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OHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS — SPRING 2014 — VOLUME 56 — ISSUE 1

[ 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

Katie Dobrowolski Marketing and Communications 740-943-2346, ext. 124 Katie@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 ] Ohio member Carly Kidner was crowned 2014 Ohio Quarter Horse Association Queen at the Year-End Awards Banquet.

Tiny Communications.

[ FEATURES ] 9 11-12 25 32

Professional Spotlight Year-End Banquet Youth Spotlight Amateur Spotlight

[ DEPARTMENTS ]

2 OQHA Officers 3 OQHA Directors 4 Past Presidents & Honorary Directors 5 Editor’s Letter 6 Podium 8 Mailbox 9-23 OQHA News 24 OQHYA Officers & Directors 25-26 Youth Headlines 27 OAQHA Officers & Directors 28-32 Amateur Update 34-42 Meeting Minutes 44 Stallion Directory

[ CLUB UPDATES ] 42

Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse

Ohio Quarter Horse News • 1

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

AQHA Director Emeritus

Fritz Leeman

AQHA Director at Large

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Dr. Scott Myers AQHA Director

Skip Salome

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)

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

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

Brent Maxwell (2/16)

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

Chuck Smith (2/17)

Long Range Planning*, Cutting

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

Denny Thorsell (2/17) 8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 216-214-0003 DennyThorsell@hotmail.com

16535 Kirkpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 614-206-5307 RAtherton@visohio.com

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

Kelli Diaz (2/17)

Cindy Morehead (2/17)

Brent Tincher (2/15)

828 Bright Rd. Finday, OH 45840 419-306-6128 Morehead@findlay.edu

P.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5440

Congress Queen*

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

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

Candi Fites (2/17)

Kristine Nagy (2/15)

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

PO Box 41 Doylestown, OH 44230 330-472-7410 truebelue@gmail.com

Bill Flarida (2/15)

Judd Paul (2/15)

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

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 shawnflaridareiners@gmail.com

Elizabeth Himes (2/15) Breeders Incentive, Reining

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

Randy Jacobs (2/17)

Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Judging Tournament,

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

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

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)

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

Greg Tordoff (2/15)

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)

Hunter/Jumpers*, Judging Tournament*, NYATT*, VIP/ Awards Ceremony*

Annual Banquet, Membership*,

Todd Salome (2/16)

Randy Wilson (2/15)

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

5100 Manchester Dr. Zanesville, OH 43701 740-819-0257 Wilsonqhs@hotmail.com

2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656 330-204-6116 Chiuti@roadrunner.com Trail Ride*, Congress Futurities, Stall Move-In*, NYATT, VIP/ Awards Ceremony*, VIP Camping

George Seanor (2/15)

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

5015 State St NE N Canton, OH 44721 330-877-1285 trailjoc@aol.com

PSA’s*

2443 Gibbs Rd. Goshen, OH 45122 513-543-3313 Shane@watsonqh.com

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

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

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Past Presidents & Honorary Directors Clark Bradley

Past President, 1999-2000

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

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

Honorary Director Fairlawn, OH 330-800-6741; 330-388-9989

Bob Hexter

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

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

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

Charlie Menker

Past President, 2003-2004, 2011 Roping

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

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

Burgess Holt

Dr. Scott Myers

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

Fritz Leeman

Past President, 1990-92

Steve Marko

Honorary Director

Past President, 1989

Fire Safety, Food & Beverage

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

Past President, 1976-77 Sarasota, FL 941-346-1731

David McDonald, DVM

Honorary Director

AQHA, Finance, Long Range Planning, Hall of Fame

Don Clason

April 21, 2014 May 19, 2014

Jack Geschke

Honorary Director Mogadore, OH 330-628-1646

Binnie Ann Masters Honorary Director

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

McConnelsville, OH 614-314-8592

Past President, 2007-08, 2012

AQHA, Research, Ground Security, Puppy Alley*

Cliff Nash

Past President, 1987-88 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Alan Potts Past President, 1960

Executive Committee, Finance, Roping

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

Skip Salome

Past President, 1993-94, 2005-06, 2009-2010 AQHA, Finance, Long Range Planning, Public Policy*, Trail Ride, Awards Assignments, Food & Beverage*, Grounds Security*, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments

Ron McCarty

Dan Trein

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

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

Honorary Director

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

Honorary Director

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

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.

Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings

All meetings are at 7:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North, located at:

6500 Doubletree Ave,

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Editor’s Letter

H

appy (belated) New Year! I hope everybody had a fun and safe holiday season.

Earlier this year I made some resolutions, just like everybody else. At the top of my list were to stay organized, stop constantly “running late”, and get more involved.

Let’s be honest, being organized and timely are nearly impossible in a horse person’s life. Our tack rooms are a jungle of extra reins, unmanageable polo wraps, and untamed bailing twine. Our friends know that dinner at 7:00 really means 7:20, and that we will most likely be covered in dirt and horse hair. It’s shedding season after all! We mean well, but our horses don’t care if we have schedule. They want, no they demand, to play hide-and-seek in the 40 acre field. And, once they’ve been found, it’s time to find the halter they managed to hide from you.

Being organized and punctual is hard, but I’ve found that getting more involved is much easier (and more fun)! Show season is coming up, and kicking off the season is Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Madness in March in Wilmington March 27-30. Make sure to sign up for your Ohio membership so that all of your points will count for year-end awards. Read below if you are trying to qualify for the 2014 AQHA

By Katie Dobrowolski Novice Championship Show.

My favorite event, the Annual Trail Ride, is June 20-22. It’s a stress-free weekend full of good food, laughs, and plenty of fun. Our goal is to make it the biggest trail ride in the country, so be sure to join us out on the trails. The Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association is hosting an even bigger and better Buckeye Classic this year.

After last year’s success, I can’t wait to see what they have planned for this year! Reservations are filling up fast, and you won’t want to miss the show that offers free entries to Youth and Amateurs.

While I’m waiting for the fun to start, I might try to organize the tack room. The enormous mountain of saddle pads and winter blankets is a little intimidating, though. Wish me luck!

If you don’t see me in Wilmington, just wait fifteen minutes. I promise I’m on my way!

OQHA Guidelines for In-State Qualifying to the 2014 AQHA Novice Championship Show

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he 2014 Nutrena AQHA Novice Championship Show is September 30-October 5, 2014 in Murfeesboro, Tennessee.

Novice Youth and Novice Amateur exhibitors can qualify Nationally or through In-State Qualifications. Guidelines for national qualifications can be found at www.AQHA.com/ Showing/Novice-Championships. In-State Qualifications are listed below.

The qualifying period begins at the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Madness in March Show in Wilmington, Ohio March 29-30, 2014. The qualifying period ends June 30, 2014. The last show is Ohio-Michigan-Indiana Quarter Horse Association’s horse show June 28-29, 2014 at the University of Findlay Western Campus. Only Ohio points-approved shows will count toward qualifying in-state. Please check each show bill for shows that are Ohio-approved.

The guidelines will follow current Ohio Quarter Horse Association points, rules, and regulation as outlined in the current OQHA Official Handbook.

• All Novice Youth and Novice Amateur exhibitors must place at a minimum of 10 OQHA approved shows (show to 10 judges).

• Exhibitors must be a member in good standing with AQHA and OQHA. • Points will be compiled on a one horse, one exhibitor basis.

• Points will be awards on the basis of one point for each horse the exhibitor defeats, with a maximum of 30 points awarded for each class.

• In the event of a tie, the exhibitor placing in the most shows during the stated qualifying period will break the tie. The next tie will be broken by the exhibitor having the most number of firsts.

• Exhibitor must reside in Ohio.

• OQHA will submit the top 3 point earning exhibitors in each of the qualifying novice classes to AQHA by August 1, 2014.

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Podium I

would like to congratulate all of our members and exhibitors on a successful 2014. Our Year-End Awards Banquet was incredibly fun this year. The weather held off, and we took Columbus by storm! We moved the banquet to a new venue. The Hilton Columbus Downtown, hosted our event and was very accommodating to our needs. The night was full of laughter, dancing, crazy pictures from the photo booth, and even a few tears as we honored our long-time friends the Augspurger family and the Wolfe family. Thank you to all who made this banquet a night that we will surely remember for a long time!

Prior to the Awards Banquet, was our Annual Meeting. We had an overview of the entire year, and 2013 was our best year yet! What an exciting time to be part of Ohio Quarter Horse Assocation! I would like to congratulate all of the elected and appointed board members and officers. You will see a few familiar faces join the board for the first time this year. Kristine Nagy, George Seanor, and Beth Himes are new board members, but all have been involved with OQHA and the Congress for many years now. We also have a new queen representing Ohio. Congratulations, Miss Carly Kidner!

As we move forward into 2014, we are excited by the prospect of having another

By Chris Cecil Darnell banner year. We are introducing Southern Belle Breeders classes to the Madness in March show, and we hope to see the program grow even more. The Amateurs and Scholarship committee are planning the 2nd Annual Buckeye Classic Golf Outing, which benefits our members who are pursuing higher education. We even have a few surprises up our sleeve for the Congress!

Thank you to all who made 2013 such a success, and I look forward to a great year in 2014!

Annual Trail Ride Planned for 2014

A

fter a successful trail ride in 2013, OQHA has teamed up with Tri-Co for another ride June 20-22, 2014. Last year the Annual Trail Ride was the second largest in the nation with over 130 riders, second only behind Indiana. However, OQHA sported the largest Trail Ride Challenge with over 50 entries.

This year the goal is to have the largest trail ride in the nation.

The 2014 trail ride will begin with a home cooked dinner on Friday evening, followed by a generous breakfast on Saturday morning. Lunch will either be out on the trail or at the camp, depending on which ride option is chosen. Riders have a choice of five-hour or two-hour guided ride on Saturday afternoon.

Following the trail ride is the $1,000 Jim Wells Memorial Trail Challenge. This is not your typical trail class! In this judged and timed competition, riders maneuver through a series of obstacles. Riding under a tarp, dragging a shovel behind you, and jumping barrels are just some of the tasks that were seen in last year’s Trail Challenge. There are three levels of competition for youth and amateurs, and offers cash and prizes to winners.

The night does not finish after the Trail Challenge. Dinner includes a bonfire, hay ride, silent auction and raffle, and entertainment. Sunday concludes the weekend with breakfast and lunch, plus a guided trail ride.

The price for the entire weekend is only $60 per person, and $110 per couple. A free t-shirt is offered to all participants who register before June 10, 2014.

A limited number of horses will be available to rent for the weekend, but must be prepaid by June 13, 2014. Tie-lines and

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portable corrals are allowed for those who are bringing their own horses. Camping is primitive at Tri-County Trails, but full amenities are available at the nearby Bear Creek KOA. To register for the 2014 OQHA/Tri-County Trail ride, contact Cynthia Bauman, Tri-County Trails at 330-323-3559 or Todd Salome at 740-404-4308. Registration forms are available at www.OQHA.com and www.tri-cotrails.org.

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Mailbox

Dear OQHA and Chris Darnell, Thank for your support of the 2013 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest. As the Indiana Quarter Horse Association Queen, it was an honor to compete in this year’s contest. Your generous donation of prizes to the Queen contest is greatly appreciated, as is all the hard work you put in to hold the Congress show every year. Thank you so much for all you do for the Queen’s contest and the Congress.

Elizabeth Christie

Dear OQHA, A lifelong dream came true for me at the Annual Awards Banquet as I was crowed the 2014 OQHA Queen. I enjoyed sharing many special moments with OQHA members as they received their awards. Thank you so much for all of the beautiful queen gifts and delicios dinner. I am truly honored to be representing the greatest Quarter Horse association in the country! I hope to make OQHA proud at the 2014 Congress! Thank you again for providing me with the opportunity of a lifetime.

Dear OQHA and Ms. Chris Darnell, I have attended every Congress since I was three months old, early on as a spectator and later as a small fry, youth, and now as an amateur exhibitor. This year I was fortunate enough to experience the Congress as a queen contestant. Experiencing the Congress from a variety of perspectives has allowed me to see all that goes into the Congress. I want to sincerely thank you for all your hard work and dedication in making the Congress a success year after year for exhibitors and spectators alike. Your royal treatment and hospitality for all the Congress Queen contestants is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the beautiful sash, hair product, and delicious dinner provided to all the queen contestants and for the most generous runner up gift. From presenting the Congress Bronze to talented exhibitors to receiving my own and every exciting moment in between, it was definitely an unforgettable week! Your committment to the Congress is forever appreciated!

Most Sincerely,

Carly L. Kidner

2013 First Runner Up Congress Queen

Dear Ohio Quarter Horse Assocation, Thank you so much for your generous contributions to the Horse Bowl Contest and awards. It was an amazing contest and would not be the same without your support. Thank you again!

Sincerely,

Clara Selle

Jacob Wenner

Anna Diu

Abigail Mannrall Ohio Directors, I wanted to end the year with a “Thank You” for supporting the Hippology Team. It was definitely a good learning experience for them. They gained knowledge to use as long as they have horses and were exposed to a wide variety of topics in the equine industry. Thank you again.

Ruth Somnitz, Coach

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Most Sincerely, Carly L. Kidner 2014 OQHA Queen

Dear OQHA, Thank you so much for my beautiful year-end awards! I had so much fun at the your shows. Thank you for all you do for us. I have been a proud member of OQHA since 1976. I’ll see you at the shows!

Sincerely,

Julie Jo Weber Ms. Chris Darnell & OQHA, Words cannot describe how thankful I am for OQHA’s support of the Congress Queen’s Contest! It is such a wonderful contest and this experience is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Without the support from OQHA, this contest would not be possible!

Haley McKeehan 2013 SOQHA Queen 2013 Second Runner Up Congress Queen

Ms. Chris Darnell & OQHA, Thank you for your generosity and support of the Congress Queen Contest!

Kayleigh McDonnell

MassQHA Queen

Professional Spotlight

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Ohio’s Own Dawn Baker Joins An Elite Club

awn Baker has been riding since she was in diapers, so it’s no surprise that this year she joined the National Snaffle Bit Association’s $250,000 Club. The NSBA formed the Quarter Million Dollar Club in 2011. Riders (open and non-pro) are inducted once they record earnings totaling $250,000. All NSBA earnings count in a rider’s earning figures from 1984 to the present. She has earned $73, 457.60 in Western Pleasure and $196, 712.17 in Hunter Under Saddle classes. She joins other Ohioans Ty Hornick, Randy Wilson and Kenny Lakins Jr. Dawn had an illustrious youth career. She earned several AQHA High Point Awards, AQHYA World Chmapionships and Congress Championships. She even won the coveted AQHA All-Around Youth Award. She rode such horses as Only Worthy, Im Tuff By Choice and Sonnys Sweet Jazz. As an amateur, she started showing futurity horses, and won a World Championship in 2005 with Hey Monn.

Dawn gave up her amateur card in 2006, and has not looked back. The decision has paid off in dividends. The same year she gave up her amateur card, she won at the All American Quarter Horse Congress on Decorated By Mito owned by LT and Joanne Taylor. The combination won in both the Open and Limited Congress Hunter Under Saddle Futurity.

Four years later, Dawn and the Taylors teamed up again. She rode BMQ Without A Doubt to a win in the Congress ThreeYear-Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity and in the Southern Belle Breeders Division. That same year, Dawn also won the prestigious Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle with BMQ The Jig Is Up, which added $50,000 to her earnings. The winning combination followed up their Masters win with taking home a champion title at the Paint World Show.

In 2012, Dawn made another splash at the Congress, this time with Heza Ivy Invitation. The two-year-old was originally purchased as a Western Pleasure prospect, but was so versatile it was decided to show him in both Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure. The 2010 bay stallion by Invitation Only showed in the NSBA TwoYear-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes with Dawn and in the Coughlin NSBA Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity with Dawn’s husband, Brian Baker.

They made it back to the finals in each class. The finals for each class were not only the same day, but they were only separated by one classes. They managed to turn “Lee” from a Hunter Under Saddle horse to a Western Pleasure contender within minutes. The young horse had little problems making the transition, Dawn placed 4th in the Finals and Brian placed 13th in their respective classes.

Dawn and Brian reside in Sunbury, Ohio and own and operate Baker Futurity Horses. They specialize in futurity and maturity horses. Brian is not far behind Dawn, having earned nearly $230,000. If their winning tradition continues, he will be inducted in 2014, as well.

With the Bakers, horses and training are family affairs.

They share their facilities with Dawn’s parents, Duane and Heidi Piper, and Dawn’s brother Chad Piper, who run Piper Performance Horses as a family. Dawn credits her success to the support of her family and husband, friends, and loyal clients.

Join us in congratulating Dawn Baker on a tremendous accomplishment, and a milestone in a career of many more achievements to come.

Above: Dawn Baker piloted BMQ The Jig Is Up to a win in the Equine Chronicle Masters TwoYear-Old Hunter Under Saddle. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kirkbride.

Above: Dawn placed 4th with Heza Ivy Invitation in NSBA Two-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes. Two classes later, Brian Baker placed 13th with “Lee” in the Coughlin NSBA Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kirkbride.

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OQHA News

Long-Time Show Managers Retire

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oland (Rollie) and Sherry Augspurger bought Rolling Acres Farm and Stable in 1975. They opened up their home to BMX bike races, dog shows, school trips, craft shows, weddings, and our beloved Quarter Horse shows.

They held the shows for over 36 years. “Sid Griffith was the one who talked us into holding Quarter Horse shows,” says Sherry. “Jess Cecil, Shirley DeLorean and Burgess Holt really helped us with getting information on starting AQHA shows.”

The show facility had 300 stalls, two indoor arenas, and one outdoor arena to accomodate the large amount of exhibitors. Despite the shows being large, the Augspurgers made everybody feel welcome and like a part of the family.

“We had a pool table in the back, and everybody would just gather there at the beginning of the day,” Sherry reminisced.

Rolling Acres held approximately 15 days of shows per year. Their summer circuit was five days long, and drew in people from all over the country. Classes were large, and most youth classes had between 30 and 40 exhibitors. They were held before there were split combined shows, and lasted all day. “The shows started at 8:00 am and would last until about 3 or 3:30 am. We had just enough time to get breakfast, wash our faces, and start over,” said Sherry.

Sherry and Rollie tried to keep everything fun and fair for exhibitors. Their circuit awards were unique, one year they gave oak furniture, including trunks and mirrors, to the youth classes. They had one of the largest team tournaments, but the teams were drawn from a hat to keep things even and interesting. Stall assignments were on a first come, first served basis. “We didn’t play any favorites, and people loved that,” Sherry said.

Rollie and Sherry’s daughter, Mary Blackstone, grew up showing Quarter Horses at Rolling Acres. Eventually, she and her husband joined the family business and began to manage shows with her parents. Once she joined, they started doing split combined shows.

They sold the show facilities in Delaware, Ohio in 2007 but continued to manage shows. In 2013, the Augspurger family decided to retire completely. “We are enjoying our winter days in Florida, and we love that,” laughed Sherry. “We loved having our shows, though. They were some of the best weekends of our lives.”

However, their horse show legacy will continue to live on.

Their shows have been divided between organizations and clubs, so that exhibitors can keep enjoying the shows.

Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association took over two shows, including the Memorial Day Weekend show. NOQHA will donate a $1,000 sponsorship from a pool of applicants in the Augspurger Name. They will also be adding another judge to the NOQHA Futurity Show for 2014.

Fulton County Saddle Club will also run two shows in Wauseon, Ohio. Previously, they had four years of

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Above: Rollie and Sherry Augspurger and Mary Blackstone were honored for their years of dedication to the Quarter Horse industry at the Year-End Banquet. Photo courtesy of Tiny Communications.

introductory shows, and this gave them the opportunity have a regular show.

Ohio-Michigan-Indiana Quarter Horse Association will run one show in late June. They have even added another judge to the show.

Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association took over two shows, which they combined with their single date show and renamed it the Little Buckeye. This took over the vacated dates from the Regional show. The Amateur Association will also be making a donation in the name of the Augspurger family.

Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association has taken over four shows from the Augspurgers. They are hosting a show in April in 2014, which due facilities being unavailabe, was not held in 2013.

At the Year-End Banquet, Rollie, Sherry, and Mary were honored and given the Lifetime Achievement award for all of their years of service and dedication. OQHA President Chris Darnell presented them with a plaque during the banquet, and the Augspurger family received a standing ovation. Their commitment to the industry has made them irreplacable in the Quarter Horse community. OQHA would like to thank them for all that they have done and wish them a happy retirement.

OQHA Celebrates 2013 as Best Year Ever

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ebruary 1, 2014 was Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Annual Meeting. Events from the past year were recapped, new business was discussed, and the new directors and officers were announced. As the meeting went on, it was revealed that this was the best year OQHA has ever had.

The OQHA/Tri-Co Annual Trail Ride was the largest trail ride in OQHA history. Nearly 150 people participated, and 119 riders went out on the trails. It was the second largest trail ride in the nation. The Jim Wells Memorial Trail Challenge was the largest in the nation with 38 participants. Todd Salome, Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Ron McCarty and Binnie Ann Masters all volunteered their time that weekend to make the trail ride go off without a hitch.

The 2nd Annual “Test Ride A Horse” Clinic was another hit in 2013. Roger Landis, Cindy Morehead, Kim Cole, Clark Bradley, Steve Brown, Bill and Sherry Napier, and University of Findlay students all volunteered their time to make the clinic run smoothly. The premise of the clinic is to let youth ride finished show horses, so that they can learn what they like about each discipline. Horses for this event specialized in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Horsemanship and Reining. The clinic had 50 participants.

Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association had a charttopping year with their wildly successful Buckeye Classic, which included the Little Buckeye, Buckeye Open Golf Outing, and the Buckeye Classic. Their show made the AQHA Top 10 Horse Show List, and they are nominated for the Affiliate of the Year award. The innovative show featured free youth and amateur entries and the newly started Tabbed Out By Trainers. Tabbed Out By Trainers gave random novice exhibitors the chance to leave the show with their bill paid for.

The First Annual Buckeye Open Golf Outing was hosted by the Amateurs, the Youth, and the Scholarship Committee.

Elizabeth Gorski and Kelli Diaz were essential in organizing the event. They reached out to the community for hole sponsorships, and had 14 teams play in the tournament. It raised $3,700, which directly benefited the OQHA Scholarship Fund.

Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association were wellrepresented on the national level. Lindsay Brush and Lauren Diaz were both elected to be Region 4 Directors. OQHYA had 33 exhibitors place in the Top 15 at the AQHYA World Show.

They also won 6 World Champion and 6 World Champion titles at the World Show. Ellexxah Maxwell won the AQHA Youth All-Around for 2013, and 17 other youth exhibitors were on AQHYA Honor Roll.

The 2013 All American Quarter Horse Congress had the largest amount of entries ever, they totaled over 20,000. Part of the success came from the drive of the directors. Their goal was to lay a foundation that would benefit the Congress for years to come. Dr. Scott Myers opened with a quote, “If in everything we do, we focus on quality, continually raising the bar, success will follow.”

The Congress added new classes to bring in more exhibtors.

Small Fry Showmanship gave youth exhibitors another chance to win, and Ranch Horse Pleasure gave exhibitors a new class to try their hand in. The Congress Breeder’s Challenge Futurity brought in 56 weanlings from the 39 enrolled stallions. The purse was $60,000.

Also added to the show was the Congress Super Sort. The alliance with Ranch Sorting National Championships allowed for the Congress to expand to more working cow events. It was held at a satellite facility in Jackson, Ohio to embrace the popular discipline, despite having no room at the Ohio Expo Center.

This year was the 2nd Annual Congress Parade through downtown Columbus. It was three-times the size of the parade in 2012. Mayor Michael Coleman, Executive Director of Experience Columbus Brian Ross, and other elected officials rode through Columbus on Quarter Horses, leading them to a press conference at City Hall.

Later that week, the Professional Bull Riders-Touring Pro returned to its former home in the Coliseum. Due to online ticket sales, the event was able to be more accessible to out-oftown visitors. The Board would like to thank Shawn, Eileen and Denny Thorsell, and Buckin Ohio for providing event management. They would also like to thank Chuck Smith for his participation in making the bull ride happen, and Tom Coughlin for sponsoring it.

History was made during the 2013 Weaver Leather Congress Freestyle Reining. Stacy Westfall started off the night with a demonstration on basic reining practices and knowledge.

Following the first half of the riders, Shawn and Sam Flarida did a special half-time performance. Accompanied by the vocals of Denny Strickland, they brought the audience to their feet as Sam shadowed Shawn’s every move to the song “I’ve Been Watching You.” The video instantly went viral and has over 50,000 unique hits.

The events and horse show were part of making 2013 such a big year at the Congress. Technology played a role, as well.

New software was designed for live scoring in classes, and new hardware was used at the gates for exhibitor check-in. Television monitors were outside of the arenas allowing exhibitors to stay informed while waiting for their classes. OQHA partnered with iEquine for a live stream of all classes, so friends and family could watch from afar.

Looking back, 2013 was a great year for Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Many personal records were broken, and new ideas flourished, proving that OQHA and Congress are “Still The One.” Ohio Quarter Horse News • 11

OQHA Annual Meeting and Year-End Banquet

Left: Congress TriChairman Skip Salome and OQHA President Chris Darnell relaxed and had fun in the Hospitality Suite after the Annual Meeting.

Above: Nine Harris work saddles were won by the All Around and High Point Year-End Winners. Ohio Quarter Horse Association gives out over $75,000 in prizes at the Year-End Awards Banquet.

Below: Doug and Sandy Wolfe were honored for their 30+ years of service to the Congress.

Photo courtesy of Tiny Communications.

Below: Executive Director Dr. Scott Myers and OAQHA Board Member Becca Dingus competed in the OAQHA Buckeye Eating Contest. Other competitors were OQHYA President Lauren Diaz, OAQHA 1st Vice President Justin Billings, Missy Thyfault, and Eric Seaman. Over $1,700 was raised and went to benefit the Stephanie Spielman fund.

Above: Chuck Smith was presented with the President’s Award

by Chris Darnell. Chuck has devoted many hours to the Cutting Event at the Congress and is also a member of the Long Range Planning Committee. Photo courtesy of Tiny Communications.

Above: OQHA Director Mike Vargo, 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Gorski, Congress Tri-Chairman Skip Salome, Above: Youth Committee Member Jessica Daniels Honorary Director Bob Hexter, and Manny Diaz enjoyed the Hospitality Suite at the Annual Meeting and Year- and OQHYA Director Hannah Overmyer sold 50/50 End Banquet. raffle tickets, proceeds benefited OQHYA.

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Below: President Chris Darnell honored Jaymie Drury with the President’s Award at the Year-End Banquet for her years of service and dedication to OQHA. Photo courtesy of Tiny Communications.

2014 Committee Assignments

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ollowing OQHA’s Annual Meeting on February 1, 2014, President Chris Darnell made 2014 committee assignments for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Assignments for the

2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress were also decided.

Please note that asterisks denote the committee’s chairperson(s).

OQHA COMMITTEES Annual Awards Brent Maxwell* Candi Fites Kristine Nagy

Membership Shane Watson* Mindy Westlake

Brent Maxwell Kristine Nagy Barb Benedum

Professional Horsemen Roger Landis* Clark Bradley Hank Clason Ed Dingledine Wayne Erwin Shawn Flarida Randy Jacobs Brent Maxwell Judd Paul Brent Tincher Dan Trein Randy Wilson

Technology Greg Tordoff* Tony Lewis Kathy Trask Craig Hamm

Trail Ride Todd Salome* Lisa Alley Wayne Erwin Binnie Ann Masters Ron McCarty Skip Salome George Seanor Ted Handel Mark Watkins

Tri-Chairmen Vic Clark Skip Salome Denny Thorsell

Annual Banquet Candi Fites* Kristine Nagy Greg Tordoff Shane Watson Annual Meeting Rhonda Harter* Barb Benedum AQHA Clark Bradley Fritz Leeman Scott Myers Skip Salome Dan Trein Breeders Incentive Candi Fites* Binnie Ann Masters Beth Himes - EOQHA George Seanor - NOQHA Judd Paul - SOQHA Mike Vargo Barb Benedum Drug Task Force Dave McDonald* Hank Clason Roger Landis Denny Thorsell Randy Wilson Executive Committee Brent Maxwell* Vic Clark Chris Darnell Elizabeth Gorski Dave McDonald Alan Potts

Finance Vic Clark* Chris Darnell Fritz Leeman Brent Maxwell Alan Potts Skip Salome Denny Thorsell Barb Benedum

Grievance Elizabeth Gorski* Lisa Alley George Seanor Mike Vargo Randy Wilson

Horse Show Advisory/ Show and Contest Dan Trein* Clark Bradley Hank Clason Chris Darnell Candi Fites Bill Flarida Shawn Flarida Roger Landis Brent Maxwell Judd Paul George Seanor Brent Tincher Randy Wilson Judging Team Cindy Morehead* Binnie Ann Masters Don Recchiuti Kim Cole Jessica Daniels Ruth Somnitz Mark Watkins Long Range Planning Chuck Smith* Elizabeth Gorski Fritz Leeman Skip Salome Mike Vargo Barb Benedum

Public Policy Skip Salome* Elizabeth Gorski Greg Tordoff Mike Vargo Lee Smith Queens Jaymie Drury* Valerie Fites Sturgeon Racing Ben Grandstaff Research Dr. Dave McDonald Dr. Scott Myers Rules Elizabeth Gorski* Chris Darnell Binnie Ann Masters Judd Paul George Seanor Mindy Westlake Scholarship Elizabeth Gorski* Wayne Erwin Binnie Ann Masters Cindy Morehead

Youth Committee Denise Igoe* Rod Atherton Candi Fites Cindy Morehead Katie Morehead Greg Tordoff Cindy Thiel Katie Dobrowoski Mindy Westlake CONGRESS COMMITTEES Animal Protection/ Fire Safety Binnie Ann Masters* Bob Hexter Cindy Morehead Greg Tordoff Brent Tincher Ted Handel Mark Watkins

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2014 Committee Assignments, cont.

Awards Assignments Tri-Chairmen Lisa Martin Awards Office Elaine Wells* Jaymie Drury* Congress Futurities Hank Clason* Clark Bradley Shawn Flarida Roger Landis Randy Jacobs Brent Maxwell Judd Paul Todd Salome Brent Tincher Dan Trein Randy Wilson Commercial Exhibitors Lisa Alley* Rod Atherton Judd Paul Mike Vargo Lisa Martin Congress Program Candi Fites* Rod Atherton Ron McCarty Kristine Nagy

Grounds Security Skip Salome* Ron McCarty Scott Myers Hall of Fame Clark Bradley* Vic Clark Fritz Leeman Skip Salome Denny Thorsell Horse Show Manager Bob Geesaman Horse Show Secretary Rhonda Harter Hunters/Jumpers Binnie Ann Masters* Don Recchiuti* Cindy Morehead Mark Watkins Information Booth Bill Flarida* Betty Flarida Judging Tournament Don Recchiuti* Dave McDonald* Randy Jacobs

Congress Queens Kelli Diaz* Rebecca Ball Stephanie Cline

Lectures/Demonstrations Elizabeth Gorski* Greg Tordoff Mark Watkins

Cutting Chuck Smith

Morning Refreshments Lisa Alley*

Farriers Craig Harrison

Overflow Trailers John Pickersgill* Rod Atherton

Food & Beverage Skip Salome* Rod Atherton Bob Hexter Ron McCarty

Public Service Announcements Shane Watson* Lisa Martin Steve Johnson

Gate Crew Ed Campbell* Jeff James* 14 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

Racing Ben Grandstaff*

Stall Assignments Tri-Chairmen

Team Tournament (NYATT) Don Recchiuti* Donna Hughes Binnie Ann Masters Brent Maxwell Cindy Morehead Todd Salome Leah Recchiuti

Stall Move-In Day Todd Salome* Lisa Alley Rod Atherton Ron McCarty Judd Paul Greg Tordoff Ted Handel

Trail/Western Riding Brent Maxwell* Dan Trein* Judd Paul George Seanor Brent Tincher

Super Sale Vic Clark* Hank Clason Roger Landis

Treasurer’s Office Vic Clark* Chris Darnell Barb Benedum Reining Clark Bradley* Hank Clason Bill Flarida Shawn Flarida Beth Himes Roger Landis Riding Areas Judd Paul* Hank Clason Shawn Flarida Roger Landis Brent Maxwell Brent Tincher Mike Vargo Mark Watkins Randy Wilson Roping Clark Bradley* Charlie Menker Alan Potts Speed/Contesting Kristine Nagy

Vet Coordinators Dave McDonald* Veterinarian Animal Protection/ Puppy Alley Scott Myers* VIP/Awards Ceremony Lisa Alley* Todd Salome* Rod Atherton Binnie Ann Masters Cindy Morehead Don Recchiuti Greg Tordoff VIP Camping Rod Atherton* Todd Salome

OHIO QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION

2013 Year-End Award

2013 Horse of the Year

1. Some Hot Potential, Sam J Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 2. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of West Mansfield 2013 Halter Horse of the Year 1. Some Hot Potential, Sam J Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 2. Buckyeye Coolest, Diane & Ralph C Craft of West Alexandria 2013 Green Horse of the Year 1. Snapshot Version, Jamie Watson of Goshen 2. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 2013 Amateur of the Year* 1. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 2. EZ Customized Career, Abby E Pound of Newark 3. Only In Dreams, Kelly Ellen Sheehan of Slippery Rock, PA 4. Counts Tinkertownbay, Kara Beth Mitchell of Zanesville 5. Only Promoting Me, Beth Ann Becker of Perrysburg 6. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 2013 Amateur of the Year - Select Class 1. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 2. Only Zipped For Now, LuAnne Coleman of Ashville

•WINNERS

Two Year Old Mares 1. Paid Benefits, Jerry L Robinson of Bellefontaine

Three Year Old Mares 1. Supergold Centerfold, Paula M Buehrer of Wauseon Aged Mares 1. Looknforagirllikeyou, Jack F & Susan K Grove of Oxford 2. Shez Tricked Out, Miranda Peck of Ashland 3. Pretty As A Package, Randy L Jacobs of Dover Two Year Old Geldings 1. Buckyeye Coolest, Dianne & Ralph C Craft of West Alexandria, 2. Cool N Me, Jennifer M Kohler of Dover Aged Geldings 1. STKs Execute, Dean McCoy of Fleming 2. Weekend Package, Jack F & Susan K Grove of Oxford 3. One Coolsified Kid, Robert John Daniels of Caro Junior Barrel Racing 1. Conquistador Blend, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown

2013 High Point Novice Amateur 1. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 2. Presidential Asset, Brittany Walford of Waynesville

Senior Barrel Racing 1. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 2. Rocky Dan Jet, Kristine Nagy of Doyleston

2013 All Around Youth - Ages 13 & Under 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore

Junior Pole Bending 1. Conquistador Blend, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown

2013 All Around Youth - Ages 14-18 1. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 2. HF Tahnee Too, Lacy Watson of Goshen 2013 High Point Novice Youth 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 2013 All Around Small Fry 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Grace Miller of Troy Yearling Stallions 1. Survivors Conclusion, Pamela S Bucklew-Wilder of Springfield Yearling Mares 1. Shes The Woman, Rick W & Terri L Heffelfinger of Jeromesville

Senior Pole Bending 1. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 2. Rocky Dan Jet, Kristine Nagy of Doyleston 3. Poco Jacko Express, Cindy A Schwab of Hamilton Western Riding 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. Hes Invited, Pamela S Young of Fostoria 3. Clothing Option, Kimberly L Adams of Toledo 3. Consider Him Sheik, Karen S Overmyer of Elmore 5. Always A Doll, Kerri Lynn Webb of Georgetown, ON 6. Absolute Liability, Christa D Phelan of Cuyahoga Falls Green Western Riding 1. Snapshot Version, Jamie Watson of Goshen 2. Consider Him Sheik, Karen S Overmyer of Elmore 3. Pines Royalty, Erica R & Scott E Miller of Troy 4. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 5. Certain Valor, Denise A Igoe DVM of Canfield 6. BD Saturdaynitelive, Amber M Walters of North Perry Ohio Quarter Horse News • 15

2013 Year-End Award •

Junior Trail 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of West Mansfield 2. Snapshot Version, Jamie Watson of Goshen 3. Certain Valor, Denise A Igoe DVM of Canfield

Senior Trail 1. Some Hot Potential, Sam J Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 2. Izzy A Deadly Zipper, Jason G Somnitz of Geneva 3. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 4. My First Notice, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin 5. Hes Invited, Pamela S Young of Fostoria 6. Consider Him Sheik, Karen S Overmyer of Elmore Green Trail 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of West Mansfield 2. Snapshot Version, Jamie Watson of Goshen 3. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 4. Born In Motion, Graceon Ehrman of Steubenville 5. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jeffersonville 6. Presidential Asset, Tammy K Walfword of Waynesville Junior Western Pleasure 1. Time Is Lopin By, Emma G Brown of Zanesville Senior Western Pleasure 1. Some Hot Potential, Sam J Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 2. Shez All Pleasure, Thomas C Mechnbier of Sunbury, 3. A Standing Room Only, Sara E Laughlin of Vermilion 4. Ok Shesa Cowgirl, Lauren G Martyn of Columbus 5. Godiva By Image, Mark (MJ) Watkins, Jr of Canfield 6. Anyones Invited, Christinna M Murhpy of Grove City 6. Only Version, Kathryne K Zachrich of Delaware Green Western Pleasure 1. Certainly A Goodbar, Katie A Bossart of Sunbury 2. Black Tie Gucci, Dorothea A Bradley of Conneaut 3. Just Me Too, Hanna J Hedderick of Hudson 4. Good Hot Gossip, Abby L Garbe of Lewis Center 5. Last Jigger Of Jack, Rebecca Daniels of Caro

Ranch Horse Pleasure 1. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London 2. Iz Dizzy Deadly, Jason G Somnitz of Geneva 3. Born In Motion, Graceon Ehrman of Steubenville 4. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley Junior Hunter Under Saddle 1. HBF Silver N Chrome, Susan M Stocker of Port Washington 2. Allocate Your Art, Sue Ann S Hartzell of Greenville 3. Fabuluke Me, Julle J Weber of North Canton 4. Allocating My Assets, Vicki L Kern of Bidwell 5. Luv Only Chocolate, Lauren G Hull of Canfield 6. Only Delight, Tiffany A Raimonde of Centerburg 16 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

WINNERS, cont.

Senior Hunter Under Saddle 1. Willy Cee A Lady, Elaina McCarthy of Dalton 2. Heza Hot N Expensive, Tara S Clevenger of Batavia 3. Fine Details, Jenna Jacobs of Poland 4. Harry Hilfiger, Madison N Morrow of Mansfield 5. Captivate You, Kristin A Davis of Lockbourne 6. Blue Chip Chocolate, David B & Helaine Crawford of Canton 6. Put Your Spurs On, Lexi Kim of Avon Lake Green Hunter Under Saddle 1. Heza Hot N Expensive, Tara S Clevenger of Batavia 2. DGS Indystinctive, Madison M Schechschulte of Perrysburg 3. Willy Cee A Lady, Elaina McCarthy of Dalton 4. Luv Only Chocolate, Lauren G Hull of Canfield 5. DGS Hebe Solid Iron, Lexi Kim of Avon Lake Pleasure Driving 1. Ima Delux TNT Chic, Jennifer M Cunningham of Quaker 2. HBF Silver N Chrome, Susan M Stocker of Port Washington Performance Halter Mares 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of West Mansfield 2. HF Tahnee Too, Jamie Watson of Goshen 3. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 4. Good Hearted Assets, Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit 4. Sleepinwithmybootson, Ann M Taylor of New Albany Performance Halter Geldings 1. Some Hot Potential, Sam J Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 2. Kissed At Last, Sharon Schilling of Walloway 3. Kool Conclusions, Miranda Peck of Ashland 4. One Good Minute, Christina L Berry of Wadsworth 5. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 6. Willy in Aliceland, Lana K Work of New Springfield

AMATEUR DIVSION

Amateur Geldings-Three & Over 1. Presidential Asset, Brittany Walford of Waynesville 2. One Coolsified Kid, Robert John Daniels of Caro 3. Weekend Package, Jack F Grove of Oxford 3. STKs Execute, Dean McCoy of Fleming 5. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London 6. Only In Dreams, Kelly Ellen Sheehan of Slippery Rock, PA Amateur Geldings-Two & Under 1. Cool N Me, Jennifer M Kohler of Dover 2. Buckyeye Coolest, Ralph C Craft of West Alexandria 3. Interested, Tiffany L Burke of Mt Vernon Amateur Mares-Three & Over 1. Looknforagirllikeyou, Jack F Grove of Oxford 2. Allure Of An Angel, Pamela S Bucklew-Wilder of Springfield, 3. Supergold Centerfold, Paula M Buehrer of Wauseon

Amateur Mares-Two & Under 1. Paid Benefits, Jerry L Robinson of Bellefontaine 2. Ruby Red Chardonnay, Dean McCoy of Fleming 3. Shes The Woman, Terri L Heffelfinger of Jeromesville Amateur Pleasure Driving 1. Ima Delux Tnt Chic, Jennifer M Cunningham of Quaker 2. Im Suddenly Sleepy, Shelly Boyle of Cranberry Twp, PA 3. Fool To Invite Me, Suzanne M Wilcox DVM of Hubbard Amateur Stakes 1. Rocky Dan Jet, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 2. Conquistador Blend, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 2. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown Amateur Barrel Racing 1. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation 1. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 2. Counts Tinkertownbay, Kara Beth Mitchell of Zanesville 3. Only In Dreams, Kelly Ellen Sheehan of Slippery Rock, PA 4. Only Promoting Me, Beth Ann Becker of Perrysburg 5. Absolute Liability, Christa D Phelan of Cuyahoga Falls 6. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 1. Only Delight, Tiffany A Raimonde of Centerburg 2. Fine In A Minute, Megan R Arnold of Ashland 3. Sweet Sky Blue, Valerie L Fites Sturgeon of Beloit 4. Classie Minute Man, Stephanie L Violi of Bowling Green 5. Huntinaholidaydelite, Jacqueline T (Jackie) Sankovich of Chesterland 6. Put Your Spurs On, Shelly Boyle of Cranberry Twp, PA Amateur Peformance Halter Geldings 1. One Good Minute, Lois A Berry of Wadsworth 2. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 3. Willy In Aliceland, Lana K Work of New Springfield 4. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 5. Kissed At Last, Sharon Schilling of Galloway 6. Ez Customized Career, Abby E Pound of Newark Amateur Peformance Halter Mares 1. Sleepinwithmybootson, Ann M Taylor of New Albany 2. Good Hearted Assets, Valerie L Fites Sturgeon of Beloit 3. Ima Delux Tnt Chic, Jennifer M Cunningham of Quaker 4. Radical Ruby, Lisa I Perry of Westerville Amateur Pole Bending 1. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 2. Rocky Dan Jet, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown 3. Conquistador Blend, Kristine Nagy of Doylestown Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure 1. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London 2. Only In Dreams, Kelly Ellen Sheehan of Slippery Rock, PA 3. Iz Dizzy Deadly, Jason G Somnitz of Geneva 4. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley

Amateur Showmanship At Halter 1. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 2. EZ Customized Career, Abby E Pound of Newark 3. Cuiton All Deckedout, Lindsey E Kerr of Wadsworth 4. Pines Royalty, Erica R Miller of Troy 5. Just Shakin Hands, Shelby Jo Brady of Edgerton 6. Counts Tinkertownbay, Kara Beth Mitchell of Zanesville Amateur Trail 1. Izzy A Deadly Zipper, Jason G Somnitz of Geneva 2. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 3. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 4. Only In Dreams, Kelly Ellen Sheehan of Slippery Rock, PA 5. Snapshot Version, Shane Watson of Goshen 6. Absolute Liability, Christa D Phelan of Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Western Horsemanship 1. Mac Me Plenty, Kelly LeeAnne Oestreicher of Groveport 2. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 3. Ez Customized Career, Abby E Pound of Newark 4. Snapshot Version, Shane Watson of Goshen 5. One Good Minute, Christina L Berry of Wadsworth 6. Only Promoting Me, Beth Ann Becker of Perrysburg Amateur Western Pleasure 1. Sheshere Fortheparty, Alyssa M Justus of Grove City 2. Sleepinwithmybootson, Ann M Taylor of New Albany 3. Myveryspecialcareer, Christopher D Wallace of Coshocton 4. Ez Customized Career, Abby E Pound of Newark 5. Only Version, Kathryne K Zachrich of Delaware 6. Anyones Invited, Christinna M Murphy of Grove City Amateur Western Riding 1. Baileys N Chocolate, Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City 2. Clothing Optional, Kimberly L Adams of Toledo 3. Equitable Asset, Terribeth Gordon of Ottawa Hills 4. Mac Me Plenty, Kelly LeeAnne Oestreicher of Groveport 5. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 6. Good To Great, Sandra B Clark of Jefferson Amateur Rookie Hunt Seat Equitation 1. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London Amateur Rookie Hunter Under Saddle 1. Missed In A Minute, Patricia J Herrick of Creston 2. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London Amateur Rookie Western Riding 1. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation 1. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 2. Blue Chip Chocolate, Helaine Crawford of Canton 3. Missed In A Minute, Patricia J Herrick of Creston 4. Re Invited, Lisa A Alley of Uniontown Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle 1. Blue Chip Chocolate, Helaine Crawford of Canton Ohio Quarter Horse News • 17

2013 Year-End Award •

WINNERS, cont.

2. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 3. JB Heza Nifty Chip, Sandra F Rodriguez of Bowerston 4. Fabuluke Me, Julie J Weber of North Canton 5. Missed In A Minute, Patricia J Herrick of Creston 6. Heza Skyscraper, Pamula A Lillie of Sunbury

3. Huntinaholidaydelite, Jacqueline T (Jackie) Sankovich of Chesterland 4. Allocate Your Art, Sue Ann S Hartzell of Greenville 5. Captivate You, Kristin A Davis of Lockbourne 6. Amble On Over Easy, Morgan A Parcher of Napoleon

Amateur Select Showmanship At Halter 1. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 2. Kissed At Last, Sharon Schilling of Galloway 3. Just Foxy Me, Margaret E Garwood of Canfield 4. Skip Up Sheik, Lu Ann Fischer of Jefferson 5. Skipped A Star, Peggy A Sheehan of New Wilmington, PA 6. Invest In Open Range, Tina R Kern of Lancaster

Amateur Showmanship At Halter - Novice 1. Presidential Asset, Brittany Walford of Waynesville 2. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 3. Pines Royalty, Erica R Miller of Troy 4. Heavenleague, Sarah K Garner of Oak Harbor 5. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London 6. Only Promoting Me, Beth Ann Becker of Perrysburg

Amateur Select Trail 1. Equitable Asset, Terribeth Gordon of Ottawa Hills 2. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 3. Invest In Open Range, Tina R Kern of Lancaster 3. Good To Great, Sandra B Clark of Jefferson

Amateur Trail - Novice 1. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 2. Mac Me Plenty, Kelly LeeAnne Oestreicher of Groveport 3. Presidential Asset, Brittany Walford of Waynesville 4. RL Impulse, Mindie L Maus of Cincinnati 5. Absolute Liability, Christa D Phelan of Cuyahoga Falls 6. Invest In Open Range, Tina R Kern of Lancaster

Amateur Select Western Horsemanship 1. What Do We Do, Terri B Tisch of Jefferson 2. Only Zipped For Now, LuAnne Coleman of Ashville Amateur Select Western Pleasure 1. Too Good N Plenty, Starla DeLong of Laurelville 2. Hes Invited, Pamela S Young of Fostoria 3. Shez All Pleasure, Thomas C Mechenbier of Sunbury 4. Invitation To Sleep, Mary A Harwood of Grove City 5. Ima Hot Time, Marina E Bellow of Holly, MI 6. Only Zipped For Now, LuAnne Coleman of Ashville

NOVICE AMATEUR DIVSION

Amateur Western Horsemanship - Novice 1. Presidential Asset, Brittany Walford of Waynesville 2. Pines Royalty, Erica R Miller of Troy 3. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 4. Cuiton All Deckedout, Lindsey E Kerr of Wadsworth 5. Somewhat Inhibited, Kaitlin L Riker of Gahanna 5. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation- Novice 1. Hez Too Hot, Lindsey M Cotton of Geneva 2. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 3. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 4. Heza Hot N Expensive, Tara S Clevenger of Batavia 5. Imaginear, Holly H Saigo of London 6. Blue Chip Chocolate, Helaine Crawford of Canton Amateur Hunter Under Saddle - Novice 1. Heza Hot N Expensive, Tara S Clevenger of Batavia 2. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 18 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

Amateur Western Pleasure - Novice 1. Invitation To Sleep, Mary A Harwood of Grove City 2. Sophisticatedhotpine, Tracy M Barnickle of Goshen 3. Good Hearted Assets, Valerie L Fites Sturgeon of Beloit 4. A Bite Of Snickers, Lindsey S Gerbick of Grafton 5. Only Zipped For Now, LuAnne Coleman of Ashville 6. Black Tie Gucci, Denise A Gary of Bolivar Amateur Western Riding - Novice 1. Mac Me Plenty, Kelly LeeAnne Oestreicher of Groveport 2. Pines Royalty, Erica R Miller of Troy 3. Blue Moon Fizz, Shannon M Call of Copley 4. Always A Doll, Kerri Lynn Webb of Georgetown, ON

SMALL FRY DIVSION

Leadline 1. Allie D Paul of Xenia 2. Aviana Nemeth of Delaware

Small Fry Equitation 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Grace Miller of Troy 3. Alexia Tordoff of Powell Small Fry Horsemanship 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Grace Miller of Troy 3. Kadin Shank of Bowling Green 4. Alexia Tordoff of Powell 5. Claire Goff of Zanesville 6. Dylan A Jordan of Delaware

Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Alexia Tordoff of Powell 3. Grace Miller of Troy Small Fry Pleasure 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green, 2. Kadin Shank of Bowling Green 3. Grace Miller of Troy 4. Emma Gore of Mt Vernon 5. Dylan A Jordan of Delaware 6. Claire Goff of Zanesville Small Fry Showmanship 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Grace Miller of Troy 3. Alexia Tordoff of Powell 4. Emma Gore of Mt Vernon 5. Darby Welbaum of West Milton 6. Claire Goff of Zanesville Small Fry Trail 1. Karissa Shank of Bowling Green 2. Grace Miller of Troy

YOUTH DIVSION

Youth Barrel Racing (13 & Under) 1. Dees Boogie Man, Cassandra Priest of Ohio City 2. Blazin Jet Time, Reagan Priest of Ohio City 3. Kingsville Dream, Maggie Cain of Sunbury 4. JB Truckstop Switch, Maggie Cain of Sunbury Youth Barrel Racing (14-18) 1. Mills King Racheal, Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton 2. Poco Jacko Express, Paul Louis Schwab III of Hamilton

4. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimbel of Galion 5. Too Lazy To Zip, Lauren Carnahan of Chagrin Falls 6. Mr Chocolate Kiss, Lauren E Hartzell of Greenville Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18) 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. My First Notice, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin 3. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 4. Heza Potential Star, Nadia N Sherman of Independence 5. Happy Pony, Ashley A Conger of Hudson 6. EBG Showin On Go, Bridgett Lee White of Canal Winchester Youth Hunter Under Saddle (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore 3. Too Lazy To Zip, Lauren Carnahan of Chagrin Falls 4. Allocate Your Art, Lauren E Hartzell of Greenville 5. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 6. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimblel of Galion Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14-18) 1. WD Good Fellow, Mariah E Sherer of Hudson 2. Captivate You, Aubrey Davis of Lockbourne 3. Fine Details, Jenna Jacobs of Poland 4. Willy Cee A Lady, Elaina McCarthy of Dalton 5. Duplicated Duke, Ashton N Krutulis of Ashville 6. DGS Indystinctive, Madison M Stechschulte of Perrysburg Youth Mares 2 & Under (14-18) 1. Ruby Red Chardonnay, Sheldon A McCoy of Fleming Youth Mares 3 & Over (14-18) 1. Shez Tricked Out, Miranda Peck of Ashland 2. Gotta Love Her, Mindy E Barr of Circleville

Youth Geldings 2 & Under (14-18) 1. TF Emagine Me First, Hannah Houser of Tipp City

Youth Performance Halter Geldings (14-18) 1. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 2. A Standing Room Only, Sara E Laughlin of Vermilion 3. Some Hot Potential, Bailey J Mierzejewski of Mt Sterling 4. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 5. Heza Potential Star, Nadia N Sherman of Independence 6. Pass A Millun, Allie Stein of Warren

Youth Geldings 3 & Over (13 & Under) 1. Bullistik, Katie Houser of Tipp City 2. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimbel of Galion

Youth Performance Halter Geldings (13 & Under) 1. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimbel of Galion 2. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore

Youth Geldings 3 & Over (14-18) 1. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 2. Harry Hilfiger, Madison N Morrow of Mansfield 3. Quot Me A Ranger Son, Sarah E Shaheen of North Canton 4. Just Me Too, Hanna J Hedderick of Hudson 5. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon

Youth Performance Halter Mares (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. Huntin For Daisies, Olivia Tordoff of Powell 3. Godiva By Image, Mark (MJ) Watkins Jr of Canfield 4. Good Hearted Assets, Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit 5. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 3. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore

Youth Performance Mares (14-18) 1. HF Tahnee Too, Lacy Watson of Goshen 2. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 3. KM Sudden Lil Zip, Madison Thiel of Dublin 4. Gotta Be Natural, Josh P Conger of Hudson Ohio Quarter Horse News • 19

Youth Geldings 2 & Under (13 & Under) 1. Cool N Me, Gaston Kohler of Dover 2. Interested, Bradyn T Burke of Mt Vernon

2013 Year-End Award •

WINNERS, cont.

Youth Pole Bending (13 & Under) 1. Dees Boogie Man, Cassandra Priest of Ohio City 2. Blazin Jet Time, Reagan Priest of Ohio City

4. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 5. Some Hot Potential, Bailey J Mierzejewski of Mt Sterling 6. Prinzziples N Cash, Justin Melvin of Marysville

Youth Pole Bending (14-18) 1. Mills King Racheal, Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton 2. Poco Jacko Express, Paul Louis Schwab III of Hamilton

Youth Western Horsemanship (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. RL Impulse, Marley Mainwaring of Cincinnati 3. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore 4. Sterling Version, Olivia Tordoff of Powell 5. Only Dreamin N Lopin, Bradyn T Burke of Mt Vernon 6. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle

Youth Reining (13 & Under) 1. Whizards Oscar, Lily Tatman of Mt Vernon 2. JD Fritz Jazzman, Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit 3. Ms Fanci Pine, Jamie Turner of Orient Youth Reining (14-18) 1. Mr Peppy Jac, Hunter Dabo of Grove City 2. Peppys Dun Oscar, Mariah Wright of Wooster 3. Outlaw Juicy Wales, Luke Turner of Orient 4. Theoryof Whizativity, Alexandra N Brown of Findlay 5. Nellies Dandy Dry, Mindy E Barr of Circleville

Youth Western Horsemanship (14-18) 1. HF Tahnee Too, Lacy Watson of Goshen 2. My First Notice, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin 3. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 4. Some Hot Potential, Bailey J Mierzejewski of Mt Sterling 5. Born In Motion, Graceon Ehrman of Steubenville 6. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark

Youth Showmanship (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore 3. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimbel of Galion 4. Sterling Version, Olivia Tordoff of Powell 5. RL Impulse, Marley Mainwaring of Cincinnati 6. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle

Youth Western Pleasure (13 & Under) 1. Only Dreamin N Lopin, Bradyn T Burke of Mt Vernon 2. Godiva By Image, Mark (MJ) Watkins Jr of Canfield 3. RL Impulse, Marley Mainwaring of Cincinnati 4. Time Is Lopin By, Emma G Brown of Zanesville 5. Huntin For Daisies, Olivia Tordoff of Powell 6. Only Intuition, Emma G Brown of Zanesville

Youth Showmanship (14-18) 1. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 2. HF Tahnee Too, Lacy Watson of Goshen 3. Just Good Enough, Riley J Herman of Elmore 4. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 5. Some Hot Potential, Bailey J Mierzejewski of Mt Sterling 6. Steel City Selection, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin

Youth Western Pleasure (14-18) 1. A Standing Room Only, Sara E Laughlin of Vermilion 2. Prinzziples N Cash, Justin Melvin of Marysville 3. Image Of You, Jessica LaVoie of Beavercreek 4. Ok Shesa Cowgirl, Lauren G Martyn of Columbus 5. Some Hot Potential, Bailey J Mierzejewski of Mt Sterling 6. Zips Pretty Image, Alexis Taylor of Grafton

Youth Stake Race (13 & Under) 1. Blazin Jet Time, Reagan Priest of Ohio City

Youth Western Riding (13 & Under) 1. RL Impulse, Marley Mainwaring of Cincinnati 2. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle

Youth Stake Race (14-18) 1. Mills King Racheal, Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton 2. Poco Jacko Express, Paul Louis Schwab III of Hamilton Youth Trail (13 & Under) 1. Zips Bossy Chip, Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield 2. RL Impulse, Marley Mainwaring of Cincinnati 3. Consider Him Sheik, Hannah Overmyer of Elmore Youth Trail (14-18) 1. HF Tahnee Too, Lacy Watson of Goshen 2. My First Notice, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin 3. Just Good Enough, Riley J Herman of Elmore 20 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

Youth Western Riding (14-18) 1. Promotional Asset, Lauren Diaz of Newark 2. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 3. BD Saturdaynitelive, Amber M Walters of North Perry 4. Born In Motion, Graceon Ehrman of Steubenville Youth Rookie Hunter Under Saddle - All Ages 1. Im The One Whodunit, Sara J Oler of Lima 2. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 3. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 4. Quot Me A Ranger Son, Sarah E Shaheen of North Canton 5. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle

Youth Rookie Hunt Seat Equitation- All Ages 1. Quot Me A Ranger Son, Sarah E Shaheen of North Canton 2. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 3. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 4. Make Ya Mama Proud, Anneleise R Ritzi of Troy 5. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 6. Mr Chocolate Kiss, Lauren E Hartzell of Greenville Youth Rookie Showmanship- All Ages 1. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 2. Make Ya Mama Proud, Anneleise R Ritzi of Troy 3. Quot Me A Ranger Son, Sarah E Shaheen of North Canton 4. Mr Chocolate Kiss, Lauren E Hartzell of Greenville 4. Im The One Whodunit, Sara J Oler of Lima Youth Rookie Western Horsemanship - All Age 1. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 2. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 3. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 4. Quot Me A Ranger Son, Sarah E Shaheen of North Canton 5. Im The One Whodunit, Sara J Oler of Lima Youth Rookie Western Pleasure - All Ages 1. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 2. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 3. An Impulsive Machine, Abbey N Keating of Dover 4. Im The One Whodunit, Sara J Oler of Lima

NOVICE YOUTH DIVISION

Youth Western Horsemanship - Novice 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 3. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 4. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 5. RL Eyes On Sudden, Jordan E Melegari of West Salem 6. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle Youth Hunt Seat Equitation - Novice 1. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 2. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 3. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 4. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon

5. BD Saturdaynitelive, Amber M Walters of North Perry 6. A Complete Repeat, Kaylyn S Gimble of Galion Youth Hunter Under Saddle - Novice 1. Duplicated Duke, Ashton N Krutulis of Ashville 2. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 3. Red Hot N Dangerous, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 4. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 5. Too Lazy To Zip, Lauren Carnahan of Chagrin Falls 6. One Brown Lee, Rachel K Tomilson of Lebanon Youth Trail - Novice 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. Catch Some ZZZ, Kayla Tomilson of Lebanon 3. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 4. Hes Black Chocolate, Cierra Campbell of Ashland 5. EBG Showin On Go, Bridgett Lee White of Canal Winchester 6. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany Youth Showmanship At Halter - Novice 1. MWS Makemineadouble, Lindsay Brush of New Albany 2. Dont Always Skip Me, Sydney R Hoffa of Massillon 3. Make Ya Mama Proud, Anneleise R Ritzi of Troy 4. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 5. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 6. One Brown Lee, Rachel K Tomilson of Lebanon Youth Western Pleasure - Novice 1. Pinely Impulsed, Marley A Vieta of Blacklick 2. Venture Assets, Macy M Fearon of Delaware 3. Good Hot Gossip, Abby L Garbe of Lewis Center 4. Huntin For Daisies, Olivia Tordoff of Powell 5. Too Lazy To Zip, Lauren Carnahan of Chagrin Falls 6. When Willy Get Here, Ashley M Koszalka of Kent Youth Western Riding - Novice 1. Blaze On The Border, McKenzie L Severance of Westerville 2. Man Im Sassy, Lucy Mae Eier of New Carlisle 3. Born In Motion, Graceon Ehrman of Steubenville 4. My First Notice, Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin, OH 5. BD Saturdaynitelive, Amber M Walters of North Perry 6. Good Girls Dont Iron, Kayla Magrum of Tiffin

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Ohioans Have Successful World Show The American Quarter Horse Association World Show was November 1 - 11, 2013. After working to qualify, many Ohio professional and amateur exhibitors made the journey to

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to compete on the national stage.

Congratulations to all of the exhibitors who represented Ohio.

Listed below are the Ohio exhibitors who placed in the Top 15.

Amateur Equitation Over Fences 6. (2. Intermediate) Doilookbluetoyou, Tina McElroy, Tiny McElroy of Rome, OH

Amateur Poles 1. TT Redneck Roulette, Trent Tobin, Trent Tobin Amateur Equitation of Fredericktown, 6. Doilookbluetoyou, Tina McElroy, Tiny McElroy of Rome, OH OH 8. (1. Intermediate) Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Rocky Dan Jet, 6. Chillz, Christina Wenger, Christina Wenger of Warren, OH Kristine Kay Nagy, 11. Fine In A Minute, Megan Arnold, Megan Arnold of Ashland, Kristine Kay Nagy OH of Doylestown, OH 9. (2. Intermediate) TT Redneckrickibobby, John B Smith, John Amateur Pleasure Driving B Smith of Mount Gilead, OH 7. Chillz, Christina Wenger, Christina Wenger of Warren, OH 11. (3. Intermediate) Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Kay Nagy, 9 (2. Intermediate) Sky Kandy, Terry L Smith, Terry L Smith of Kristine Kay Nagy of Doylestown, OH Waterford, OH 15. Speeed Ball Tucker, Brannon Riley, Brannon Riley of Amateur Aged Mares Creston, OH 13. Looknforagirllikeyou, Jack F Grove, Jack &/or Susan Grove of Oxford, OH Amateur Stake Race 10. Rocky Dan Jet, Kristine Kay Nagy, Kristine Kay Nagy of Amateur Performance Halter Geldings Doylestown, OH 24. (17. Intermediate) One Sweet Kiss, Becky Blackburn, Becky 13. (5. Intermediate) Mahoganys Undertaker, Kelly Suzanne Blackburn of Belpre, OH Riley, Kelly Suzanne Riley of Creston, OH Amateur Performance Halter Mares 3. Onlythebestchocolate, Chelsea M Martz, Chelsea M Martz of Blacklick, OH 8. (5. Intermediate) Ms Principle Zippo, Kelly A Best, Kelly A Best of Salem, OH 13. (8. Intermediate) Ima Delux TNT Chic, Jennifer Cunningham, Jennifer Cunningham of Quaker City, OH

Amateur Western Horsemanship 13. (4. Intermediate) KM Zip Me Suddenly, Gabrielle L Capron, Jim Capron of Medina, OH

Amateur Weanling Stallions 5. Pf Credentials, J L Robinson, J L Robinson of Bellefontaine, OH

Open Jr. Hunter Hack 3. A Well Dressed Man, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, Sarah Elder Chabot

Amateur Breakaway Roping 4. Special Edition 007, Christopher M Kline, Christopher M Kline of Wapakoneta, OH

Open Jr. Hunter Under Saddle 8. (1. Intermediate) HBF Silver N Chrome, Susan M Stocker, Susan M Stocker of Port Washington, OH 12. Chillz, Julie O’Brien, Christina Wenger of Warren, OH

Amateur Western Pleasure 4. Gifted Invitation, Halle A Saywell, Kenneth Saywell of Willoughby, OH

Open Jr. Pleasure Driving 4. Chillz, Julie O’Brien, Christina Wenger of Warren, OH 7. Sky Kandy, Donald A Jox, Terry L Smith of Waterford, OH 9. Im Suddenly Sleepy, Scott S Kauffman, Laurie A Hoopes of Vermillion, OH 22 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

10. (1. Intermediate) Lukes Like Ladyluck, Travis M McColley, Kristine Kash-Copley of Medina, OH Open Jr. Working Hunter 1. A Well Dressed Man, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, Sarah Elder Chabot Open Progressive Working Hunter 5. A Well Dressed Man, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, Sarah Elder Chabot

13 First N Line, Ashley Lynne Lakins of Wilmington, OH, Stanley or Susan Scott LLC Jr. Pole Bending 2. Speeed Ball Tucker, Brannon Riley, Brannon Riley of Creston, OH 5. TT Redneck Roulette, Trent Tobin, Trent Tobin of Fredericktown, OH 15. Bebopping Bayou, Jason Thomas, Mark Brown of Byesville, OH Jr. Reining 5. Custom Whiz Kid, Shawn W Flarida of Springfield, OH, David and Joy Buck Jr. Western Pleasure 4. Gifted Invitation, Kenneth D Lakins, Jr, Kenneth Saywell of Willoughby, OH 11. Allured to Chocolate, Dawn M Baker of Johnstown, OH, Mary Iris Webre 12. The Best Martini, Brian E Cox of Mount Perry, OH, Rhonda and Duane Mallone

Open Sr. Hunter Hack 4. Whenitallgoessouth, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, Kelsey Moody 10. (1. Intermediate) Spacious Skies, Jodi L Pearsall, Natoshia M Kelly of Carey, OH Jr. Western Riding 12. KM Zip Me Suddenly, Michael R Colvin, Jim Capron of Open Sr. HUS Medina, OH 5. As The World Terms, Beckey J Schooler of Delta, OH, Penny Jargella Sr. Pole Bending 13. Only In Showbiz, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, 14. Lightning Starsnbars, Kristine Kay Nagy, Kristine Kay Nagy Alexandra Chavez of Doylestown, OH Open Sr. Pleasure Driving Sr. Reining 7. Ps Sign Off, Julie O’Brien of Southington, OH, Colleen 7. RC Fancy Step, Shawn W Flarida, Molly K Morgenstern of Kilpatrick-Riedle Johnstown, OH 11. One Sweet Kiss, Donald A Jox, Becky Blackburn, Belpre, OH Sr. Trail Sr. Working Hunter 21. Dancing Western, Bruce Walquist, Rachel Kolb of Lebanon, 4, Whenitallgoessouth, Jessica A Johnson of Pickerington, OH, OH Kelsey Moody Sr. Western Open Performance Halter Geldings Pleasure 17. One Sweet Kiss, Donald A Jox, Becky Blackburn, Belpre, 1. A Certain Vino, OH Karen M Hornick of Jamestown, OH, Open Performance Halter Mares Lee M Reeve 3. Onlythebestchocolate, Gene A Parker, Chelsea M Martz of 4. One Lazy Blacklick, OH Investment, Kenneth D Lakins Open Weanling Stallions Jr. of Wilmington, 7. Pf Credentials, Dewey Smith, J L Robinson of Bellefontaine, OH, Peek Owen OH 7. Invited Tonight, Brian Baker of Sunbury, OH, Mary Iris Webre Open Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure 10. Dark Jasmine, J Cole Baker, Susan L Ostrander of 2. Cool Lookin Mooney, Brian E Cox of Mount Perry, OH, Allen Westerville, OH & Marilyn Wade 15. (6. Intermediate) Just Be Good To Me, Blake Britton of 12. Lopen Assets, Karen M Hornick, Carly L Kidner of Chillicothe, OH, Ralph F Carbone Ashtabula, OH

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2013 OQHYA Officers & Directors Officers Lauren Diaz

Directors Emma Brown

Hannah Overmyer

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

Lindsay Brush

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 April 21, 2014 May 19, 2014 June 16, 2014 All meetings are at 7:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 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

Director 2180 New London Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013 513-868-6900 schwab2180@fuse.net

Director 1255 Lake Blvd. Apt. 6 Marion, OH 43302 419-310-3627 getachi15@gmail.com

Director 4212 Village Club Dr. Powell, OH 43065 740-881-4641 Olivia@wildoatsfarm.com

Youth Spotlight

Ellexxah Maxwell Wins Champion All-Around Honors for 2013 AQHA Season

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llexxah Ireland Maxwell took home the AQHA Youth Champion All-Around honors for the 2013 show season.

Ellexxah and her horse Zips Bossy Chip, a 2008 bay mare, earned 735 points, winning by nearly 300 points. They also won the Youth Showmanship, Performance Mares and Equitation.

Ellexxah and “Annie B” have been partners for two years, and have collected many titles during that time, including Top 5 at AQHYA World Show, All American Quarter Horse Congress Champion Youth All-Around 12-14, Congress Reserve Youth All-Around All Ages, Ohio Quarter Horse Association 2013 Champion Youth 12-14 All-Around and OQHA 2012 Champion Youth 13 & Under All-Around. They have earned every Superior, AQHA Championship and Performance Championship in only two years.

The Maxwells purchased Annie B in 2011 just before the Congress as a green three-year-old. Ellexxah had an immediate bond with the young mare, and was the first person to take her in the show pen. At their first show they won 2nd and 3rd, and went on to place Top 5 in NSBA Youth Hunter Under Saddle 11 & Under at the Congress that year. In 2012, Ellexxah and Annie B’s first full season together, they won High Point Performance Halter Mares, High Point Equitation, and Reserve High Point All-Around in AQHA. It’s no surprise that they have found so much success, at just thirteen Ellexxah has over a decade of show experience. She has been showing since she was eighteen months old, starting in leadline. To date, she is the youngest two-time Congress Champion. When she was just six-years-old in 2007, Ellexxah won 13 and Under Novice Showmanship and Small Fry Horsemanship. This year, she was Champion in NSBA NYATT Showmanship and AQHA and NSBA Youth Horsemanship 12-14. She was Reserve Champion in AQHA and NSBA Youth

Showmanship 12-14 and in NSBA Youth Equitation 12-14. She was Top 5 in three other classes, too.

Ellexxah takes after her parents Melissa Miller and Brent Maxwell. Melissa and Ellexxah are both Showmanship Champions. Melissa won AQHA High Point Amateur Showmanship in 1994. Brent is a current OQHA Director and is also an AQHA judge. This year, Ellexxah was also elected to her fourth director term for OQHYA. As a family, they have found success in the show pen, and are very active in the horse community.

When she’s not competing, Ellexxah attends Ohio Connections Academy and enjoys martial arts (she currently holds a black belt) and singing.

Below: Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip won Champion Youth All-Around 12-14 and Reserve Youth All-Around All Ages at the 2013 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kirkbride.

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Youth Headlines

Ohio Youth Win AQHA Top 10 Honors

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fter a year of competing, many Ohio youth exhibitors Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to congratulate won AQHA Top 10 Honors for 2013. These exhibitors and recognize these exhibitors who represented Ohio on the worked hard and were rewarded with the results they deserve. national level.

2013 All-Around Honors

1. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip 3. Lacy Lynn Watson and HF Tahnee Too 4. Rachel Kolb and Remarkable Can 8. Lauren Nicole Diaz and Promotional Asset 15. Bailey Mierzejewski and Some Hot Potential

2013 Show Leaders

Halter Mares 2. Sheldon McCoy and Ruby Red Chardonay Halter Geldings 6. Trent Mathews and Uninteded 9. Gaston Kohler and Cool N Me Showmanship 1. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip 3. Lacy Lynn Watson and HF Tahnee Too 7. Rachel Kolb and Remarkable Can 9. Lauren Nicole Diaz and Promotional Asset Barrel Racing 5. Caitlyn L. Colvin and Mills King Racheal Pole Bending 9. Caitlyn L. Colvin and Mills King Racheal Stake Race 2. Caitlyn L. Colvin and Mills King Racheal

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7. Reagan M. Priest and Blazin Jet Tim Jumping 4. Mallory Myers and Darn That Kat Hunter Under Saddle 2. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip 5. Jenna Sunni Jacobs and Fine Details 6. Mariah Sherer and WD Good Fellow 8. Morgan Heck and June Has The Details Working Hunter 8. Mallory Myers and Stroke For Stroke Hunt Seat Equitation 1. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip 4. Rachel Kolb and Remarkable Can 9. Ciara Bartholomew and My First Notice 10. Maria George and Royality In Blue Trail 4. Lacy Lynn Watson and HF Tahnee Too 9. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip Western Horsemanship 1. Lacy Lynn Watson and HF Tahnee Too 2. Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip 6. Rachel Kolb and Remarkable Can

2014 OAQHA Officers & Directors 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

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

JohnDBlackstone@ roadrunner.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

Sydney Alley

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

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

Frederick Borer

Abby Pound

Suzanne Delbrugge

Laura Salome

Director (2/15) Executive Board 2325 State Route 187 London, OH 43140 614-309-6682 qtrhrsama@yahoo.com Director (2/15) 260 Spry Rd. Zanesville, OH43701 740-607-3493 SGuins2@hotmail.com

Becca Dingus

Director (2/15) 1663 Olympus Dr. Kent, OH 44240 beccadingus@gmail.com

Chris Martin

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

Allie Pitt

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

Megan Masterson

Director (2/15) 7025 SR 383 NE Somerset, OH 43783 740-405-4236 meganemasterson@gmail. com

Winnie Nemeth

Director (2/15) 1164 Rambing Brook Way Delaware, OH 43015 734-320-7918 winnie@horseadoption.com

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

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

Director (2/16) 1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 740-607-7755 LSalome37@hotmail.com

Kara Schockling

Director (2/15) 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

Mike Yemc

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

Kathryne Zachrich

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

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Amateur Update

Ohio Amateurs Keep Philanthropy At the Heart Of It All

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t the 2013 AQHA Annual Convention, the Ohio Amateurs were approached by Ohio Quarter Horse Association President Chris Darnell and Executive Director Dr. Scott Myers. To fill the gap left by the Region 4 Championship Show, they wanted the Amateurs to host a show in conjunction with the Buckeye Classic.

Amateur President Marla Atherton, 1st Vice President Justin Billings, Treasurer Chris Martin, and Director Kristin Martin could not believe it. They already had such big plans for the Buckeye Classic, adding another weekend to the show would have been nearly impossible. After a persuasive conversation, the Amateurs agreed to host a show, which they called the Little Buckeye.

“We went into the meeting with Chris and Scott, and planned on telling them we couldn’t make the Little Buckeye work, but we ended up folding like a two dollar lawn chair.

Luckily, it turned out to be a great decision that complimented the Buckeye Classic very well,” said Justin.

Just a year earlier, Justin Billings was at the Ohio Amateur show leaning on the fence talking with Dean and Karol Lee from Buckeye Western Horse Association. As they were chatting, they began discussing the challenges of the Buckeye Classic. Dean and Karol had the show experience from years of hosting for BWHA. The Amateurs and Buckeye Western decided to team up and combine their strengths. “They had the experience, and we had the energy and enthusiasm. We were a perfect match,” said Justin.

The Amateurs agreed that the majority of their officers and directors would leave their horses at home, and run the show sans paid manager. They worked 8:00 am until 10:00 pm for the six show days. “This show was already our baby, so we wanted to do something more. We wanted to put a personal touch on the whole experience in hopes that people would have a great time,” Justin said.

Amateur Officers and Directors worked late into the night as show managers at the Buckeye Classic. Photo courtesy of Kristin Martin.

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While they worked during the week checking people in, unloading shavings, and setting up the vendor tents, they took a break on Monday for the Buckeye Open Golf Outing.

Despite the pouring rain, the golf outing was a sucess. Justin said, “the golf outing was a fun way to give back to the Youth Association. It raised $3,500, and it went directly into the youth scholarship fund. The Youth advisors and directors, Amateurs, and especially Elizabeth Gorski really banded together to make it work.”

The Buckeye Open Golf Outing was not the only way that the Amateurs were planning on giving back. Their brainchildren were “Free Entries” and the innovative Tabbed Out

By Trainers program. They had a grassroots movement to involve the average Quarter Horse owner, something AQHA has campaigned for the past several years.

The logic behind free entries was that everybody loves something for free, and having a show with free entries was unheard of. For a new exhibitor, the largest barrier of showing is the cost, especially when day fees, drug fees, office fees, and fees for six judges get added together. Not to mention hauling to the show, stall rentals, and sleeping arrangements.

The Buckeye Classic and Little Buckeye offered free entries for Youth and Amateur exhibitors, and gave out over $100,000 in prizes. Photo courtesy of Photography by Mj.

The Little Buckeye gave free entries to all youth classes, and the Buckeye Classic did the same for all amateur classes.

They had approximately 10,000 entries. In total, $50,682 was given out in free entries. Since the show was such a success and so well received, the Buckeye Classic made the AQHA Top 10 Shows list. It was the second largest show in Ohio in 2013, only placing behind the Congress.

Not only were entries free, but a few lucky novice exhibitors at the Little Buckeye had a chance to leave without a tab, courtesy of the Tabbed Out By Trainers. Trainers donated $150 and helped 16 random exhibitors leave without a tab.

The Amateurs are quick to thank their sponsors, too. “Our Free Entry Program would simply not be possible without the generosity of our corporate partners. Their kindness allowed us to make showing more affordable for the average person and it encouraged many exhibitors to try their first AQHA show. Our goal was to give new attendees a taste of the AQHA, in hopes they will return for the full experience. Our

2013 day sponsors included The Martz Family, Olivia Hoecker of Pine Meadow Quarter Horses, Tom Coughlin of Coughlin Automotive, Fritz and Carole Leeman of Leeman Farm and Rebecca Bailey with One Hot Krymsun,” said Justin.

Due to the success of the Buckeye Classic, the Ohio Amateurs have been able to give back more to the community.

In just 2011, their community service budget was $300 a year.

In 2013, they gave over $5,000 to their charities, New Vocations Horse Rescue, Toys For Tots, and Flying Horse Farms. They also added a partnership with St. Jude Research Hospital due to their famous Pancake Breakfast at the Congress. At the Year-End Banquet, the Amateurs had their First Annual Buckeye Eating Contest, where proceeds went to the Stephanie Spielman Fund in honor of Kevin Shively’s late wife.

The group is not content to just write a check, they actually donate their time, too. “We wanted to get more involved, and not just hand over a check. We have people on our board that really love the volunteering aspect. It’s their favorite part,” said Justin.

Marla Atherton and Justing Billings cleaned cabins at the Flying Horse Farms. The Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association increased their donations to $5,000 in 2013. They also volunteered time at their chosen charities. Photo courtesy of Abby Pound.

The Amateurs have truly had a banner year in the eyes of their peers and the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors. President Chris Darnell even nominated them for the Affiliate of the Year Award. Their creative new ideas brought in new exhibitors, and their enthusiasm made everybody leave looking forward to the next year. Marla and Justin will travel to New Orleans for the 2014 Annual Convention in March to represent the Amateurs, in hopes to receive the award.

As for 2014, the Amateurs are optimistic about the Buckeye Classic. Online reservations for the horse show have been open since February 1, over half of the stalls have been sold.

This year, the Tabbed Out By Trainers will be at both the Little Buckeye and the Buckeye Classic, giving even more people a chance to walk away without a tab. The Amateurs are also giving Amateur Director Maureen Persinger, OQHA President Chris Darnell, and Amateur out random prizes to first time exhibitors to encourage more Director Fred Borer served panackes at the Congress to benefit the St. Jude Research Hospital. participation in the future. “The success we have justifies all of the work we do,” said Justin, “the more we get, the more we give In the fall of 2013, the Amateurs attended the New Vocations back.”

Horse Rescue “Pre-Jug Gala.” The gala was a fundraising event The Buckeye Classic is July 19-27, 2014 at Eden Park to benefit the adoption program. Each year the Amateurs buy a Equestrian Complex. Online reservations can be made via table at the benefit, and this year they also donated six Congress Horseshownerd.com. passes for the auction event. Amateur attendees also bid on other auction items. Their contribution to the gala totals over $1,000.

Just a week later, the Amateurs took a trip up to Flying Horse Farms in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. They spent the entire day at the farm participating in the Camp Creators program. Preparing and cleaning cabins were a big part in helping get the camp ready for the children.

During Christmas, the Amateurs volunteered with the Marine Corps at Toys For Tots. They spent all day in the warehouse and sorted a full semi-truck full of toys. Toys For Tots benefits nine counties in central Ohio. After sorting toys, the Amateurs presented a check for $1,500 to Toys For Tots.

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Amateur Spotlight

Duo Wins Back-To-Back Year-End Titles

Above: Jordan Ferguson and Baileys N Chocolate won Reserve Congress Champion in Amateur Showmanship at the 2013 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kirkbride.

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ordan Ferguson, of Tipp City, OH and Baileys N Chocolate are no strangers to success, and have many accolades to prove that. They have won four Ohio Quarter Horse Association yearend High Point awards, numerous All American Quarter Horse Congress Top 10s, and qualified for the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Show three times. This year they added a Reserve Congress Champion title. They bested 118 other competitors in Amateur Showmanship.

Jordan and Baileys N Chocolate, whom she lovingly calls “Bill”, have been partners for eight years. Through their years of hard work, they have become a winning combination. As a youth team, they were the year-end All-Around Champions twice, and were Reserve Champions once. Jordan and Bill are currently in their third year of showing in the Amateur division, and won their second straight Amateur of the Year award in 2013.

The Congress is Jordan’s favorite show, and holds a special place in her heart. Bill was bought from the Congress Super Sale. “I didn’t even know we were buying him until we started bidding on him,” said Jordan. “I just thought we were going to look, because nobody was sure if he would turn out to be a good horse.” To this day, the Congress is still her favorite horse 32 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

show to attend, and adding a Reserve Champion this year just sweetened it even more.

“My favorite class is probably Showmanship or Equitation.”

Which is evident by their Superior in Amateur Showmanship.

When asked about Bill’s favorite class, Jordan laughed and said “Halter, because he just stands there and I give him treats after for just putting his ears up... Seriously.”

Majoring in Business Administration, Jordan is a junior at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio. She is a three-year member of the Otterbein University Hunt Seat Equestrian Team, and competes regionally on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association circuit. She is a member of the Equine Business Management Club, and has been on Academic Dean’s List since 2011. This year she plans to be more involved in the Ohio Amateur Association, and has started attending the monthly board meetings.

Jordan and Bill have shown no signs of slowing down, despite Bill turning eighteen this year. She said it is his decision when he retires, and she will continue showing him until then. They are kicking off 2014 at March to the Arch Horse Show under the guidance of Hank Clason.

2014 Shows

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

March 27-28, SOQHA Madness in March Three Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington March 29-30, SOQHA Madness in March Three Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington April 12-13, SOQHA Horse Show Four Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington April 19-20, EOQHA Horse Show Four Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus May 10-11, EOQHA Horse Show Four Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus May 24-25, NOQHA Horse Show Four Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay

May 26, NOQHA All-Novice Show Findlay Western Farm in Findlay One Judge

July 24-25, BWHA/OAQHA Buckeye Classic Two Judge + 1 Special Event Eden Park in Sunbury

June 7-8, Fulton County Saddle Club Two Judge Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon

July 26-27, BWHA/OAQHA Buckeye Classic Three Judge Eden Park in Sunbury

June 19-20, NOQHA Horse Show Two Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield

August 16-17, SOQHA Futurity Show Three Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington

June 21-22, NOQHA Horse Show Four Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield

September 13-14, EOQHA Futurity Show Four Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus

June 28-29, OMIQHA Horse Show Three Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay

September 27-28, NOQHA Futurity Show Two Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield

July 19-20, OAQHA/OQHYA Little Buckeye Nov. 29-30, SOQHA Turkey Circuit Three Judge Three Judge Eden Park in Sunbury Champions Center in Springfield

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Minutes

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting September 16, 2013

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant Directors present: • Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Vic Clark, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Ed Dingledine, Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Bob Hexter, Jeff James, Roger Landis, Binnie Ann Masters, Brent Maxwell, Ron McCarty Dave McDonald, Charlie Menker, Cindy Morehead, Judd Paul, Don Recchiuti, Alan Potts, Skip Salome, Todd Salome, Chuck Smith, Brent Tincher, Greg Tordoff, Dan Trein, Denny Thorsell, Mike Vargo, Shane Watson and Randy Wilson.

office which is scheduled for October 9, 2013 • Brent Maxwell made a motion to accept the Tri-Chairmen report. 2nd by Bob Hexter. Motion carried OHIO COMMITTEE REPORTS Annual Banquet • Candi Fites reported that the contract has been signed for the 2014 Banquet. The venue will be the Hilton, Downtown Columbus. The committee will be meeting in the next couple months to finalize all the details of the event.

Absent Directors • Lisa Alley, Kelli Diaz, Shawn Flarida, Randy Jacobs and Fritz AQHA Leeman.

• Chris Darnell presented a report from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on upcoming changes to the AQHA leveling program.

President Chris Darnell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Drug Task Force • Dr. Dave McDonald reported that the committee has Introduction of Guests finalized the protocol.

• Kristine Nagy, George Seanor and Ted Handel were introduced as guests.

Membership • Shane Watson reported; Minutes 231 Adults • Alan Potts made a motioned to accept the August minutes. 223 Youth 2nd by Shane Watson. Motion passed.

301 Amateur 803 Life Treasurer’s Report • Vic Clark presented the August Financial Statements. The Public Policy 2013 net income is $3,039,998.94 compared to 2012 of $ Skip Salome reported on the following initiatives: 3,096,099.75. Vic stated that everything are some timing issues • The annual parade through downtown Columbus is with the entry income, but everything is financially on track scheduled for October 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. for 2013. Judd Paul made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s • There will be an elected officials reception and tour at the Report, second by Todd Salome. Motion carried. fairgrounds on October 16, 2013.

• There is a Political Action Committee reception scheduled • Tri-Chairmen Report on October 14, 2013 from 4:30 – 6:30.

Scott Myers reported the following: • There are 17,800 entries for the 2013 Congress. This is Rules approximately 400 less than 2012.

• This is the second reading of proposed rule change: • The Tri-Chairmen met with Cox Concession to finalize the Article V, Section 12. Page 5 2013 Congress needs.

Elected and appointed board members/officers must attend at least two-thirds of the regular scheduled meetings in a Skip Salome reported that: calendar year beginning at the annual meeting. Failure to • The Tri-Chairmen have met with the various security attend two-thirds of the meetings will require said board entities. The Ohio State Patrol will be reduced this year as member/officer to relinquish their position on the board. a cost saving measure. However, there will be additional Extenuating circumstances can be appealed to the board expense in private security.

Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will make •Standard Parking charges OQHA for the entire length of the a recommendation to the Board. The Board of Directors’ show for a camping permit, where as if individuals pay their decision is final. own fees, they will be credited for days not used. Therefore, • The following was the 1st reading of proposed rule change: the Tri-Chairmen are asking Board members to pay for their Page 1 & 2 ARTICLE III permits and then be reimbursed by OQHA. DUES AND MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION •Details are being finalized for the parade with the mayor’s Section 1. Each partnership or association as well as each 34 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

individual person or a corporation shall pay dues of $20.00 annually. Family memberships are available at a fee of $40.00. A family membership includes parents and all youth age 18 years and younger residing in the same household. (One magazine per family membership). Life membership shall be $150.00 but no additional dues shall be assessed. Dues, eligibility and membership application for Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association shall be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association.

Page19 ARTICLE V SELECTION OF TEAMS REPRESENTING OHIO QUARTER HORSE YOUTH ASSOCIATION Section 1. The point system for selection of teams will be as follows: There will be (30) points maximum awarded for each class. Points will be awarded on the basis of (1) point for each horse the exhibitor defeats plus one point for the exhibitor up to 9 places. The person’s best 10 shows in the qualifying period will count, subject to the requirements of placing in a minimum of three shows and accumulating at least 10 points in the qualifying period for the AQHYA National Finals. Membership on AQHYA National Finals shall be exclusive to OQHYA youth members residing in Ohio and hardship cases. Membership on the All-American Quarter Horse Congress Team shall be exclusive to OQHYA youth members residing in Ohio. (a)It is also required for youth to participate and meet current year fundraiser requirements as well as attend at least two (2) OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year in order to participate on the AQHYA National Finals team and/or the Congress team. (a) The Ohio National Youth Team will be made up of any Ohio youth who have met the national requirements and Ohio youth who have met the state requirement. It is also required for youth to participate and meet current year fundraiser requirements as well as attend at least two (2) OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year in order to participate on the AQHYA National Finals team and/or the Congress team. (b) The Ohio Quarter Horse Association will pay for stall and entry fees to the AQHYA World show for all Ohio National Youth Team members. The OQHA may choose to give an additional stipend to Ohio National Youth Team to help team members with expenses. To be eligible for a stipend, youth are required to attend at least two OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1, of the current year. (b)AQHYA National Finals team members meeting fundraiser requirements and attending the two (2) required meetings will receive the funds per exhibitor cash disbursement for stall fees and entries for up to 2 horses. OQHA will NOT pay for the fees if more than one horse is qualified and entered in the same class, unless that specific class allows for exhibitor to show more than one horse. Those qualifying nationally and current members of OQHYA may participate on the team, but would not receive the funds from the Association without meeting the required current year fundraiser and attending the two (2) required meetings.

(c) The OQHA will pay entry fees and stall fees for one horse, per event, per exhibitor, unless that specific event allows for the exhibitor to show more than one horse in that event. To be eligible for the entry fees and stalls fees to be paid the youth are required to attend at least two OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1, of the current year. (d) For the AQHYA National finals team, points will be counted from the Saturday & Sunday shows only of the SOQHAsponsored Winter Circuit in March through May 31 inclusive.

Any youth going to the AQHYA finals must have written approval from parent or guardian who will be responsible for the conduct of the youth. Current youth members interested in qualifying for a cattle event, working hunter, jumping, equitation over fences, and other classes not usually offered at regular shows or cannot meet the point requirement must declare their interest in competing at the AQHYA World Championship show on or before the date of March 1st, however, if such class(es) is/ are offered six (6) or more times, participation in these classes will take precedence over the letter of declaration in determining who will be state representatives at the AQHYA World Championship show. This letter of declaration should be sent to OQHA by way of certified mail with return receipt. OQHA will designate requirements to qualify for the above listed events.

Section 2. Team standings and year standings will be published and on the OQHA website.

CONGRESS STEERING COMMITTEE REPORTS Judging Tournament • Don Recchiuti reported that there will be an Ohio Hippology team this year at the Congress. The committee is requesting $ 1,250.00 for uniforms for the team. Hank Clason made a motion to approve the expense. 2nd by Dan Trein. Motion carried Super Sale • Professional Horse Services will administer the 2013 Super Sale again this year. Vic Clark reported that there are 155 consignments for the Super Sale. They are anticipating accepting another 25 by the deadline.

NYATT • Don Recchiuti stated that there will be 68 teams competing this year. This is a decrease of 11 teams.

Pattern Committee • The committee met today and the patterns have all been measured.

ASSOCIATION REPORTS NOQHA • The Northern Ohio Futurity is set for 9/28 - 9/29/2013 EOQHA • The Eastern Ohio Futurity had over 1300 entries along with 550 stalls.

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OAQHA • The OAQHA will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast on October 19, 2013 in the Voinovich building. Proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s.

Nominations were closed.

• Judd Paul and Elizabeth Gorski – 2nd Vice President. There were no nominations from the floor. Denny Thorsell made a motion to close nomination for 2nd Vice President. 2nd by Dan Trein. Nominations were closed.

OQHYA • The committee recommended the following for Director: • Chris Darnell reported that the Executive Committee accepted Ted Handel the resignation of Kelli Diaz as Youth Advisor. Cindy Morehead George Seanor will be the interim advisor.

Hank Clason Greg Tordoff Old Business Mike Vargo • Scott Myers reminded the Board that move in day for Mark Watkins Directors at the Congress is Wednesday, October 9th at 5:00 Rod Atherton p.m.

Kelli Diaz Candi Fites New Business Randy Jacobs • Scott Myers stated that the next meeting will be held on the Cindy Morehead 4th Monday of November to alleviate World Show conflicts.

Chuck Smith (November 25, 2013) Denny Thorsell • Skip Salome requested volunteers to hang signs at the Kristine Nagy fairgrounds on Monday, September 30, 2013 Bob Hexter • Todd Salome requested a $ 2,000.00 donation to the FFA. Dan • There were no nominations from the floor. Binnie Ann Masters Trein made a motion to forward the request to the Finance made a motion to close nominations. 2nd by Todd Salome.

Committee. 2nd by Brent Maxwell. Motion carried.

Motion carried.

• Ed Dingledine needs to be added to the 2014 Judge’s selection Tri-Chair Election: process.

• Clark Bradley nominated Denny Thorsell for Tri-Chairmen.

2nd by Dan Trein.

Nominating Committee Report • Alan Potts nominated Ron McCarty for Tri-Chairmen. 2nd by Hank Clason reported on the Nominating Committee’s slate for Cindy Morehead. the upcoming election: • Ed Dingledine made a motion to close nominations. 2nd by • Chris Darnell - President. There were no nominations from Todd Salome. the floor. Brent Maxwell made a motion to close nomination for • Denny Thorsell was elected as Tri-Chairmen by a vote of the President. 2nd by Wayne Erwin. Nominations were closed.

Board of Directors.

• Vic Clark – 1st Vice President. There were no nominations from the floor. Ed Dingledine made a motion to close Ed Dingledine made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by nomination for 1st Vice President. 2nd by Dave McDonald.

Todd Salome. Meeting adjourned at 9:03

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting November 25, 2013

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

Directors present • Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Vic Clark, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Jeff James, Roger Landis, Binnie Ann Masters, Brent Maxwell, Ron McCarty Dave McDonald, Charlie Menker, Cindy Morehead, Judd Paul, Don Recchiuti, Alan Potts, Skip Salome, Chuck Smith, Brent Tincher, Greg Tordoff, Denny Thorsell, Mike Vargo, and Randy Wilson.

Jacobs, Fritz Leeman, Todd Salome, Dan Trein and Shane Watson.

Absent Directors: • Kelli Diaz, Ed Dingledine, Shawn Flarida, Bob Hexter, Randy

Minutes • Elizabeth Gorski made a motioned to accept the September

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President Chris Darnell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Introduction of Guests: • Kristine Nagy, Brian Cox, Reece Clason, Jill Cullinan and Ted Handel were introduced as guests.

minutes. 2nd by Brent Maxwell. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report • Vic Clark presented the October Financial Statements.

The 2013 net income is $1,728,693.40 compared to 2012 of $885,613.56. Vic stated that a variance report was mailed with the finance reports and asked for questions. Vic also stated that this will be the most successful year financially for Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

Tri-Chairmen Report Scott Myers reported the 2013 Congress: • There were significant changes in several areas with the focus on quality of the horse show, while making things run more efficiently and economically.

• Congress Computer Program The Congress program re-write was supposed to be completed in December of 2012; however, that was not a viable option. In 2013, we continued to make strides to develop the functionality of the program. There were some wireless issues at the Congress, but overall the program was able to function effectively. The split and call back procedure was a major improvement within the program that will continue to be enhanced. We identified that with the new software, there were hardware components that needed to be added. There were tablets and screens added throughout Congress.

• Online Ticket Sales Overall, this was a successful new process. There were fees for this service that were passed on to the consumer at the time of purchase. We were able to sell sponsors for the tickets and accumulate email addresses for most patrons.

• PBR The Bull Ride was not going to happen this year at Nationwide Arena, so the Tri Chair decided to pursue the opportunity to have it back at the Congress. It was a great revenue producing event.

• Freestyle Reining Freestyle Reining was another very successful event this year.

Weaver Leather came on board to be a named sponsor. The introductory performance by Stacey Westfall and the half time performance by Shawn and Sam Flarida were very well received.

• Live Feed There was a new company offering the live feed and new videographer as well. Working with these entities, we were able to generate approximately $ 20,000 in advertising on the live feed that was proportionately divided between the 3 entities.

• Stall Assignments The stall draw was done in the Richwood office for the first time.

The final charts were published on our website. This proved to be very exhibitor friendly.

• Entries 2013 had record numbers, starting with 18,644 regular entries.

When Roping, Cutting and Racing are added, there were over 20,000 total entries which made this the largest Congress ever.

Scott thanked the staff for all their work and dedication.

OHIO COMMITTEE REPORTS Annual Awards • Jeff James reported that everything is on track for the year end awards Annual Banquet • Candi Fites reported on the committee meeting held earlier in the day. There was an ad ran in the Ohio News to “save the date” instead of the typical reservation form. An invitation will be mailed to all Ohio members. The final details of the banquet will be announced at the January meeting.

Breeder’s Incentive • Candi Fites reported that all checks have been mailed.

Drug Task Force • Dr. Dave McDonald reported that there were no positive Congress drug tests.

Public Policy Skip Salome reported on the following initiatives: • The parade and public official’s reception was a success again this year.

• There are meetings scheduled between the Ohio Expo Center and representatives from the Governor’s Office.

Rules • Third reading to amend Article V, Section 12 (page 5) …..Failure to attend two-thirds of the meetings will require said Board Member to relinquish their position on the Board. Extenuating circumstances can be appealed to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will make a recommendation to the Board. The Board of Directors decision is final.

• Brent Tincher made a motion to approval the rule change.

2nd by Greg Tordoff. MOTION PASSED. RULE CHANGE APPROVED. • Second Readings to amend Article III - Page 1 Section 1. Each partnership or association as well as each individual person or a corporation shall pay dues of $20.00 $25.00 annually. Family memberships are available at a fee of $40.00 $60.00. A family membership includes parents and all youth age 18 years and younger residing in the same household.

(One magazine per family membership). Life membership shall be $150.00 $250.00 but no additional dues shall be assessed.

Dues, eligibility and membership application for Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association shall be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association.

OQHYA Constitution and Bylaws, Article II - Page 16 Section 2. Annual membership fee shall be $10.00 $15.00 due January 1st of the calendar year; membership to be effective when the application and fee is received in the OQHA Office during regular business hours. Points will start the day the show secretary, at an approved OQHA show, receives the application and fee and so notes on the application the date received.

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Article V - Page 19 (selection of teams representing OQHYA) Section 1. The point system for selection of teams will be as follows: There will be (30) points maximum awarded for each class. Points will be awarded on the basis of (1) point for each horse the exhibitor defeats plus one point for the exhibitor up to 9 places. The person’s best 10 shows in the qualifying period will count, subject to the requirements of placing in a minimum of three shows and accumulating at least 10 points in the qualifying period for the AQHYA National Finals. Membership on AQHYA National Finals shall be exclusive to OQHYA youth members residing in Ohio and hardship cases. Membership on the All-American Quarter Horse Congress Team shall be exclusive to OQHYA youth members residing in Ohio. (a)It is also required for youth to participate and meet current year fundraiser requirements as well as attend at least two (2) OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year in order to participate on the AQHYA National Finals team and/or the Congress team. (a)The Ohio National Youth Team will be made up of any Ohio Youth who have met the national requirements or the state requirements to compete at the AQHYA World Show. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association will pay for stall and entry fees to the AQHYA World Show for all Ohio National Youth Team Members. OQHA will limit payment of entry and stall fees to one horse, per event, per exhibitor, unless a specific event allows for the exhibitor to show more than one horse in that event. The OQHA may choose to give a stipend to National Youth Team Members to help with expenses. To be eligible to receive entry fees, stall fees, and stipend, youth are required to attend at least two OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year. (b)AQHYA National Finals team members meeting fundraiser requirements and attending the two (2) required meetings will receive the funds per exhibitor cash disbursement for stall fees and entries for up to 2 horses. OQHA will NOT pay for the fees if more than one horse is qualified and entered in the same class, unless that specific class allows for exhibitor to show more than one horse. Those qualifying nationally and current members of OQHYA may participate on the team, but would not receive the funds from the Association without meeting the required current year fundraiser and attending the two (2) required meetings. (b) To participate on the OQHA National Judging, Hippology, and Speech Teams, youth must attend at least two OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year. The OQHA may choose to give a stipend to National Youth Team Members to help with expenses. (c) To participate on the OQHA Congress Team, youth must attend at least two OQHYA board meetings between January 1 and July 1 of the current year. (d) For the AQHYA National finals team, points will be counted from the Saturday & Sunday shows only of the SOQHAsponsored Winter Circuit in March through May 31 inclusive.

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approval from parent or guardian who will be responsible for the conduct of the youth. Current youth members interested in qualifying for a cattle event, working hunter, jumping, equitation over fences, and other classes not usually offered at regular shows or cannot meet the point requirement must declare their interest in competing at the AQHYA World Championship show on or before the date of March 1st, however, if such class(es) is/ are offered six (6) or more times, participation in these classes will take precedence over the letter of declaration in determining who will be state representatives at the AQHYA World Championship show. This letter of declaration should be sent to OQHA by way of certified mail with return receipt. OQHA will designate requirements to qualify for the above listed events.

Section 2. Team standings and year standings will be published, and on the OQHA website.

Additionally, the following proposed rule changes were given a first reading: • Whistleblower Protection - ADD ARTICLE I - Page 1 Section 3. Whistleblower Policy (a) OQHA encourages complaints, reports or inquiries about illegal practices or serious violations of the association’s policies, including illegal or improper con-duct by the association itself, by its leadership, or by others on its behalf. Appro-priate subjects to raise under this policy would include financial improprieties, accounting or audit matters, ethical violations, or other similar illegal or im-proper practices or policies. (b) OQHA prohibits retaliation by or on behalf of the association against offic-ers, board members or volunteers for making good faith complaints, reports or inquiries under this policy or for participating in a review or investigation under this policy. This protection extends to those whose allegations are made in good faith but prove to be mistaken. OQHA reserves the right to take any appropriate action against persons who make bad faith, knowingly false, or vexatious com-plaints, reports or inquiries or who otherwise abuse this policy. (c) Complaints, reports or inquiries may be made under this policy on a confi-dential or anonymous basis. They should describe in detail the specific facts demonstrating the bases for the complaints, reports or inquiries. They should be directed to OQHA’s President or; if that person is implicated in the complaint, report or inquiry, it should be directed to any officer of the association. OQHA will conduct a prompt, discreet and objective review or investigation. Officers, board members or volunteers must recognize that the association may be unable to fully evaluate a vague or general complaint, report or inquiry that is made anonymously.

• Article V -Board of Directors Page 5 Section 13. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to make, amend, repeal and enforce such rules and regulations, not contrary to law or the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, as they may deem expedient concerning the conduct, management and activities of the Association, the admission, classification, suspension and expulsion of members, removal of officers, the rules and regulations governing the procedure of such suspension and expulsion and removal, the fixing and collecting

of dues and fees, the conducting of shows, contests, exhibitions, races, sales and social functions and other details relating to the general purposes of the Association, all, however, subject to revision or amendment by the members at any membership meeting, provided the revision or amendment shall have been mailed to all members at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting. Any changes in rules or regulations adopted during any year will be effective on January 1 of the following year, or at an earlier date should it appear imperative for the well-being of the Association, and the earlier effective date has been approved by a super majority (2/3 or 66%) of the Directors present at the meeting where the vote is called for. Membership will be notified of any rule or regulation changes prior to their implementation.

• ARTICLE XII – OHIO POINT SYSTEM FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Section 1. Proposed rule change to amend third paragraph as such: The point year shall be from the Saturday and Sunday shows only of the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association approved winter circuit in March through and including the final day of September in each calendar year, provided, however, that no weekday show except shows held on national holidays and summer shows held between June 1 and August 30 shall count for state points and team points. Points from shows held on March 31st and April 1st, May 31st and June 1st, July 31st and August 1st, and September 30th and October 1st when they fall on Saturday and Sunday, and when these shows are held in the split-combined format, will count for state points and team points.

Section 2. Subject to the provisions of the rules, any American Quarter Horse Association approved shows held in Ohio, in accordance with the Ohio point year and held on Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays falling on a weekday, are approved for points by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, except those shows denied approval underrules adopted by the Board of Directors of OQHA. Show management has the option of holding some classes the afternoon or evening before their approved show date(s) provided per AQHA rules and those classes held on the prior day will be approved for OQHA points. OQHA will approve only two shows within the state on a particular day, including fairs and All-Youth shows,

providing that one of the shows is an all novice show or that two existing shows would fall on the same day due to calendar year change or extenuating circumstances. New shows will not be approved for points if held on the same day as an existing show unless the new show is an all novice show. All Special Events, AQHA Introductory Shows, and new shows must request show approval from the OQHA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of OQHA may deny or approve any show based on recommendations or findings of its Horse Show Advisory Committee.

CONGRESS STEERING COMMITTEE REPORTS NYATT • Don Recchiuti reported that the committee met and proposed eligibility changes to the NYATT rules. Discussion followed and the matter was tabled until a written copy of the rules can be submitted to the entire Board of Directors. See attached ASSOCIATION REPORTS NOQHA • The Northern Ohio banquet is scheduled for January 24, 2014.

EOQHA • The Turkey Circuit will be held this coming weekend at the Champion Center in Springfield.

OAQHA • The 2013 Pancake Breakfast was a big success. The Amateurs will focus on community service projects such as donating money to Toys for Tots and volunteering at the Flying Horse Farm.

New Business • Skip Salome made a motion to not have a December Board meeting. 2nd by Ron McCarty. Motion passed.

• Binnie Ann Masters made a motion to donate the proceeds of Puppy Alley to the Shane Pope family. 2nd by Rod Atherton.

Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 9:05 p.m.

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting 2013 Annual Meeting - February 2, 2013

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

Directors present • Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Vic Clark, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Kelli Diaz, Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Shawn Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Bob Hexter, Jeff James, Roger Landis, Binnie Ann Masters, Ron McCarty, Dr. Dave McDonald, Cindy Morehead, Alan Potts, Skip Salome,

Todd Salome, Chuck Smith, Denny Thorsell, Mike Vargo, Shane Watson and Randy Wilson.

• Excused were Ed Dingledine, Randy Jacobs, Fritz Leeman, Brent Maxwell, Charlie Menker, Judd Paul, Don Recchiuti, Brent Tincher and Dan Trein.

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President Chris Darnell called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. • Skip Salome reported on the tremendous public policy initiatives that were developed in 2012. In conjunction with Guests the Lobbyist, Jon Allison, there were several public officials that • Greg Tordoff, Ted Handel, Mark and Amy Watkins, Lori attended a VIP reception at the Congress this year. We were Gingrich, Beth Ann Conrad, Bob Geesaman, Connie also able to work with the Mayor’s office to facilitate a parade Lechleitner, George Seanor, Dean McCoy, Kristine Nagy, Jaymie through downtown Columbus. It is our goal to continue with Drury, Kyle Flatter these efforts in the future.

Minutes • Corrections, Binnie Ann Masters was not in attendance at the 2011 annual meeting. Roger Landis was in attendance at the 2011 annual meeting. Denny Thorsell made a motion to approve the Minutes of the 2012 Annual meeting as corrected .

2nd by Shane Watson. Motion carried.

Fire & Safety/Animal Protection • Binnie Ann Masters reported that a flyer was developed and distributed throughout the stall buildings which helped with proper disposal of needles and other hazardous materials.

NOQHA • Candi Fites reported that the NOQHA banquet was held on Tri-Chairmen Report January 26, 2013.

• Denny Thorsell reported that the Tri Chairmen are working on • She also stated that information for the upcoming show season another great Congress with the hopes of freshening it up a little. is now available on the website.

Ron McCarty expressed his gratitude for being able to serve as a Congress Tri Chair.

SOQHA • Shane Watson stated that Mark Harrell will be handling the Executive Committee 2013 SOQHA shows. The shows will be held at Robert Arena • Chris Darnell reported in Brent Maxwell’s absence. The with new added money. Also, SOQHA is launching a new Executive Committee has had a lot to work on in 2012 with the website. resignation of the Executive Vice President. The committee held several meetings and was able to work with the search EOQHA committee to select a new Executive Director.

• Jeff James reported that the 2012 EOQHA banquet was held at the Longaberger facility this past January. He also stated that the Finance Committee 2013 show bills are now online.

• Alan Potts reported that the 2013 budget is still being finalized and the committee hopes to distribute it at the March meeting. Amateurs • Patrick Murty announced the new Directors and Officers for Judging Team the Amateur Association. They are as follows: • Cindy Morehead stated that Ruth Somnitz will be helping with Officers the Judging Team this year.

Marla Atherton – President Justin Billings – 1st Vice President Professional Horsemen Abby Pound – 2nd Vice President • Roger Landis reported that the committee organized a Test Chris Martin – Treasurer Ride a Reiner clinic for the public in July. Because of the Chelsea Martz – Secretary success, the committee hopes to expand the clinic next year to Jennifer Sigman – Reporter include other disciplines.

Directors – 3year term • Roger also stated that the Professional Horsemen committee Chris Martin was an integral part of scheduling judges for the Congress.

Nancy Waid Sydney Alley Ohio Queen Laura Salome • Jaymie Drury stated that there were 5 candidates for Ohio Ann Taylor Queen. The contest is complete and the 2013 Queen will be Directors – 1 year term crowned tonight at the Annual Banquet.

Winnie Nemeth Scott Nemeth Scholarships Kara Schockling • Elizabeth Gorski discussed the scholarship program. She Abbie Guinsler also stated that the 2013 scholarship renewal and application Allie Pitt deadline is February 15, 2013.

Fred Borer • Patrick also reported on the upcoming Amateur show. Patrick Public Policy stated that the Buckeye Classic will be offering free AQHA 40 • Ohio Quarter Horse News

amateur, novice amateur and select amateur entries for six judges during the event July 25-28 at Eden Park Equestrian Center in Sunbury, Ohio.

prosperous year.

Disclosure Statements • President Darnell asked if any Director serving on the Board President’s Report of Directors for OQHA or staff members needed to make a full • Chris Darnell extended a special Thank You to the Board of disclosure of business dealings with this association.

Directors and Congress • Denny Thorsell stated that he is the broker for OQHA health • Tri-Chairmen for a very successful year. Chris stated that the insurance. year began a little rough with the resignation of the Executive • Chuck Smith disclosed that he has the contract for supplying Vice President at last year’s annual meeting. However, a Search the cattle and equipment for the Cutting events at the Congress.

Committee was formed to review and rewrite the job description • Vic Clark stated that his Accounting firm consults on tax issues of the Executive Director. After a nationwide search, one of our but is not compensated. own was selected for the position. Dr. Scott Myers was hired in • Chris Darnell reported that she works with the Southern Belle August 2012 to assume the role of Executive Director. and is the secretary for other horse shows.

• Chris stated that with everyone’s hard work and dedication, the • Skip Salome reported that he helps with Heritage Catering but 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress was the largest and he does not own the company. most financially successful in OQHA history. Chris presented • Todd Salome reported that he works on the Door Decal each of the Board members, staff and other key individuals with program and obtains prices for the printing. a commemorative Congress belt buckle.

Elizabeth Gorski made a motion to approve all 2012 actions Executive Vice President of the Board of Directors. 2nd by Dave McDonald. Motion • Dr. Scott Myers prepared a power point presentation to reflect approved. on the past year. It was a rough beginning with the resignation of the Executive Vice President. Some feel that the Board of Election Results Directors is too big and overwhelming. However, with the • Mike Vargo presented the election results: balance of power within the Board structure and the different President-Chris Cecil-Darnell, 1st Vice President-Vic Clark, areas of expertise, the OQHA Board is unique in its ability to 2nd Vice President-Hank Clason, Directors elected for three accomplish many things. Scott recognized Elizabeth Gorski and year terms Lisa Alley, Shawn Flarida, Todd Salome, Roger Brent Maxwell for their efforts on the Search Committee.

Landis, Don Recchiuti and Brent Maxwell.

• Scott went on to recognize some of the 2012 OQHA accomplishments, including a successful Trail Ride, Regional Todd Salome made a motion to adjourn the meeting to seat the Championship Show and All American Quarter Horse new Board of Directors. Shane Watson 2nd motion. Meeting Congress. adjourned at 1:12 p.m.

• Scott also discussed the accomplishments of the OQHYA this past year: Chris Darnell called the meeting to order in Executive Session at AQHA National Directors: 1:25 p.m. with the new Board of Directors being seated.

Lauren Diaz

Bailey Mierzejewski Youth World Cup Representative: • Bailey Mierzejewski reported on the Youth meeting. Bailey

Charley Thiel introduced 2 AQHYA Officers that were in attendance. Mark 2012 AQHA Youth Advisor Mowbray, AQHYA President, and Jordan Taylor Boyd, AQHYA

Kelli Diaz Vice President.

AQHA World Show • Bailey went on to report on the Youth election.

5 World Champions The officers for OQHYA are as follows:

2 Reserve World Champions President – Charley Thiel

Numerous Top 10 placings Vice President – Lauren Diaz Ohio NYATT Team Secretary – Lindsay Brush

Reserve Overall Team Treasurer – Kayla Magrum • Scott went on to report that the 2012 All American Quarter Reporter – Brittany Harter Horse Congress was the largest, with 19,679 entries, and the • The 2013 OQHYA directors elected to a one-year term include most financially successful in history. There was more public Emma Brown, Caitlyn Colvin, Riley Herman, RJ Jacobs, Morgan awareness, including a parade with the Columbus City Mayor, Kessler, Paulina Martz, Ellexxah Maxwell, Bailey Mierzejewski, Michael Coleman, through the streets of downtown.

Hannah Overmyer and Nadia Sherman.

• Scott finished his report with a special Thank you to the Board • The Youth Fund Raiser this year will be a raffle that will have a of Directors, Tri-Chairmen, Staff and Congress family for a grand prize of $ 10,000 and tickets will be $ 5.00 each.

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Honorary Director • Hank Clason made a motion to move Ron McCarty to Honorary Director. 2nd by Roger Landis. Motion carried.

• Binnie Ann Masters nominated Chuck Smith to fill the position vacated by Ron McCarty which expires in 2/14. 2nd by Elizabeth Gorski.

• Hank Clason nominated Jeff James to fill Ron McCarty’s position. 2nd by Todd Salome.

• Alan Potts nominated Ted Handel to fill Ron McCarty’s position. 2nd by Cindy Morehead.

• Denny Thorsell made a motion to close nominations. 2nd by Bob Hexter. Motion carried.

• A vote was taken and Jeff James was chosen to fill the position.

Club Updates

Executive Committee • It was identified that Alan Pott’s 3 year term on the Executive Committee had expired.

• Dave McDonald nominated Alan Potts for another 3 year term. 2nd by Todd Salome.

• Randy Wilson nominated Elizabeth Gorski for the 3year term.

2nd by Roger Landis.

• Denny Thorsell made a motion to close nominations. 2nd

by Todd Salome. Motion carried. A vote was taken and Alan Potts was re-elected for another 3 year term on the Executive Committee.

• A short recess was called so that the Executive Committee could make their recommendations for Board appointments.

• At 2:03p.m. The Executive Committee returned to report on their recommendations: Executive Committee Chairperson – Brent Maxwell

Board of Directors – 1 year term: Chuck Smith Candi Fites Rod Atherton Mike Vargo Greg Tordoff • Elizabeth Gorski made a motion to approve the Executive Committee recommendations. 2nd by Lisa Alley. Motion approved.

Treasurer • Hank Clason nominated Vic Clark as Treasurer. 2nd by Clark Bradley. Skip Salome made a motion to close nominations. 2nd

by Dave McDonald. A vote was taken and Vic Clark was reelected as Treasurer.

Secretary • Chris Darnell appointed Candi Fites as Corporate Secretary.

New Business • Dr. Dave McDonald made a motion to have a 2013 Congress.

2nd by Bob Hexter. Motion carried.

• Lisa Alley made a motion to cancel the regular February meeting. 2nd by Candi Fites. It was discussed that an annual meeting schedule should be prepared and listed on the OQHA website. Motion carried.

• Skip Salome made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Todd Salome. Meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

Submitted by Kathy James

We are happy to report that we had a great January 2014 banquet. We are pleased to announce that the EOQHA queen for 2014 is Shannon Novin!

Please check out our new website! It is still at www.

EOQHA.us The dates of the 2014 EOQHA shows are April 19th and 20th; May 10th and 11th; and our futurity show Sept 12th,

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