OQHA is proud to share the induction of OQHA Past President and Congress Tri-Chairman Chris Cecil Darnell into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame . In addition to Chris Cecil Darnell’s experience as a horse show exhibitor and with her family’s Cecil Breeding Farm, Chris has volunteered her time at the regional, state and national level for many years. She is a past president, officer and board member of Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association ; president, first vice president, Congress Tri-Chairman and Executive Committee member with Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and has assisted with numerous additions to the Congress including Ranch, Level 1 Amateur Select, EWD, and Small Fry division

The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association took on Oklahoma City for the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show, and definitely brought some hardware back to the Buckeye State! Ohio youth brought home a total of:            9   CHAMPION  Titles            9   RESERVE CHAMPION  Titles            5   BRONZE CHAMPION  Titles         17   Top Five  Placings         25  Top Ten  Placings         28   Finalist  Placings Ohio Quarter Horse also took home FIRST PLACE in the Scrapbook Contest, SECOND PLACE in the Justin Boots Contest and OVERALL WINNER of the Team Spirit Award! Here’s the breakdown:   Emily Craft and GOOD MISS CADILLAC CHAMPION: Level 1 Trail 14-18 Kylie Davis and UNDRESSED N RADICAL WORLD CHAMPION: Level 3 Working Hunter WORLD

What started with rain quickly turned into a beautiful day for participants to Battle for the Buckle at the 5th annual  Congress Cup charity golf outing. Organized by the  Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation  and held at  Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club , the event not only provided a world-class experience, but also served as a means to generate funds for the annual Foundation scholarships. The Congress Cup event is generously sponsored by the Martz Family. Rattlesnake Ridge provided the ideal backdrop for the day; a private course, renowned for its gorgeous landscapes and exceptional amenities. The outing saw a total of 24 registered teams and generous sponsorship support, both setting new records for the Congress

OQHA members enjoyed some fun in the sun at this year's annual picnic, generously hosted by J.L. and Penny Robinson of Bellefontaine. Held Monday, June 23, the picnic was once again a favorite event for members and their families, with over 100 guests in attendance. Sharing good food from Boo's Kitchen of Delaware, the event provided an opportunity for youth, amateur, and open OQHA members to meet and spend time together. After dinner, the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association met and discussed their plans for the rest of the summer, including their upcoming trips to the YES Conference in Amarillo, Texas, and the AQHYA World Show in Oklahoma City, Okla.  The open OQHA board also met, where director Cynthia Bauman