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OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS — SUMMER 2014— VOLUME 56 — ISSUE 2

[ OQHA STAFF ]

Dr. Scott Myers

Barb Benedum

Lisa Martin

Rhonda Harter

Executive Director 740-943-2346, ext. 126 SMyers@oqha.com Commercial Exhibits Corporate Sponsors 740-943-2346, ext. 121 LMartin@oqha.com

Mindy Westlake

Membership and OQHA Points 740-943-2346, ext. 123 MWestlake@oqha.com

Accountant 740-943-2346, ext. 122 BBenedum@oqha.com Show Secretary Futurity Secretary 740-943-2346, ext. 125 RHarter@oqha.com

Nicole Barker

Marketing and Communication 740-943-2346, ext. 124 NBarker@oqha.com

[ OQHA HEADQUARTERS ] The Ohio Quarter Horse Association 101 Tawa Road, P.O. Box 209 Richwood, Ohio 43344

740-943-2346 • Fax 740-943-3752 OhioQH123@oqha.com • www.oqha.com

[ COVER PHOTO ] Photo by:

[ FEATURES ] 11 13 14-15 17 18-19 12 21 23

Vesicular Stomatitis Professional Spotlight Congress News Youth Spotlight Youth World Wrap Up Congress Queen Update Buckeye Classic Wrap Up IHSA

[ DEPARTMENTS ] 6 7 8 9 10 10 16 20 22 24

OQHA Officers OQHA Directors Past Presidents & Honorary Editor’s Letter Podium Mailbox OQHYA Officers & Directors OAQHA Officers & Directors Show Schedule Stallion Directory

[ CLUB UPDATES ] 9 24

Southern Ohio Quarter Horse OQHA Trail Rides

Ohio Quarter Horse News • 5

2014 OQHA Officers Vic Clark

David McDonald,DVM

Executive Committee, Finance*, Awards Assignments, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Super Sale*, Treasurer’s Office*

Drug Task Force*, Judging Tournament*, Research*, Vet Coordinator

1st Vice President (2/15)

Executive Committee (2/15)

2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 330-351-0196 DaveMcDVM@roadrunner.com

2177 Rock Rd. Shelby, OH 44875 419-565-3837 VicClark@neo.rr.com

Elizabeth Gorski

Skip Salome

Executive Committee, Grievance*, Long Range Planning, Public Policy, Rules*,

AQHA, Finance, Long Range Planning, Public Policy*, Trail Ride, Awards Assignments, Food & Beverage*, Grounds Security*, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments

Congress Tri-Chair (9/14)

2nd Vice President (2/15) Scholarship*, Lectures/Demos*

Chris Cecil Darnell President (2/15)

Executive Committee, Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Rules, Awards Assignments, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Treasurer’s Office

111 Sharon Copley Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-697-6353 Lannings72@aol.com

1659 King Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-494-1611 JEGorski@frontier.com

1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 740-404-4521 sse@windstream.net

Alan Potts

Denny Thorsell

Finance, Roping

Drug Task Force, Finance, Awards Assignments, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments

Executive Committee (2/16)

Congress Tri-Chair (9/16)

28881 St Rt 83 N Coshocton, OH 43812 740-622-5611 ap.roper34@yahoo.com

Brent Maxwell

Executive Committee (2/17)

Annual Awards*, Executive Committee*, Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Scholarship, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas, NYATT, Trail/Western Riding*

8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 216-214-0003 DennyThorsell@hotmail.com Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee appointments are noted in italics.

24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 614-264-8864 MilMax@earthlink.net

Carly Kidner

2014 OQHA Queen

AQHA National Officers & Directors Clark Bradley

Dr. Scott Myers

Fritz Leeman

Skip Salome

AQHA Director Emeritus

AQHA Director at Large

6 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

AQHA Director

AQHA Director Emeritus

Dan Trein

AQHA Director

2014 OQHA Directors Lisa Alley (2/16)

Grievance, Trail Ride, Commercial Exhibitors*, Morning Refreshments, Stall Move-In, VIP/Awards Ceremony*

11620 Market Ave. Uniontown, OH 44685 330-575-3399 LAlley@neo.rr.com

Rod Atherton (2/15)

Roger Landis (2/16)

Drug Task Force, Horse Show Advisory Professional Horsemen*, Congress Futurities, Reining, Riding Areas, Super Sale

4502 Butterbridge Rd. North Lawrence, OH 44666 330-352-1178

Chuck Smith (2/17) Long Range Planning*, Cutting

P.O. Box 23 Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-402-3189 CSmithCH@gmail.com

Brent Maxwell (2/16)

Denny Thorsell (2/17)

16535 Kirkpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080

24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358

8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 216-214-0003 DennyThorsell@hotmail.com

Kelli Diaz (2/17)

Cindy Morehead (2/17)

Brent Tincher (2/15)

828 Bright Rd. Finday, OH 45840

P.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056

Kristine Nagy (2/15)

Greg Tordoff (2/15)

Youth, Commercial Exhibitors, Congress Program, Food & Beverage, Overflow Trailers, Stall Move-In, VIP/ Awards Ceremony*, VIP Camping*

Congress Queen*

2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 740-404-7930 CongressQueenTeam@yahoo. com

Candi Fites (2/17)

Annual Awards, Annual Banquet*, Horse Show Advisory, Youth, Congress Program*, Breeders Incentive*

17590 Courtney Rd. Beloit, OH 44609 330-257-3881 candigab@zoominternet.net

Bill Flarida (2/15)

Horse Show Advisory, Information Booth*, Reining

16275 Buckland Holden Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-303-0592

Shawn Flarida (2/16)

Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Reining, Riding Areas

5300 Beard Rd. Springfield, OH 45502 937-408-3688

Annual Awards*, Executive Committee*, Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Scholarship, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas, NYATT, Trail/Western Riding*

Judging Team*, Scholarship, Youth, Fire Safety, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT, VIP/Awards Ceremony*

Annual Awards, Annual Banquet, Scholarship, Congress Program, Speed/Contesting

PO Box 41 Doylestown, OH 44230

Judd Paul (2/15)

Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen Rules, Congress Futurities, Commercial Exhibitors, Riding Areas*, Stall Move-In, Trail/Western Riding

3555 Eleazer Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 614-205-8056 jptrainingstable@aol.com

Donald Recchiuti (2/16) Hunter/Jumpers*, Judging Tournament*, NYATT*, VIP/Awards Ceremony*

2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656

Elizabeth Himes (2/15)

Todd Salome (2/16)

11306 Lake Rd Millersport, OH 43046 614-205-7687 himesbeth@hotmail.com

1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 740-485-8017 TSalome3@gmail.com

Randy Jacobs (2/17)

George Seanor (2/15)

Breeders Incentive, Reining

Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Judging Tournament,

6700 Old Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 330-204-0345 Randy@feeddac.com

Trail Ride*, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In*, NYATT, VIP/ Awards Ceremony*, VIP Camping

Breeders Incentive, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory, Rules, Trail Ride, Trail/Western Riding

Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas, Trail/Western Riding

Annual Banquet, Public Policy, Technology*, Youth, Fire Safety, Lectures/ Demos, Stall Move-In, VIP/Awards Ceremony*

4212 Village Club Dr. Powell, OH 43065 614-571-3882 Greg.Tordoff@fmsand.com

Mike Vargo (2/15)

Breeders Incentive, Grievance, Long Range Planning, Public Policy, Riding Areas

137766 Taylor Rd., Plain City, OH 43064 614-205-8045 MVargo@vargomail.com

Shane Watson (2/15)

Annual Banquet, Membership*, PSA’s*

2443 Gibbs Rd. Goshen, OH 45122 513-543-3313

Randy Wilson (2/15)

Drug Task Force, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas

5100 Manchester Dr. Zanesville, OH 43701

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated, unless otherwise noted.

5015 State St NE N Canton, OH 44721

Ohio Quarter Horse News • 7

Past Presidents & Honorary Directors Clark Bradley

Bob Hexter

AHQA*, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Hall of Fame*, Reining*, Roping*

Fire Safety, Food & Beverage

Past President, 1999-2000

12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 419-348-7768 Bradley@findlay.edu

Jim Brennan Past President, 1979 Dayton, OH 937-434-3665

Vic Clark

Past President, 1997-98

Executive Committee, Finance*, Awards Assignments, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Super Sale*, Treasurer’s Office*

Hank Clason Honorary Director

Drug Task Force, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities*, Reining, Riding Areas, Super Sale

6259 Ryan Rd. Medina, OH 44256 330-461-1925 hankclasonqh@yahoo.com

Ed Dingledine Honorary Director

Professional Horsemen

695 Twp Rd. 1275 Ashland, OH 44805 567-203-2219 EDingledine@gmail.com

Wayne Erwin Honorary Director

Professional Horsemen, Trail Ride

3091 Parcher Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-0205 WErwin9612@yahoo.com

Jack Geschke

Honorary Director

1785 Bunty Station Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 614-402-6266 Bob.Hexter@gmail.com

Burgess Holt

Past President, 1984-86 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Fritz Leeman

Past President, 1990-92

AQHA, Finance, Long Range Planning, Hall of Fame

13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647 330-837-8505 SnazStory@aol.com

Steve Marko Honorary Director Mogadore, OH 330-628-1646

Charlie Menker

Past President, 2003-2004, 2011 Roping

9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 937-884-7079 CMenker@gmail.com

Dr. Scott Myers

Past President, 2007-08, 2012

AQHA, Research, Ground Security, Puppy Alley*

Cliff Nash

Past President, 2007-2008 252 Monsarrat Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43017 614-889-7347

Alan Potts Past President, 1960

Executive Committee, Finance, Roping

Roger Ruetenik

Binnie Ann Masters

Honorary Director Montgomery, TX 936-582-6956

Breeders Incentive, Judging Team, Rules, Scholarship, Trail Ride, Fire Safety*, Hunter/Jumpers*, NYATT, VIP/Awards Ceremony*

Skip Salome

Ron McCarty

AQHA, Finance, Long Range Planning, Public Policy*, Trail Ride, Awards Assignments, Food & Beverage*, Grounds Security*, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments

Trail Ride, Congress Program, Food & Beverage, Stall Move-In

Dan Trein

Honorary Director

McConnelsville, OH 614-314-8592

Past President, 1993-94, 2005-06, 2009-2010

Honorary Director

4459 W. National Rd. Springfield, OH 45504 937-323-7867 McCartyPump@yahoo.com

David McDonald, DVM

Honorary Director

Horse Show Advisory*, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail/Western Riding

6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 330-607-4988 DanTrein@frontier.com

Past President, 1989

Drug Task Force*, Judging Tournament*, Research*, Vet Coordinator

Honorary Director Fairlawn, OH 330-800-6741; 330-388-9989 Please Note: Each past OQHA president and honorary director retains his or her board seat and voting privileges for the remainder of his or her lifetime, providing they meet the attendance requirements. Current officer and committee seats are listed in italics.

8 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

My name is Nicole Barker, and I am the new marketing and communications coordinator for OQHA. I am very happy to be a part of the 48th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress. It will be my 2nd time at the Congress, and I can not wait to experience this side of the event.

I have shown and ridden since I was 9 years old, so this truly is a dream job for me. I am hoping to continue showing out here with my horse in the Amatuer all-around events. If there is anything I can do for you or any questions I can answer please let me know.

By Nicole Barker

Photo Credit: Impulse Photography MB

Editor’s Letter Club News

Hi Everyone!

The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Futurity was held on August 23 & 24, 2014 at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, OH. Judges for the show were Sissy Anderson, Mark Russell, and Manita McKool-Defoor.

The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association offered 20+ futurity classes and $5000 added in Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund. Nearly 800 entries were shown per judge in all divisions.

Photos provided by Jessica LaVoie

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Podium

As we head into the last few weeks before Congress, all of us at the Ohio Quarter Horse Association are hard at work finalizing the last minute details for the show.

We have many exciting events planned for the 48th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress. These events include, but are not limited to, the Weaver Leather Freestyle Reining, the PBR Bull Riding, the Mercuria/ NCHA World Series of Cutting, the Equine Chronicle Masters, a special apperance by Pat Parelli, NRHA Ride a Reiner as well as a number of lectures/demonstrations.

I would like to welcome Shane Rux to the Congress team as our new horse show photographer. He joins us with over 20 years of experience and is a familiar face around the AQHA and APHA show arenas.

By Chris Cecil Darnell

We hope all of our members had a very successful and fun summer. All of us at OQHA would like to wish all the competitors good luck at the Congress, and we hope everyone enjoys the event.

Dear Dr. Scott Myers, Thank you very much for sponsoring trophies at the Ohio State Fair Horse Show. I was honored to win Grand Champion Sr. Hunter Hack , Grand Champion Hunter Over Fences and Reserve Champion Advanced Equitation Over Fences on my Holsteiner, Penny. Once again, thank you for your continued support! It is much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Bridgett White

Sincerely,

Kim McKinney & Doug Hayes

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To the members of the Scholarship Commttee, Thank you for once again renewing my scholarship. The support I have gotten from OQHA these past four years has been greatly appreciated. I am about to enter my second profesional year at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. This means I am halfway to my doctorate, the scholarships I have received from OQHA in these past few years have truly helped me to achieve my personal and professional goals.

Thank you for all your support,

Melanie Lowers

Sincerely,

Amber Gruenhagen

Dear Mr. Myers, Thank you for sponsoring the Western Riding at the 2014 Dear OQHA, AQHYA World Championship Show. Your sponsorship is I attended the Y.E.S Convention this year and had an amazing appreciated and many activities during the show would not time. This was my second year going and I enjoy it more and be possible without your support. We strive to provide value more every time. I have learned so much about the American to you and the show through the sponsorships and hope your Quarter Horse and have met some incredible people from all expectations were met. over the world. I plan to go again next year as it will be my last year to go. I just wanted to take the time to thank you for Once again, thank you for your support to AQHA and we look forward to continuing to do business with you. giving me the opportunity of attending this event.

Dr. Scott Myers, OQHA, Thank you so much for donating the champion trophy for the Thank you so much for sponsoring the prize! It was so reining class at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. beautiful and will be cherished forever. It took me 10 long years to earn it but was an amazing way to end my 4-H career.

Thank you,

From the 2014 Pole Bending Champion, Luke Stall

Katie Demanett

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Vesicular Stomatitis

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Humans can also become infected with the disease when handling affected animals, but this is a rare event. Vesicular stomatitis has been confi rmed only in the Western Hemisphere.

It is known to be an endemic disease in the warmer regions of North, Central, and South America, but outbreaks of the disease in other temperate geographic parts of the hemisphere occur sporadically.

examination of the mouth initially reveals blanched and raised vesicles or blister-like lesions on the inner surfaces of the lips, gums, tongue, and/or dental pad.

In addition, these blister-like lesions can form on the lips, nostrils, coronary band, prepuce, vulva, and teats.

The blisters swell and break, which causes oral pain and discomfort and reluctance to eat or drink. Lameness and severe weight loss may follow. Body temperature may rise immediately before or at the same time lesions first appear.

In the past decade, the Southwestern and Western United States have experienced a number of vesicular stomatitis outbreaks. Outbreaks usually occur during the warmer months, often along waterways. In some years, only a few premises in a single State have been affected. However, in other years, multiple States and many premises have been involved.

In horses, vesicular lesions generally occur on the upper surface of the tongue, the lips, around nostrils, corners of the mouth, and gums. Lesions in horses may also be expressed as crusting scabs on the muzzle, lips, or ventral abdomen.

Since there could be a vesicular stomatitis outbreak in any given year, it is essential that veterinarians and livestock owners be on the alert for animals displaying clinical signs of the disease. For current information on vesicular stomatitis outbreaks or summaries of the most recent past outbreaks, please visit the APHIS Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/vsv/.

Economic Impacts While vesicular stomatitis does not generally cause animals to die, it can still cause economic losses to livestock producers. The disease is particularly signifi cant because its outward signs are similar to (although generally less severe than) those of foot-and-mouth disease, a foreign animal disease of cloven-hoofed animals that was eradicated from the United States in 1929. The clinical signs of vesicular stomatitis are also similar to those of swine vesicular disease, another foreign animal disease. The only way to tell these diseases apart is through laboratory tests.

Vesicular stomatitis is recognized internationally as a reportable disease. This means that there are serious economic and regulatory repercussions associated with the diagnosis. When the disease is detected in the United States, some countries may take action to block international trade of U.S. animals and animal products. Interstate movement of animals is also impacted. Premises containing affected animals are quarantined until 21 days after the lesions in the last affected animals have healed. As a result, quarantine periods can be lengthy.

Clinical Signs In affected livestock, the incubation period for vesicular stomatitis ranges from 2 to 8 days. Often, excessive salivation is the fi rst sign of the disease. Close

Disease Spread How vesicular stomatitis spreads is not fully known; insect vectors, mechanical transmission, and movement of animals are all factors. Once the disease is introduced into a herd, it may move from animal to animal by contact or exposure to saliva or fl uid from ruptured vesicles. Humans rarely contract vesicular stomatitis, but they can become infected.

In people, the disease causes an acute infl uenza-like illness with symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, and malaise. To avoid exposure to this disease, individuals should use personal protective measures when handling affected animals.

Recommended Actions There is no specifi c treatment or cure for vesicular stomatitis. Good sanitation and quarantine practices on affected farms usually contain the infection.

When a defi nite diagnosis is made on a farm, the following procedures are recommended: • Separate animals with lesions from healthy animals, preferably by stabling. Animals on pastures tend to be affected more frequently with this disease.

• As a precautionary measure, do not move animals from premises affected by vesicular stomatitis until at least 21 days after lesions in the last affected animal have healed.

• Implement on-farm insect control programs that include the elimination or reduction of insect breeding areas and the use of insecticide sprays or insecticide-treated eartags on animals.

• Use personal protective measures when handling affected animals to avoid human exposure to this disease.

Written by: APHIS www.aphis.usda.gov/vs

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Ohio Queen Update

Good Afternoon!

Just wanted to send a little update to OQHA regarding my queen appearances over the past several weeks: July 26th- This was a very busy day! I went straight from passing out awards and working the hospitality tent at the Buckeye Classic to the Ohio Union in Columbus, OH. Nellie’s Catwalk for Kids was hosting their annual fashion show and I was honored to be invited to walk the runway with a hero (cancer survivor)! This was a very touching experience. I also welcomed guests at this event! I enjoyed getting to meet and talk to many of the children that have battled cancer, including Princess Maggie who walked the runway at Congress last year. I also had the opportunity to share information about OQHA to many people at this event! This event was sold out with about 1500-2000 in the audience!

The Youth World was an incredible event. Not only did I pass out awards for a few days, I also had the opportunity to attend the youth fashion show. I took part in judging the jeans and boots the youth teams had designed, as well as reading letters to the audience that were written to Rein in Cancer. I also was honored to escort the Youth Advisor of the Year out to the arena to receive her award.

August 9th- This was an incredible day and one that I will always remember. I was invited to attend an event at the Fieldstone Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH. This was a special event, in which about 20 kids who are battling cancer came to the farm to meet, groom, and interact with the horses for the day. It was so nice to meet all the children and families and to see the joy on their faces from the horses. I also made up gift bags for all the children, including information and activity sheets about the American Quarter Horse along with some candy, of course!

I’ve attached some pictures from the various events!

Best Wishes, Carly L. Kidner 2014 OQHA Queen

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Professional Spotlight One of Ohio’s own joined the NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club Even if you have only attended a handful of Quarter Horse Shows in Ohio, you have no doubt heard Dawn Baker’s name announced in a western pleasure or hunter under saddle class. On August 13th, Dawn Baker’s name was announced for a different reason. At The National Snaffle Bit Association’s awards ceremony the crowd applauded the name of the Quarter Million Dollar Club Inductee. Baker was in good company with other top female riders such as Trisha Yamber, Katy Jo Zuidema, and Tina Kaven.

The Ohio native was raised in Sunbury, by parents Heidi and Duane Piper, owners and operators of Piper Performance Horses. Growing up on a training farm allowed Dawn the opportunity to begin riding at an early age. She is often said to have begun riding before she was out of diapers! As a youth, Dawn earned numerous awards including AQHA high points, All-Around Youth, Congress Championships, and AQHYA World Championships. However, Baker’s successes did not end with her youth career. She made a brief stop in the Amateur arena on horse, Hey Monn. Together, they won several futurities and were named World Champions in 2005. In 2006, Dawn decided to try her hand in the pro events and gave up her Amatuer card. Currently, Dawn and husband, Brian Baker, own and operate Baker Futurity Horses out of the same location as her parents and brother, Chad.

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Congress News

CONGRATULATIONS to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association NYATT Team for Congress 2014 Showmanship

Annaleise Ritzi & Kara Mahaffey

Horsemanship

Madison Thiel & McKenzie Severance

Western Pleasure

Audrey Baker & Justin Melvin

Reining

Caleb Sturgeon & Kalee Lohr

Barrels

Caitlyn Colvin & Paul “Trey” Schwab

Hunter Under Saddle

Jordan Gates & Lauren Hull

Professional Bull Riders return to the All American Quarter Horse Congress

The PBR returns to the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. The PBR Touring Pro event will rock the Coliseum at the Ohio State Fairgrounds on Friday October 10, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Every seat in the Coliseum puts you right on top of the action where the world’s best bull riders will square off against the world’s toughest bulls.

This will be one of the last events before the PBR World Finals held in Las Vegas. The Columbus event will showcase some of the nation’s top bull riders; watch them go for the challenge of an 8 second ride on the back of a fierce, unrelenting, rank bucking bull. The points earned at this event will help determine who qualifies for the PBR World Finals.

Why not plan on spending the weekend? Join us in Columbus on Friday, October 10, for the PBR Touring Pro, watch the action, meet some bull riders and stay for the after party.

On Saturday, enjoy The All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest horse show. This is your chance to see some of the world’s best horsemen and women compete with some of the most talented horses in the world. If shopping is your forte, the Quarter Horse Congress is a shopping mecca. Retailers from all over the United States display the latest equipment, fashion, jewelry, and furniture. The Congress is definitely a shopper’s paradise. Join in the celebration of bringing the “best of the west” to Columbus.

14 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS

FAIRGROUNDS

COLISEUM OCTOBER 10

Columbus, Ohio EVENT STARTS AT 8 PM BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT

WWW.OQHA.COM/AAQHC

Presented by Shadow Trailers and COUGHLINAUTO.COM

Often compared to a figure skater’s performance, the Freestyle Reining competition combines the athletics and finesse of Reining moves with the melodies of popular music in one of the Congress’ most popular events.

Competitors (and their mounts) often wear costumes and may include props and actors in their performances.

Tickets are $30 per seat.

Tickets are available for online pre-purchase only. The online pre-purchase system for Freestyle Reining tickets will operate mid-June through October 11. Tickets are selling quickly so don’t wait.

Congress News

Freestyle Reining is back at the All American Quarter Horse Congress

Before the Freestyle Reining performance begins, the Coliseum will be cleared. Only people who present an authentic Freestyle Reining ticket will be admitted, and will be required to sit in the assigned seats. There are no refunds or replacements for lost tickets.

Date: Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 pm

Health Requirements for the All American Quarter Horse Congress

Ohio Horses:

A negative EIA (Coggins) test within the past 12 months, are required for Ohio horses. (ORC 901:1-18-08).

Horses Entering Ohio: A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection made out within the past 30 days before the opening date of the Congress (October 2, 2014) must be presented for any horse that is entering Ohio to enter the grounds. All horses entering Ohio that are 12 months of age or older also must present a negative EIA (Coggins) test from the past 12 months before the opening date of the Congress (October 2, 2014). The EIA test results shall be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or on an EIA Test Form (ORC 901:1-18-08).

Attention Exhibitors: Do not send CVI or EIA papers with your entries. The Ohio Department of Agriculture officials will inspect your papers prior to your being allowed onto the grounds.

Ohio Quarter Horse News • 15

2014 OQHYA Officers & Directors Officers Lauren Diaz

Directors Emma Brown

Hannah Overmyer

Lindsay Brush

Sydney Hoffa

Trey Schwab

Bridgett White

Morgan Kessler

Grace Tachikawa

Paulina Martz

Kayla Magrum

Olivia Tordoff

Madison Thiel

Ellexxah Maxwell

President 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 740-644-0484 LaurenND13@yahoo.com

Vice President 1175 Harrison Pond Dr. New Albany, OH 43054 614-855-2103 horseloverbrush@yahoo.com

Secretary 7709 Allen Rd. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-915-7345 dwight90@insight.rr.com

Treasurer 1299 Steamboat Springs Ct. Blacklick, OH 43004 614-751-2447 gmartz2@aol.com

Reporter 5544 Fawnbrook Ln Dublin, OH 43017 614-719-9144 horselover43017@yahoo.com

Director 2121 Pinkerton Rd. Zanesville, OH 43701 740-453-3247 JulieB3879@yahoo.com

Director 3320 Pigeon Run Rd SW Massilon, OH 44647 330-612-0314 bhoffa@aol.com

Director 18109 Delaware County Line Rd. Ostrander, OH 43061 flas2sox@aol.com

Director 2400 S County Rd. 15 Tiffin, OH 44883 419-448-8044

Director 24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 937-869-2467 MilMax@earthlink.com

Upcoming OQHYA Meetings September 15, 2014 - Crowne Plaza Columbus North at 7:00 pm, located at:

6500 Doubletree Ave,

Columbus, OH 43229 November 24, 2014 - Crowne Plaza Columbus North at 7:00 pm, located at:

6500 Doubletree Ave,

Columbus, OH 43229

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Director 15720 W. Smith Rd. Elmore, OH 43416 419-862-2137 cbfcriters@aol.com

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Youth Spotlight

For Madison Thiel of Dublin, OH involvement in the Quarter Horse industry is a family affair. The seventeen year old has two sisters, Charley, who shows both on the Quarter Horse circuit and for an NCAA Equestrian Team, and Mackenzie who has shown on the Quarter Horse circuit and in the Congress Queen’s Competition.

Their mother, Cyndi, and father, Tiger, also attend Quarter Horse shows with the girls.

Madison recently became an AQHYA World Champion in Showmanship. To win the world championship, Madison beat out 185 other exhibitors from around the globe.

Madison describes her teammate Lazy Lopin Diva as “a great all around horse.” She is currently competing in showmanship, horsemanship, halter, western pleasure, and western riding with Diva. “We just really clicked,” Madison said of Diva, a descendant of famed Thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat.

The relationship with her horse is what’s kept Madison riding for 10 years despite the time commitment.

“I just absolutely love the friendship I make with the horse and I love the responsibility,” she said. “I love the people I meet and I love horses.”

With several shows to attend, including the upcoming All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus in October, Madison will start her senior year being home schooled, but plans to attend Coffman High School in the spring.

After graduation, Madison hopes to continue riding like her sister Charley, who rides for the University of Georgia.

“I want to ride for a team in college,” Madison said. “I want to get a scholarship to ride.”

The high school senior is excited about her recent election as an AQHA National Director for Region 4.

Madison reported “I am anxious to serve the AQHA Region and meet new people that show, ride and love quarter horses.”

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AQHYA World Show Wrap Up

The 2014 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show was held August 1-9 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association sent 198 entries for the show, including 54 youth and 70 horses. The Ohio Youth World Show Team embraced the event’s theme “Operation Success” with banners, custom t-shirts, dog tags and face paint. The kids were very supportive of each other and had a great time!

Overall, the OQHYA World Show Team won two world champion titles, three reserve world champion titles, and 33 top ten placings. The OQHYA Judging team took 11th and 21st out of 35 teams. The Scrapbook was 2nd in our division, and we were 4th in the team spirit award. Team spirit combines stall decorations, parade of teams, participation in ride the pattern demos, pin exchange, and awards The Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to congratulate all World Show Team members on an excellent show and a job well done.

The following is a complete list of all Ohio competitors and their placings:

Yearling Geldings

WORLD CHAMPION- Playin By Myself and R J Jacobs

Two Year Old Mares

3rd- Playin By Myself and R J Jacobs

Three-Year-Old Halter Geldings

RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION- Corporate Secret and Miranda Peck 12th- TF Emagine Me First and Hannah Houser (5th Intermediate)

Aged Halter Mares

11th Intermediate- Gotta Be Natural and Josh Conger

Aged Halter Geldings

6th- Kid B Styling and Miranda Peck 14th- Bullistik and Katie Mae Houser (4th Intermediate)

Performance Halter Mares

RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION- onlythebestchocolate and Paulina Marie Martz 7th- Zips Bossy Chip and Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell 12th- Only Ever After and Brittany Harter (10th Intermediate)

Performance Halter Geldings

5th- Lets Shake Em Up and Paulina Marie Martz 15th- Promotional Assett and Lauren Nicole Diaz Top 20- Inkryminating and Jordan Gates (13th Intermediate) Top 20- Flashy Invite and Sammie Johnson

Showmanship

WORLD CHAMPION – HF Lazy Lopin Diva and Madison Thiel 15th- Flashy Invite and Sammi Johnson

Western Pleasure

14th- Only Ever After and Brittany Harter 15th- New Dream In Town and Kayla Magrum

Western Horsemanship

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Western Riding

15th- dontskipmyimage and Graceon Ehrman (7th Intermediate) 19th – Blaze on the Border and McKenzie Lynn Severence (12th Intermediate)

Hunter Under Saddle

4th- Doodle Jump and Jenna Sunni Jacobs 8th- Inkryminating and Jordan Gates (3rd Intermediate) 13th- June Has The Details and Morgan Heck 14th – Too Lazy to Zip and Lauren Carnahan (7th Intermediate)

Hunter Hack

3rd- Art of the Deal and Natalie Vargo (2nd Intermediate) 12th- Always A Hot Time and Veronica Woodson (8th Intermediate)

Equitation Over Fences

8th- My Secret Past and Maria George (5th Intermediate) 12th- Art of the Deal and Natalie Vargo (9th Intermediate) 15th– Stroke For Stroke and Mallory Myers of Sharon Center

Working Hunter

5th– Stroke For Stroke and Mallory Myers 8th- Art of the Deal and Natalie Vargo (4th Intermediate)

Jumping

RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION – Darn That Kat and Mallory Myers 13th – Aint Life Sweet and Alexis Taylor (11th Intermediate)

Pole Bending

10th – Midnight Rose Bud and Trate Brown

Stake Race

AQHYA World Show Wrap Up

6th- dontskipmyimage and Graceon Ehrman 10th- TH Its Only Money and Lexi Kim (4th Intermediate) 12th- Promotional Assett and Lauren Nicole Diaz 13th- Invitation to Show and Megan P. Overberg

9th – Gold Ribbon Chic and Trate Brown (7th Intermediate) 12th– Jazzme Ta Fame and Colin Robinson 14th– Midnight Rose Bud and Trate Brown (11th Intermediate)

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2014 OAQHA Officers & Directors Sydney Alley

Marla Atherton President (2/15) Executive Board 16535 Kitpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 740-627-0885 kmrquarter@yahoo.com

Justin Billings

First Vice President (2/15), Executive Board 9755 State Route 752 Ashville, OH 43103 800-467-3152 Justin@billingsquarterhorses.com

Scott Nemeth

Second Vice President (2/15) 5544 York County Rd. Columbus, OH 43221 scottnemeth344@gmail.com

Chris Martin

Treasurer (2/15) 10514 Winchester Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-406-5385 chris@certifiedimages.com

Chelsea Martz

Secretary (2/15) Executive Board 1299 Steamboat Springs Ct. Blacklick, OH 43004 614-205-1395 CMartz.56@gmail.com

Jennifer Main

Reporter (2/15) 800 Blackstone St Washington C.H., OH 43160 614-419-6210 JSigman89@yahoo.com

Patrick Murty

Past President 6685 S. Raneline Rd. West Milton, OH 45383 937-604-8408

Patrick.Murty@Company7BBQ.com

Director (2/16) 44620 Market Ave. Uniontown, OH 44685 330-575-7464 alleys@findlay.edu

Maureen Persinger

Danny Blackstone

Allie Pitt

Director (2/15) 164 Orchard Dr. Granville, OH 43023 740-587-2402

JohnDBlackstone@roadrunner.com

Frederick Borer

Director (2/15) Executive Board 2325 State Route 187 London, OH 43140 614-309-6682 qtrhrsama@yahoo.com

Suzanne Delbrugge Director (2/15) 260 Spry Rd. Zanesville, OH43701 740-607-3493 SGuins2@hotmail.com

Becca Dingus

Director (2/15) 3090 County Rd. 17 South Point, OH 45680 beccadingus@gmail.com

Jeff Gore

Director (2/15) 7950 Fry Rd. Mount Vernon, OH 43040 740-392-6880 jgorebiz@yahoo.com

Cris Martin

Director (2/16) 10555 Swamp Rd. Hebron, OH 43025 740-929-4606 Cell: 614-805-2460 golfmom2010@hotmail.com

Kristin Martin

Director (2/15) Executive Board 10514 Winchester Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-323-3384 Kristin@certifiedimages.com

Director (2/15) 15539 Blain Rd. Mt. Sterling, OH 43134 614-832-6342 reinercowgirl@att.net

Abby Pound

Director (2/17) 1260 Riley Road Newark, OH 43055 740-975-1209 abep32@hotmail.com

Kara Schockling

Director (2/16) 3130 Nob Hill Rd Zanesville, OH 43701 740-872-3011 KB_Mitchell@hotmail.com

Spencer Taucher

Director (2/15) 2326 Middletown St. Uniontown, OH 44685 330-819-2232 spencertaucher@yahoo.com

Ann Taylor

Director (2/16) 6990 Stapleton Dr. New Albany, OH 43054 614-638-8072 ataylor10101@yahoo.com

Nancy Waid

Director (2/16) 1469 E. Chestnut St. Lancaster, OH 43130

Carly Williams

Director (2/17) 223 Elwood Ave. Marysville, OH 43040 419-651-8119 williams.carly@live.com

Megan Masterson

Mike Yemc

Winnie Nemeth

Kathryne Zachrich

Director (2/15) 7025 SR 383 NE Somerset, OH 43783 740-405-4236 meganemasterson@gmail. com Director (2/15) 1164 Rambing Brook Way Delaware, OH 43015 734-320-7918 winnie@horseadoption.com

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Director (2/15) 12179 School Lane Rd Croton, OH 43013 614-961-9192 mop56@netzero.com

Director (2/15) 215 Thurman Ave. Columbus, OH 43206

Director (2/15) 523 Kingbury Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 419-438-2219 Kate@cuttingedgesupplyco.com

This year the Buckeye Classic was back and better than ever! Competitors traveled from far and wide to attend this magnificent event; some even as far as New Brunswick, Ontario, and Australia. The exhibitors enjoyed perks such as the Equine Chronicle Hospitality Tent, the Tabbed Out by a Trainer Program, Team Tournament Challenge, New AQHA Exhibitor Awards, Random Acts of Kindness Awards, Special Leadline and Small Fry Awards, Class and High Points Awards, FREE Youth Entries (Little Buckeye weekend), and FREE Amateur Entries (The Buckeye Classic). Therefore, it is no surprise the ten day event wracked up more than 10,000 entries between The Little Buckeye and The Buckeye Classic.

The Buckeye Classic was not the only one showing generosity to others. In true Buckeye Classic spirit the exhibitors and guests of the horse show opened their wallets to give back. On Tuesday, July 22 many took a break from the show to participate in the Buckeye Open Golf Outing where $5,000 was raised to support the OQHA Scholarship Fund. Later in the show, another $5,000 was raised at the Silent Auction/Buckeye Eating Contest to support the launch of Congress Cares.

The Buckeye Classic Wrap Up

In 2013, The Buckeye Classic was awarded as an AQHA Top Ten show, and is truly considered a show that caters to the exhibitor. If you ask the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association who they are and what they stand for their answer will be, “[An association] that concentrates on the interests of adult horse enthusiasts who do not train or show horses professionally. Whether you are a less experienced Novice Amateur, a Veteran Amateur or a Select Amateur, OAQHA welcomes your interest and involvement. We were the first Amateur Association formed within the American Quarter Horse Association and are excited to continue “Leading The Way!”

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2014 Shows

Please check each show bill for shows that are approved for Ohio Quarter Horse Association Year-End Points and In-State Qualifying.

September 13-14,

Oct. 2-26,

September 27-28,

Nov. 29-30,

EOQHA Futurity Four Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus

NOQHA Futurity Two Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield

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All American Quarter Horse Congress 30 Judges Ohio Expo Center in Columbus SOQHA Turkey Circuit Three Judge Champions Center in Springfield

It’s early May and the winter is over. Horses’ hair coats are silk and ready for the show pen. It’s so nice to be looking forward to the upcoming show season…but wait…what’s this? The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is holding their National Championship show in Harrisburg, PA. Over 10,000 college students and over 400 teams start the year with a desire to make it to nationals. The equestrians of The Ohio State University Western Equestrian Team are no exception.

What makes them different is they have done what no team has done in the history of the sport. In 2014, the team obtained their 10th national championship, which is a first for the 47 year old collegiate industry. Not to mention, 6 reserve national championships under their belt. Coaches Ollie and Debbie Griffith of Plain City, Ohio are particularly proud of the team’s accomplishments against such fierce competition from other students and equestrian schools throughout the United States.

“It’s pretty cool that while our students come to be doctors, lawyers, and business people, we can excel in an area where people are going to school to learn to be trainers, farm managers, and the like.”

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is a unique way for college students to continue in or be introduced to the “horse show world.” While many teams have National and World Champion riders, those riders only account for one division of the IHSA. At the other end is the beginning rider, who is not accomplished before coming to school. “We have students who have never ridden that are given the opportunity to learn and show within their ability level.” As Griffith puts it, “Anyone who has shown knows the expense and effort that goes into doing well. Not having to own a horse or saddle is a dream come true for many students and parents. IT IS AFFORDABLE for anyone to participate. How great is it for someone not to leave the horse industry while in school?”

Ohio State began the year with 35 western students and ended with the Team National Championship.

IHSA Collegiate Riding

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY SETS THE BAR FOR COLLEGIATE RIDING

“We knew we had the muscle to get the job done, but we have before and fallen short. There are many great teams to compete against.” Ollie said. The Ohio State Team at nationals consisted of Austin Griffith (Open Horsemanship, reining) Ciara Bartholomew (Advanced), Lidia Pedrozo (Novice), Michelle LeMaster (Intermediate) and Caitlyn Loeffler (beginner).

In 2014 the team won their region and went on to the Semi Finals in Canyon, Texas. This is the “March Madness” of college equestrians. After qualifying at Semi’s they moved on to the national championship which was held in Harrisburg, Pa. That’s where they sealed the deal, but it wasn’t easy.”

Open rider Austin Griffith says, “There was a lot of pressure because it came down to the last class and we were down by one point. It was all or nothing. It meant a lot to me because it was this group’s last chance to achieve a national championship together and my last year on the team.”

When asked what the team and winning the nationals meant to Michelle LeMaster, she said “I have never done anything as terrifying and fulfilling as IHSA Nationals. I am so blessed to have been part of such an inspiring and hardworking team.”

Beginning rider Caitlyn Loeffler thought it was a special experience because she would have never learned to ride, let alone show a horse without the equestrian team.

Ollie elaborated, “Our Novice rider (Lidia Pedrozo) never owned a horse and now is preparing to show her newly acquired, AQHA reining horse at competitions in Ohio and nationwide.” The American Quarter Horse Association and the National Reining Horse Association are the two major western sponsors of the Intercollegiate National Horse Show.

Lidia is a Junior and president of the Ohio State Equestrian Team. She plans on finding a way to stay involved in the horse industry her entire life. “You can bet I will either become a part of the Equine Industry or be successful enough that I can enjoy my new passion. Thanks to the Ohio State Team, I have found it” she said.

To learn more about the Ohio State Equestrian Team contact Ollie Griffith 614-554-3927 or autumnrosefarm@aol.com To find out more about riding in college visit www.IHSAinc.com Provided By: Ollie Griffith

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Stallion Directory OQHA Trail Ride

We held our 4th Annual Trail Ride & Challenge at TriCounty Trail Association on June 20-22, 2014. It was a top 3 AQHA Trail Ride with over 200 participants and 145 riders from 8 states. We had to split it into 2 differenct groups to accomodate all our riders. We had a great turnout despite the rainy weather over the weekend.

On Saturday we held our annual Trail Challenge, where you could test you and your horses abilities and go through our challenging trail course. We had 67 riders take part in this challenge and stuck it out despite the rain. Food was provided throughout the weekend with a fantastic beef brisket on Saturday night at the awards banquet. This was our largest Trail Challenge yet with $1,000 added to the prize money.

We helped to raise over $1,600 for the Tri-Co County Trail Association to help improve and maintain the facility. So far this has helped to install dump stations for campers as well as improve the trails.

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