Accommodations
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 505-7200
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association contracts with a number of hotels in the Columbus area for discounted rates during the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Summer 2021
In order to receive discounted rates, reservations must be made through the hotel reservation website.
2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress Entry Book is Live
Make your reservations at bit.ly/2021CongressHotels.
Mid-Ohio Dressage Association
Mid-Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) is hosting an AQHA approved Special Event for both classical and western horses on August 29, 2021 at the Delaware, Ohio county fairground. East Meets West is a schooling show and is also approved by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) for both days, August 28-29. The schooling show is open to any breed and rider and no membership is required other than those registering for AQHA point consideration.
The 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress Entry Book is live! We’re back, Congress Strong, and ready for you! Excited to see everyone at the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress September 28th - October 24th! #BetterTogether The 2021 Congress Entry Book can be accessed at http://quarterhorsecongress.com/2021-congress-entry-book-forms.
AQHA will recognize the August 29th date for points that count towards Register of Merits, Superiors and other AQHA awards. A fact sheet was recently developed by AQHA and is available at this link: https://www.aqha.com/disciplines/ showing/shows/dressage
Entries are due by August 20, 2021.
AQHA points count for western horses Basic through Level Four. Classical horses will need the AQHA competition license and can earn points Training through Fourth Level. Entries close August 12 with ride times being published about August 25. All entries are made through www.showsecretary.com. The horse’s AQHA papers and the exhibitor’s AQHA current membership card (as well as Competition License for classical horses) are required to be uploaded when entries are submitted. AQHA entries are also required to pay, at time of entry, the $8.00 AQHA processing fee in addition to entry, office, and stall or jump out fees. AQHA horses will not compete in separate classes. Rather, the horse’s tests and their scores will be separated out for the purpose of submission to AQHA. East Meets West will adhere to facility requirements and all competitors, including western, are required to wear helmets. As with any dressage show the horse’s bridle number must be on the horse at all times except when stalled helmets or at a trailer. As part of our AQHA Special Event approval we will be adhering to both AQHA, USEF, and WDAA rules. This will include bit and equipment checking of at least one-third of the entries. All entry information and links to rules can be found on the prizelist at www.showsecretary.com If you have a classical dressage AQHA horse MODA is also offering Mid-Ohio Dressage 1 & 2, a Level 1 USEF/USDF, at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio, September 18-19, 2021. All entry information is available at www.showsecretary.com Additional information on all activities with Mid Ohio Dressage Association are listed on the MODA site at https://www.midohiodressage.com/.
New in 2021: Congress Ranch Horse Sale July 16-18 BWHA Classic
Findlay Western Farm 14700 State Route 68 Findlay, OH 45840
August 1 Mt Trail Challenge Creekside Horse Park 7460 Elson Street Waynesburg, Ohio
August 28-29 NOQHA Fall Extravaganza Pickaway Ag & Event Center 415 Lancaster Pike Circleville, OH 43113
Ticketed Events Tickets are now available online at quarterhorsecongress.com. -Congress Cutting Champions Challenge - October 3, 2021 - Coliseum -PBR Bull Riding - October 8, 2021 - Coliseum -Congress Freestyle Reining - October 9, 2021 - Coliseum -Congress Masters - October 23, 2021 - Celeste
September 10-12 EOQHA Ohio Expo Center 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211
September 18-19 Mt Trail Challenge Creekside Horse Park 7460 Elson Street Waynesburg, Ohio
Announcing the new Congress Ranch Horse Sale featuring Ropin’, Riding’, and Slidin’ Horses. All breeds of horses are welcome to nominate for the sale, while the majority are expected to be American Quarter Horses. The sale will be held on Saturday October 2, 2021 in conjunction with the 55th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress. The nomination deadline is August 1, 2021. Nomination forms can be found at ProHorseServices.com.
oqha.com
Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association OQHYA - Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association Support your OQHYA with a one-of-a-kind deal from Rod Patrick Bootmakers. Purchase a ticket for a chance to win boots with the OQHA Congress logo! Get your tickets by contacting any OQHA Youth Member. The Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar (YES) welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10-18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers, and AQHYA governance items. Alexa Black and Grant Mastin both participated in the YES election to become a National Director. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for updates. Cami Claypool graciously offered to be their chaperone at the event. Thanks, Cami!
Ohio Buckskin
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Ohio Buckskin would like to thank everyone for a great weekend at the Red, White & Buckskin Circuit! They enjoyed seeing some familiar faces as well as new ones! They have to give some shout outs to the people who made the show possible: • Gary Brown for hiring judges and setting up trail both days + Brett Hammersmith for helping! • Elliott Cline for announcing • Bev Armstrong for stewarding • Angela Schliesser, Kendall Rogers, and Candie Rogers for working the gate • Equistar Unlimited for running the office Steve Carter, Emily Spray, Paul Mahan, Wayne Hipsley, Laura Parsons, Robert Milks, and Katy Schaaf for judging David Devore for making the trip solo and helping out wherever asked! Tamie Grandstaff for coordinating the weekend high point awards and sponsorships OSBA Queen Kaleigh Courtock for hosting a water balloon toss and the always entertaining Redneck Showmanship which has gone viral with over 5,000 shares and almost a half-million views! Each and every person involved in keeping the wheels turning is truly appreciated!
The club is in need of some help! There are a couple of open positions that are critical to the club’s continued operations. The club has essentially been run by the same small group of people for several years and it’s time they had a break. If you are interested or have some ideas, please message them. They are in search of a Treasurer, Show Secretary, and Judge Committee Chairperson. Thank you for your continued support of the Ohio State Buckskin Association! They pride themselves on being a great club to show with and hope our exhibitors always feel welcome! It does take dedicated volunteers to keep this ship afloat, so if you are willing to pitch in please reach out! Good luck to everyone traveling to Tulsa for the ABRA World and Cloverdale for the IBHA World Show! They will see you there!
NOQHA is back with a full slate of shows this year! Thank you to all our members, trainers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making our shows successful and selling out. Our Level 1 show was the largest we have ever held. Level 1 Amateur Saddle winner was Mikayla Heintschel – My Good Machine Reserve was Corryn Casteel -What It Really Takes Level 1 Youth Saddle winner was Brooke Edwards – Ima Hot Time Reserve was Amanda Bloomberg – PSU Willy Impulsive The Six Pack Circuit had lots of parties with great food, circuit awards in all classes, many random prize draws and fun for all. A list of circuit winners is available on our website, www.noqha.com. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients: NEW: Katie Tuck (The Ohio State University) and Ashley McClintock (Slippery Rock University) SERVICE AWARD: Jessica Pickersgill (Columbus Ohio Technical College) RENEWALS: Alexis Winemiller (Xavier University), Emma Brown (Texas Christian University), Kimberly Tuck (Heidelberg University), Madison Burlett (University of South Carolina), and Natalie Hilty (Baylor University)
OMIQHA The Summer Sunsation show just finished and OMIQHA is excited to again be able to have this great show! They are happy to see Quarter Horse showing back in full swing. Thank you to everyone - sponsors, vendors, judges, show staff and of course the exhibitors as they couldn’t do any of this without you! The arena was filled with participants and spectators for OMIQHA’s first water balloon contest for a chance to win $250 in prize monies. From early morning donuts, to a social hour, to a pizza party, cake and ice cream, water and ice cream treats - they hope that everyone enjoyed some of the offerings that were available throughout the weekend. OMIQHA would like to congratulate the 2020 NYATT team who received belt buckles as recognition of their hard work and selection to the team. Congratulations to all!! Evan McColley Riley Long Katie Ruffener Jessica Eagle Tate Gill Madison Earl Abigail Eagle Riata Rouch Taylor Klimmer Kelsey Matthews Katie Tuck Ashlyne Ivy Peyton Derr Alycia Rhodeback Kylee Swartz Taylor Nelson They are eager to see who will represent OMIQHA as part of the NYATT team at Congress in 2021! Congratulations to Katie Tuck on being the recipient of the 2021 Scholarship! We wish you nothing but the best as you move forward with your education! OMIQHA is currently making determinations on the 2021 year end awards and banquet as well as pushing forward in planning the shows for 2022 and will let everyone know when they have details regarding those events. For more information, please visit omiquarterhorseassn.com.
Premier Mount N Trail
Show season is well on its way. Premier Mount N Tail had a great turn out for the 14th annual OQHA trail ride and 3 day Trail Challenge with over 800 entries (Last year was 600). Big thank you to the sponsors: Schneiders Tack, Rods Western Wear, DAC Vitamins, Heritage Catering, Lowe and Young Equipment, New Holland Equipment, Kelly Chapman Natural Horse Training, Horsemen’s Corral, Straight A Arena/Ranch City, Roberson’s Building Supplies, Big Dee’s Tack, Weaver Leather, Anthony Feed and Supply, Mt Eaton Trailer, Bowman Harness and Tack, Red Star Vet, and Royal Wire. Congratulations to our top 2 riders in each class for the 3 days! Youth 1 in Hand: Chase Baumberger, Joslin Jones Youth 2 in Hand: Chase Baumberger, Sidney Hawk Youth 3 in Hand: Sidney Hawk, Emily Weber Rookie in Hand: Steve Green, Mia Nelson Open 1 in Hand: Chase Baumberger, Lisa Green Open 2 in Hand: Heidi Daughtery, Morgan Hederstedt Open 3 in Hand: Morgan Hederstedt, Heidi Daugherty Adult 1 in Hand: Heidi Daugherty, Ron Ridgway Adult 2 in Hand: Morgan Hederstedt, Heidi Daugherty Adult 3 in Hand: Heidi Daugherty, Morgan Hederstedt
Youth 1 Riding: Chase Baumberger, Mia Nelson Youth 2 Riding: Sidney Hawk, Chase Baumberger Youth 3 Riding: Sidney Hawk, Caitlin Burke Rookie Riding: Mia Nelson, Lisa Schell Open 1 Riding: Heidi Daughtery, Mckenzie Frame Open 2 Riding: Heidi Daughtery, Becky Burnell Open 3 Riding: Becky Burnell, Heidi Daugherty Adult 1 Riding: Heidi Daugherty, Carla Kline Adult 2 Riding: Heidi Daugherty, Morgan Hederstedt Adult 3 Riding: Heidi Daugherty, Morgan Hederstedt
Congratulations to all! Everyone worked really hard this show! Belt buckles went to the top winners for each division and medals went to 1st - 5th place. Thanks to the sponsor, OAQHA! Over $2000 in payouts for the Open classes. Loads of prizes were handed out 1st - 5th place for over all in each class for the 3 days. There are 3 more Mount N Trail challenges left at Creek Side: August 1st, September 18, and September 19th. The 19th is the Championship with huge awards!! Don’t miss out!
Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association The Madness, which was held in May at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, OH, was the biggest show to date for the SOQHA! There were over 1,255 stalls and 20,900 entries! The SOQHA Summer Finale, scheduled for August 21-22 at the WEC in Wilmington, OH has been cancelled. For information, please visit soqha.com.
Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association EOQHA is looking forward to hosting their fall show in September. The show will be held September 10-12 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. EOQHA is looking forward to seeing everyone at the fall show! For more information, please visit www.eoqha.com.