Ohio Quarter Horse News May/June 2011

Ohio Quarter Horse May/June 2011

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OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS — MAY/JUNE 2011 — VOLUME 53 — ISSUE 3

[ OQHA STAFF ]

Cam Foreman

Jim Flowers

Lisa Martin

Mindy Westlake

Executive Vice President 740-943-2346, ext. 129 CForeman@oqha.com Commercial Exhibits Corporate Sponsors 740-943-2346, ext. 121 LMartin@oqha.com

Rhonda Harter

Show Secretary Futurity Secretary 740-943-2346, ext. 128 RHarter@oqha.com

Facilities/Operations 740-943-2346, ext. 127

Memberships OQHA Points 740-943-2346, ext. 125 MWestlake@oqha.com

Tracy Bidwell

Public Relations Editor of Publications 740-943-2346, ext. 126 TBidwell@oqha.com

Barb Benedum

Accountant 740-943-2346, ext. 122 BBenedum@oqha.com

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

740-943-2346; 740-943-2389; Fax 740-943-3752 OhioQH123@oqha.com; www.oqha.com

[ COVER PHOTO ] Taylor Made Asset, by Pass The Asset, is owned

by Carol and Mark Rotti of Pine Shadows Farm in Springboro, Ohio.

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[ FEATURES ]

14 Stallion Avenue Closes 14 Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test 16 2011 Congress Schedule 17 AQHA Rule Changes 17 AQHA Pilot Rookie Classes 24-25 OQHYA Spotlights

[ DEPARTMENTS ]

3 OQHA Officers 4 OQHA Directors 6 Past Presidents & Honorary Directors 8 Editor’s Letter 9 Forum 10 Podium 12-13 OQHA News 19-20 Around Ohio 21 OQHYA Officers & Directors 22-23 Youth Headlines 26 2011 Show Schedule 28 OAQHA Officers & Directors 29 Amateur Update 38-39 Meeting Minutes 40 Stallion Directory 41-42 Business Card Directory 43 Ad Index

[ CLUB UPDATES ] 33 34 36 35 37 34

Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Southern Ohio Quarter Horse OMI Quarter Horse Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Ohio State Buckskin Ohio Cutting Horse Association

2011 OQHA Officers Skip Salome

David McDonald, DVM

Congress Tri-Chair, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security

Task Force, Finance, Public Policy, Research, Judging Tournament, Vet Coordinator

1st Vice President (2/12) 1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Cell: 740-404-4521 sse@windstream.net

President (2/12) AQHA Honorary Vice President 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Cell: 937-604-1443 CMenker@gmail.com

Dr. Scott Myers

Annual Banquet, Rules, Trail Ride, Commercial Exhibitors, Stall Move-In, VIP/Awards Ceremony

Drug Task Force, Research, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Veterinarian Animal Protection/Puppy Alley

1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 740-404-4308 T.Salome@coynefinishing.com

P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 ScottMyersDVM@aol.com

Chris Cecil Darnell

Denny Thorsell

Executive Committee (2/13), Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Membership, Rules, Lectures/ Demonstrations

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

Brent Maxwell

Executive Committee (2/14),

Horse Show Advisory, Trail, Congress Futurities

24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-355-9957 Cell: 614-264-8864 MilMax@earthlink.net

Megan Masterson 2011 OQHA Queen

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

Todd Salome

2nd Vice President (2/12),

Charlie Menker

Executive Committee (2/12), Drug

Congress Tri-Chair (9/11),

Congress Tri-Chair (9/14), Drug Task Force, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Stall Move-In Day

8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 Home: 330-624-3006 Cell: 330-624-7205 DennyThorsell@hotmail.com

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee chairpersons are noted in italics.

AQHA National Officers & Directors Clark Bradley

Charlie Menker

Skip Salome

Fritz Leeman

Dr. Scott Myers

Dan Trein

AQHA Director Emeritus 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016 Cell: 419-348-7768 Bradley@findlay.edu

AQHA Director at Large 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647 Home: 330-837-8505 SnazStory@aol.com

AQHA Honorary Vice President 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Cell: 937-604-1443 CMenker@gmail.com

P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 ScottMyersDVM@ aol.com

AQHA Director Emeritus 1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 DanTrein@frontier.net

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2011 OQHA Directors Lisa Alley (2/13)

Bill Flarida (2/12)

Cindy Morehead (2/14)

Rod Atherton (2/12)

Elizabeth Gorski (2/12)

Judd Paul (2/12)

Mark Cherubini (2/12)

Ted Handel (2/12)

Grievance, Rules, Congress Program 1430 Mt. Perry Rd. Mt. Perry, OH 43760 Cell: 740-404-7935 DiamondH@cgate.net

Membership, Overflow Trailers, Stall Move-In Day 7608 Lewis Rd. Olmstead Falls, OH 44138 440-552-4769

Hank Clason (2/13)

Bob Hexter (2/14)

Donald Recchiuti (2/13)

Chris Cecil Darnell (2/12)

Randy Jacobs (2/14)

Chuck Smith (2/12)

Kelli Diaz (2/14)

Roger Landis (2/13)

Denny Thorsell (2/14)

Wayne Erwin (2/12)

Brent Maxwell (2/13)

Brent Tincher (2/12)

Candi Fites (2/13)

Ron McCarty (2/14)

Annual Banquet, Trail Ride, Morning Refreshments, VIP/Awards Ceremony, Commercial Exhibitors 11620 Market Ave. Uniontown, OH 44685 Cell: 330-575-3399 LAlley@neo.rr.com Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Congress Program, Stall Move-In Day 16535 Kirkpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 614-206-5307 KMRQuarter@yahoo.com Public Policy, Trail Ride, VIP/Awards Ceremony 19834 Arrington Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 740-616-1023 mark@msmisp.com

Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Rules, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day 6259 Ryan Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-725-6614 DClason@aol.com Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Membership, Rules, Lectures/ Demonstrations 111 Sharon Copley Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 330-697-6353 Lannings72@aol.com

Trail Ride, Congress Queen, Youth Activities 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 740-404-7930 CongressQueenTeam@yahoo.com

Judging Team, Professional Horsemen, Scholarship, Hall of Fame, Congress Futurities 3091 Parcher Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-0205 WErwin9612@yahoo.com Annual Awards, Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Congress Program 17590 Courtney Rd. Beloit, OH 44609 Cell: 330-257-3881 candigab@zoominternet.net

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Horse Show Advisory 16275 Buckland Holden Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-645-5272 Bett@bright.net

Grievance, Public Policy, Scholarship, Lectures/Demonstrations 16559 King Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 Cell: 419-494-1611 JEGorski@frontier.com

Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Animal Protection/Fire Safety 1785 Bunty Station Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 Cell: 614-402-6266 Bob.Hexter@gmail.com Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day, Judging Tournament 6700 Old Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 Cell: 330-204-0345 Randy@feeddac.com Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day 4502 Butterbridge Rd. North Lawrence, OH 44666 330-352-1178

Horse Show Advisory, Trail, Congress Futurities 24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Cell: 614-264-8864 MilMax@earthlink.net

Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security 4459 W. National Rd. Spingfield, OH 45504 Home/Work: 937-323-7867 McCartyPump@yahoo.com

Horse Show Advisory, Judging Team, Membership, Scholarship, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT 828 Bright Rd., Finday, OH 45840 Cell: 419-306-6128 Morehead@findlay.edu

Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day 3555 Eleazer Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Cell: 614-205-8056 jptrainingstable@aol.com

John Pickersgill (2/12)

Judging Team, Rules, Judging Tournament, NYATT, Hunter/ Jumpers 2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656 Cell: 330-204-6116 Chiuti@roadrunner.com

Grievance, Congress Futurities, Cutting P.O. Box 23 Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-833-1717 CSmithCH@gmail.com

Drug Task Force, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Stall Move-In Day 8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 330-624-3006; 330-624-7205 DennyThorsell@hotmail.com Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In Day P.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5440

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee chairpersons are noted in italics.

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Past Presidents & Honorary Directors Clark Bradley

Past President, 1999-2000 Horse Show Advisory, Congress Futurities, Hall of Fame, Reining, Roping 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016 Office: 419-424-4656 Cell: 419-348-7768 Bradley@findlay.edu

Jim Brennan

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

Jess Cecil

Honorary Director Wadsworth, OH 330-239-1735 Lannings72@aol.com

Vic Clark

Past President, 1997-1998 Treasurer’s Office, Finance, Public Policy 2177 Rock Rd. Shelby, OH 44875 Home: 419-529-8993 Cell: 419-565-3837 VicClark@neo.rr.com

Don Clason

Past President, 1976-1977 Sarasota, FL 941-346-1731

Ed Dingledine

Honorary Director Professional Horsemen Ashland, OH 419-281-3380 Cell: 567-203-2219 EDingledine@gmail.com

Jack Geschke

Honorary Director Fairlawn, OH Cell: 330-800-6741 Cell: 330-388-9989

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Burgess Holt

Past President, 1984-1986 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Fritz Leeman

Past President, 1990-1992 Finance, Public Policy, Hall of Fame 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647 330-837-8505 SnazStory@aol.com

Steve Marko

Honorary Director Mogadore, OH 330-628-1646

Binnie Ann Masters

Honorary Director OQHA Queen, Rules, Animal Protection/ Fire Safety, Hall of Fame McConnelsville, OH 614-314-8592

David McDonald, DVM Past President, 1989 2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-239-2451 Cell: 330-351-0196 DaveMcDVM@roadrunner.com

Charlie Menker

Past President, 2003-2004 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Home: 937-884-7079 CMenker@gmail.com

Dr. Scott Myers, DVM Past President, 2007-2008 P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 ScottMyersDVM@aol.com

Cliff Nash

Past President, 1987-1988 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Alan Potts

Past President, 1960 Finance, Grievance, Rules, Hall of Fame, Reining, Roping Coshocton, OH 740-622-5611

Roger Ruetenik Honorary Director Montgomery, TX 936-582-6956

Skip Salome

Past President, 1993-1994, 2005-2006, 2009-2010 1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

Dan Trein

Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail 6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 DanTrein@frontier.net

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.

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Editor’s Letter

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by Tracy Bidwell

can hardly believe it’s May already! Although I’m sure much of that sentiment has to do with the gray skies and pouring rain, spring is still my favorite time of the year. With foals and breeding season surrounding us, it’s an exciting time to see all the new foals running and playing (when the weather cooperates, of course).

But my favorite thing about May is that show season is well underway!

Ohio’s AQHYA World Championship Show team points are being tabulated and soon we will know who will represent Ohio in Oklahoma in July.

Competition for Congress NYATT teams are also underway throughout Ohio.

Good luck to all the youth who have worked so hard this year to accomplish their goals!

May kicks off a string of shows for Eastern Ohio and Northern Ohio, held across the state in Columbus, Lancaster and Findlay. NOQHA continues to host shows throughout June in Canfield and OMIQHA is set to host their show June 25th-26th at the University of Findlay Western Farm. Rolling Acres and BWHA each have two show dates in July and don’t forget about the Region 4 Regional Championship, held July 15th-17th! I hope to see everyone at the Ohio Expo Center for a wonderful show.

I’m also looking forward to my first OQHA Annual Picnic! Held Monday, June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural Resource Shelter Area. I can’t wait to try some of the fried perch and have a good time with the membership! Everyone’s invited, so bring a friend and a dish to share and enjoy the company.

Central State Horse Show Association

AQHA Introductory Show Roberts Arena, Wilmington, Ohio *July 2nd and 3rd 2011 Weekend High Points Awards: 14-18, 13 & under, Small Fry *Custom Engraved Belt Buckles* AQHA, OQHA Approved

For More information visit: www.centralstate.net

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Forum Wayne Erwin, Elizabeth Gorski, Cindy Morehead,

Dear OQHA Members,

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would like to thank all of you for awarding me with the $1,000 OQHA Scholarship. This scholarship will assist me next year when I attend Ohio Northern University. Thanks again and God Bless!

Camden Brown Findlay, Ohio

hank you for renewing your adoption of Rocky, one of our therapeutic riding horses. Your donation for our Adopt A Horse program will cover horse care costs and free up more money for scholarships for our riders.

Rocky started with Discovery Riders in March 2008.

He came from Cincinnati, where he lived following his movie debut in “The Mighty” in 1999. He is 25 years old now, and is a cross between a Belgian Draft horse and a Standardbred.

Rocky is one of the favorite horses to ride at Discovery Riders. Standing 16.2 hands high, riders of all ages enjoy riding Rocky, including our five year olds! Rocky is our ‘gentle giant’. He was named the “Volunteer of the Year” for Logan County in 2010.

Linda Hauck Director of Discovery Riders, Inc.

Run for 2012 Ohio Quarter Horse Queen!

The Ohio Quarter Horse Queen Contest is open to young ladies between the ages of 18 and 24, who have never been married or a single parent.

Candidates must be a current member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

The Ohio Quarter Horse Queen travels to shows around Ohio and represents OQHA at major functions, including competing for the title of All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.

Visit www.oqha.com or call Elaine Wells, (740) 654-5884, for more information.

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by Charlie Menker

ongratulations are in order to our newly crowned 2011 Ohio Quarter Horse Association Queen, Megan Masterson. We are looking forward to seeing you at the shows and are very proud to have you represent this organization in the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest.

The OQHA Annual Picnic is next month in June and I personally invite each and every one of you to join us. It is always a wonderful event, with bratwurst, fried perch and beverages provided by OQHA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural Resources shelter area.

Business meetings for OQHA, OQHYA and OAQHA will follow dinner. Don’t forget that OQHYA will be completing entries for the AQHYA World Show at this meeting. Congratulations to all of our youth members who have qualified in-state and nationally to represent us in Oklahoma.

We are also preparing for the Region 4 Regional Championship, hosted again this year in our own backyard. Scheduled for July 15-17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, all of our affiliates throughout the region have been working hard to put together a spectacular show. We have added a few classes and of course several social events planned for the evenings. The complete schedule is listed on our website, www.oqha.com and printed brochures have been mailed out. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the OQHA office or any of our board members.

Good luck to everyone in their upcoming shows. We have many scheduled in Ohio for the next few months and hopefully the weather will cooperate. I hope to see many of you at the picnic and the Region 4 Championships.

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NORTHERN OHIO QUARTER HORSE NOQHA EXTRAVAGANZA & NOVICE SHOW May 28 & 29 S/C Judge: David Dellin & Brad Jewett NSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart Points

May 30 All Novice Show Judge: Jessica Gilliam

All Around Saddles – Novice Youth & Novice Amateur All Around Small Fry Double Points for NOQHA Year End & Congress Team (all weekend) Shows to be held at University of Findlay Western Farm • Findlay, Ohio Limited Camping Hookups ~~ Reservations Required (forms online)

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THE SUMMER SIX PACK 6 Sets of Points in 4 Days

June 16 & 17 S/C Judges: Jon Barry & Bill Kaven June 18 & 19 Quad Judged – 4 Judges on Saturday/Sunday Buddy Fisher, Chris Jeter, Lisa Moden, & Stephanie Lynn

NSBA Dual Approved with Added $$$ • NSBA Youth Smart Points $1,000 Added 3 YO HUS • $1,000 Added 3 YO WP Member & Open Circuit Awards in all Classes Exhibitor Party, Random Draws, Gas Cards Free Entry into Open Class w/YA or Ama Entry (same horse same rider) All Around & Reserve All Around Awards Shows to be held at Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, Ohio Stalls Prepaid by May 31 are $110.00 • After $125.00 (forms online) LIMITED TENT STALLS AVAILABLE-GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN EARLY

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NOQHA FUTURITY SHOW

September 23, 24, & 25 S/C Judge: Steve Meadows & Carolyn Johnson

NSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart Points Ohio Bonus Money in all Open Futurity Classes (forms online) Shows to be held at Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, Ohio *********************************** COMPLETE SHOWBILL & ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE www.noqha.com

OQHA News Mark Your Calendar for the OQHA Picnic!

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he Ohio Quarter Horse Association will host its annual picnic and board meeting one week earlier than usual to avoid conflicts with horse shows. Set for Monday, June 13th, all members, family and friends are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA.

Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch.

Don’t forget, youth members that have qualified for the AQHA Youth World Show Team will be completing their entries at the meeting!

Upcoming Meetings

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he next OQHA board meeting will be Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Road in Columbus.

OQHA will host the Annual Picnic on Monday, June 13th, in conjunction with the June board of directors meeting. Held at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural

Resources area shelter house in Columbus, OQHA members and guests are invited to attend. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with the directors meeting to follow.

In July, the board will meet Monday, July 18th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Road in Columbus.

Show at the Region 4 Championship!

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he American Quarter Horse Association’s Region 4 Regional Championship Show will be held July 15-17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, the Region 4 Championship is now in its seventh year, and is the largest regional championship with nearly 1,500 entries last year. This year, the event has been shortened to three days (from four days) so that exhibitors have to take less time off from work and school. Despite the abbreviated time table, no classes were removed. In fact, several classes were added, including Progressive Working Hunter, Junior Pleasure 12

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Driving and Senior Pleasure Driving.

Competitors from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada are invited to attend the Region 4 Championships. Nearly $55,000 in cash and prizes, including seven trophy saddles, will be up for grabs, as well as wonderful prizes for top finishers in each class.

The Regional Championship shows are held throughout 10 regions of North America through a program established by the American Quarter Horse Association with support from state affiliates, like the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. These experiences were developed to provide an opportunity for people to experience the competition, education and excitement found at American Quarter Horse Championship shows.

Aside from the show ring, exhibitors and spectators can enjoy trade exhibitions, food and shopping, clinics by professional horsemen and educational seminars.

For more information about the Region 4 Championships, including a full show schedule and entry information, visit www.oqha.com.

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Ohio Crowns a New Queen for 2011

n March, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association crowned its 2011 Queen. Megan Masterson, of Somerset, Ohio, won the honor of representing Ohio during 2011.

Masterson has 15 years of experience in the equine industry through competition in 4-H, IHSA and AQHA. She competed on the Ohio University Western Equestrian Team from 2006-2009, which included a term as their president, as well as placing 5th in Western Horsemanship at the 2008 IHSA National Championships.

Masterson graduated from OU in June 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in hearing, speech and language sciences and is currently pursuing her Masters in Language Pathology, also at OU. “As OQHA’s Queen, I will use my effective communication skills to advocate for OQHA

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throughout the Quarter Horse community and the general public,” Masterson said. “I have worked with a variety of people and have developed strong communication and interpersonal skills. These skills, in addition to my experience with and passion for the Quarter Horse will allow me to effectively represent OQHA and the Quarter Horse community.”

Aside from her experience with horses, Masterson has been involved in several organizations through Ohio University. Masterson currently works for Ohio University Therapy Associates as a graduate clinician, where she provides speech-language therapy to adults and children in Southeastern Ohio. She was also a member Undergraduate Research Club and Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership and honors fraternity.

2011 Ohio Trail Ride Cancelled

ue to a late start in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors voted at their April meeting to cancel the trail ride for this year.

However, for those still interested in participating in an AQHA approved trail ride, the Tri-County Trail Association will host a ride June 10-12, 2011 in East

Sparta, Ohio. For more information, please contact Cynthia Bauman at (330) 323-3559 or trico.newsletter@yahoo.com. You can also visit the TriCounty Trail Association website at www.tri-cotrails.org.

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End of a Tradition: Stallion Avenue Closes

This year, the event’s organizers made the difficult decision to close Million Dollar Stallion Avenue, which has been part of the Congress since its inception in 1967.

“It was a very tough decision,” said OQHA Executive Vice President Cam Foreman. “But times have changed, and new technology dominates how we market and promote stallions today.”

When the Congress began more than 40 years ago, there was no YouTube or Facebook, tools that stallion owners now rely on to promote their studs. These new technologies have changed the dynamics of the breeding industry.

However, closing Stallion Avenue has opened up many opportunities.

The entrance to Million Dollar Stallion Avenue in 1967.

“Congress Hall has had the same layout for more than 20 years,” Foreman said. “It’s very exciting to be able to make some much needed changes.” he 45th Annual All American Quarter Horse The increase in space has allowed many current Congress is slated to take place October 7-30, 2011 commercial vendors to not only expand their booth at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Every year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association takes steps to space, but to move to a better location. And, of course, there will also be several new vendors, including farm ensure that the largest single-breed horse show in the and breeder promotional booths, allowing visitors to world is constantly evolving and changing to exceed speak with stallion owners face to face. the expectations of competitors and visitors alike.

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Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test

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eginning in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association will require certification of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis for all horses entering the Ohio Expo Center for the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The test must have been completed within one year prior to entry onto the show grounds.

Equine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the parasites Babesia caballi and Theilertia equi that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras.The disease is transmitted via tick bites or through mechanical transmission by improperly disinfected needles or surgical instruments.

“Unfortunately, this disease is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the U.S.,” said OQHA

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Executive Vice President Cam Foreman. “With the volume of horses that attend the Congress, we felt that we needed to protect both the exhibitors and their horses to the best of our ability.”

By allowing a negative test to be completed within one year, exhibitors can have one test done for both the AQHA World Shows and the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Please note that horses without a certificate of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis will not be permitted onto the show grounds. Additionally, all trailers entering the show grounds will be required to stop at a secondary checkpoint, located before the Stall Office, to verify negative Coggins and negative equine piroplasmosis tests.

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he schedule for the 45th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30, 2011, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

Visit www.oqha.com to view the schedule by day and download a complete schedule.

October 18th at 8:00 a.m. in the Coliseum, with the Limited finals held later that day. The finals for the open and Southern Belle Breeders divisions will be held Friday, October 21st.

Due to a rising number of entries in Trail classes, OQHA has added the Congress Trail Stakes class. With one go and a finals, held Monday, October 24th and Thursday, October 27th respectively, the class will payout $7,500 in added money.

OQHA has also added several other AQHA classes, 2011 Theme including Progressive Working Hunter, Amateur Select Each year, the Congress Tri-Chairmen and the Working Hunter, Amateur Select Equitation Over OQHA Board of Directors approve a theme for the All Fences, Amateur Select Hunter Hack and Amateur American Quarter Horse Congress. This year’s theme is Select Pole Bending.

“Where Legends Are Made.”

As the world’s largest single breed horse show, the Dates to Remember Congress is known throughout the equine industry • Wednesday, October 12 – 6 p.m., Congress Reining as one of its premier events. The best Quarter Horses Futurity Finals in the world converge each year in Columbus, Ohio • Thursday, October 13 – Cinch Team Roping for the chance to be crowned a Congress Champion.

Challenge The careers and legacies of horses, owners, trainers • Friday, October 14 – 5 p.m., Congress Cutting Shootand exhibitors alike are made and broken at this show.

Out, Cinch Bridleless Cutting and World Series of Knowing this, the Congress Tri-Chairmen thought it Cutting Finals only appropriate for this year’s theme to be “Where • Saturday, October 15 – 7 p.m., Cinch Freestyle Legends Are Made.”

Reining • Sunday, October 16 – 8 a.m., Congress Masters Halter New Classes Stallions/Geldings There are several new classes that have been added to • Monday, October 17 – Congress Masters Halter Congress in 2011: Fillies First up will be the brand new Cinch Bridleless • Saturday, October 22 – 10 a.m., Congress Super Sale Cutting class, to be held Friday, October 14th, • Sunday, October 23 – 7 p.m., NYATT Awards immediately following the Congress Cutting ShootCeremony and Congress Queen Coronation Out, which will begin at 5 p.m.

• Wednesday October 26 – 7 p.m., Amateur Versatility Additionally, Southern Belle Breeders are sponsoring • Friday, October 28 – 7 p.m., Equine Chronicle a new Western Pleasure Maturity class for horses that Masters Western Pleasure and Equine Chronicle have earned less than $10,000. The class will have one Masters Hunter Under Saddle go and a finals, and will include open, limited and • Sunday, October 30 – Noon, Congress Pole Bending Southern Belle Breeders divisions. The first go of the Sweepstakes Final and Wenger Barrel Racing Western Pleasure Maturity Under $10,000, Sponsored Sweepstakes Final

by Southern Belle Breeders will be held Tuesday,

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In The Industry: AQHA Rule Changes Submitted by: AQHA Publicity

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n many cases, AQHA rule changes are the result of recommendations from AQHA members or the various AQHA standing committees.

Once approved at convention by the respective AQHA standing committees, the rule changes are then reviewed by the AQHA Executive Committee and approved by the AQHA Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has the final word on all rule changes except changes to the Association’s bylaws and any rules and regulations pertaining to the registration of horses.

This year’s rule changes include: • Lip chains can be used in youth and amateur halter classes, with the exception of performance halter, versatility ranch horse conformation and weanling classes.

• Weighted tails are now allowed in show classes in an effort to curtail the illegal deadening of tails; a group has been assigned the task of determining the maximum weight allowed.

• A change to Rule 405(m), which alters the number of horses that can be shown by an individual exhibitor in a class at only the 2011 AQHA World Championship Show.

• In order to be eligible to show in its respective World Show in Performance Halter - or to earn a year-end high-point award in Performance Halter – a horse must have earned 10 performance points during the respective World Show qualifying time period or during the calendar year for high-point, other than showmanship at halter. (Beginning in 2012) • Allow novice amateur and novice youth to show two handed with a snaffle bit in any class.

To see all of the rule changes approved at the AQHA Executive Committee April meeting, visit www.aqha. com. All AQHA standing committee reports are available online as well.

AQHA Offers Pilot Rookie Classes Submitted by: AQHA Journal

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his year, the American Quarter Horse Association is introducing a trial run of rookie classes created by the AQHA Blue-Ribbon Task Force to make the transition from 4-H to open showing or no show experience at all less intimidating and more comfortable for exhibitors. The goal of theses classes is to reach AQHA members of all ages and riding levels.

By developing true entry-level classes, AQHA plans to introduce new AQHA members, as well as members who have never shown, to the AQHA show scene.

To compete in these classes, you must be an AQHA member. However, AQHA is offering a free 90-day trial membership to all rookie competitors provided they have not been an AQHA member in the last three years. If you are planning to show, please fill out the novice application and bring it to your show.

The rookie classes will be offered for youth-, amateur- and open-division classes. Horse and rider combinations that have earned less than 10 AQHA points in that particular class can compete in that

rookie class, as well as the corresponding novice class.

Horse and rider combinations that have earned more than 10 AQHA points in a class will no longer be able to enter that rookie class but can continue to compete in the corresponding novice class until they reach a total of 25 AQHA novice points.

The AQHA rookie classes will tentatively be available at nine AQHA shows for the 2011 show season: May 21st in Caseyville, Illinois, June 17th in Columbus, Montana, July 16th in Colfax, North Carolina, July 27th in Carp, Ontario, August 13th in Colfax, North Carolina, August 27th in Augusta, New Jersey, November 5th in Williamston, North Carolina and November 25th in Perry, Georgia.

The first show to test-pilot rookie classes was April 2 in Colfax, North Carolina, at the “No Bling” Novice/ Rookie Show and Instructional Clinic. The show, which went very well, offered rookie classes in both youth and amateur showmanship, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, western pleasure and horsemanship.

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Around Ohio Hilltop Equestrian Receives First Quarter Horse

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kip Salome, OQHA First Vice President, donated Major League Detail, a six year old Quarter Horse Gelding, to Hilltop Equestrian Center in March.

Affectionately called “Lex” in the barn, this Quarter Horse is showcasing one of the breed’s greatest qualities to all who meet him and is the first Quarter Horse donated to Hilltop Equestrian Center.

“He’s such a great minded horse,” said Salome. “I knew he would fit right in at Hilltop and get along with the kids.”

Salome’s granddaughter, Lauren Diaz, did most of the training and showed him successfully at the open level in English classes. Unfortunately, she didn’t have time to continue to show Lex, so together Diaz and Salome decided to donate him.

Hilltop Equestrian Center founders Jim and Lisa Hazelwood began work on the facility in 2007, with the vision that a horse camp could encourage despondent youth to grow into more confident and capable young adults. Hilltop offers several programs, including “Adopt-A-Horse”, which is a twelve lesson overview on horse management and prepares the student to accept the responsibility and dedication the rider needs if he or she is to properly bond with their horse. Hilltop also offers “EquiTherapy”, which provides physical therapy to children ages 18 months to 12 years. Equine-assisted physical therapy is utilized as a treatment tool to reach short and long-term goals established by the therapist, patient, and family/caregivers. For more information, visit their website: http://kipp.me.

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Around Ohio Flarida Slides to the Top of Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup Submitted by: Equestrian Events, Inc. career,” said Flarida. “I sometimes can get in his way, but he knows his job.”

Schmersal grabbed the runner-up position on Miss Lil Addy Tude even though “this was probably only the fifth time I’ve ever ridden her. But she’s like a little motor-scooter out there.”

Mister Montana Nick, a 13-year-old stallion, is the horse Schmersal rode on the WEG team. “He never lets me down. He just keeps on knocking out all those 6-year-olds,” said Schmersal.

The Horsepower Inc. CRI5* also offered a team competition, with five teams sponsored by five companies: Clark Oil, ProEquine Equipment, Ariat, Purina and Smartpak. The Clark Oil team of Tim McQuay, Mandy McQuay and Sam Smith took the prizes for first place, with a score of 662.0.

Mandy McQuay and Smith each rode horses they’d never shown before. “I just kind of tried to get to know him, because he’s a real experienced horse,” said Mandy of her strategy. She first sat on Don Julio Whiz on Wednesday, but she finished in fifth place individually (222.0).

Smith has trained Paid By Corona for “about a year” hawn Flarida, Craig Schmersal and Tom for owner Timmothy Roper.

McCutcheon—all members of the U.S. goldTim, her father, was the team’s second-leading scorer medal team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian on Rudy Dun It (221.0). “It was a lot of fun. I hope they Games—grabbed the top four places tonight in the HorsePower Inc. CRI5* at the Ariat Kentucky Reining ask us back next year,” he said of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. Cup. A highlight of the evening was watching singer Lyle This was the debut of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Lovett perform his pattern on his horse Smart And Cup alongside the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Shiney. Said Lovett after finishing 20th (207.5), “I presented by Bridgestone. This competition was think I need a bigger handicap.” made possible by the popularity of the Reining World When asked if he thought he might be considered Championships at the World Equestrian Games last a candidate for the 2014 World Championship team, September here at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Lovett quipped, “After the way I rode tonight, I’m the Flarida rode KR Lil Commander to the top score of only one who’s considering me.”

226.5. Schmersal claimed second on Miss Lil Addy Further information on the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Tude (225.0) and third on Mister Montana Nic (224.5).

McCutcheon earned the fourth-placed ribbon on Chic Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, is available at the Rolex Kentucky website Olena Starbuck (222.5). (www.rk3de.org). For the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup “There were a couple of places that could have been visit www.KentuckyReining.com. better, but this horse has been great for me his whole 20 Ohio Quarter Horse News

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2011 OQHYA Officers & Directors Officers

Directors

Dakota Griffith

Cody Campbell

Bailey Mierzejewski

Molli Jacobs

Brittany Harter

Alexa Rowland

Lacy Watson

Lucy Igoe

Paul “Trey” Schwab III

Katsy Leeman

Brandon Kramer

Charley Thiel

Lauren Diaz

Ellexxah Maxwell

President 7380 Scioto Darby Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026 Cell: 614-214-9723 DakotaDiamondGriffith@ yahoo.com Vice President 6700 Old Route 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 Home: 330-204-5826 JacobsShowHorse1@aol.com

Secretary 2443 Gibbs Rd. Goshen, OH 45122 Home: 513-646-5192 Lopin4Fun@yahoo.com

Treasurer 13820 Kimmens Rd. Massillon, OH 44647 Home: 330-312-1949 DeesiredInvite@aol.com

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

Director 6481 State Route 125 Georgetown, OH 45121 Home: 513-470-8930 Camp9816@webmail.sscc.edu

Director 16255 State Route 207 Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 Home: 330-204-5826 TackRoomTalk@yahoo.com

Director 85 Limetree Dr. Home: 740-972-8544 BrittanyHarter28@gmail.com

Director 4595 Potter Lyons Rd. Ansonia, OH 45303 Home: 937-417-4560 AlexaRowland_627@hotmail. com Director 2180 New London Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013 Home: 513-868-6900 Schwab2180@fuse.net

Director 4666 Sibel Ct. Home: 614-747-3159 LucyJIgoe725@aol.com

Director 1742 S. Galena Rd. Galena, OH 43021 Home: 740-965-4674 FlyingCowgirl@columbus. rr.com Director 24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-869-2467 MilMax@earthlink.com

Director 5544 Fawnbrook Lane Dublin, OH 43017 Home: 614-718-9144 CharleyThiel@yahoo.com

Advisor: Kelli Diaz 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 Cell: 740-404-7930 CongressQueenTeam@yahoo.com

Upcoming OQHYA Meetings

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he next OQHYA board meeting will be May 16, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

In June, the Youth will meet after dinner during the OQHA Annual Picnic, held June 13th at the Ohio Expo Center in the Natural Resource Shelter Area. Dinner will begin at 6pm, with the board meeting to follow.

Please note that AQHA Youth World Show entries will be completed at this meeting!

In July, meetings will return to their usual date of July 18, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

May May 16 @ 7 p.m.

June June 13 @ 6 p.m.

July July 18 @ 7 p.m.

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Youth Headlines OQHYA to Complete World Show Entries at Annual Picnic in June

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uring the Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual picnic, all youth members who have qualified for the AQHA Youth World Show will complete their entries.

The annual picnic and board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13th, one week earlier than usual to avoid conflicts with horse shows. All members, family

and friends are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch.

Support OQHYA and Win a Harley Davidson

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very year OQHYA members hold numerous fundraisers to help support their activities throughout the year, including Youth World and Congress teams. This year, Finks HarleyDavidson in Zanesville, Ohio, owned

by Jim and Julie Brown, are helping them out.

OQHYA members are selling raffle tickets for $10 each, and the grand prize is nothing less than a HarleyDavidson XL883 Sportster. Second and third place will

receive $1,000 and $500, respectively. Youth members will be selling tickets all the way up until the drawing, which is scheduled to take place during the All American Quarter Horse Congress. All proceeds go directly to the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact any youth member, or youth advisor Kelli Diaz at 740-404-7930 or congressqueenteam@yahoo.com.

Qualify for Ohio’s Congress NYATT Team!

- Youth members residing in Ohio compete Saturday of the SOQHA Winter Circuit in March through July 31st to show in one of the following events at Congress: Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining or Barrel Racing.

- A youth’s 10 best shows during the qualifying period will count, provided that the youth placed in at least three shows and accumulated a minimum of 10 points.

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Youth Headlines OQHA Awards 12 Scholarships

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ach year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association awards scholarships to OQHA members pursuing higher education. This year, Camden Brown of Findlay, Ohio received the top scholarship of $1,000, which is renewable for three years at $500. The other 11 recipients each received a $500 scholarship, which is renewable for three years. The OQHA Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee would like to congratulate all of these wonderful young people on their great achievements thus far, and wish them the best of luck at the college of their choice! The following is a short synopsis of each scholarship winner: Melanie Lowers of Sunbury, Ohio attends Big Walnut High School. Lowers hopes to attend the University of Findlay in the fall to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy, which will require six years of schooling. She also hopes to join at least one of Findlay’s equestrian teams to continue riding throughout college.

Andrea Cole of Crestline, Ohio is a football varsity cheerleader and member of National Honor Society at Colonel Crawford High School. Upon graduation, Cole plans to attend the University of Findlay and major in Pre-Veterinary Science. One day, she hopes to open her own large animal veterinary practice in Crawford County.

When he’s not on the football field, Camden Brown of Findlay, Ohio can be found riding at AQHA and NRHA events. After he graduates from Arlington Local Schools, Brown plans to attend Ohio Northern University, where he will continue to play football while he studies for a degree in engineering.

Brandy Napier, a member of the 2010 OQHYA NYATT Congress Team in Reining, hopes to get ther associate’s degree in Pediatric Radiology. From Wooster, Ohio, this Triway High School senior Napier also enjoys hunting, when she’s not riding horses.

Kelsey Grose of Marysville, Ohio will graduate from North Union High School this spring. She plans to attend the Ohio State Beauty Academy where she will study cosmetology. Grose has been very active not only in the Quarter Horse industry, but also earned the Novice Youth Golden Horse Award at the 2010 PHBA World Show.

Anna Davis of Delaware, Ohio has been on the Congress and World Show teams for the last few years. She has already decided to attend the Ohio State University, and in fact has already taken quite a few courses there. She plans on majoring in pre-physical therapy or biology, so she can eventually attend physical therapy school.

Jordan Ferguson attends Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio. This past OQHYA Director participates in IEA and volunteers at a handicapped riding center. Ferguson will attend Otterbein University in the fall and study in the Vet Tech program.

Hannah Gray of South Vienna, Ohio plans to attend the Ohio State University after graduating from Northeastern High School. Gray isn’t sure what she wants to major in, but is considering the medical field as a very viable option.

Molli Jacobs of Dover, Ohio is a very accomplished young rider. Named 2010 AQHA All-Around Youth, this Garaway High School senior garnered a scholarship to ride on Texas A&M University’s NCAA Western Equestrian Team. Jacobs plans to major in biomedical science so she can go on to pharmacy school.

Alyssa Justus of Grove City, Ohio not only shows horses, but plays volleyball and basketball as well.

This Central Crossing senior is ready to persue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural or equine science, and is considering schools such as Wilmington College and Wittenberg University.

Jason Somnitz of Geneva, Ohio shows in Trail, as well as participates in Horse Judging and Hippology contests. Upong receiving his high school diploma from Geneva High School, Somnitz plans on attending Lakeland Community College to receive a degree in Business Management.

Sydney Alley of Uniontown, Ohio is on the varsity track team, plays in the marching and concert bands and is a member of the National Honor Society at Lake High School. Alley has been a member of OQHYA for nearly 15 years, and will attend the University of Findlay where she plans to major in Western Equestrian Studies and Equine Business Management.

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OQHYA Spotlight On: Charley Thiel

Submitted by: Lauren Diaz, OQHYA Reporter Grade: 10th at Dublin Coffman High School Age: 15 Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Current Horse: Tophat and Tails, “Patrick” (He was born on St. Patrick’s Day) Shows In: Hunter Uunder Saddle and Showmanship (hopefully Equitation soon) Years Riding: 11 Favorite Class: Reining Favorite Show: The All American Quarter Horse Congress Other Interests: Singing and Engineering. Pretty much any free time I get I am singing or listening to music. I am in my school play right now, “Footloose.”

When I’m not singing or on a horse, I am always designing new plans for my architecture class or coming up with ideas to improve things.

Greatest Accomplishment: Winning the 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress in the 12-14 Hunter Under Saddle with my horse, Patrick.

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Interesting Fact: I love to sing. I love to organize.

Everything in my room has a place and it is labeled.

If you could hang out with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be and why? My great grandmother. My mom was very close to her and she had a big influence on how my mom looks at life. I wasn’t born until after she passed away. I wish I could have met her.

Who is your hero and why? I have a few. I respect Brent Tincher, my trainer, because of his work ethic and his honesty. We had pretty much given up on Patrick until we took him to Brent’s. He is an entirely different horse now and I am so glad that we worked it out and waited; it has been worth it. I also admire my parents for all of their hard work and the sacrifices they make so that my sisters and I can show horses.

What is one area you feel OQHYA could improve in and why? I wish that we could increase the youth membership (which is great since I am the chair of the membership committee for the youth), but I know there are youth kids out there that would like to be part of OQHYA and I want to make it easier for them and friendlier for them to join.

OQHYA Spotlight On: Paul “Trey” Schwab

Submitted by: Lauren Diaz, OQHYA Reporter Grade: 10th Age: 16 Hometown: Ross, Ohio Current Horse: Poco Jacko Express, “Jocko” Shows In: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Stakes Years Riding: 14 Favorite Class: Stake Race Favorite Show: AQHYA World Show Other Interests: 4-H, FFA and trap shooting Greatest Accomplishment: Winning the Nation in 2009 in the Stake Race Favorite Type of Music: Country Favorite Movie/TV Show: 8 Seconds Interesting Fact: 11 months following a truck and trailer accident I was involved in and sustained a traumatic brain injury, I am back riding and competing at the shows. I was told I would never recover, but I’m proving them wrong!

If you could hang out with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be and why? Trevor Brazil - He’s an amazing cowboy and horseman. I would like to learn some helpful tips from him to improve my horsemanship and roping.

Who is your hero and why? God is my hero. Not only did He allow me to stay with my family and friends, but He is healing me and giving me the strength to continue in my struggle and recover every day.

What is one area you feel OQHYA could improve in and why? I would like to see more promotion of OQHYA at the High School Rodeos to gain more interest from the contesters and ropers, in hopes of having more of them try to qualify on the team for the World Show.

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2011 Show Schedule March 5 - 6, Rolling Acres Farm Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

May 30, NOQHA All-Novice Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

July 21 - 22, BWHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Not Approved

March 17 - 18, SOQHA Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

June 4 - 5, Fulton County Saddle Club Intro Show Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon Approved

July 23 - 24, BWHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved July 27, Ohio State Fair All-Novice Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

March 19 - 20, SOQHA Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Youth Approved March 26 - 27, SOQHA Champions Center in Springfield Youth Approved April 9 - 10, SOQHA 4-Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved April 16 - 17, Rolling Acres Farm 4-Judge Champions Center in Springfield Approved April 30, OAQHA Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved May 1, OAQHA Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved May 7 - 8, EOQHA Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved May 21 - 22, EOQHA Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster Approved May 28 - 29, NOQHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved 26

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June 16 - 17, NOQHA Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Not Approved June 18 - 19, NOQHA 4-Judge Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved June 25 - 26, OMIQHA Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved July 2 - 3, Central State Horse Show Association Introductory Show Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

August 26, SOQHA Futurity Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved August 27 - 28, SOQHA Futurity Champions Center in Springfield Approved September 9, EOQHA Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved September 10 - 11, EOQHA 4-Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved

July 7 - 8, Rolling Acres Farm Circuit Roberts Arena in Wilmington Not Approved

September 23, NOQHA Longe Line Only Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

July 9 - 10, Rolling Acres Farm Circuit Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

September 24 - 25, NOQHA Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

July 15 - 17, Region 4 Regional Championship Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

November 25 - 27, SOQHA Turkey Circuit Champions Center in Springfield Approved

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2011 OAQHA Officers & Directors Officers

Directors

Patrick Murty

Lois Berry

Kara Beth Mitchell

Marla Atherton

Suzanne Guinsler

Carol Sigman

Justin Billings

Chris Martin

Jennifer Sigman

President (2/12), Executive Board 6685 S. Raneline Rd. West Milton, OH 45383 937-604-8408 Patrick.Murty@Company7BBQ.com

First Vice President (2/12), Executive Board 16535 Kitpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 740-627-0885 kmrquarter@yahoo.com Second Vice President (2/12), Executive Board 9755 State Route 752 Ashville, OH 43103 800-467-3152 Justin@billingsquarterhorses.com

Director (2/14) 7756 Ridge Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 216-346-0142 lab6978@aol.com

Director (2/12) 260 Spry Rd. Zanesville, OH 43701 740-607-3493 SGuins2@hotmail.com

Director (2/14)

Director (2/12) 11768 Reid Rd. NW Jeffersonville, OH 43128 740-426-6687 JCSigman@ameritech.net

Director (2/13) 800 Blackstone St Washington C.H., OH 43160 614-419-6210 JSigman89@yahoo.com

Abby Pound

Cris Martin

Mike Yemc

Katie Stolte-Carroll

Kristin Martin

Nancy Waid

Laura Salome

Chelsea Martz

Carly Williams

Kaitlyn Riker

Kahryne Zachrich

Treasurer (2/12) Executive Board 1260 Riley Road Newark, OH 43055 740-975-1209 abep32@hotmail.com

Secretary (2/12) 4872 Condit Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074 614-203-4420 Stolte.2@osu.edu

Past President 1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 740-607-7755 LSalome37@hotmail.com

Director (2/13) 10555 Swamp Rd. Hebron, OH 43025 740-929-4606 Cell: 614-805-2460 JCMartin@avolve.net

Director (2/12) 10514 Winchester Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-323-3384 Kristin@certifiedimages.com

Director (2/14) 1299 Steamboat Springs Ct. Blacklick, OH 43004 614-205-1395 CMartz.56@gmail.com

Director (2/12) 4155 Easton Way Columbus, OH 43219 419-276-0136 KL.Riker@gmail.com

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Director (2/13) 3130 Nob Hill Rd Zanesville, OH 43701 740-872-3011 KB_Mitchell@hotmail.com

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Director (2/12) 215 Thurman Ave. Columbus, OH 43206

Director (2/13) 1469 E. Chestnut St. Lancaster, OH 43130

Director (2/14) 223 Elwood Ave. Marysville, OH 43040 419-651-8119 williams.carly@live.com

Director (2/12) 215 Thurman Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 419-438-2219 Kate@cuttingedgesupplyco.com

Amateur Update OAQHA Meeting Schedule

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n May, the Amateur Board will meet on Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

During June, OAQHA will meet after dinner, which begins at 6 p.m., during the OQHA Annual Picnic at the Natural Resource Shelter in the Ohio Expo Center on June 13th.

Board meetings return to normal the following month, and OAQHA will meet July 18th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Road.

May May 16 @ 7 p.m.

June June 13 @ 6 p.m.

July July 18 @ 7 p.m.

OAQHA Annual Show Postponed

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he annual OAQHA Horse Show, scheduled for April 30th-May 1st at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio was postponed due to weather.

Already, Ohio has set a new record for rainfall in April at 11.32 inches, as of Tuesday, April 26th. The previous

record of 9.77 inches was set in April 1998.

The OAQHA board of directors is planning on rescheduling the show for later this summer. For the latest news on the OAQHA Horse Show, visit www.oqha.com.

2011 Service Trainer Auction Purchase 1 month for $550 with participating trainers Visit OQHA.com for a full list of trainers!

For more information contact: Abby Pound (740) 975-1209 abep32@hotmail.com Ohio Quarter Horse News

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Ohio Futurity Bonus

Incentive Fund $35,000 BONUS MONEY ADDED

Halter Open Weanling Colts - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Colts - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50 Open Weanling Fillies - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Fillies - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50 Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50 Open Yearling Mares - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Mares - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50 Longe Line Open English Longe Line - $500 Open Western Longe Line - $750 Non-Pro Longe Line - $750

Hunter Under Saddle Open Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 Non-Pro Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500 Western Pleasure Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500 Open Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500 *Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse to the top three non-pro exhibitors.

GUIDELINES

1. There is no separate entry fee to enter OFBIF classes date, all entries are subject to late fees, per each regional association rules. and horses are eligible with no restrictions.

6. All bonus money is in addition to regional 2. Members must submit a nomination form, along with a copy of horses’s registration papers to the OQHA association’s purse. office by August 15th to be eligible for bonus incentive 7. Longe Line classes will be run according to NSBA fund monies. Please note that entries WILL NOT be accepted at any of the regional futurities. rules. All other classes will be judged in accordance with AQHA rules.

3. Participants in the OFBIF must enter the EOQHA, NOQHA, and/or SOQHA open futurity classes to 8. All OFBIF classes will be according to NSBA participate. Participants are not required to participate percentages. in all three futurities, but can earn bonus money at one, 9. All OFBIF classes will pay back in each class as two, or three shows. follows: 6 pay backs if 10 or less show, 8 pay backs if 11

4. A current membership in OQHA is required for both to 20 show, 10 pay backs if 21 to 30 show, 12 pay backs if 31 to 40 show and 14 pay backs if 41 and up show. owner and exhibitor prior to the show.

For a complete list of guidelines, visit www.oqha.com.

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Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund 2011 NOMINATION FORM Please check the classes below that you plan to show: Halter ___ Open Weanling Colts - $500 ___ Non-Pro Weanling Colts* - $125, $100, $50 ___ Open Weanling Fillies - $500 ___ Non-Pro Weanling Fillies * - $125, $100, $50 ___ Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - $500 ___ Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings* - $125, $100, $50 ___ Open Yearling Mare - $500 ___ Non-Pro Yearling Mares* - $125, $100, $50

Longe Line ___ Open English Longe Line - $500 ___ Open Western Longe Line - $750 ___ Non-Pro Longe Line - $750 Hunter Under Saddle ___ Open Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 ___ Non-Pro Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 ___ Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500

*Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse Western Pleasure to the top three non-pro exhibitors. ___ Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 ___ Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500 • Owners AND Exhibitors must be current OQHA ___ Open Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 members. ___ Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000 • No Nomination Fee ___ Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500

OWNER: ________________________________________________________ SSN: ____________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________ REGISTERED NAME: _______________________________________________ REG #: ________________ SEX: ______________ SIRE: ______________________________ DAM: ____________________________ EXHIBITOR: ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________ In addition all membership, entry forms, papers, and payment must be submitted to each regional association per their guidelines to be eligible for added money.

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Club Updates Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Submitted by: Frances Rospotynski, Secretary

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he NOQHA Futurity has a deadline of July 1, 2011 and the payment will be $75. Late entries will be accepted with a $50 penalty as late as show day. Entry forms are available, along with additional information, on our web site at http://noqha.com.

Our 2011 Stallion Auction will be available thru May 31, 2011. Please visit our website for available studs STALLION OWNERS: Please contact Bill Kelly at 330-814-3080 or via email qhcowboy@hotmail.com for your stallion packet; please remember it is not too late to make the foals from the 2010 breeding season eligible for the Closed Futurity classes. For stallions that sell, all foals from the year the service was sold are eligible for the closed futurity. The owner receives a complimentary NOQHA Membership, free entry in the Weanling class or Yearling Longe Line class and the best of all, the owner receives 10% of the purse forget placing in the Closed Futurity classes.

NOQHA Extravaganza will be May 28th and 29th and the Novice show on May 30th at the Findlay Western Farm. NOQHA Extravaganza will be double judged, split/combined, by David Dellin and Brad Jewett. Double NOQHA year-end points and Youth Congress Team points have been approved for this show. Jessica Gilliam will judge the Novice show on May 30th. Double points for NOQHA year-end awards for the Novice Show, Monday, May 30th.

We encourage all exhibitors to download a preregistration packet from our website for our show

season. Pre-registrations are not required, but we will put your name into a drawing for an NOQHA custom picture frame at the appropriate show if you take the time to pre-register your horse and rider information.

Forms must be completed in full and sent with a copy of your horse’s papers and all necessary current AQHA/ NSBA cards along with a copy of ROM certificate for horses showing in Performance Halter. You only need to complete this form once a year.

Advance camper and stall reservations are recommended for all of the NOQHA shows and can be placed with George Seanor at 330-877-1285 or trailjoc@aol.com.

NOQHA Summer Six Pack Circuit will consist of six sets of points in four days at the Mahoning County Fairgrounds in Canfield, Ohio. June 16th and 17th will be judged by Jon Barry and Chris Jeter. June 18th and 19th will be judged by Buddy Fisher, Bill Kaven, Lisa Moden and Stephanie Lynn. June 18th and 19th will count for a four sets of points for OQHA and NOQHA year-end awards and Youth Congress Team Points.

If you are a current Northern Ohio resident between the ages of 18 and 25 and interested in running for NOQHA queen, our competition will be at our June Summer Six Pack Circuit. Please contact Chrissy Brown at 330-435-0266 for additional information.

All NOQHA show bills, pre-entry and stall forms are available on our website at http://noqha.com. While you are visiting our website, we would love for you to join us on Facebook page, Northern Ohio Quarter Horse.

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Club Updates Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Submitted by: Lisa Perry, Executive Director

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he officers and directors of SOQHA would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of the exhibitors who attended our first three shows of the 2011 season. President Kevin Smith also extends his gratitude to all of the SOQHA officers, directors and youth who volunteered hours of their time to help make the shows run smoothly. The youth association extends thanks to all of you who participated in their fundraising events. They are off to a great start this season!

Please join us in thanking Fritz Leeman Farms for sponsoring the circuit champion awards at the Winter Circuit and a huge “thank you” to all of our class sponsors. Thanks for your generosity and support for SOQHA! The 2011 SOQHA Futurity Committee will begin accepting entries in June. There is a one-time payment of $75 per class for both the Open and Breeders Futurities which must be postmarked by July 1, 2011 to avoid late fees. The class listings and entry blank can be found on our website beginning in June.

Futurity weekend will be August 26th, 27th and 28th. Judges will be Chris Jones, Jessica Gilliam, Karen Watters, Kenny Hall and Bonnie Jo Clay. The show bill can be found on our website beginning in June.

Scholarship applications are due to Gail Landis by July 1, 2011. Please remember that current recipients must also complete an application if they would like to be considered for renewal. The application form can be found on our website.

Attention young ladies between the ages of 18 and 25! SOQHA invites you to apply for the position of 2011 association Queen. An application consisting of a resume describing scholastic and personal achievements, activities and future goals is also due

by July 1, 2011. Applicants will then compete in an interview, a test and a horsemanship class. Complete details can be found on our website or by contacting Lora Walker.

The SOQHA monthly meetings are held at the Damon’s restaurant located in Wilmington. The May meeting will be held on the 11th, the June meeting on the 8th and the July meeting on the 13th.

Be sure to visit our web site at www.soqha.com for the latest news updates, point standings, membership forms, futurity forms and other information related to the activities of the association.

Ohio Cutting Horse Association Submitted by: Tony Kennedy, OCHA Reporter

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uttings in Ohio have come for 2011. Weather and gas prices seem to have decreased the number of entries so far, but hopefully better days are ahead for us all. For now, there are shows scheduled in Canal Winchester, Swanton, Wakeman and Sunbury. A full list of shows in our area is posted on our Ohio Cutting Horse website; stop by and take a look.

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officers and board members with contact information on the website. Any of those individuals can assist you in advertising rates or contact our cecretary, Janel Kennedy, if you would like to place an ad.

We are currently discussing the option of putting on a few cutting clinics for the beginner to experienced exhibitor. If you would be interested in attending such a clinic, contact any board member and we will try to organize a clinic in the area closest to the most interest.

If you are interested in cutting, we invite you to come to a show and say HI!!!

Club Updates Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association Submitted by: Tamie Grandstaff, OQHRA Secretary

Left: Congratulations 2010 Reserve Two Year Old, Cash For Bragg; Three Year Old High Point, Features First Cutie; Aged High Point, Shamu Moon and Reserve Aged High Point Eye Am A Star. 2010 OQHRA Horse Of The Year - Shamu Moon; Owner and Trainer Of The Year, Harold Bragg.

Left: Congratulations to 2010 Reserve Three Year Old - I Is It and owner, Christina Zehend.

Award presented by 2010 OQHRA Queen Adrianna Childress.

Right: Congratulations My Corona Is Rare and owner, James Bratton, 2010 Ohio Two Year Old Hi Point. Accepting for Jim is Kristin Tumblin.

Right: 2011 OQHRA Officers/Directors, picture front left to right, Tammy Cain (Secretary), Kristin Tumblin (Director), Andrew Tumblin (Director), Rick Treat (Director), Pat Bragg (Director), Glenn Bragg (Director), Harold Bragg (Honorary Director), Bill Baer (President), Steve Shoemaker (Vice Presisdent) and Ben Grandstaff (Treasurer).

Congrats to all of our 2010 High Point Winners!

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Club Updates OMI Quarter Horse Association

Submitted by: Olga Kipp, OMIQHA Secretary

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t our April meeting the horse show was discussed and all seems to be covered, except for the shavings. We are currently checking with the shavings supplier we had last year.

Letters were mailed out to all of the Ohio trainers with show bills in them by Kelly Gibson. Letters were also sent out to all of last year’s sponsors. Kelly will send a mass e-mail to all members to see if they will bring monetary donations or sponsorships.

We discussed having our banquet at the same place as last year, The Lighthouse in Findlay, for the same weekend next year, but Saturday. It was mentioned to have it start at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and have a DJ afterwards. We will discuss more at later meetings.

The queen gave her report. She has raffle tickets to sell a set of basic chaps that were donated for $1.00 each. The drawing will be held at our show on June 26th. The winner will have the option to personalize them for an added price. Dawn Arn is going to get with all of the kids to have them each take a few to sell. Lisa Maag, queen advisor, has suggested to Abbey that she take the youth kids to the Toledo Zoo for a day to hang out, have fun and get to know each other better. The

date is to be determined.

The NYATT team barrel qualification shows were discussed. We have three, so there are enough for the kids to get qualified. They are the East Lansing show on May 13-15, NOQHA show in Findlay on May 28th and 29th and the IQHA show in Fort Wayne on July 8-10.

We also found out that Warren and Silver Star will be at our show again.

It was discussed to come up with some ideas to try to get more of the members involved. It was mentioned that the kids want to do something together, for fun, at the show. It was mentioned to have a Dietz’s ice cream social. It was also mentioned to have a banner made with our logo. Valerie Heydinger volunteered to make it. It will be made so it can either hang from a table or on a wall, like a stall curtain. We also need to get a list of all of the parents who said they would help when needed. Dawn Arn said the kids also want to have a pool party at her house at some point.

YOUTH REPORT: Kelsey Grose gave the youth report. They had a horsemanship clinic with Art O’Brien that was well attended, with refreshments served afterwards. Kelly asked if they had any sponsorship money or silent auction items yet and they did not.

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Monday, June 13th

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Club Updates Ohio State Buckskin Association Submitted by: Brianne Mathews, OSBA Reporter

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pring is already on its way out, which means that show season will soon be in full force.

2011 marks the beginning of a partnership between the Ohio State Buckskin Association and the Miami Valley Horse Show Association. The Red, White and Buckskin Circuit (July 1-4) is the inaugural show that will display the joint efforts to produce a quality, fun, competitive show for not only IBHA-registered horses, but horses of any color or breed. And don’t forget paybacks and added $$$$! This is a show that you will not want to miss – from the Saturday night hog roast and potluck with food as far as you can see, to the dog races and even Redneck Showmanship – the Red, White and Buckskin Circuit always proves to be a great time. This year we are breaking in a brand new venue, the Schmidthorst Pavilion at the Allen County Fairgrounds, which is conveniently located near I-75 in Lima, Ohio. The Holiday Inn is OSBA’s host hotel. If you’re planning

on staying there, be sure to make your reservations by June 16th to receive OSBA’s special show rate. Even if you aren’t bringing a horse and are in the area, please stop out. You are sure to meet some great people and see some nice horses and you may even find yourself wanting a bucky!

The OSBA Fall Futurity will be on September 10-11 at Circle G Arena in Brookville, Ohio. The Miami Valley Horse Show Association will again be collaborating with OSBA to offer opportunities for ALL colors and breeds – as well as paybacks! If you have an IBHA horse age five or younger or a weanling (of any color) with an IBHA-registered parent, consider entering your horse the futurity. The deadline for the first payment is July 31st. You can find the futurity forms and a showbill online.

As always, check www.ohiobuckskins.org for the latest and greatest news for Ohio buckskins.

Good luck and see you in the arena!

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Minutes Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting - March 21, 2011 Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

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irectors present: Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Mark Cherubini, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Ed Dingledine, Kelli Diaz, Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Ted Handel, Bob Hexter, Randy Jacobs, Roger Landis, Fritz Leeman, Brent Maxwell, Ron McCarty, Dr. Dave McDonald, Charlie Menker, Cindy Morehead, Judd Paul, Alan Potts, Don Recchiuti, Skip Salome, Todd Salome, Brent Tincher and Denny Thorsell.

Excused Directors: Jess Cecil, Vic Clark, Jack Geschke, Steve Marco, Dr. Scott Myers, Binnie Ann Masters, John Pickersgill, Chuck Smith and Dan Trein.

President Charlie Menker called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Minutes – • Alan Potts made a motion to approve the January 2011 Minutes. Second by Bob Hexter. Motion carried.

Fences, Select Working Hunter, Select Hunter Hack, Progressive Working Hunter, Select Pole Bending, Trail Stakes and Maturity Western Pleasure Stakes.

• Update on the 2011 Congress Trophy: Don Bell will have the original bronze done this week. It will be sent to the foundry for molds. The proposal that has been accepted will be $40,000- $50,000 less than what has been spent in the past.

• The trade show has been re-designed utilizing the space from Stallion Avenue. The new design will hopefully generate an additional $70,000 - $80,000 in revenue.

• There is a meeting set up with the State Vet to discuss Equine Piroplasmosis. All the World Shows are now requiring testing for this and the Congress will also require it beginning in 2011.

• Cam has met with Bob Kiser to discuss installing the footing for the arenas.

Elizabeth Gorski made a motion to accept the TriChairmen report. Second by Don Recchiuti. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report – • Barb Benedum presented the January 2011 financial statements. At this time, OQHA is right on Annual Banquet – track financially where it should be for the year. We are • Todd Salome reported that attendance was down, showing a profit of $680,380 as of February 28, 2011. but everyone was happy.

Wayne Erwin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Second by Denny Thorsell. Motion carried.

Tri-Chairmen Report – Cam Foreman reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • Update on the 2010 Congress Drug Test: One case has been settled. The other case is still on-going.

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AQHA Reports – Clark Bradley reported on the AQHA Convention: • There was discussion regarding the level classes to allow for more limited and novice classes and horse.

• There was discussion regarding using lip chains, ear plugs and weighted tails.

• The final decision will be made by AQHA’s Executive Committee at the April meeting.

Futurity Bonus Fund – • Candi Fites stated that an ad will be in the upcoming Ohio Quarter Horse News outlining and promoting the new program.

Minutes Executive Committee – Brent Maxwell reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • The Executive Committee reviewed two proposals for re-designing the website. It was their recommendation to accept the proposal from Blind Acre Media for $22,150.00. Judd Paul made the motion to accept the proposal. Second by Todd Salome.

Motion carried.

• Central States Horse Show Association asked for approval for an Introductory Show with OQHA points to be held July 2 and 3 at Roberts Arena.

Hank Clason made the motion to accept the Executive Committee Report. Second by Chris Darnell. Motion passed.

Finance Committee – • Dr. Dave McDonald stated that there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, March 24 at the OQHA office.

Youth Committee – Dakota Diamond Griffith reported on the meeting held earlier: • There were 29 youth in attendance.

• Youth Committees have been assigned.

• The main 2011 fund raiser will be a raffle featuring a Harley Davidson motorcycle as top prize.

• The theme for the Youth World is “Taking Vintage off the Shelf.”

Amateurs – Patrick Murty reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • The Amateurs will have their show at the end of April in Wilmington.

• The Amateurs sent their 1st and 2nd Vice President to the AQHA Convention.

• There will be a new committee this year focusing on memberships.

New Business – • Brent Maxwell asked that OQHA again sponsor Horse Show Advisory – a horse through Discovery Riders. The sponsorship • Brent Maxwell asked that the Horse Show Advisory is $1,500.00. Chris Darnell made the motion use Committee discuss how Select and Amateur exhibitors outstanding memorial funds to fund the sponsorship. are awarded Ohio points when the classes are 2nd by Dave McDonald. Motion passed. combined.

• Charlie Menker asked for volunteers to sit on a new committee that will focus on reaching out to new Membership – youth. This committee will strive to coordinate trips Chris Darnell reported the following 2011 membership to The All American Congress in hopes to spark new numbers: interest. The volunteers are Bob Hexter, Elizabeth • 257 Amateur Gorski, Binnie Ann Masters and Charlie Menker along • 217 Regular with two Amateur volunteers.

• 147 Youth • Lisa Alley made the motion to have the Annual • 770 Life picnic on June 13th, 2011. Second by Brent Maxwell.

Motion carried.

Ohio Queen – • Elaine Wells stated that interviews have been set up Ed Dingledine made the motion to adjourn at 8:40 for April 2 for the six Ohio Queen candidates. p.m. Second by Cindy Morehead. Motion carried.

NOQHA – • Chris Darnell reported that the first show is May 28th and 29th at University of Findlay. Northern Ohio’s scholarship application deadline is May 1st, 2011

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If you haven’t already, attend a show and watch the classes you plan on entering so that you know exactly what to expect.

If your horse is green, take him to a show and don’t enter any classes; just evaluate how he handles the new surroundings.

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Make a list of everything you need to take to the show; then pack the day beforehand, checking each item off your list.

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Have a friend or family member on hand at the show to help with last minute grooming, giving your boots a wipe before you enter the ring or just providing moral support.

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Before each class, visualize how you want your ride to be—professionals find this technique helpful.

If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on show clothes, stick to classic colors and avoid flamboyant trends.

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Dress up your everyday tack by using a special pad or blanket reserved only for show.

If your discipline calls for show-day braiding or banding, start practicing well ahead of time, or hire an expert to do the job for you.

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School one level higher than you show. That way you can compete with confidence, even when nerves and distractions might get in the way.

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Know how your horse behaves in the company of others. If he is unruly, it’s probably not time to show yet.

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Warm your horse up, but don’t burn him out.

Save his best energy for the actual class.

Clean your tack the day before the show: Make sure it’s in tip-top shape, and polish any silver.

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If your horse is having a meltdown in a rail class, head to the center of the ring and just stand quietly. Better to chalk it up to experience than create a dangerous situation.

Some disciplines have strict rules and regulations about equipment. Study your rulebook closely to be sure that your tack is “legal.”

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Hunters and jumpers: In the warm-up ring, call “heads up” on the fence you’re jumping.

At home, practice any special tests that you think might be added to your classes, such as riding without stirrups, sitting the extended trot or executing a figure-eight.

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Never hold a class up; you could be disqualified.

If you are making a quick tack change, or have classes running simultaneously, have someone inform the show steward immediately.

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Ask a show steward if you can see the judge’s scorecard or sheet to gain a greater understanding on how he or she pins a class.

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Don’t forget to close out your check before leaving the showgrounds!

Stay calm! If you’re nervous, your horse will know, so remember to take deep, even breaths before you enter the ring or start your pattern.

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Once you are in the ring, remember to take your time. You don’t need to be the first person to respond to a change of gait.

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Take some extra time to memorize your patterns! Draw them, say them out loud and practice the maneuvers in your warm-up.

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Finally, and most importantly, enjoy yourself and have fun!

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