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.
Important Youth Deadlines
2019 OQHA Youth Timeline
MONTH |
DAY |
DESCRIPTION |
| February | 15 | OQHA Scholarship Application Deadline |
| February | 25 | OQHA Selection of Candidates / Delegates for AQHYA National Officer / Director and Financial Support Deadline |
| March | Rise to the Challenge: Do a Community Service Project or Preform a Random Act of Kindness | |
| March | 1 | AQHYA Affiliate Information Form Deadline |
| March | 1 | In-State AQHYA World Show Letter of Declaration Deadline |
| March | 1 | In-State AQHYA World Show Qualifying Period Begins |
| March | 1 | In-State AQHYA Congress NYATT Qualifying Period Begins |
| March | 1 | OQHA Scholarship Video Interviews |
| March | 2-3 | The Challenge – Springfield, OH |
| March | 18 | Youth Meeting at 7 PM; OQHA Office; 6325 Quarter Horse Drive, Columbus, Ohio |
| April | Rise to the Challenge: What Do You Love About YES? | |
| April | 4-7 | Buckeye Reining Series – Springfield, OH |
| April | 6-7 | EOQHA – Columbus, OH |
| April | 13-14 | OMIQHA – Sunbury, OH |
| April | 15 | Youth Meeting at 7 PM; OQHA Office; 6325 Quarter Horse Drive, Columbus, Ohio |
| April | 27-28 | EOQHA – Springfield, OH |
| April | 30 | AQHYA National 2019 World Show Qualifying Period Ends |
| May | Rise to the Challenge: Stepping Up as a Leader - Interview a Mentor! | |
| May | 1 | $1,000 Wrangler ASPIRE Scholarship Application Deadline |
| May | 1 | AQHYA World Championship Show Hardship Application Deadline |
| May | 10-19 | The Madness – Wilmington, OH |
| May | 15 | Youth Excellence Seminar (YES) Registration Deadline |
| May | 15 | Application, Resume, Essay, Candidates Platform, Letters of Recommendation and Photograph of Candidate for AQHYA Officer and Director Due |
| May | 20 | Youth Meeting at 7 PM; OQHA Office; 6325 Quarter Horse Drive, Columbus, Ohio |
| May | 23-26 | Buckeye Reining Series – Springfield, OH |
| May | 24-26 | NOQHA – Findlay, OH |
| May | 27 | NOQHA All Level 1 Show – Findlay, OH |
| May | 31 | In-State AQHYA World Show Qualifying Period Ends |
| June | Rise to the Challenge: AQHA Showing – Try a New Discipline! | |
| June | 1 | AQHYA Officer and Director Candidate Speeches and Workbook Deadline |
| June | 1-2 | Fulton County Saddle Club – Wauseon, OH |
| June | 7 | Announce World Show Team |
| June | 13-15 | OQHA Trail Ride & Mountain Trail Challenge - Waynesburg, OH |
| June | 15 | AQHYA World Show Contest Forms Deadline (receipt not postmarked) |
| June | 17 | OQHA Annual Picnic |
| June | 17 | At Annual Picnic World Show Entry Processing |
| June | 20-23 | NOQHA – Findlay, OH |
| June | 29 | AQHYA World Show Entry Deadline to AQHA |
| June | 29-30 | OMIQHA – Sunbury, OH |
| July | Rise to the Challenge: Get Outdoors – Take a Friend Riding! | |
| July | No Youth Meeting | |
| July | 1 | Wrangler Youth Leader of the Year Nomination Deadline |
| July | 9-11 | Youth Excellence Seminar (YES) Amarillo, Texas |
| July | 12-14 | Little Buckeye – Sunbury, OH |
| July | 19-21 | BWHA Classic – Lewisburg, OH |
| July | 31 | In-State AQHYA Congress NYATT Qualifying Period Ends |
| August | Rise to the Challenge: Show your AQHYA Pride! | |
| August | 1 | NOQHA – Sunbury, OH |
| August | 1-10 | AQHYA World Championship Show, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| August | 7 | Announce NYATT Team |
| August | 15 | Application for the 2020 Young Horse Development Project Deadline |
| August | 15-18 | Buckeye Reining Series – Springfield, OH |
| August | 19 | Youth Meeting at 7 PM; OQHA Office; 6325 Quarter Horse Drive, Columbus, Ohio |
| August | 24-25 | SOQHA Summer Finale - Wilmington, OH |
| August | 25 | NYATT Team Entries Deadline |
| August | 31 | NOQHA – Sunbury, OH |
| September | Rise to the Challenge: Expand your Horsemanship | |
| September | 6-8 | EOQHA – Columbus, OH |
| September | 16 | Youth Meeting at 7 PM; OQHA Office; 6325 Quarter Horse Drive, Columbus, Ohio |
| September | 16 | Nominations for 2020 OQHYA Officers and Directors |
| October | Rise to the Challenge: Bring a Friend to an Event or Meeting | |
| October | 21 | 2020 OQHYA Officer and Director Candidates Biographies Deadline |
| October | No Youth Meeting | |
| October | 50/50 Raffle Selling at Congress Free Style Reining; Date and Time TBA | |
| October | 50/50 Raffle Selling at Congress PBR; Date and Time TBA | |
| November | Rise to the Challenge: School Spirit – What are your future plans or dream job? | |
| November | No Youth Meeting | |
| December | Rise to the Challenge: Make a Difference and Give Back to Someone in Need | |
| December | 1 | AQHYA Scholarships Deadline |
| December | No Youth Meeting | |
| December | 31 | AQHLead Application Deadline |
