OQHA News

AQHYA members from around the world are invited to make their mark at the 2021 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar, slated for 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

The SOQHA Challenge held in Springfield, OH kicked off the 2021 Ohio Quarter Horse Association point season this past weekend, February 26-28, 2021. The show finished with more than 2,800 entries and more than $10,000 awarded to kids! Your complete results ,  high point awards , and  scribe sheets are posted to our website. Thank you to all that came & showed & kicked off the SOQHA show season. Stay tuned to  oqha.com/points  for OQHA Point Standings.   Show High Points Division Champion Reserve L1/Green Open KM Good To Be Best – Chelsea Martz-Churches owner Huntin A Hot Cowgirl – Alexa Black owner Open Mo Money – Stephanie Janis owner KM Good To Be Best – Chelsea Martz-Churches owner L1/Novice Amateur

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association might not have had a banquet this year, however, we still awarded our 2020 membership with over $85,000 in awards. Congratulations to all those who competed in the 2020 show season earning OQHA year-end points. For the full list of point standings, visit  oqha.com/points . Year-end awards are distributed placing 1-6 in each class and division. For further details on points, please refer to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Handbook . The first show of the 2021 season, the SOQHA The Challenge, will kick off February 26 in Springfield, OH, be sure to renew your membership to earn your points. Renew your membership at  oqha.com/join .     2020 ALL AROUND & HIGH POINT WINNERS

More smiles will be made May 20-23, 2021 ... don’t miss your chance to smile with us!   -Tentative schedule- Thursday Indoor Open Non Pro/NP 7 and up/RFM qualifier   Thursday Covered Novice NP Green Reiner/ Green Horse Novice Open   Friday Indoor Rookie/Novice Am/RFM qualifier OPEN FOR NP DERBY horse warm-up   Friday Covered AQHA Open Ranch Riding Jackpot Ranch Riding MCGEE FARMS NP Derby/NP/ RFM qualifier   Saturday indoor Youth Short stirrup OPEN for open derby warm-up   Saturday Covered AQHA Youth Ranch Riding AQHA Amateur Ranch Riding MCGEE FARMS Open Derby/Open   Sunday Indoor Short stirrup Novice Non Pro Novice Open Rookie/Nov Am/ RFM qualifier   Sunday Covered Youth Green Reiner/Green Horse

Save the date for the 2021 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar! YES is slated for July 12-14 in Amarillo. Registration for YES is coming soon. Registration forms will be available on www.aqha.com/yes in January 2021. Book your hotel room at the YES rate with the Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo-Downtown here. YES Facts: • All youth, ages 10 to 18, are welcome – current AQHYA members and nonmembers. • Youth will attend interactive sessions designed to develop and teach leadership skills. • Each day features new speakers, presenting topics related to leadership and the equine industry. • Five AQHYA officers will be elected (president, first vice president, second vice president and two members). • Regional

The American Quarter Horse Association annual convention is a highly anticipated event for AQHA members around the world. The  2021 AQHA Convention  is slated for March 18-22 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio and will be held according to local, state, and federal mandates. All members are invited to attend and can now register online . After careful discussions with AQHA leadership and key stakeholders, the AQHA Executive Committee has decided to modify the traditional format of the annual convention to host a business format in 2021. View the tentative convention schedule.   With the cancellation of the 2020 convention, as a result of the coronavirus, AQHA leadership understands the importance

Richwood Bank has a long history of involvement with the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Our relationship spans back to the very beginning over 50 years ago, with roots in Richwood, Ohio. We value our partnership from the standpoint that we both share similar values – supporting our local communities. OQHA and the Congress could choose to bank anywhere. But we take pride in that they choose Richwood Bank, and it gives us confidence that we can help organizations of any size. We’ve enjoyed experiencing growth in stride with the OQHA. We’re honored to support one of the most impactful annual events in Ohio through their banking needs during their peak season of Congress

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You’d never know that a change of venue due to COVID had any effect on the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association show held September 4-6 in Springfield, Ohio. The show boasted of 1240 entries per judge and came complete with a Mexican Fiesta Dinner sponsored in part by EOQHA and OQHA and prepared by the Sweet Shop. All the English classes had gift certificates and socks as additional prizes and were sponsored by Glamourous Threads. Also, Ryan Geiger  Photography was there to capture those special moments.    In spite of the large numbers, the show ran smoothly and efficiently allowing competitors to be done at a reasonable time.  Thanks so much to Show Secretary Vanessa Lay, Show Manager Casey Devitt, their staff,