OQHA News

The executive committee met by conference call and made the decision to cancel the May 18 th  open meeting.   Youth to meet virtually with more more information to follow. OAQHA board to meet virtually as well.  

High-point standings for 2019 are finalized and the all-around high-point horses and exhibitors are named. The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hardworking individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s  high-point awards . AQHA annually recognizes the top point earners in each division of every AQHA event. Horses are recognized in the open division, junior and senior; youth and amateurs competing with any one horse are recognized in their respective divisions. The divisions are further broken down into Rookie, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. “Earning an AQHA high-point award is evidence of the year-long commitment to excellence in the show

AQHA is excited to announce the addition of Nutrena Level 1 classes at the 2020 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show; Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); and AQHA World Championship Show.   The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the addition of Nutrena Level 1 classes to the 2020 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show ; Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) ; and AQHA World Championship Show . Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the AQHA Executive Committee and AQHA staff cancelled the 2020 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships earlier this spring to protect

NOQHA is saddened to announce the cancellation of the NOQHA Spring Extravaganza and Novice shows, May 22-25, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-paid stall and camping checks will be shredded. In the meantime they have some fun contests planned for all ages to participate. NOQHA will miss their exhibitors and hope to see you at a horse show soon! Stay safe & healthy 

The executive  committee met by conference call this morning and made the decision to cancel the April 20 th open and youth meetings.   Stay healthy and safe.

The AQHA Executive Committee waives world show qualification for upcoming 2020 AQHA world championship shows. The American Quarter Horse Association world championship shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry. Due to the rapidly evolving pandemic worldwide, exhibitors are facing several challenges to get qualified for the 2020 AQHA world championship shows. The safety of AQHA exhibitors, spectators and staff is the Association’s top priority. Therefore, the AQHA Executive Committee has waived qualification for the following 2020 world championship shows: Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show  July 30 - August 8 in Oklahoma City AQHA Select World Championship Show ,

AQHA cancels the three Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships set for this spring for the safety of exhibitors, spectators and AQHA staff. The American Quarter Horse Association has made the decision to cancel the three Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships, which were scheduled for April and May, and will not reschedule the shows. The shows are the Nutrena Central AQHA Level 1 Championships, April 8-11, at OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City; Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships, April 15-19, at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas; and Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships, April 29 - May 3, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Exhibitors who were entered to compete at the shows