh, whether she was crowd surfing and waving at you at warped tour, or telling the pushy guy at the horse show that she doesn’t need his binoculars

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

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

It is with heavy hearts that the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) shares the passing of longtime State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey. Dr. Forshey was a leader in animal health; both well known, and well respected. Dr. Forshey had a passion and commitment to agriculture and animal health. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University and practiced veterinary medicine for 27 years, with a major interest in swine production. He served as the State Veterinarian and Chief of Animal Health at ODA for 15 years. Dr. Forshey held numerous leadership roles at the national level, serving on the Board of Directors for the United States Animal Health Association and Chairman of the

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