Ohio Quarter Horse News - Winter 2018 by Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Ohio Quarter Horse News Winter 2018

C ONTENTS

Volume 60 | Issue 4 Cover Photo by: Courtney Moses

Features 8 Record Breaking Year Emma Gore

10 Congress Super Sale The tradition continues

28 2018 Congress In the Books

32 Congress Results

Congratulations to OQHA Members

49 Congress NYATT

Ohio NYATT Team Div. I Champions

Regulars 6 Editor’s Letter 7 President’s Letter 5 Meet the Staff 50 Affiliate News 54 2018 Banquet 57 Queen Candidates 69 OQHFoundation News

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2018 Officers & Directors 14 OQHA 58 OAQHA 70 OQHYA 2019 Elections 16 OQHA

Officer & Director Nominations

59 OAQHA

Officer & Director Nominations

71 OQHYA

Officer & Director Nominations

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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter

OQHA members, It is hard to believe 2018 is coming to a close. The year has come and gone very quickly. As I reflect back on the events of 2018, I am overwhelmed with how grateful I am to be a part of OQHA and the All American Quarter Horse Congress. This has been another year in which I have had the pleasure of working with so many outstanding people and organizations during the Congress and with OQHA. Working behind the scenes of all the exceptional events has been a remarkable experience which shows me that without the countless efforts by many dedicated individuals, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to make this year such a success. Throughout the year, I have had the privilege to have involvement with the OQHA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, Annual Picnic, and several of the remarkable horse shows around Ohio where I continue to meet so many more wonderful faces of OQHA. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the OQHA staff and directors for their never-ending support, encouragement, and assistance throughout the year. Thank you to everyone that made 2018 such a memorable year, and I look forward to what is in store for 2019!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

DANIELLE STEPHENSON Marketing & Communications

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President’s Letter

Dear Ohio Members, The 2018 show season has quickly come and gone, and with it the 52nd All American Quarter Horse Congress. Congratulations to all members who continue to put in the drive and work to become better horsemen and horsewomen. That dedication does not go unnoticed. Throughout 2018 OQHA partnered with additional affiliates and horse shows to offer more opportunities to you to show and earn points. Our association staff has worked hard to offer all members a fresh experience with more member services. To continue taking advantage of these benefits and offerings, please renew your membership for 2019 by returning the form inside the magazine. If you’re interested in serving on committees or on the board of directors, please feel free to reach out. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to grow OQHA and the Congress! Speaking of the Board… OQHA elections will be held over the next few weeks. Make sure to check out the candidates and their biographies inside the magazine. Ballots will be in the mail shortly and should be returned no later than January 25, 2019. With the year coming to an end, I hope you will join us at the 2018 Annual Awards Banquet on February 2 at the Hilton Downtown – Columbus to celebrate your achievements and the achievements of your fellow Ohio members. The 2019 OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA Board of Directors will be announced at this time. You can find a reservation form inside this magazine. I would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Chris Cecil Darnell OQHA President

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RECORD BREAKING YEAR

EMMA GORE

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The All American Quarter Horse Congress has a new record holder for the most awards ever won as a youth in a single year. Emma Gore, 10, of Croton, Ohio won the Youth 11 and Under All Around, Level 1 13 and Under High Point, Level 1 Youth High Point and Youth All Around with her horse My Only Good Shoes. This is Gore’s first year not showing in the Small Fry division where she won Small Fry All Around in 2016 and 2017. Gore did not think she had a chance at beating out the 15-18 year olds to win the Youth All Around. “I’m just surprised and excited that I did it,” she said.

Complete list of placings through Congress below. First Place: Youth Horsemanship 11 and Under Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 and Under Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 11 and Under Second Place: Youth Showmanship 11 and Under Youth Western Pleasure 11 and Under Third Place: Level 1 Youth Showmanship 13 and Under Level 1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 13 and Under Fifth Place: Level 1 Youth Horsemanship 13 and Under

Gore has only been riding My Only Good Shoes in the show arena for one year and the pair are already leaving their mark. “I want to come back next year and win it all again, but I don’t know if I will be able to,” Gore said. With several more years ahead of her she has plenty of time to defend these titles and add to her collection of trophies, saddles and ribbons. “Jennifer and I are very proud of her and what she has accomplished this Congress,” said Judd Paul, Gore’s trainer. Congratulations Emma!

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Sold to: Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols. Sold by: Kathie Kennedy for Stanley and Susan Scott.

High Seller is Hip 97 - How Do U Figer for $130,000

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2018 Overall 204 horses 2018 Average Price $8,567.81 Gross Actual Sales $1,250,900

This year’s Super Sale was a huge success, with 204 horses entered and 73% of them being sold. This is a 25% increase in entries over the 2017 sale. With an average selling price of $8,567.81 and gross sales of $1,250,900, we have to thank all of our buyers and sellers for participating. The high seller this year was Hip 97, How Do U Figer, sold to Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols, sold by Kathie Kennedy for Stanley and Susan Scott.

Hunter Under Saddle Yearling Sale Stakes High Seller

Hip # 130 – Unas Best Asset $35,000

The Western Pleasure Yearling Stakes Session had 119 Horses with gross sales of $1,296,700. The Hunter Under Saddle Yearling Stakes Session had 24 Horses with gross sales of $228,400. 61 horses were in the Super Session with gross sales of $325,600.

Super Session High Selling Horse

Hip # 157 – Slim Shadyy $29,000

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Chris Cecil Darnell OQHA President (2/19)

Brent Maxwell

1st Vice President (2/19) Executive Committee* Tri-Chairman

Hank Clason

2nd Vice President (2/19) Executive Committee

George Seanor

Executive Committee (2/19)

Judd Paul

Executive Committee (2/20)

David McDonald, DVM Executive Committee (2/21)

Skip Salome

Congress Tri-Chairman (9/20)

Greg Tordoff

Congress Tri-Chairman (9/19)

Clark Bradley Past President

Chris Cecil Darnell Past President Hank Clason Past President

Ed Dingledine Honorary Director Wayne Erwin Honorary Director Bill Flarida Honorary Director Bob Hexter Honorary Director Fritz Leeman Past President

Binnie Ann Masters Honorary Director

David McDonald, DVM Past President Dr. Scott Myers Past President Alan Potts Past President Skip Salome Past President

Chuck Smith Honorary Director Dan Trein Honorary Director

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Past Presidents & Honorary Directors

2018 Officers

2018 Board of Directors Rod Atherton (2/19)

Katsy Leeman (2/21)

Congress Program, VIP Camping*

Affiliate Relations, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Reining, Special Event Ticket Sales

Justin Billings (2/20)

Affiliate Relations, Annual Banquet, Horse Show Advisory/ Show and Contest, Public Service Announcements, Special Event Ticket Sales, Stall Move-In Day

Cindy Morehead (2/19)

Rick Cecil (2/20)

Kristine Nagy (2/19)

Annual Awards, Annual Banquet, Congress Futurities, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Professional Horsemen,

Matt Claypool (2/20)

Affiliate Relations*, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Congress Futurities, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Professional Horsemen, Rules, Riding Areas, Stall Move-In Day, Trail/Western Riding

Kelli Diaz (2/20)

Animal Protection/Fire Safety*, Commercial Exhibitors*, Hunter/Jumpers, Team Tournaments (NYATT) Congress Program, EWD/Heroes On Horses, Grievance, Lectures/Demonstrations, Queens, Speech Contest, Speed/ Contesting

Judd Paul (2/21)

Affiliate Relations, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Congress Futurities, Executive Committee, Ground Security, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Professional Horsemen, Riding Areas, Rules, Stall Move-In Day, Trail/Western Riding

Chad Piper (2/21)

Commercial Exhibitors, Membership

Candi Fites (2/21)

Affiliate Relations, Annual Awards, Annual Banquet, Congress Program*, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Queens, Team Tournaments (NYATT)*, Youth

Shawn Flarida (2/19)

Congress Futurities, Professional Horsemen, Reining

Kyle Flatter (2/19)

Affiliate Relations, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Annual Awards, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Judging Tournament, Membership*, Professional Horsemen, Riding Areas, Special Event Ticket Sales, Stall Move-In Day, Trail/ Western Riding

Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Congress Futurities, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Lectures/Demonstrations, Professional Horsemen, Riding Areas, Stall Move-In Day

Donald Recchiuti (2/19)

Hunter/Jumpers*, Judging Tournament*

Todd Salome (2/19)

Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Food & Beverage, Stall Move-In Day*, Team Tournaments (NYATT), Trail Ride*

George Seanor (2/19)

Executive Committee, Finance, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory/ Show and Contest, Rules, Trail/Western Riding

Brent Tincher (2/21)

Elizabeth Gorski (2/19)

Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Commercial Exhibitors*, Grievance*, Lectures/Demonstrations*, Public Policy, Rules

Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Congress Futurities, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Professional Horsemen, Riding Areas, Trail/Western Riding

Randy Jacobs (2/20)

Greg Tordoff (2/20)

Congress Futurities, Commercial Exhibitors, Judging Tournament, Professional Horsemen

Ron Kendle (2/19)

EWD/Heroes On Horses, Lectures/Demonstrations, Membership, Overflow Trailers*, Special Event Ticket Sales, Stall Move-In Day, VIP Camping

Roger Landis (2/19)

Annual Banquet*, Commercial Exhibitors, Congress TriChairmen, Finance, Grievance, Long Range Planning*, Public Policy, Technology*, Special Event Ticket Sales*

Randy Wilson (2/21)

Grievance, Horse Show Advisory/Show and Contest, Congress Futurities, Medication Task Force, Professional Horsemen, Riding Areas

Congress Futurities, Medication Task Force, Professional Horsemen*, Reining, Super Sale

* Denotes Committee Chairman

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OQHA Nominees

2019 OQHA

Officer & director nominations

During the September Ohio Quarter Horse Association monthly Board of Directors meeting, nominations were made for the 2019 election slate. Nominations are as follows: President Brent Maxwell 1st Vice President Chris Cecil-Darnell 2nd Vice President Hank Clason Directors Rod Atherton Danny Blackstone Shawn Flarida Kyle Flatter Elizabeth Gorski Ted Handel Ron Kendle

Roger Landis Cindy Morehead Kristine Nagy Daniel Patton Todd Salome George Seanor

Voting Procedure Election ballots will be mailed from the OQHA office in Columbus, Ohio in late December. Ballots should be marked for no less than four directors and no more than six directors to be counted. Each ballot must be submitted individually in the return envelope provided. Ballots must be received by the accounting firm by January 25th to be counted. Ballots should be mailed to: Holbrook & Manter CPAs 103 Professional Pkwy Marysville, OH 43040

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Candidate for President

Please describe what you do for a living. I, along with my wife Melissa, own and operate Mil Max Training Center. I am a professional horse trainer and Farrier. I am also an AQHA and NSBA judge. I also do clinics in the United States and internationally.

What is your educational background? I am a high school graduate from West Muskingum High School in Zanesville, Ohio. I went to farriers school in Oklahoma City at Oklahoma Farriers School. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have many years of experience with OQHA. I am currently Congress Tri-Chairman, chairman of the Executive Committee and the Awards Committee. I have been on most every committee on the board throughout my years of service. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am President of the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association where we offer 3 horse shows a year. In the past year I have presented educational clinics at the Level 1 Championships, Canada, and New Zealand.

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Brent Maxwell

If elected to serve as President, I will continue to support the organization to my current level and then some. This position would allow me to work with the tri- chairman that orchestrate the Congress. I would be an asset to this team. As an exhibitor and judge I meet people from all over and listen to ideas or opinions that they have about the Congress. I’m very open minded and bring what other exhibitors, vendors, farriers, breeders, trainers and vet clinics have to say to the table, regardless of my opinion. That’s just who I am. I want to see the Congress remain the greatest horse show in the country and see our members continue to receive the benefits of OQHA membership.

What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? The Congress will always be the first priority as it is our life source and provides us with the means to be a leader in the industry. As part of that priority we need to keep in mind that the horse show is what brings all the rest of it together and continually work to improve the show environment. Finally I want to keep the members’ programs going strong. I was in on the front end of our member incentive money where we give $100 certificates at the Ohio shows and have been an advocate to keep it. We also have an elite awards program and I’d like to see that continue along with the support of our Youth World and Congress teams.

If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. I am fortunate enough to have been consecutively elected every term as a director. I am very involved with OQHA. Starting the year with the awards, I help coordinate the year end awards for the annual banquet. I attend the monthly meetings on a regular basis and extra meetings involving the executive committee. I help with the annual golf outing and I helped with admissions at the Congress events and also with the team tournament parade of teams.

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OQHA Nominees

Chris Cecil Darnell

Candidate for 1st Vice President

Where were you born & raised? I was born and raised in Sharon Center, Ohio and currently live there with my husband, Jeff.

Please describe what you do for a living: My husband and I manage the family business, Lanning’s, a fine dining restaurant. I also own and operate Simply Show Services LLC, a show secretary management company. I am fortunate to have worked for many large horse shows and have gained a wealth of knowledge from working with so many different show committees and show managements. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organization: I am the past president of the NOQHA and am currently serving as the treasurer a position I have held for 19 years. I have served on the NOQHA board for over 30 years. I am also the President Elect of the NSBA. I have served as the Treasurer for 2 years and chaired the Finance and Show Committees for the NSBA. Finally, I am honoured to be chosen as a member of the AQHA Show Committee, serving as the Marketing Subcommittee Chair and serve on the Show Council. Please Discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA: I am a life member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and have been involved as a director and officer for the last 13

Hank Clason

Candidate for 2nd Vice President Where were you born & raised? I was born in Hollywood, CA and currently reside in Medina, OH. Please describe what you do for a living: I own and operate Hank Clason Quarter Horses where I coach amateurs and youth, I also specialize in riding and training futurity horses. I also buy & sell horses. Please Discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA: I have been a Director for over 25 years and have served on almost every committee

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years. I have served on many committees including: Futurity, Nominating, Congress Lectures & Demonstrations, Congress Programs, Horse Show Advisory, Rules, Finance, Annual Banquet, Annual Awards, Executive Committee, Congress Tri-Chairman, 1st Vice President and President. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected: In the most recent term, I have served as President. I believe I have many areas of expertise that would qualify me to serve again as the OQHA President. My family and I exhibited in AQHA shows and NSBA futurities all my life. We have operated Cecil Breeding Farm for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in the family breeding business serving as our office manager and treasurer. My company, Simply Show Services LLC, provides services to shows across the nation. I believe my areas of expertise in breeding, showing and show management would qualify me to serve as the President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. I hope you allow me to continue this opportunity. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? The priority of OQHA should be fiscal responsibility. The second priority of OQHA should be Congress. Our industry continues to change, and we need to make the changes needed to stay current and on the cutting edge especially in technology at the Congress. Finally, we need to encourage participation of our Youth, Level 1 and Rookie programs. We need the youth to bring in new blood and participation to the breed we all love.

If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected: This year I served as the 2nd Vice President and on the executive committee. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Making the 50th Anniversary of the Congress a standout event to reflect the past, present, and future of the largest single breed horse show in the world. 2. Making sure that we continue to move forward with making Congress exhibitor friendly before and during the show. 3. Ensuring that the committees function properly and are representative of what OQHA wants them to each accomplish.

Candidate for Director

Where were you born & raised? Utica, Ohio and still live in the same town Please describe what you do for a living: I’m a project manager for a large commercial construction company.

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organization: I show Halter horses and have been involved with Eastern Ohio shows.

Danny Blackstone Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I’m retired from the US Government. I also operate 2nd Chance Horse Ranch out of Skip and Carol Salome’s Facility in Newark.

What is your educational background? High School and many government trade schools. I also spent four years in the US Air Force as a Ground Comm and a Rader/Radio tech. I also worked at Newark AFB for 37 years in many jobs, of which my last assignment was to write the base closure plan. This was a 3.5 year assignment and the final plan was used at many bases all over the world. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I am a life member of OQHA and have been an AQHA member since 1957. I have been an OAQHA Director for many years and have been very active/involved in many capacities with our horse show. (The little Buckeye/Buckeye Classic). The past two years I have helped out at the Congress with Parking and at some of the events. I also attended the AQHA 2018 Convention and show managers training in Jacksonville, Florida. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a very active member of my church, The more Life Church in Newark. I organized the Cowboys for Christ Church Services at the Little Buckeye/Buckeye Classic. I also offer free riding lessons to kids whose parents cannot afford to

Please Discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA: I’m on several Congress committees: Congress Programs, and chair VIP Camping and Overflow Trailers. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term: I am active in all the meetings and work the VIP Camping and help with programs at the Congress.

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Ron Atherton

What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? Recruit membership, get youth more involved and help build the Congress to keep it the biggest and best horse show.

pay for them and hope to expand this activity. I also have the Newark AFJROTC cadets coming to my barn to help out and learn more about what it takes to operate a horse facility, and I give some of the cadets free riding lessons for their efforts. I really enjoy working with the kids and giving them a chance to know the love of a horse; it’s better than drugs. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. I have not been an OQHA director but I have been an OAQHA Director for many years and have been very active/involved in many capacities with our horse show. I could continue working the Amateur show/director and become more involved with the Congress in Planning and Execution. I will also be a strong advocate for the Amateur/Select members. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership? I would invite all members and potential members to contact me by text, email or facebook with any suggestions that they may have that would improve/increase the Ohio/Amateur membership. Also any complaints that they may have about anything to do with our associations, rules or horse shows. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Increase membership 2. Have an open forum for members and potential members to express their ideas and suggestions and concerns. 3. To encourage more directors to be more involved with AQHA and to attend. The next AQHA Convention, and to apply for AQHA 2019 Committee Membership, become involved.

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OQHA Nominees

Shawn Flarida

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am a full-time reining trainer.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I am a long time member of OQHA. My father, Bill Flarida has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1994. I have competed at the AAQHC and have won the AAQHC Reining Futurity numerous times. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a member of AQHA, USEF, and serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Champions Center and Clark County Fairgrounds both in Springfield, Ohio. I am also in

Kyle Flatter

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I operate Flat Ridge Training Center in Greenville, Ohio where we specialize in the all around.

What is your educational background? I graduated from Arcanum High School and the went on to Morrisville State College where I graduated with a degree in Equine Business Management with an emphasis in western breaking and training. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have served on the OQHA board as a director for the past four years, in that time I have served on numerous committees which include: Awards, Professional Horsemans, Nominations, Membership, and Affiliate Relations. I have also been on several Congress committees as well. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am currently serving as Vice President for the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association

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the NRHA Hall of Fame, and have been the NRHA leading rider (five million dollars) for the last decade. Along with my wife Michelle, I am one of the founders of the Buckeye Reining Series, an NRHA Affiliate Association. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term: During my time as an OQHA director, I have been an instrumental part of adding money to the AAQHC Futurity. What do you feel should be OQHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? If elected, I will focus on continuing to grow the AAQHC with emphasis on enhancing the Reining and performance horse portions, adding new and innovative divisions. I would also like to develop and manage new sponsorship opportunities for the association and the AAQHC.

If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. As a current director serving on my current committees, I have helped with the year end awards banquet, served as chair of the membership committee, as well as working with the affiliate relations on helping to grow our membership numbers. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. I think the affiliate relations has been a good start to increasing our membership numbers. By working with the other Ohio associations to offer food and other give away at horse shows throughout the year we are connecting with people who my go to shows but not realize what the can gain by becoming an OQHA member. This group has also included the reining associations that in the past have not been members of OQHA to become members of our association. What do you feel should be OQHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? Youth development is crucial to the survival of our industry, if we can continue to work with our current youth members and try to encourage new youth to get involved with quarter horses it can be a hobby or career, they can have for years to come. Continuous growth of membership and partnerships with our other Ohio affiliates. Continue to keep the Congress the best show it can be.

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. Our family owns a testing laboratory for the medical device industry. I also own B.G. Blooms, a floral design studio specializing in weddings and special events.

What is your educational background? B.A. – University of California, San Diego; J.D. – University of San Diego Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. Since 2004, I have been a director with the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. In that time, I have held many offices, including First Vice President, and tri-chair in 2017. With honor, I served as a member of the executive committee for 5 years. My favorite responsibility at OQHA has been coordinating the Congress Lecture and Demonstration Series for the past 15 years. Other committees I have chaired or served on include: Scholarship/Golf Outing, Public Policy, Commercial Exhibitors, Rules, and Membership. In 2016, I made all of the victory bouquets that were awarded to every Congress Champion in honor of the 50th Anniversary of our great show. In 2018, I enjoyed a new experience at the Congress, that of a commercial exhibitor. My Flower Studio, B. G. Blooms, had a booth in Congress Hall, which allowed me to walk in the shoes of our commercial exhibitors every day, all day, for the entire show. I felt the excitement of the trade show, and experienced financial success for my first year. On the flip side, I also experienced the stress of the hours required to staff the booth for such a long show. The incredible camaraderie that is developed among vendors in your “neighborhood” of the trade show is something I was pleasantly surprised by, and truly enjoyed. It was also very impressive to experience the excellent service provided to vendors from OQHA Staff Member Lisa Martin, as well as Scotty Perone’s Expo Services Office.

For the past 15 years I have been a board member, and currently serve as the President of the Board of Education for the Otsego Local School District, the public school district near our home in rural Bowling Green, Ohio.

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Elizabeth Gorski

Helping find workable solutions to childhood hunger in America, I serve on the Board of Trustees for Children’s Hunger Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing meals to underprivileged children in Ohio. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. 2018 – Chair of Congress Lectures and Demonstrations, and Grievance Committee. Also served on Commercial Exhibitors, Rules, and Animal Protection/Fire/Safety. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Serve as many facets of the equine community that enjoy the American Quarter Horse as possible. I think we do a great job of this through our horse shows, and trail ride. We need to keep our youth program strong, as the youth are the future of our industry, while at the same time provide enrichment to our amateur exhibitors who are the backbone of every horse industry. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Support our State Regional Associations to keep showing in the great state of Ohio a fantastic experience for all exhibitors 2. Maintain and improve all aspects of the Congress, so our show remains the favorite show for exhibitors from all segments of the Quarter Horse Industry 3. Attract talented new people to serve on the OQHA Board of Directors, to blend new ideas and work together with seasoned board members

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. Putting my legal background to work, I served on the AQHA Public Policy Committee for 9 years; and just recently took a break in service to fulfill family commitments.

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Ted Handel

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am the owner of Mound City Products Inc., a commercial and residential awning manufacturer whose products include awnings, Wind Socks for the FAA and a variety of custom Equine products and stall curtains. We also own Diamond H Farm a horse training facility and M&H Enterprises (the DBA under which we operate rental properties). My prior business experience was in the corporate world, specializing in material procurement and facilities management. The last 19 of those years, I was with Siemens Airfield Lighting Systems as manager of procurement and facility management. Please state your involvement in any charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have chaired and co-chaired committees for the implementation facilities required for fund raising events for The Works in Newark, Ohio, a philanthropic organization. I have served on the properties committee of Camp Falling Rock, a Boy Scout facility in the Licking District if Simon Kenton Council. I was currently was involved in the committee, completing both design and implementing the funding of $450,000 and installation of a replacement bridge for the entrance to the camp. The project was completed in August of 20117 Also, I have been a member of the Newark Mannerchor for more than 30 years and currently serving as chairman of the Trustees. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have been a member of OQHA for more than 35 years and a life member for more than 30 years. I have also attended the Congress for more than 30 years. I have participated in the Ohio futurities. I have supported the Congress Queens Contest for the past 10 years and provide stall curtains for the newly elected Queen. I have supported the AQHA Trail Ride by being a committee member since 2011 and 2017 where we had the largest AQHA Trail ride in the nation

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with prizes for participation. In 2001, Mound City Products manufactured a vinyl style cover for the OQHRA booth and provides help with the installation every year. My company most recently has produced stall curtains for the Ohio youth teams at the AQHYA Youth World show. During the past 6 years at congress I have helped with NYTT ceremony at the Congress. I have helped with move in days, Fire protection, security for Cutting, and Free style reining events Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a founding member of the Ohio State Buckskin Association, a charter of the International Buckskin Horse Association. I was a director for OSBA for 15 years and have served as both vice president and president. I am two term Past President of IBHA. I served as chair of the abuse and illegal equipment committee and worked with IBHA and the committee to develop and implement IBHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current drug testing program. I have represented IBHA at the AQHA convention several times in conjunction with the AQHA/IBHA alliance agreement. I serve as the IBHA alliance representative to NSBA under NSBA/IBHA alliance agreement. I initiated to OQHA the formal request to create the OSBA/OQHA alliance. Please describe how would contribute to OQHA, if elected. I would be able to provide my expertise in procurement, facility management, the time to actively participate OQHA venues to accomplish the goal and commitments of the organization. What do you feel should be OQHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Finding ways to promote the growth, retention and participation in all areas of the membership 2. Defining the direction of OQHA during these times of a changing economy 3. Continue to make the Congress the largest and fantastic venue it is in the horse industry today

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Ron Kendle

Candidate for Director Please describe what you do for a living. I have been self-employed for over 20 years. I am a licensed Real Estate Agent/ Broker with ReMax Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in residential, commercial and equestrian properties. What is your educational background? I received my degree from Columbus State. I received my real estate sales license in 2001 and my real estate Brokers license in 2016. I have an extensive background in marketing and finance. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have been involved with the horse community for the past 8 years. I was asked by several trainers to become more involved with the OQHA at the end of 2015. I regularly attend OQHA board meetings. I am a supporter of the OQHA Foundation, and a regular donor and sponsor of youth association activities as well as Congress Cares. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a current board member for the following organization: Dreams on Horseback (7 years) and New Albany Community Events (12 years, including 9 years as President). I’ve been a corporate sponsor of the Franklin County Special Olympics Equestrian team since 2010 and a sponsor of the 2017 SOQHA Madness show. In addition, I am a member/supporter of the following organizations: AQHA (5 years), Kiwanis International (18 years total, including 6 years as a board member and 8 years as Co-Chair of the Granville Fourth of July Festival), Juvenile Diabetes research foundation (JDRF) (12 years), Columbus Board of Realtors (16 years), National Association of Realtors (16 years), Mansfield Area Realtors (2 years), Columbus downtown Quarterback club (OSU) (9 years).

If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. I am currently a director who has helped out with parking and camping during the All American Quarter Horse Congress. I also serve on the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation Board. I would love to continue having the opportunity to help the organization wherever needed. I bring a great deal of experience in marketing and strategy to help develop the future of the OQHA and I’m excited to share some of my ideas and work with other directors to improve the OQHA. For example, I would like to explore ways to increase the attendance at the Congress both by the public and vendors. I would also like to see our EWD program grow and increase awareness of how important this is to our organization. In addition I would like to see increased participation in the monthly meetings by our trainers. I think this would be helpful when making board decisions. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Improve marketing tools and website capabilities in order to increase participation in the organization, the organization’s events, and to improve public perception. 2. Improve the event experience by working with participants (trainers, owners, vendors) to identify opportunities to improve event structure and flow. 3. Increase youth involvement by providing them with structured programs to help facilitate ongoing engagement.

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Roger Landis

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. Own and operate North Farm Inc. We stand 5 stallions and have a large breeding program. What is your educational background? High school graduate. Also attended The Ohio State University.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have served on various committees including Drug Task Force, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Reining and Riding areas. I have also been chairman of the Professional Horsemen committee and Sale committee. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have supported the weekend horse shows throughout Ohio including the futurities, as both breeder and trainer. Additionally, I have judged the Quarter Horse Congress twice, APHA World Show, NSBA World Show, AQHA Open and Youth World Shows; and hold AQHA, APHA and NSBA judges cards.

Cindy Morehead

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am retired from the University of Findlay. I was an instructor for 40 years in the western equestrian program and head coach of the western IHSA team for 13 years winning 4 national championships.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have been a director for approximately 15 years. I am head of the vendor and fire prevention committees at the Quarter Horse Congress. I also help with the hunter jumper warmups and the NYATT ceremonies. In the past I have helped with the youth teams, judging team, scholarship committee and Queen’s committee. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have been president and a director for the OMIQHA, regional president for the IHSA as well as a coach. I have

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If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. I have participated in bringing more youth members to OQHA through clinics for 4-H and spearheading taking OQHA to the grassroots level. I bring knowledge of the horse industry as well as support to increase the longevity of Congress and have worked to get OQHA more involved with the state on a local level. Additionally, working on Congress Super Sale committee, I have helped develop a very successful program for graduates of the sale to show at the Congress in the new Sales Stakes program. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. I feel supporting programs at the 4-H level and encouraging the YEDA program for those participants to be included in OQHA would do a lot to generate new members and interest in OQHA. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? I would like to continue to focus on the growth of Congress, increasing grass roots efforts to all levels of the equine industry within Ohio, and increase education for OQHA youth.

been an advisor for local 4-H groups and am an IEA coach. As an IHSA coach, we were involved in community services including City Mission, nursing homes, Challenged Champions, Make A Wish Foundation, animal shelters, and the Firefighters Benefit. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. If elected, I feel I can continue to help to contribute to the committees I have been involved with as well as anything else needed. I am available at the Congress to help where needed for the Association as well as for the participants of the event. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. We need to keep the Association people friendly listening to their needs and ideas and developing youth programs as they are the future of our industry, What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? Youth, Congress, Membership

Candidate for Director

Where were you born & raised? I was born and raised in Wadsworth, Ohio. I have an undergraduate degree in education, and a master’s degree in counseling, both from the University of Akron. I have been married to my husband Ron for over 30 years. He owns and operates Nagy’s Collision Centers. We live on a small farm with 10 horses, along with assorted dogs and cats. We don’t have any children of our own, but have 23 nieces and nephews. Please describe what you do for a living: I am a retired Middle school guidance counselor and teacher. I currently run our farm and take care of our horses and animals along with our boarding horses. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organization: I am a founding member of the National Pole Bending Association. I serve on the national board of directors. I am an active member of the the National Barrel Horse Association and NOQHA. My husband and I have been actively involved with the youth at our church for many years. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. I am the chair of the speed and contesting committee, and serve on the scholarship, queens and congress program, and the lecture and demonstration committees. I am also involved with the Quarter Horse Foundation and work with them on scholarships. My most active area of contribution is with the speed and contesting. I am the voice for this

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Kristine Nagy

group of competitors, addressing their concerns, and helping to improve the Barrels and Poles portion of the Congress. I have also actively participated in my other committee assignments, working on selecting scholarship recipients, helping at the golf outing, selling programs at the Congress, helping choose year end awards, as well as make decisions for the annual banquet. I will continue to work hard on any and all committees to which I am assigned, as well as attending monthly OQHA meetings. I will work hard to learn from the experience around me, and contribute all that I can.

What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. OQHA has been diligently working with state government and non traditional sponsors to ensure the continued success of the Congress. While currently in a positive position, we need to continue this mindset to secure the future of the Congress and our association. 2. Continuing to expand the horizons of OQHA is vital. Examples of this are the trail ride, the Southern Belle, OQHA foundation, etc. OQHA must be open to new opportunities and keep up with technological advances, while maintaining the position of promoting the American Quarter Horse. 3. Continuing leadership into the future must be a priority. Raising up new leadership within our current ranks is important and continuing to bring in younger leaders to gain experience and ensure the future of OQHA I have an undergraduate in education from the University of Akron and a Masters degree in counseling from Akron as well. Also, for increasing and maintaining membership OQHA needs to keep expanding it’s reach to new groups. The competitive trail riding is a great example of this. I would love to see this expand to contesting in the future as well as other disciplines. The level one shows are also a great way to introduce new riders to our association.

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Daniel Patton

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. Career wise, I am a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author/co-author and speaker. I’m credited as the founder of Urgent Care medical clinics, a pioneer in subscription programs, and have run, led and developed many leading product brands and companies. I’m a former professional fighter, with multiple world and national championships; including being a former member of the U.S. Olympic Team in Taekwondo. I hold multiple degrees in business, public health, marketing, and veterinary science. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. Though I am relatively new to the OQHA and Ohio in general (5 years), I have been spending the last few years trying to learn the specifics of this association. In particular how I could contribute best to the OQHA and it’s membership. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have been involved with breeding, training and showing Quarter Horses since I was 15 years old. I’ve spent 11 years on the AQHA Marketing & Membership Committee, and 2 years on the Show Committee. Over the last 20 years my wife and I

George Seanor

Candidate for Director What do you do for a living? I have been in the construction industry for 39 years and am currently the General Manager of The Industrial Division for The Ruhlin Company, Sharon Center Ohio. The Ruhlin Company is a large general construction firm preforming industrial, building and highway work in Ohio and surrounding states. What is your educational background? I attended The Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

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have been actively growing and developing outside interest in the Quarter Horse, specifically in the English events, but also in Reining and Ranch Riding. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. I am running for OQHA Director because I believe that I have valuable experience that I would like to draw off of; to help strengthen our amazing association and beloved Quarter Horses. My experience is unique, and I believe I can assist the OQHA in growing our youth, strengthening our shows, and bringing new and unique possibilities to light What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. I believe that not only nationally, but locally we are losing our youth from horses in general. We need to do more collaboratively with other organizations to not only keep our current youth engaged, but to encourage others to get involved. 2. We need to not only figure out creative ways to grow our shows through the addition of new competitors; we need to do everything in our power not to lose the competitors we have for our shows, to other shows outside the state. 3. We need to continue to strengthen the Congress through strategic and focused goals that enhance our ability to remain the dominant horse show in the U.S. We also need to do a better job at engaging with the local communities to bring more people to the events.

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a 25 year member of The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association and served as its president for 3 terms. Currently I serve on the Show Committee, executive committee and trail committee. I was a director for the Canton Regional Society of Professional Engineers and the Catholic Youth Council. I am a life member of AQHA and NSBA and support the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA. I am a member of the OQHA Executive Committee, chairman of the Building Committee and serve on the Finance, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory, Long Range Planning, Rules and the Trail/Western Riding committees. My most significant contributions to OQHA have been the

15 years that I have been the Congress Trail Coordinator and as chairman of the Building Committee I coordinated the design, planning and construction for the building renovations for the new OQHA office in Columbus. I have been an OQHA director for 5 years. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years. As a member of the Finance and Long Range Planning Committees I feel it is very important that we grow the financial resources of OQHA to so that we can achieve our other organizational goals.

Continue to keep The Congress as the premier horse show with sound management and innovation. Move forward with initiatives at the Expo Center for facility improvements that will benefit the Congress. Strengthen our involvement with the youth by providing a quality show and educational experience.

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George Seanor

Todd Salome

Candidate for Director Please describe what you do for a living. I own and operate Todd Salome Enterprises, Salco, Ltd which consists of rental properties, and Greenbriar Farms, where Melvin Yoder currently trains. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. I have been a member of the OQHA Board of Directors for 13 years. I am the Chairman for the OQHA Trail Ride, which is the largest AQHA trail ride in the country. I am also the Chairman for the Trail Ride Challenge, which is the largest in the country. With the help of my committee We built the largest AQHA trail ride in the country the last 4 out of the 5 years. Built the largest AQHA Trail ride challenge the last 5 years. Developed with the aid of Lisa Martin the Door Decal advertising program that generates over $20,000.00 in revenue per Congress. Served as past 2nd vice president 2 years Served on the executive committee for 2 years. Chaired the nominating committee 2 years. Chaired rules, fire and safety, OQHA Banquet, Awards, move in day, opening ceremonies and Trail ride.

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a member of the Board of Directors of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and a member of the AQHA Trail Ride Committee. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected. With the help of OQHA staff, Lisa Martin, I have managed the door decals at the Congress with revenues coming into OQHA over $20,000. I also work with all other signs at the Congress. What do you feel should be OQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. I will continue to work on getting attendance up for all trade show vendors. 2. I will continue to work on keeping costs/ fees down for Congress exhibitors. 3. I would like to see that committee chairs rotate on a more frequent basis. I believe it is important for the Board of Directors to cross train and understand multiple facets of the Congress. I will continue to promote OQHA and the Congress.

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IN THE BOOKS

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2018 CHAPTER HAS BEEN WRITTEN The 2018 chapter has been written for the 52nd All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Reining and Cutting exhibitors kicked off the nearly month-long event on October 2 bright and early. As exhibitors checked in at the Entry Office, Commercial exhibitors filled Congress Hall and the Congress Hall Annex with boots, apparel, training gear, tack, and gifts while truck and trailer exhibitors covered every free space on the grounds for the Trade Show opening day on October 5. The 2018 Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting helped ring in opening weekend at the Quarter Horse Congress with Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Stopp Believin scoring 226 points in both the Open and the Non-Pro Finals, securing him the two championship titles. The 7-yearold stallion owned and shown by Phil and Mary Rapp of Weatherford, Tex. won $21,369

from the Finals, boosting his earnings to more than $400,000. Zoe Woodland, the 2017 Bridleless Cutting Open Champion, returned for a second title but this time with no saddle or bridle on Peptos Instant Style, owned by Abby Prachar. Throughout the month, the lecture and demonstration series gave attendees 21 different opportunities to learn from experts in the equine industry without leaving the grounds. The series successfully offered topics not typically covered elsewhere in the equine show world. On Saturday, October 13, Freestyle Reiners brought the crowd to its feet as Dan James took home the NRHA Open Freestyle Reining Champion title riding Don Magnum. Over the course of the month,

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2018 Congress Queen - Taylor Foster

Youth members competed in various events for the chance to be named the AllAround rider at the 2018 Quarter Horse Congress. Ohio Youth, 10-year-old Emma Gore, snagged four all-around and high-point titles over 27 days. The Congress Masters rounded out the special events on October 27 where Whatgosaround shown by Andy Cochran for Capital Quarter Horses LLC won the 2018 Congress Masters Western Pleasure title. Onn Cloud Nine rode by Dawn Baker and owned by Beth Hartman, took home the honors for the 2018 Congress Masters Hunter Under Saddle. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the All American Quarter Horse Congress and to all Ohio members who take the time to compete and visit. We look forward to having you in 2019!

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

open Weanling Stallions

Yearling Mares - Limited Division

6. Relentless Rocker | Donald Griffey | Stephen Farley Sunbury OH

5. Acoolest Chloie | Dave Williamson | Pamela Bucklew Wilder - Springfield OH 10. Shes Cool That Way | Matthew Claypool | Jillian Channell - Springfield OH

Weanling Stallions - Limited Division

5. Relentless Rocker | Donald Griffey | Stephen Farley Sunbury OH

Performance Mares

Weanling Stallions Elite Halter Futurity - Open

4. Relentless Rocker | Donald Griffey | Stephen Farley Sunbury OH

Yearling Stallions

4. Crediblity | Dewey Smith | J L Robinson - Bellefontaine OH

NSBA Performance Mares

2 Yr Old Stallions

2. Onlythebestchocolate | Judd Paul | Gavin Patterson - Franfort OH 8. Formal I Will Be | Mitch Leonarski | Ryan Flowers - Williston FL

3. Whoisit | Dewey Smith | Tammy Smith - Bellefontaine OH

3 Yr Old Stallions

3. Obviously Preplanned | Dewey smith | Dewey Smith Bellefontaine OH

Performance Mares - Limited Edition

10. DGS Vintage | Brian Bennett | Robin DeGraff - Midway KY 11. Al Get Your Shine On | Matthew Claypool | Nichole McColley - Jonesville MI

Performance Stallions - Limited Edition

2 Yr Old Mares

2 Yr Old Geldings

2 Yr Old Geldings - Limited

14. Shes Cool That Way | Matthew Claypool | Jillian Channell - Springfield OH

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3. Blue Ribbons N Lace | Dewey Smith | J L Robinson - Bellefontaine OH 8. Amazing Vaquero | Doug Landon | Tara Landon - Bourbon IN

Yearling Mares

6. Sheza Secret Premo | Dewey Smith | Ray Coxey - Wellingotn CO 9. Acoolest Chloie | Dave Williamson | Pamela BucklewWilder - Springfield OH

Performance Stallions

Yearling Fillies Elite Halter Futurity - Open

4. Amazing Vaquero | Doug Landon | Tara Landon - Bourbon IN

open Aged Geldings

2. Coos Me In The Dark | Tom Robertson | Margaret Carter Berkey OH 14. Fearles Defiance | Matthew Claypool | Casey Demott Gillsville DA

Aged Geldings - Limited

Performance Geldings

Performance Geldings NSBA

Junior Hunter Hack

2. Bertrem | David Warner | Connie Brown - Versailles KY

NSBA Junior Hunter Hack

1. Bertrem | David Warner | Connie Brown - Versailles KY

Senior Hunter Under Saddle

NSBA Senior Hunter Under Saddle

3. Al Be Seeing Ya | Heidi Piper | Margaret Garwood - Canfield OH 12. N A Heartbeat | Melissa Thyfault | Jennifer D'Onofrio - Columbus OH

2 Yr Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes NSBA

13. Hoos All In | Hilary Hoffman | Marilee Hoffman - Lexington OH

2 Yr Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes - Limited NSBA

Performance Halter Geldings - Limited

3 Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA

Junior Hunter Under Saddle

SBB 3 Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA

12. Al Be Jamun | Heidi Piper | Julia Ray - Beloit OH

5. Maybe The One | Nicole Giumenti | Michele McLaughlin - Sunbury OH

NSBA Junior Hunter Under Saddle

SBB 3 Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Limited NSBA

11. Al Be Jamun | Heidi Piper | Julia Ray - Beloit OH

2. Maybe The One | Nicole Giumenti | Michele McLaughlin - Sunbury OH

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

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Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes NSBA

Senior Reining

11. Al Be Jamun | Heidi Piper | Julia Ray - Beloit OH 14. N A Heartbeat | Melissa Thyfault | Jennifer D'Onofrio - Columbus OH

2. Footwork Revolution | Shawn Flarida | Katsy Leeman - Massillon OH

11. N A Heartbeat | Melissa Thyfault | Jennifer D'Onofrio - Columbus OH

NRHA Rookie Reining Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes - Limited 14. Rooster Wilson | Elisabeth Bianco | Richard 'Ollie' Griffith -Dublin OH NSBA

Junior Pole Bending

12. Dont Spank My Chick | Caitlyn Colvin | Caitlyn Colvin Trenton OH

Senior Barrel Racing

9. Jazzme Ta Fame | Colin Robinson | Donald Robinson Caldwell OH

Junior Barrel Racing

8. Doc Went Streakin | Dolan Robinson | Donald Robinson Caldwell OH

Junior Ranch Riding

NRHA Open Reining

2. Luckie Moonstone | Shawn Flarida | Jason Dobrinski - Tunkhannock PA

NRHA Open Reining Level 4 Futurity

Senior Pleasure Driving

9. The Royal Tease | Jason Perkins | Jason Perkins - Napoleon OH

Junior Western Riding

11. Hil Have A Taco | Tyler Schultz | Loretta Grossnickle - Cedar MI

NSBA Junior Ranch Riding

Junior Level 1 Trail

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1. Hil Have A Taco | Jason Gilliam | Loretta Grossnickle Cedar MI 9. KM Genuinely Best | Jennifer Louise Paul | Emma Brown Zanesville OH

Senior Trail

2. Some Hot Potential | Jennifer Louise Paul | Emma Brown Zanesville OH 10. Always Lopin Sober | Jason Gilliam | Katie Grossnickle Maple City MI

NSBA Senior Trail

NSBA Junior Western Pleasure

8. JBLL Wonder Woman | Dawn Baker | Lorri Hughes Pritchard - Galena OH 9. Zippin A Breeze | Randy Wilson | Alexandra Chavez - Pilot Point TX

Senior Western Pleasure

7. Wisely Lopin | Randy Wilson | Sally Manahan - Charleston WV

NSBA Senior Western Pleaure

7. Wisely Lopin | Randy Wilson | Sally Manahan - Charleston WV

Maturity Open Western Pleasure Futurity NSBA

8. Rock County Kid | Randy Wilson | Alexandra Chavez - Pilot Point TX

Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes - Limited NSBA

2.Some Hot Potential | Jennifer Louise Paul | Emma Brown Zanesville OH 8. Always Lopin Sober | Jason Gilliam | Katie Grossnickle Maple City MI

5. Batmans Loping Lady | Chad Piper | Kathleen Spencer - Springfield OH

Senior Level 1 Trail

1. Sleepin On The Roof | Randy Wilson | Sally Manahan Charleston WV 9. The Story Starts Again | Angie Rigdon Cannzzaro | Fritz Leeman - Massillon OH

3 Yr Old & Over $2,500 Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes NSBA

Junior Working Hunter

NSBA Senior Level 1 Trail

9. Bertrem | David Warner | Connie Brown - Versailles KY 14. A Kept Woman | Tyler Haney | Four Star Quarter Horses - Ostrander OH

3 Yr Old Open Trail Stakes - Limited NSBA

5. Hez Made Too Order | Randy Wilson | Christina Bratner - Findlay OH

1. My Only Good Shoes | Jennifer Paul | Emma Grace Gore Croton OH

Congress Super Sale 2 Year Old Open Pleasure Stakes

10. Lazys Best Chocolate | Jennifer Louise Paul | Emma Grace Gore - Croton OH 13. Icecream | Spencer Zimmerman | Hannah Hedderick Hudson OH

Congress Masters 2 Yr Old Western Pleasure NSBA

4 & 5 Yr Old Open Trail Stakes NSBA

NSBA Junior Working Hunter

1. Hil Have A Taco | Jason Gilliam | Loretta Grossnickle - Cedar MI

9. Vital Intuition | Randy Wilson | Randy Wilson - Findlay OH

7. Bertrem | David Warner | Connie Brown - Versailles KY 9. A Kept Woman | Tyler Haney | Four Star Quarter Horses - Ostrander OH

Junior Western Pleasure

8. JBLL Wonder Woman | Dawn Baker | Lorri Hughes Pritchard - Galena OH 10. Zippin A Breeze | Randy Wilson | Alexandra Chavez - Pilot Point TX

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HerOeS ON HORSES Heroes On Horses Walk Trot Western Independent

2. BMQ Show Me The Mony | Helenn Voss | Jillian Jefferson Lebanon OH

level 1 amateur Level 1 Amateur Showmanship

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Showmanship

Level 1 Amateur Trail

1. Check This Machine | Kelly Rauschenbach | Kimberly Best - Salem OH 3. Really Sudden | Kelly Rauschenbach | Kelly Rauschenbach Canfield OH

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Trail

1. Check This Machine | Kelly Rauschenbach | Kimberly Best - Salem OH 3. Really Sudden | Kelly Rauschenbach |Kelly Rauschenbach Canfield OH

Level 1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

5. Icecream | Hanna Hedderick | Hanna Hedderick - Hudson OH 10. Mega Lazy | Jennifer Withers | Jennifer Withers Constantine MI

2. Details Of Willy | Paige Peshina Merrill | Paige Peshina Merrill - North Royalton OH 9. Too Hot For Scotch | Hilary Hoffman | Hilary Hoffman - Lexington OH

Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

6. Icecream | Hanna Hedderick | Hanna Hedderick - Hudson OH

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship

6. Icecream | Hanna Hedderick | Hanna Hedderick - Hudson OH

Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding

2. Details Of Willy | Paige Peshina Merrill | Paige Peshina Merrill - North Royalton OH

Level 1 Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation

10. The Master Of DeSkys | Stacey Hibbert | Stacey Hibbert - Thornville OH 14. Icecream | Hanna Hedderick | Hanna Hedderick Hudson OH

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding

3. Saddled On Saturday | Charley Thiel | Charley Thiel Dublin OH

Level 1 Amateur Reining

amateur | non pro

8. Whizzin R Cash Away | Grace Tachikawa | Grace Tachikawa Amateur 2 Yr Old Stallions 2. Whoisit | Tammi Smith | Tammi Smith - Bellefontaine OH - Columbus OH

Amateur 2 Yr Old Stallions - Limited Division

1. Whoisit | Tammi Smith | Tammi Smith - Bellefontaine OH

Amateur 3 Yr Old Stallions

2. Obviously Preplanned | Tammy Smith | Dewey Smith Bellefontaine OH

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amateur | non pro Amateur 3 Yr Old Stallions - Limited Division

Amateur Aged Geldings - Limited Division

2. Obviously Preplanned | Tammy Smith | Dewey Smith - Bellefontaine OH

13. Simply Sirprizin | Leslie B Myers-Kardules | Leslie B Myers- Kardules - Newark OH

Amateur Reserve Champion Stallions

Amateur Performance Geldings

1. Obviously Preplanned | Tammy Smith | Dewey Smith - Bellefontaine OH

Amateur Yearling Fillies

6. Always The Best Man | Katie Grossnickle | Katie Grossnickle - Maple City MI 10. I See You Code Red | Laura Anne Lamb | Laura Anne Lamb - Circleville

NSBA Amateur Performance Geldings

Amateur 3 Yr Old Mares

6. Forevernalwayscowboy | Sarah Shaheen | Sarah Shaheen North Canton OH

Amateur 3 Yr Old Mares - Limited Division

6. Forevernalwayscowboy | Sarah Shaheen | Sarah Shaheen North Canton OH

2. Always The Best Man | Katie Grossnickle | Katie Grossnickle - Maple City MI 6. I See You Code Red | Laura Anne Lamb | Laura Anne Lamb - Circleville

Amateur Horsemanship

Amateur Aged Mares

5. Version Of Goodbar | Sarah Lebsock | Sarah Lebsock - Hilliard OH 6. Always Lopin Sober | Katie Grossnickle | Katie Grossnickle - Maple City MI

Amateur Aged Mares - Limited Division

5. Version Of Goodbar | Sarah Lebsock | Sarah Lebsock - Hilliard OH 6. Always Lopin Sober | Katie Grossnickle | Katie Grossnickle - Maple City MI

Amateur Performance Mares

NSBA Amateur Horsemanship

Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation

6. Version Of Goodbar | Sarah Lebsock | Sarah Lebsock - Hilliard OH 14. Aint Life Sweet | Alexis Taylor | Alexis Taylor - Grafton OH

NSBA Amateur Performance Mares

8.Betcha Im Dreamin | Regina Lykins | Regina Lykins - Batavia OH

Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

NSBA Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

13. Put Your Spurs On | Shelly Boyle | Shelly Boyle - Canonsburg PA

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

Amateur Pleasure Driving

amateur | non pro

Congress Super Sale 2 Year Old Non Pro Pleasure

Amateur Pole Bending

7. Dodge A Bullett | Caitlyn Colvin | Caitlyn Colvin - Trenton OH

Amateur Ranch Riding

8. Saddled On Saturday | Charley Thiel | Charley Thiel - Dublin OH

NSBA Amateur Ranch Riding

4.Saddled On Saturday | Charley Thiel | Charley Thiel - Dublin OH

Amateur Reining

1. Gunners Money | Katsy Leeman | Fritz Leeman - Massillon OH 8. Odds In My Favour | Katsy Leeman | Fritz Leeman - Massillon OH

Amateur Trail

Congress Super Sale 2 Year Old Non Pro Pleasure Stakes Ltd Award

5. Heza Tequila Cowboy | Jennifer Buchanan | Jennifer Buchanan - Zanesville OH

Maturity Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes NSBA

1. Too Blazin Cool | Olivia Tordoff | Wild Oats Farm LLC - Powell OH 5. Me And My Assets | Erin Shapiro Boatwright |Erin Shapiro Boatwright - Corona Del Mar CA

Maturity Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes - Limited NSBA

13. Pretty Darn Haute | Madison Reynolds | Madison Reynolds - Tallmadge

Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes - Limited NSBA

8. Bestseatnthehouse | Kylee Faith Wiseman | Dennis & Debbie Martin - Beaver OH

NRHA Intermediate Non Pro Reining

9. SB Mister Whiz | Maddison Thiel | Cynthia Thiel | Dublin OH

NRHA Limited Non Pro Reining

NRHA Non Pro Reining

Congress Non Pro Hunter Classic NSBA

8. My Secret Past | Abigail Hardy | Abigail Hardy - Plain City OH

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NRHA Non Pro Reining Level 2 Stakes

2. Hollywooddirtysecret | Samuel Flarida | Shawn Flarida Springfield OH

NRHA Non Pro Reining Level 3 Stakes

2. Hollywooddirtysecret | Samuel Flarida | Shawn Flarida Springfield OH 5. Bella Revolution | Katsy Leeman | Katsy Leeman - Massillon OH

NRHA Non Pro Reining Level 4 Stakes

Amateur Select Pole Bending 2. Rocky Dan Jet | Kristine Kay Nagy | Kristine Kay Nagy - Doylestown OH 3. Lightning Starsnbars | Kristine Kay Nagy | Kristine Kay Nagy - Doylestown OH

Level 1 amateur Select

4 & 5 Yr Old Non Pro Trail Stakes NSBA

SBB 4 & 5 Yr Old Non Pro Trail Stakes NSBA

8. Mega Lazy | Jennifer Withers | Jennifer Withers | Constantine MI

amateur Select Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

3. Dress Elegant | Cheryl Kolb | Reed Alan Kolb - Lebanon OH 15. Remember The Redhead | Mindy Lamontagne | Mindy Lamontagne - Galion OH

NSBA Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

10. Remember The Redhead | Mindy Lamontagne | Mindy Lamontagne - Galion OH

Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle

9. Al Be Seeing Ya | Margaret Garwood | Margaret Garwood Canfield OH 12. Allocate Your Art | Sue Ann Hartzell | Sue Ann Hartzell Greenville OH

Amateur Select Western Riding

15. Be My Gab | Marcel Roussel | Marcel Rousell - Chicoutimi QC

Level 1 Amateur Select Horsemanship

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Select Horsemanship

2. Lazyboy | Jolene Mierzejewski | Jolene Mierzejewski - Grove City OH

Level 1 Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

15. Remember The Redhead | Mindy Lamontagne | Mindy Lamontagne - Galion OH

NSBALevel 1 Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

6. Remember The Redhead | Mindy Lamontagne | Mindy Lamontagne - Galion OH

Amateur Select Trail

8. Check This Machine | Kimberly Best | Kimberly Best - Salem OH

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

Level 1 amateur Select Level 1 Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle

1. Willy Wants To Win | Rhonda McCoy Pickersgill | Rhonda McCoy Pickersgill Wadsworth OH 12. Blue Skys N Mai Tais | Amy Engelskirger | Amy Engelskirger - Brunswick OH

Level 1 Youth Level 1 Youth Showmanship 13 & Under

3.My Only Good Shoes | Emma Grace Gore | Emma Grace Gore - Croton OH 5. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle -Icehour | Addison Nalle -Icehour - Jeromesville OH

NSBA Level 1 Youth Showmanship 13 & Under

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Select Hunter Under Saddle

3.My Only Good Shoes | Emma Grace Gore | Emma Grace Gore - Croton OH 5. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle -Icehour | Addison Nalle -Icehour - Jeromesville OH

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Select Western Pleasure

NSBA Level 1 Youth Showmanship 14-18

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Select Trail

4. Smooth N Chocolatey | Renee Allen Morgenstern | Angela Wade - Wellington FL

NSBA Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under

4. Al American Girl | Emma Grace Gore | Tera Gore - Croton OH

5. Won Good RV Machine | Patrick Riley | Patrick Riley - Seville OH 7. NV My Hot Rod | Michelle Starkey | Michelle Starkey - Powell OH Level 1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18

6. Naturally Smokin | Brooke Madison Edwards | Brooke Madison Edwards - London OH 9. One Hot Performer | Alexis Cook | Alexis Cook - Tipp City OH

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Level 1 Youth

Level 1 Youth Pole Bending

7. WT Levi Bud Bar | Juliah Studer | Kevin Studer - Sycamore OH

NSBA Level 1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under

NSBA Level 1 Youth Horsemanship 13 & Under

2. My Only Good Shoes | Emma Grace Gore | Emma Grace Gore - Croton OH

Level 1 Youth Horsemanship 14-18

NSBA Level 1 Youth Horsemanship 14-18

D'Onofrio - Columbus OH

Level 1 Youth Western Riding 14-18 5. Dancing Western | Reed Alan Kolb | Reed Alan Kolb - Lebanon OH

Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under

NSBA Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 14-18

Youth Aged Geldings

5. Emblazon Invitation | Kaitlyn Rose Michael | Scarlett Michael -Xenia OH 12. Im Just Too Hot | Ashley Henry | Ashely

11. Coolest Touch | Paige Leigh Best | Dee Ann Staley - Kitts Hill OH

1. Batmans Loping Lady | Kathleen Spencer | Kathleen Spencer 5. Coos Me In The Dark | Margaret Carter | Margaret Carter Berkey OH - Springfield OH

Henry - Galena OH

NSBA Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure 14-18

Youth Performance Geldings

7. Flashy Invite | Allyssa Dawn Paul | Allyssa Dawn Paul - New Albany OH 12. Psu Krymsun Shadow | Olivia Shea Faler | Olivia Shea Faler - Warren OH

NSBA Youth Performance Geldings

Scarlett Michael -Xenia OH

Level 1 Youth Trail 13 & Under

11. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle-Icenhour | Addison Nalle-Icenhour - Jeromesville OH

NSBA Level 1 Youth Trail 13 & Under

11. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle-Icenhour | Addison Nalle-Icenhour - Jeromesville OH

Level 1 Youth Trail 14-18

9. Grace Zipsinthe Rein | Matthew Siefker | Matthew Siefker Lebanon OH

NSBA Level 1 Youth Trail 14-18

9. Grace Zipsinthe Rein | Matthew Siefker | Matthew Siefker - Lebanon OH

Youth Youth Yearling Geldings 1. Elite | Margaret Carter | Margaret Carter - Berkey OH

Youth 2 Yr Old Geldings

4. Amazing Vaquero | Millie Landon | Tara Landonm Bourbon IN

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Youth Grand Champion Geldings

6. Elite | Margaret Carter | Margaret Carter - Berkey OH

Youth Yearling Fillies

4. Shesa Hot Liner | Brianna Merklin | Brianna Merklin - Lewis Center OH

Youth 2 Yr Old Mares

3. Telling Touch | Margaret Carter | Margaret Carter Berkey OH

Youth 3 Yr Old Mares

1. Sweep Me Away | Margaret Carter | Margaret Carter Berkey OH

Youth Aged Mares

7. Khq Krymsun Invester | Katie Tuck | Sheila Tuck - Bloomville OH

10. Red 57 | Paige Leigh Best | Dee Ann Staley - Kitts Hill OH

Youth Performance Mares

Youth

NSBA Youth Performance Mares

11. The Rockn Hour | Allison Flanagan | Allison Flanagan - Baltimore OH 14. Super Yellow Doc | Emily Ambrose | Emily Ambrose - Chardon OH

NSBA Youth Showmanship 11 & Under

NSBA Youth Hunter Under Saddle 11 & Under

1 . Al American Girl | Emma Grace Gore | Tera Gore Croton OH

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 12-14

12. Nearly Chocolate | Isabella Marie D'Onofrio | Isabella Marie D'Onofrio - Columbus OH 14. Gotta Lotta Lazy | Allyson Schuster | Allyson Schuster -

New Albany OH

NSBA Youth Showmanship 12-14

NSBA Youth Hunter Under Saddle 12-14

Youth Showmanship 12-14

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

youth Youth Hunter Under Saddle 15-18

NSBA Youth Hunter Under Saddle 15-18

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 11 & Under

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 12-14

NSBA Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 12-14

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 15-18

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youth

Youth Equitation Over Fences 13 & Under

NSBA Equitation Over Fences 13 & Under

Youth Equitation Over Fences 14-18

Youth Ranch Riding

NSBA Youth Ranch Riding

Youth Horsemanship 11 & Under

5. My Secret Past | Abigail Hardy | Abigail Hardy - Plain City OH Abigail Eagle | Jessica Eagle Pataskala OH

12. Cowboy Causin Mayhem | Jillian Jefferson | Jillian Jefferson 4. My Secret Past | Abigail Hardy | Abigail Hardy - Plain City OH - Lebanon OH

NSBA Youth Equitation Of Fences 14-18

Youth Hunter Hack 13 & Under

Youth Hunter Hack 14-18

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members

youth

Youth Barrel 14-18

1. Jazzme Ta Fame | Colin Robinson | Donald Robinson Caldwell OH

Youth Western Riding 13 & Under

7. Fantasdeck | Taylor Nelson | Kalee Lohrm - Bucyrus OH

Youth Pole Bending 13 & Under

2. Dodge A Bullett | Steven Beiser | Caitlyn Colvin - Trenton OH 13. Pepysfrostedpickles | Juliah Studer | Justin Studer - Sycamore OH

Youth Pole Bending 14-18

10. Paris Deck | Sarah Studer | Sarah Studer - Sycamore OH

Youth Western Pleasure 11 & Under

Youth Western Pleasure 12-14

NSBA Youth Western Pleasure 12-14

Youth Western Pleasure 15-18

9. Batmans Loping Lady | Kathleen Spencer | Kathleen Spencer - Springfield OH 12. Some Hot Potential | Emma Brown | Emma Brown - Zanesville OH

NSBA Youth Western Pleasure 15-18

9. Batmans Loping Lady | Kathleen Spencer | Kathleen Spencer - Springfield OH 12. Some Hot Potential | Emma Brown | Emma Brown - Zanesville OH

Youth Working Hunter 13 & Under

NSBA Youth Western Pleasure 11 & Under

2. My Only Good Shoes | Emma Grace Gore | Emma Grace Gore - Croton OH 8. Cowboy Causin Mayhem | Jillian Jefferson | Jillian Jefferson Lebanon OH

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Youth Reining 13 & Under

NRHA Youth Reining 13 & Under

Youth Trail 15-18

2. Some Hot Potential | Emma Brown | Emma Brown Zanesville OH 7. Essentially Good | Grace Ann Himes | Penni Himes - Bristol IN

NSBA Youth Trail 15-18

2. Some Hot Potential | Emma Brown | Emma Brown Zanesville OH 7. Essentially Good | Grace Ann Himes | Penni Himes - Bristol IN

NYATT

Youth Reining 14-18

NYATT Showmanship

NRHA Youth Reining (14 - 18)

NSBA NYATT Showmanship

Youth Trail 11 & Under

1. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle-Icenhour | Addison Nalle-Icenhour -Jeromesville OH 10. Good Alibis | Kennedy Dorsey | Mason Dorsey -Powell OH

NSBA Youth Trail 11 & Under

1. Lonesome At The Bar | Addison Nalle-Icenhour | Addison Nalle-Icenhour - Jeromesville OH

Youth Trail 12-14

NSBA Youth Trail 12-14

NYATT Hunter Under Saddle

NSBA NYATT Hunter Under Saddle

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CONGRESS SUCCESS Congratulations to all of the OQHA Members NYATT Western Pleasure

NYATT Hunt Seat Equitation

NSBA NYATT Hunt Seat Equitation

NYATT Horsemanship

NSBA NYATT Horsemanship

NYATT Barrels

1. RR Magical Moonlite | Kylee Faith Wiseman | Dennis & Debbie Martin - Beaver OH

NSBA NYATT Western Pleasure

1. RR Magical Moonlite| Kylee Faith Wiseman | Dennis & Debbie Martin - Beaver OH

NYATT Reining

Small Fry Small Fry Showmanship

10. Radical Blue Chip | Kelsey Ferguson | Amy Ferguson - Findlay OH 14. Simply Good Graces | Zoe Arnold | Zoe Arnold - Swanton OH

Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle

13. Consider Him Sheik | Adeline Gabor | Valarie Gabor - Madison OH

NSBA Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle

11. Consider Him Sheik | Adeline Gabor | Valarie Gabor - Madison OH

Small Fry Western Horsemanship

6. Good Notions | Nadia Tornik | Richard ‘Ollie’ Griffith - Dublin OH

Small Fry Western Pleasure

14. Simply Good Graces | Zoe Arnold | Zoe Arnold - Swanton OH

Small Fry Trail

13. Consider Him Sheik | Adeline Gabor | Valarie Gabor - Madison OH

NSBA Small Fry Trail

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12. Consider Him Sheik | Adeline Gabor | Valarie Gabor - Madison OH

CONGRESS SUCCESS

Ohio NYATT Team Brings Home Division I Champion Title

Youth from state and regional Quarter Horse associations across the U.S. and Canada gathered for the largest National Youth Team Tournament in the world at the All American Quarter Horse Congress Sunday, October 21. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) hosted more than 60 teams and offered a new division of competition. Division I is a team entered in eight to fourteen NYATT classes while Division II teams are entered in one to seven NYATT classes. This split is only for the awards ceremony so that each division competes for separate top ten division awards. Each team may consist of 1-14 riders, with no more than two members competing in each of the seven NYATT classes: Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure. To determine overall team standings, points are awarded for each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts in every class, with first place receiving 10 points, second place nine points, and so on. In the Division I, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association NYATT team claimed top spot with 118 points, including first place wins by Ellexxah Maxwell in Showmanship, Kylee Wiseman in Western Pleasure and Olivia Tordoff in Hunter Under Saddle. Northern Ohio QHA took second with 52 total points and Southern Ohio QHA followed with third and 51 points. In the first year of Division II, the Oklahoma QHA team earned first place honors with 49 points, including a third place by Brody Galyean in Western Pleasure, while Illinois QHA took second with 43 points and Rocky Mountain QHA and North Carolina QHA tied with 21 points for third.

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AFFILIATES Buckeye Reining Series Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Creekside Horse Park Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Association Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association Ohio Buckskin Association Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Association River Cities Quarter Horse Association Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association

2018 show season has come to an end for NOQHA. Thank you to all the exhibitors that supported our shows throughout the year, the trainers that chose to attend our shows, our directors that put in hours of hot, tiring work, our youth and their parents for their contribution, and our sponsors. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do what we do without all of you. Thank you!! 2019 will be an exciting year, we are working hard to make our shows the best they can be. So proud of our NOQHA NYATT Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RESERVE CONGRESS CHAMPIONS! Team members - Faith DiLillo, Ashley McClintock, Brianna Merklin, Morgan Merrill, Jessica Pickersgill, Madison Reynolds, Caleb Sturgeon, and Ashley Yoder. Advisor; Rhonda Pickersgill. Congratulations and job well done to you all. Congratulations to our amazing NOQHA Queen, Alexis Taylor, she finished 5th overall in the competition. In addition, she raised $6,085.00 for the EWD Foundation and presented a check to the NSBA in support of the EWD exhibitors at Congress. A reminder that the NOQHA 2018 Awards banquet will be held in conjunction with the OQHA banquet on February 2, 2019 at the Hilton/Downtown in Columbus. Please make plans to attend, it will be a fun weekend with food, awards, dancing, friends, and catching up.

Ohio Quarter Horse News

As we look back over the year with the Buckeye Reining Series, we are filled with a sincere appreciation for everyone and every horse that was a part of our shows. 2018 was another year of growth, stellar competition and good family friendly fun for the Buckeye Reining Series as we watched our original vision of growing the sport of reining in Ohio and east of the Mississippi become a true reality. Reining is thriving again in the state of Ohio and while we work countless hours to put the Buckeye Reining Series shows on, it is you, our sponsors, competitors and spectators that make all of this possible. We launched some new programs this year including the $30,000 Run For The Bucks and the Year-end Rookie/Green Continental Saddle give away. Purse sizes were increased and we awarded a horse trailer for the first time in the Coughlin Automotive Futurity at our August show and across all three shows in our ancillary classes. A mare division was added to the August Futurity and new divisions were also added to the Leonard Truck & Trailer No Entry Fee Derby show. In addition, we hosted the first ever Ranch Horse Futurity with $5,000 in added money during our August show. The Buckeye Reining Series offered a total of $215,950 in added money throughout the series in 2018 and awarded more than $100,000 in prizes. In addition, we added some new hospitality events throughout the season. A breakfast was offered at our May show for everyone in attendance, youth activities increased and even included a large gaming trailer for youth of all ages to enjoy during our August show. Shopping opportunities with all of our many vendors grew

this year as new businesses came to display their goods at our three events. Where we saw a desire for more, the BRS found a way to make it happen in 2018. Thank you to all of our sponsors, big and small, that make great things like this possible. Your belief and support of the Buckeye Reining Series enables us to continue to grow, think outside the box and offer new and exciting classes and programs each year. As we are planning for the 2019 season, we are excited to soon announce more new programs and activities that will debut next year. Growth was also seen in our exhibitor numbers and the distances many traveled to compete at our shows throughout 2018. This year, competitors traveled from twenty-eight states and five countries to run for a piece of the prize money and bevy of awards. AQHA class sizes grew substantially this year with 203 AQHA reining points earned and 45.5 AQHA Ranch Riding points earned throughout the season. Youth class sizes were huge and many of the top youth riders in the country and their horses could be seen showing off their talents in the show pen at the BRS. Thank you to all exhibitors, your family and friends that attended the BRS shows in 2018. Your competitive spirits, great camaraderie and love of everything BRS is what breathes life into each and every aspect of what we do. When everyone is having a good time, there is no limit to the great competition and fun that can be had by all. With that being said, we cannot wait to announce the new and exciting things we have planned for 2019. First and foremost is the awarding of all of our 2018 BRS Series Awards Winners and the excited presentation of the first ever $30,000 Run For The Bucks winners! The Awards Series Celebration will be held April 6th, 2019 during our April show. Until then, stay tuned for more news and updates to come and make plans to attend our shows in 2019; April 4-7th, May 23-26th and August 15-18th.

EOQHA would like to congratulate their 2018 NYATT Team on a great showing at the Congress. The EOQHA banquet will be held at the Virtues Golf Corse in Nashport, OH on January 12, 2019, we will be sending out more information in the near future. Just as a reminder all year end awards must be picked up by you or a representative at the banquet. EOQHA will be hosting a new show for 2019, it will be April 27-28 at the Champions Center in Springfield, OH. We will also have shows April 6-7 and September 6-8 at the Ohio Expo Center. Congratulations to all exhibitors on a great 2018 show season and good luck in 2019.

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What a great year! In January of 2018 my husband Greg and I decided to make the leap of building a Horse Obstacle course, not knowing exactly what the year would bring. I am truly amazed at the turnouts that we had and it was my pleasure seeing everyone come and grow over the season. We cannot thank OQHA enough for backing us for our first season! I truly believe the 26 new (and all the old) OQHA members really enjoyed themselves with new adventure of a top of the line Mountain Trail Obstacle course. We are already looking into expanding our park for the 2019 season, be sure to check it out next year and be a part of this new addition of OQHA with mountain trail obstacle course High Points accumulating at Creek Side Horse Park. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you all at the banquet in February! Congrats to all! Cynthia Bauman Creek Side Horse Park

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OQHA Queen Candidates

College: I am currently a junior at The University of Findlay. I compete on Findlay’s Western IHSA team and am pursuing majors in the Western Equestrian Studies program and English General Writing. If you were OQHA Queen... If I was OQHA Queen I would continue promoting qualities of inclusion and uplift the many factors of our association that makes it great such as our large youth association, the expanding OQHA Foundation and our famous show, The All American Quarter Horse Congress. Thoughts on the Congress Queen Contest... The Congress Queen Contest exemplifies the characteristics every young woman should have the opportunity to possess. The different portions of the contest such as the test, the horsemanship pattern, and the interview prepare each contestant for their Congress Queen reign. If I was the Congress Queen, I would be sure to share the passion for the Quarter Horse breed with every person I met and create lasting connections that would exemplify what OQHA strives for in our equine community. What makes you unique/sets you apart from other contestants? I started showing Quarter Horses late in my youth years and had to discover the many areas of this industry myself so I believe I will have a special insight on how to branch out and reach people outside of our current established membership.

Alexis Taylor

College: I recently graduated from Stautzenberger College in Brecksville, OH from their veterinary technology program with an Associate of Applied Science degree. Recently, I accepted a full-time position at Charles River Laboratories in Ashland, OH as a research technician. My future educational plans are to continue my science degree, which will allow me to advance to higher positions in this research company. Throughout my college career, I made the Dean’s List during each semester of my schooling, while also holding the President position of the Student Chapter of Stautzenberger’s National Veterinary Technician Association.

If you were OQHA Queen... If I was given the privilege of representing OQHA as their queen, I would like to create another fundraiser for the Equestrians with Disabilities Foundation. I feel that it is very important to be a queen with a cause, so I believe it is important to utilize my resources toward helping equestrians with disabilities. Besides fundraising efforts, I would plan to attend local open and 4-H shows to spread the knowledge of OQHA and to encourage membership. Along with local shows, I would attend events such as the All-American Youth Horse show, YEDA shows, the Ohio State Fair, all Ohio Quarter Horse and Ohio affiliate shows, and journey to the AQHYA World Show to support the talented and dedicated Ohio youth. Thoughts on the Congress Queen Contest... The Congress Queens Contest has been a tradition that young women dream about since 1968. The contest challenges the participants to be a role model by showing poise both on and off a horse, while also encouraging knowledge through the written examination. This contest is an opportunity that every young horsewoman should experience at least once. From the connections you make within the industry to the lifelong friendships you embrace, the contest challenges you to push yourself to become the individual you strive to be, making it the most empowering journey anyone will experience. What makes you unique/sets you apart from other contestants? From a small child to a young adult, I have grown up within OQHA, with my fondest memories being surrounded by fellow horsemen. With my life experience, I know how the major shows run and can answer countless questions of the industry to the best of my ability. I was raised by a family who loves Quarter Horses as much as I do; thus, spreading love and knowledge of this breed and industry to those who may not understand it is a precious task that I am willing to take part in.

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2018 Officers OAQHA President (2/19) Executive Committee

Scott Nemeth

1st Vice President (2/19) Executive Committee

Kathryne Zachrich

2nd Vice President (2/19) Executive Committee

Spencer Taucher Treasurer (2/19)

Sydney Alley Taucher Secretary(2/19)

Dawn Martin

Lisa Alley (2/21) Danny Blackstone (2/20) Lynn Caudell (2/19) Tom Harmon (2/21) Executive Committee

Tina Kern (2/19) Andrea Martin (2/21) Cris Martin (2/19) Lori Patterson (2/19)

Reporter (2/19)

Mary Patterson (2/19)

Justin Billings

Laura Salome (2/21)

Past President

Ann Taylor (2/20) Terri Tisch (2/19)

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2018 OAQHA BOARD OF Directors

Frederick Borer

Officer & director nominations

During the September Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association monthly Board of Directors meeting, nominations were made for the 2019 election slate. Nominations were announced by the nominating committee, and are as follows:

OAQHA Nominees

2019 OAQHA

President Scott Nemeth 1st Vice President Spencer Taucher 2nd Vice President Sydney Alley Taucher Treasurer Tina Kern Cris Martin Secretary Andrea Martin Reporter Dawn Martin

Lynn Caudell Heather Duer Lee Heighton

Directors Jeff Iatonna Vickie Kern Kirsten Nickles

Kaitlin Riker Terri Tisch Mandy Warick

Voting Procedure Election ballots will be mailed from the OQHA office in Columbus, Ohio in late December. Ballots should be marked for no less than four directors and no more than six directors to be counted. Each ballot must be submitted individually in the return envelope provided. Ballots must be received by January 25th to be counted. Ballots should be mailed to: Ohio Quarter Horse Association 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus, OH 43229 Ohio Quarter Horse News 59

OAQHA Nominees

Scott Nemeth

Candidate for President Please describe what you do for a living. Director, People Analytics for Nationwide – I lead a team of data scientists responsible for HR data, reporting and analytics for Nationwide.

What is your educational background? I have an MBA from Michigan State University with a concentration in Marketing. My undergraduate degrees are in Marketing and Spanish.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I have been an OQHA member and involved in showing in Ohio since I moved here in 2009. I have been involved with OAQHA since that time. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I was part of the team that started New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, which is the largest racehorse adoption program in the U.S. I continue to provide strategic consulting support to the board of directors and facilitate the annual and long-term strategic planning. I also served as Director for Michigan Quarter Horse Association for several years before moving to Ohio. If you are a current OQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHA during your most recent term. As an OAQHA Director and Vice President, I have been a part of the Buckeye Classic show since its inception. I have worked with the OAQHA team to create a fun show environment that was welcoming to new youth and amateur exhibitors. I’m also a member of AQHA’s national Membership and Marketing Committee. I lead a sub-committee focused on growing membership through middle and high school programs with the objective of legitimizing horse showing as a interscholastic team sport with a path to AQHA membership and Quarter Horse ownership.

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Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. The biggest impact we can have on our industry and increasing OQHA membership is to focus on the pipeline for youth members. We must be present where youth are – in schools – so that we can compete with other activities like Lacrosse, Dance, Soccer, Cheer, etc. We should partner with programs like YEDA and IEA to provide a pathway from trying, leasing and ultimately owning a Quarter Horse. Why can’t horse showing be a varsity team sport like soccer or basketball? What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1) Focus on pipeline to provide an entry point and path to OQHA membership and Quarter Horse ownership. 2) Leverage the strength of OQHA and talents of our leaders across state affiliates – we are one OQHA. There are opportunities to work better together to support our members. 3) Continue to invest in the Congress and other premiere shows in Ohio.

Candidate for 1st Vice President Please describe what you do for a living. I am the Foodservice Sales Account Manager for Great Lakes Cheese. I manage and support the foodservice sales team. What is your educational background? I have a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in Agricultural Business and Applied Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I have been a director on the OAQHA board for the past 3 years. If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. For the past 3 years, I have worked the amateur horse show in July. I have also helped out at many other events that the Ohio amateurs do each year. This has included, Toys for Tots, the

Sydney Alley Taucher Candidate for Secretary

Please describe what you do for a living. I am a Digital Marketing & Content Specialist at The Karcher Group, a marketing agency in North Canton, OH.

What is your educational background? I graduated from the University of Findlay in Spring 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management & a minor in Marketing. While at UF, I was on the Western Equestrian Team (IHSA). Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I became involved with the Amateur association after my last year of being eligible as a youth. I was elected to a 3-year term as Director in 2012. In 2016, I was elected to the position of Secretary as well as a member the Executive Committee. I served three consecutive terms as the organization’s Secretary. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have volunteered and fundraised with organizations such as March of Dimes, Flying Horse Farms, Toys for Tots, Hancock Co. Humane Society and Findlay City Mission. I am also actively involved with my church.

pancake breakfast at the congress and many other events. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. I think that we need to focus more on what the members of Ohio are interested in and how they see the future of OQHA and OAQHA. Although the association values tradition, I feel the industry is changing and the association needs to change with it in order to keep members and attract new ones. This could include more focus on what the Ohio shows offer as well as how the shows are run. I believe the association would benefit from having other events to attract other individuals rather than just having horse shows as the main focus.

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Spencer Taucher

What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? I feel that member retention and new members should be on the top of the list. I also feel that there should be more focus on giving back to the community as well as working with local charities to raise money. This could be within the industry, but I feel there is a great benefit to going outside the industry as well.

If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. In addition to being OAQHA’s Secretary, I was able to be involved at our Little Buckeye & Buckeye Classic horse shows. We also hosted our annual Pancake Breakfast during the Congress benefitting St. Jude’s Research Hospital and will be volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. OQHA can host a membership drive that offers referral bonuses. It’s easier & more effective for a current member to tell someone they know about the benefits of a membership than the organization trying to market the membership program. You can also give incentives/discounts to OQHA members during the Congress. What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Continue to improve our horse shows while keeping the exhibitors as the top priority & focusing on quality over quantity – we want to make horse showing fun for the average exhibitor. 2. Increase involvement with the organization from Ohio’s amateur eligible members. 3. Finding more ways to get involved within our community & volunteering with charity organizations.

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Tina Kern

Candidate for Treasurer

Please describe what you do for a living. Andy and I own Kern Marble and Granite. We do custom marble, granite and quartz for residential homes and commercial sites. This entails fabrication and installation of kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor patios and fireplaces. On the commercial sites we do interior and exterior fabrication. In July of 2017 I opened a subsidiary company, Kern Cabinet Studio. We design kitchens and bathrooms. I manage all the office functions for both businesses.

If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. I am completing my third year as a director for OAQHA. I regularly attend OAQHA monthly meeting. I volunteer time to work during the Buckeye Classic, I participate with the Pancake Breakfast held at the Congress. I have worked at the Ohio Quarter Horse office during entry time for Congress and I have worked in the Entry Office during Congress. I intend to become involved on committees for 2019 horse shows and participate in service projects.

What is your educational background? My educational background is in accounting. The past 39 years my career was in banking which I retired from in 2015 to be able to assist in growing our own business. I have 3 banking degrees/accounting from Ohio University and Vanderbilt University.

Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Encourage horse exhibitors that have not participated in a OQHA show to attend shows that offer Rookie classes. Actively seek out members to participate in OQHA events and attend meetings. Keep supporting our weekend shows; keep cost and fees down for all exhibitors.

Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I have been showing for many years at Ohio shows. Two years ago I brought to OQHA a change in rules for the Amateur Selects that would benefit them with their Ohio points. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. Away from equine activities or working I have a large involvement in KC Club Lambs. My son Jesse and I started raising club lambs in 2015. We have put together a small flock of ewes which lamb out approximately 40 - 45 lambs each winter. We support and participate in Ohio Sheep Improvement Association.

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What do you feel should be OAQHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? My top priority in the next couple of years would be to increase participation of amateurs in showing. Increase not only youth membership which should be a priority but increase number of amateur memberships. Continue to assess ways to keep the Quarter Horse Congress the best horse show in the country.

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Cris Martin

Candidate for Treasurer

Please describe what you do for a living. Currently I teach fifth graders math and science but have taught up to 12th grade. I also help run my husband’s family agribusiness. We farm almost 3,000 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and have a cattle and horse operation.

What is your educational background? Associate degree from The State University of New York at Cobleskill, Bachelors degree from The Ohio State University, Columbus and a Masters degree from Muskingum University. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. Secretary, treasurer, show secretary, stall and camping reservations, entries and several committees for the OAQHA. In 2017 I was honored to be picked to serve on the AQHA show committee at the convention in Jacksonville, Fla. This year I received notification that I have been appointed to the show committee for a 3 year term. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am involved in are two open horse show associations, an advisor for my 4-H club, The Silver Spurs, and on our county horse council. I have helped plan and run all three organization’s horse shows. Last year my daughter made a request to the Ohio State 4-H to hold the 2018 State Groom and Clean contest at our county fairgrounds. After her death, I took the project over and worked with our extension agent and the state 4-H agent to bring the contest to our county. This year, working with Make A Wish, I helped their coordinator grant an equine wish for a young girl. We arranged for her to attend The Buckeye Classic horse show, where she had the chance to show. Then shortly after, her family and she visited a dude ranch in Montana.

If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. This past year as a director, I have helped with setting up The Buckeye Classic, stall and RV reservations, sponsorships, pancake breakfast, Make A Wish project. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Continue talking to the current membership, as well as having conversations with open show exhibitors about what they need or what is holding them back from exhibiting at an AQHA show. There are many open exhibitiors out there who would like to show at an AQHA show but are not sure where to start. Work on promoting the Rookie classes to those open exhibitors. Share opportunities for the members and promote the educational areas to possible new members. What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? Reaching out to the open exhibitors to attend Rookie/ Introductory shows. Educational opportunities. Reaching out to Ohio Department of Education to allow equestrians to get their physical education credits and promote IEA/NECA/ YEDA competitions.

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Andrea Martin

Candidate for Secretary

Please describe what you do for a living. I work for EASi engineering, as a Right of Way Records Specialist and run my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equine facility.

What is your educational background? I have two Bachelor degrees, one in exercise science and one in sports management from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OQHA. For the past 4 years I have been a director for the Ohio Amateur QH Association. I have helped run The Buckeye (Buckeye Classic and Little Buckeye) horse show and the pancake breakfast.

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a 4-H advisor with a horse club in my county, coach the county equine teams that compete at the state 4-H horse events and help run the 4H horse shows. If you are not currently an OQHA officer or director, describe what you will contribute to OQHA if elected: During my most recent term, I help with planning of The Buckeye horse show and pancake breakfast. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. I think that OQHA can increase membership by letting people know that there is more to OQHA than just showing. Also by making showing more affordable. What do you feel should be OAQHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Making showing more affordable 2. Growing membership 3. Growth in EWD classes

Dawn Martin

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Lynn Caudell

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Vickie Kern

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Lee Heighton

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Mandy Warick

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Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am a Strategic Account Manager in the North American Dispersions & Resins business unit of BASF. I am responsible for customers within strategic growth areas of Industrial, Furniture and Floor Care

What is your educational background? I hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Fenn College of Engineering at Cleveland State University and a Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja College of Business. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I was involved with OQHA on and off throughout my late teens and early twenties. I took a brief break from the AQHA show circuit to finish school and start my career. Now I am looking to become more involved and help support the great activities that OQHA offers to its members Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. My mother-in-law runs a non-profit youth boating education

Terri Tisch

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am a retired Court Stenographer after serving 30 years in the Ashtabula Co. Common Pleas Court and now work as a freelance Court Stenographer in my own business and work part time at Kimball Midwest in the Legal Dept.

What is your educational background? Associates Degree in Court Reporting Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I am a current OAQHA Director and in past years worked for OQHA in the Stall Office at the Congress Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I served as a 4-H Advisor for 35 years for the Rhythm Riders

program, Spirit of America. I assist her on an as needed basis with everything from fundraising to planning and executing their training programs. I am a member of NOQHA and SOQHA. If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. As a director I intend to utilize my strategic business background and love of quarter horses to help promote and grow our organization and the interests of the members and exhibitors.

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Heather Duer

Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Membership is waning in many different activities, not just equine ones. To retain and increase membership you must give members and exhibitors a reason to participate, a reason to care and a reason to come back. For some that will mean adding incentives, sponsors and new classes to our shows, for others it will be increasing educational and service opportunities. What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? OQHA should build on its strong show foundation, while growing its amateur membership base and expanding service to Ohio communities.

4-H club; held many offices in the Dusty Boots Riding Club, a non-profit organization involved in many fund raisers & charities. Member of OQHA, EOQHA, NOQHA, SOQHA, and OMIQHA If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. Since filling a director spot this year, I worked at the Buckeye Classic and the Pancake Breakfast at the Congress Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. By increasing Rookie & Level 1 participation and try to keep cost down in order to encourage more exhibitors. What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? Promote youth participation - they are our future leaders. Encourage & support weekend shows. Focus on the growth of Congress and tweaking the schedule.

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Jeff Iatonna

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I am a Business Consulting Business Lead for Technology based solutions. At a high level I am the liaison between our IT Team and our Agency Business Teams. I help translate what the business asks into IT speak.

What is your educational background? I have an undergraduate degree in Finance from OSU as well as my MBA from Franklin University. I have numerous certification within the IT space (Certified Scrum Master, Business Product Owner, Project Manager, and Six Sigma Black Belt Certification). Basically, I believe in being a ‘lifetime’ learner both through experience as well as academically. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. Member since 2000. My family has participated in numerous shows, including Congress and the World Show. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I am a current member for all the Ohio Equine Organizations as well as Head Coach for a non-profit baseball 15U team. My hope is that I would be able to use my directorship to help champion the benefits of belonging to the OQHA for your family and friends. If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. My passion would be on how to make things more affordable and transparency in the overall show world, from costs, to judging to trainer interactions.

Kirsten Nickles Candidate for Director

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Please describe what you do for a living. I am currently a Masters student at The Ohio State University as a Graduate Research Associate in the Animal Science Department. My research areas of interest include beef cattle management and systems. I am completing my research project focused on weaning strategies in

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Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Membership in my opinion is tied to participation, love of the sport and affordability as well as age. We lose to many members once they are no longer youth as well as in the 14-18 ages. We need to focus on how to make things more competitive for more participants during their youth years as well as once they move to become adults. Can we create a lesser membership with certain benefits, I am not sure, but would love the opportunity to brainstorm new innovative ideas? How can OQHA lead the way with different classes that stress ridership not cost What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Grow Membership – we need to embrace the 4-H World and recruit members via established clubs. I would purpose utilizing the youth membership to host 4-H clubs during a show event and walk them through the entire show process, while the adult membership host meet and great with the parents. Providing some detail cost breakdowns, provide transparency into the sport as well as trainers, with biography details, in their town. Many people are interested in the sport, they just don’t know how to get started and what they are getting into. Maybe even hold Q&A session at larger shows for parents to learn about the benefits of OQHA. 2. Retain Membership - Come up with innovated programs to keep the membership alive and the young adults involved in the sport. They may not be able to show, but how can they participate. 3. Increase Affordability – horse showing is expensive, are their opportunities to secure some corporate sponsors for specific activities, such as stall fees, entry/show fees. I think we have untapped resources that if approached correctly might help offset some cost to allow more access to the sport.

What is your educational background? I attended Capital University where I was a four-year letterman of the varsity women’s volleyball team. I graduated as a pre-medicine major with a chemistry minor. After graduation from Capital in 2017 I began my Masters degree at OSU where I have 10 months left until I graduate. I then plan on continuing my education to obtain my PhD. Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. OQHA youth member since 2006. I attended OQHYA meetings and was a member of the OQHYA Youth World Show team. Currently, I show as an amateur and attend

Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. Active NOQHA youth and elected president in 2011. NOQHA NYATT team for several years. I have also been a part of other organizations including the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Capital University and currently am the president of The Ohio State Animal Science Graduate Student Association. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. Making people feel appreciated and provide them with opportunities. By being welcoming and encouraging to take active roles in the group, we will get people of all ages excited to join OQHA. By expanding opportunities such as scholarships, internships, etc. we will attract youth members who will then continue to be lifelong members and contributors. I received the AQHA, OQHA, and NOQHA scholarships while attending my undergraduate institution, and I will forever be grateful and their strong interests in helping the young people of the industry achieve their goals

of higher education.

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the majority of OQHA approved shows. I have also helped volunteer for OAQHA at shows like the Buckeye.

What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? 1. Giving back to the youth. I think it is wonderful that the youth entries are free at the Little Buckeye, but we need to work harder to provide them with guidance and help with things like internships, scholarships, etc. so they may financially be able to continue to show. 2. Membership and how to create new, exciting ways to get people to join and attend shows. I understand that in order to provide opportunities, we need to increase membership and entries to enable us to have funds. 3. Increase member activity. By this I mean getting youth/ amateurs to not only join OQHA and go to the shows, but to attend meetings, talk to people at shows, be a part of committees, etc. For example, volunteered for the Buckeye this summer, and the number of amateurs willing to help with entries, run the gates, and several other tasks was amazing! The more ideas/creative input on how to help with current issues facing OQHA and the industry as a whole, the better!

Kaitlin Riker

Candidate for Director

Please describe what you do for a living. I work for LBrands (Victoria’s Secret Stores) in Reynoldsburg Ohio; I am in a category planning role to set preseason sales volume targets +6 months out, forecast sales plans 0-6 months, and manage inventory investments to support +1000 stores world wide.

What is your educational background? BS in Environmental Science from The Ohio State University – I decided the speed and impact of the retail world was a better fit for me! Please discuss your past and current involvement with OAQHA. I actively show with OAQHA with my gelding ‘Party In the Clouds’ (Kobe) under the guidance of Piper Performance Horses. Please state your involvement in any other equine organizations or other charities, community activities or civic organizations. I have been involved in Pelotonia for the past 4 years with my husband, fundraising +$10k for Cancer Research at The

James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute here in Columbus. Every August we join +6,000 bicycle riders to pedal ~45 miles to raise awareness and unity for the cause. If you are a current OAQHA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OAQHA during your most recent term. If I am elected, I would like to contribute my time and learn how I can give back to the organization that is helping to keep Ohio strong and promote the breed. Please discuss how you think we can increase and retain OQHA membership. We can work to increase membership by promoting shows hosted across the state, by advocating for individuals and families to be a part of the organization that can give them a voice, and the comradery of fellow horse enthusiasts What do you feel should be OAQHA’s top three priorities in the next 2-3 years? To continue to promote the Quarter Horse across all divisions of showing, owning, breeding, and raising. To expand involvement of individuals not only at shows but in other horse related avenues To be on the forefront of horse show formats and technology integration to keep shows moving smoothly.

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FOUNDATION The Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation continues to impact the youth in our great state. This year, the Congress Classroom was in its third year, with more students utilizing the resources than ever. One of the resources is tutors. The use of tutors allows students to have an excused absence from school, which makes it possible for them to participate longer at Congress. This year the Congress Classroom saw an expansion of the tutoring program to include teachers with advanced degrees. As 2019 nears, it is time to think about the Foundation’s scholarship program. The scholarship program assists approximately 20 students annually. Jillian Channel shared how thankful she was for her scholarship. “Not only has the scholarship helped support my higher education, but has also kept me involved in the Ohio Quarter Horse Association,” she said. “Take advantage of all this association has to offer. I encourage all eligible youth members to apply.” Lauren Diaz used her scholarship at Auburn University where she is in her senior year. “The endless opportunities that have been presented to me would not have been possible without the unparalleled support of the Foundation,” she said. These beloved animals draw everyone together to share the love for the quarter horse. The Foundation would be thrilled to see every eligible high school senior apply for a scholarship this year. Details on the requirements to apply for the scholarship may be found at OhioQuarterHorseFoundation.com. Application materials are due to the Ohio Quarter Horse Office no later than February 15, 2019. If you want to help support the Ohio youth, who are the future of our industry, you can make a tax-free donation at OhioQuarterHorseFoundation.com.

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Olivia Tordoff President

Emma Brown Vice President

Alexa Black Secretary

Marina Marotto Treasurer

Natalie Hilty Reporter

Emily Ambrose Jessica Batton Reily Jacobs Bell Mason Dorsey Courtney Hilty Dylan Jordan Tori Kendle Millie Landon Ellexxah Maxwell Abby Querry Caleb Sturgeon Isabella Tesmer Alexia Tordoff Cora Wyers

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2018 OQHYA BOARD OF Directors

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During the September Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association monthly Board of Directors meeting, nominations were made for the 2019 election slate. Nominations are as follows: President Natalie Hilty Ellexxah Maxwell Caleb Sturgeon Vice President Marina Marotto Alexia Tordoff Secretary Alexa Black Treasurer Tori Kendle Reporter Courtney Hilty Carolyn Craddock Mason Dorsey Jessica Garvin Abigail Hardy

Directors Maryn Klaus Grant Mastin Brianna Merklin Isabella Tesmer

Abby Wirick Kylee Wiseman Cora Wyers

Voting Procedure Election ballots will be mailed from the OQHA office in late December. Ballots should be marked for no less than four directors and no more than six directors to be counted. Each ballot must be submitted individually in the return envelope provided. Ballots must be received by January 25th to be counted. Ballots should be mailed to: Ohio Quarter Horse Association 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus, OH 43229 Ohio Quarter Horse News 71

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Natalie Hilty

Candidate for President

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? In 2017, I servied as the OQHYA reporter. For almost every show, I wrote up an article that included a brief summary of the show, particular successes of the show, high point winners, and so on that would be posted on the OQHA website as well as the OQHA Facebook page. I had a fellow director/officer help me with interviewing random exhibitors at that show. I attended every meeting last year and gave a brief report on my latest articles and where everyone could read them. Since 2014, I have served OQHYA as a director and this past year, reporter, and chaired several committees that have helped expand my knowledge of OQHYA. Attending every meeting and being actively involved in this association has better prepared me for the position I’m running for now. It is truly an honor to serve within OQHYA and every minute spent working with these wonderful people is always worth it. Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I show my horse, Rock On Mr Cool, aka Rocky, in the English all-around events (HUS, equitation, showmanship, halter, and sometimes horsemanship). My favorite class to show him in is always the Hunter Under Saddle. I’ve had him since January of 2017 and in that show year, he proved to be such an amazing horse for me. We ended the year winning the Novice Youth Equitation in the nation, were reserve winners in the Novice HUS nationally and had multiple top-ten national awards in the novice division, as well. We were also OQHA’s Novice Youth reserve all-around winners, OQHA’s halter horse of the year, SOQHA’s Novice Youth all-around winners, and EOQHA’s Novice Youth all-around winners with wins in individual classes among OQHA and each affiliate, as well. Last year was not one to forget! Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I’m also involved in SOQHYA, EOQHYA, NOQHYA, and OMIQHYA. SOQHYA and NOQHYA director in previous years and I’m planning on running for a position in SOQHYA this upcoming year. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: Apart from riding horses, I also play tennis for my school,

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attend church, am involved in 4-H, Food and Fashion Board, student council, and as a hobby, I love photography. For my Food and Fashion Board, student council, and my upcoming induction into National Honor Society, I am involved in several community activities under those organizations that expand from canned food drives to the Books N’ and a Blanket project to 4-H fashion reviews and so much more. I love photography and playing tennis for my hobbies and hope to expand my involvement in them over time. Concerning my photography, I have been lucky enough to be asked to take pictures for GoHorseShow Magazine’s articles and re-caps during Congress and the AQHYA world show in previous years. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I was OQHYA’s reporter in 2017 and was a director for two years prior. I have chaired and co-chaired several committees as both a director and reporter and have wrote articles on Ohio shows as OQHYA’s reporter. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1)Increasing of involvement from parents. The huge workload being put on our advisor(s) to make the opportunities for our youth happen is a lot for one or two people to handle. If we, the youth, can get our parents involved in planning trips, organizing meetings, contacting AQHA concerning the World Show, planning the Congress Youth Bash, we could spread the workload and not have to put so much stress on such few people. Along with relieving the workload, this idea would also be beneficial in bringing new ideas to the table for everything listed above and more. I believe this needs to be addressed and promoted as we welcome a new advisor in the year of 2019. 2) Recruiting of new members. Although this idea is brought to our attention nearly every year, it’s time we thought of some new ideas as to promote the OQHYA and benefits of being involved. Referring to my first priority, if we can get parents involved with their new and fresh ideas, we would have more outlets like the places they work, those kids’ schools, their sporting events, etc. to promote OQHYA. 3) Expand our educational opportunities. We could bring the “Congress Classroom” to bigger shows like the Madness, the Buckeye, the AQHYA World Show, and even promote it enough for it to be apart of shows out of state. Ideas like these bring in more exhibitors not worried about missing school because they can get their work done without too much stress. I think we should continue to make opportunities like this available to our youth and in turn, possibly increase our membership and attendance at shows.

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have previously served as the OQHYA Vice President, and I have also been a director for 11 years. I have chaired several committees throughout my time serving OQHYA. These committees included scrapbook, rules, nominating and media. I have served on social, fundraising, and World Show stall decorations and t-shirt committees, as well.

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I currently serve as a director and I feel that I contribute experience, I have been a member of the association since I was 4 and attending meetings since I was 5. I’ve had the honor of watching the association grow and was able to learn the importance of having an open mind when running an association. If elected I personally promise to give my full attention to our association and make sure it continues on its growing path to success. I also promise to keep an open mind and listen to all of our members when making decisions.

Candidate for President

Explain your current involvement with horses: I currently show two horses Zips Bossy Chip aka Annie B and Crank Up The Band aka Carl. I show in the all-around events as well as the reining and ranch riding. I was lucky enough to be named World Champion at the NSBA world in youth showmanship, and just recently my ranch rider and I were Reserve Congress Champions in Youth Ranch Riding. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am currently the President of the Eastern Ohio Youth Association and have been for the past 3 years. I also represent the National Snaffle Bit Youth Association as their pesident as well. The past 4 years I have been involved with IEA where I ride for Autumn Rose Farm Equestrian team. In 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 I served as a region 4 director for AQHYA. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I frequently donate to St. Jude’s Children Hospital and the ASPCA. I have been involved in many clothes and canned food drives as well as toiletry drives. I currently am helping a fellow horse lover in my community gather donations such as

Caleb Sturgeon

Candidate for President

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have been a life-long member of OQHYA, where I served as Reporter and multiply years as a Director. In 2018, I served on the Fundraising, Media, Social, Co-Chaired the Rules, Youth World Stall Decorations and Youth World T-Shirt Committees. I have been very active in the OQHA youth by attending all of meetings and committee conference calls in 2018.

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Ellexxah Maxwell

halters, lead ropes, blankets, etc for the hurricane victims in the Carolinas and Florida..

What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1-As always MEMBERSHIP! I felt the need to capitalize this to stress its importance. The need for new membership is greater every year as we have more and more youth moving out of the age division. We need to encourage new members of any age to continue to allow our association to grow. As the leaders of the association it is our personal duty to ensure the continued growth and excellence of our association for our future leaders. 2-Social/Community Service- I believe that we should work on putting together more social outings as a group while also helping the community. A social aspect is really hard to get at horse shows when were all working hard. A priority of mine is to get youth of all ages and all disciplines together to get to know each other a little more. It’s important to be more outgoing as we welcome new and old members alike. 3- Scholarships- As more youth leave us every year I think promoting more scholarship opportunities would be beneficial as not only thanking our older members but incentive for our younger members. Scholarships are an easy way to give back to our own association while also promoting it.

Explain your current involvement with horses: I nationally qualified and attended the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Youth World Show in Reining. In 2018, I showed Always Gotyer Gun and Hollywoodsmokee in14-18 AQHA & NRHA Reining. I was Youth Champion at the NRBC and Reserve Champion at Congress with Hollywoodsmokee and top 10 at Congress with Always Gotyer Gun this year. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I have been a delegate at the AQHYA YES Seminar in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2018, I was elected AQHYA Executive Member where I am the Chairman of the Community Service Committee. In 2017 I was AQHYA 2nd Vice President and

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Caleb Sturgeon

Region 4 Director in 2016. I am the 2019 President of Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association. I’m a member of AQHYA, OQHYA, NOQHYA, APHYA, NRHA, USA Reining, USEF and FEI.

Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: As a 4-H member, I’ve had Grand Champion Beef Feeder, Grand Champion Heifer Beef Feeder and won Feeder Showmanship for 3 years on a row. I‘ve also had Grand Champion Turkey and Reserve Champion in Swine Showmanship. At West Branch High School, I played soccer and was a member of the Theater Departments. I’ve had parts in Hairspray, Peter Pan, Bye Bye Birdie, The King and I, Les Miserable, and South Pacific. I was also a member of the Young & Alive Show Choir. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term.

Marina Marotto

Candidate for Vice President

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? OQHYA Treasurer and serving on the Media and Community Service committees. In the past, I have held the director position for two years and was the co-chairmen for community service previously.

Explain your current involvement with horses: I showed Just Call Willy and have been a finalist at the Congress for the past four years in 11 & under Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation and 13 & under Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation. I also was finalist in the 12-14 hunter under saddle last year. At Novice Championships, I placed 8th in the Hunter Under Saddle and 9th in the Equitation. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I was part of Union County 4-H for 3 years and participated in the team tournament. I have been part of the OQHYA judging team at the World Show in 2017 and placed 8th. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I am part of the Safety committee at my school where we talk about issues in our school district. I am part of the Sophomore Cabinet, where we plan our winter dance and have fundraisers to support our class. I am also part of the Aerospace club. I am taking AP classes this year and hoping

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As a current Director of OQHYA, I attended the YES Seminar, was a member of the AQHYA World Show Team, sold 50/50 tickets during the OQHA Banquet, PBR and Freestyle Reining at Congress, helped put up and tear down World Show stall decorations, helped with the Congress Bash decorations plus served on numerous OQHYA Committees and participated in conference calls. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. Continue to grow the OQHYA and encourage new membership from High School Rodeo, NRHA, and NBRA organizations. 2. To have an outreach program that encourages 4-H/FFA or other horse clubs to take the first steps to become more involved in OQHYA (Hippology, Judging, Horse Bowl and Speech Teams). 3. Bring in new ideas for our yearly fundraising and community service

to have a Honors or AP diploma when I graduate. Last year, I received a very prestigious award from the Celebration of Excellence at Dublin Jerome High School. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. As Vice President I hope to use my ideas to better our Youth association and use my platform to reach out to more youth to join OQHYA and become more active. I hope we can reach out to people from 4-H and The All American Youth Show to show them that we are more than just youth who show Quarter Horses. I want to represent OQHYA by explaining you do not need a horse to be a part of the association. You can join the Hippology Team, Judging Team or the Speech Contest at the World Show and Congress. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. Expanding as an association by encouraging more youth to become involved in OQHYA and make our association more known to the non-horse world. The growth can also help us create more successful fundraisers and bring new ideas. 2. More members can lead to more active involvement in committees and larger turnouts at meetings. I believe introducing OQHA and OQHYA to the nation can benefit us by working together with other youth associations to make a bigger impact on nearby cities. 3. We can host large fundraisers and do more extensive community service like volunteering at local hospitals and animal shelters. These volunteering activities can help us accumulate larger sponsorships for raffles and events we can host in the future.

Candidate for Vice President

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have attend almost every meeting for the last four years. I have served as the Reporter in 2016-2017, Secretary in 2015-2016, and was very active in both the Social Committee and World Show Committee. I volunteer in the OQHYA fund-raising activities.

Explain your current involvement with horses: I am very passionate about showing, Blazing Hot N Gold (Rooster). We compete in the all-around events. My favorite classes are Western Horsemanship, Equitation, and Trail. My second year showing at the AQHA Youth World Show Rooster and I were 6th place in the level 3 trail 14-18. At the 2018 Congress I was second in the 12-14 Horsemanship, fifth in the 12-14 equitation, and eighth in the 12-14 Trail. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am the Vice President of SOQHYA. I have also attended the Youth Excellence Seminar for the last 4 years. I like being very involved while making sure I don’t commit to an officer position or committee if I am not able to meet the responsibilities. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities:

Alexa Black

Candidate for Secretary

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I served as the 2018 OQHYA secretary and 2016 director. I have served on numerous committees for the past two years and I have attended many meetings.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I currently show my horse, Big Country Kruzer, in hunt seat equitation, hunter under saddle, and horsemanship. This year, we had a very successful congress, placing reserve in 12-14 equitation! We were also 9th in the Level 3 14-18 equitation at the youth world this year. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I have been the 2017 & 2018 SOQHYA reporter. I am also

I belong to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and enjoy participating in charitable events and giving back. My family participates in Besa. I am also a first degree black belt in TaeKwonDo.

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Alexia Tordoff

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I am a current OQHYA Director. I have served on various committees. I also enjoy making sure that I welcome new members. OQHYA has helped me gain confidence in speaking in front of groups, being organized and staying committed to projects. I try to actively participate in calls and meetings and provide feedback and suggest new ideas. I want to run for Vice President to become a voice for members and to continue to keep our organization current, develop our leadership skills while also having a lot of fun!

What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. Engage all the youth in activities around fundraising and giving back. 2. I would like to see the youth directors and officers have 1 meeting a year with the adult directors and officers so we can get to know one another and talk about common goals for the future of OQHA and the Congress. 3. I would like to consider having an educational/social retreat for our OQHYA members to learn more about opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about hippology, goals of AQHYA and other things that youth can take advantage of while also becoming closer as a group.

planning on running for a national AQHYA director for 2019. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I am a member of my school’s FFA chapter and I am trying out for my high school’s musical this year. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. As the 2018 secretary, I have kept track of all notes and changes for each meeting this year. I have served on many committees and attended numerous conference calls. I also attended the AQHYA YES conference this year. I decorated the jeans for the Wrangler Boots and Jeans contest at Youth World. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. Encouraging new and especially younger members to join our organization because they are our future! 2. Initiating more participation from current members throughout OQHYA. 3. Planning and hosting more fun events to keep members engaged.

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OQHYA Nominees

Tori Kendle

Candidate for Treasurer

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? This is my fourth year involved with OQHYA, and I am currently a director. I also chair the media committee, and serve on several other committees as well. I have attended all of the monthly OQHYA meetings during my time as an OQHYA member, and do my best to contribute in every way that I can.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I currently show in the all around classes with my horse, Quita Machine (Justin). In my time showing with AQHA, I have received multiple circuit and all around awards, plus several top 10 placings at the Congress, and in the Level 2 at the Youth World Show. Next fall, I will be attending the University of Georgia and riding for their Equestrian team. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am also on Concord Equestrian Center’s IEA team, and I compete in the Varsity Open Horsemanship and Reining. I was a 4H member for seven years and spent time serving as both the secretary and the treasurer for my club. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular

Courtney Hilty

Candidate for Reporter

association.

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have been a director for 2017-2018. I have served my director years on the World Show T-shirt Planning Committee, the Media Committee and a few others, as well. I have attended nearly every meeting over the years and will continue to show loyalty and responsibility to this

Explain your current involvement with horses: I currently show the Western Pleasure classes with my 4 year old mare, UR Right She’s Sweet (Avery). In my past, I have

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activities and any charities or community activities: Over the last five years, I have been very involved with Dreams On Horseback, a nonprofit organization that gives therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. I love it because it allows me to share my passion with a group of people who would not otherwise be capable of experiencing it. I am also an advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), which is a charity that I hold close to my heart because I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was three years old. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I have been a Director for two years, and I have contributed many ideas to OQHYA regarding various aspects of the Youth World Show, our monthly youth spotlights, and fundraising. I would love the opportunity to be able to keep sharing my thoughts for the organization as an Officer in 2019. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. Reaching out to new members in order to grow as much as possible, and I believe that the best way to do so is through getting them involved with the organization. 2. Fundraising improvements. We have had success in the past, but it is always good to develop new ideas for bringing money to the organization. 3. Give back to the community. We always participate in programs such as re-ride, but there are so many other ways that we could help out as well. We are fortunate enough to get to be a part of such a great organization, and there is no better way to show our love for what we do than by extending it to others.

shown the all-around. I have been invited to the Youth World show three times and have shown at the Congress four times. At the Congress I have come home so far with three finalist and two top fifteens. I have also attended the L1 Championships twice, first year receiving bronze champion, second receiving sixth place. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I have shown at our county fair since 2012, first year being Miami County and the rest being Clark County. I show at the fair with my first horse, Cami. Cami sits in the pasture all year and we warm her up for 4-H each year. I also showed through IEA for four years, qualifying for nationals two years in a row and receiving reserve champion and fifth place over all. My sister and I used to be apart of a rodeo drill team for a few years.

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I attended my first Y.E.S. Conference this past year and it is an experience I will never forget. I was so inspired by how passionate these youth kids are and I would like to represent

AQHYA as a director, but first I need to show OQHYA that I can do it. By becoming an Officer this year I take on a lot of responsibility and I hope to inspire others in Ohio as our national association has inspired me.

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Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I give back to my county by being on the 4-H Food and Fashion Board. On the Food and Fashion Board we set up decorations and tear them down for events like 4-H fashion shows and we help out with any miscellaneous work involving our 4-H county. I am an active member in the Global Impact STEM Academy FFA program. I am currently the Sophomore Class President for my school and I encouraged our school to take a trip to the All American Quarter Horse Congress this year. I also represent our class in personal growth. I enjoyed being in Student Council in middle and elementary school and was induced in the National Junior Honors Society.

What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? I really believe that reaching out to schools is so important. I recently reached out to my school and showed my principal, FFA administrator, and some other teachers how important AQHA is and why it should be an event they look into. My school took an Ag trip to Congress and saw my other world and how special it is. They liked the trip a lot and are considering taking it next year. Reaching out to schools makes a good impression and encourages more to be members. I think OQHYA should push harder to show kids how great the Y.E.S. Conference really is. Taking Ohio to that conference shows we want to be active and involved in our association. We also should encourage a lot more kids to run for an officer position and show them the benifits.

Carolyn Craddock Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I started attending meetings in 2018. Sold raffle tickets at the 2017 Banquet and Harris saddle raffle tickets.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) Show my 5 year old horse, Batt in the Night, in western all-around classes. 2017 Buckeye Southern NYATT. 2018 EOQHA NYATT (showmanship). 2018 AAQHC 16th in 11 & Under Western Pleasure, 15th in 13 & Under L1 Youth Western Pleasure, and 11th in 11 & Under Showmanship. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: EOQHA & SOQHA

Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: Volleyball. Involved with education & fundraising for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. Encourage all members to find a way of involvement with OQHYA. To be a voice for the younger OQHYA members, specifically those in 13 & Under events. Coordination of events & make sure they are run efficiently. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. To be a strong voice for 13 & under because there are not as many kids as the the 14-18 group. 2. Encourage more participation, with all members, not just those who make the Congress & World Show teams. 3. Other forms of fundraising.

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Mason Dorsey

Candidate for Director No Biography Provided

Jessica Garvin

Candidate for Director No Biography Provided

Abigail Hardy

Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have served as a past director. I helped on stall decorating committee and various community outreach projects.

Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I have helped out local pantry with food drives. Three horses and school keep me busy, so I don’t have any extra curricular activities.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I currently show My Secret Past, Guns Sugar Chex, and Hes Actually Invited. I show all the Hunter Jumper classes, HUS, Eq, Reining, and Horsemanship, which I have just started this year. Kam and I have had multiple Congress Championships including 2 years in a row of winning the All Around. We have been Res. Champions for the last 2 years in the Hunter Hack at the World Show also. My favorite accomplishment this year was bringing a green horse to Congress and was 4th in the HUS.

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. As a director I hope to help bring other people into our community by having an open mind and talking with everyone. I want to help grow our organization and make kids feel welcomed. If elected I want to make sure there are no outsiders and we are one team so we can make a difference.

Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am currently involved in USEF and NRHA organizations. I am a director of the SOQHA and have helped with many fundraisers. I volunteer at all SOQHA shows to help with trail. The Buckeye Reining Series is another involvement I help in the youth with.

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What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? Our top priorities should be getting more kids involved and teaching the next generation what OQHA is about. Finding new ways to fund the youth should be another priority. Finding new ways to help our communities is also a great challenge.

Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have been a member for the past 2 years. I was also able to communicate with the OQHYA members and inform them on what the OMIQHYA (Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association) is currently undertaking.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I show in Halter, Equitation, HUS, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure and Trail. I currently have two horses. One is my mare Chocolate Tru N Tru (Tru) who is mainly concentrated on the Western Events. The other is Meant to Be Good (Kevin) who is my Showmanship horse and concentrates on the English classes. I have been fortunate enough to be a finalist with Tru in Horsemanship at the L1 Worlds and most recently at Congress. Kevin and I are going through some growing pains but have been concentrating on earning points and ROM’s. We have received our ROM in HUS and most recently in Performance Halter and Showmanship. Our biggest accomplishment this year was placing 4th in Showmanship at L1 Worlds. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: OMIQHYA - 3 years- Director, Treasurer and President YEDA -2 years – Sapphire Rider and currently a Diamond Rider No Limits 4-H Club- 9 years, Vice President and President OIHA - 3 years- I have shown in Showmanship, Equitation, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Reining, and Trail. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: FFA - 5 years-Sentinel, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President Animal Shelter- 1 year -cleaning the facility and caring for small animals Kansas Volunteer Fire Department- 2 years cleaning and helping with food preparations for semi- annual dinners as well as annual festivals. Blood Drive Volunteer – 1 year – assist with the national honors society for the American Red Cross’ Blood drive. Assist Others in Development of Horse Skills- 9 years- I volunteer to assist younger children with the development of their horse knowledge and skills. Sometimes this is just assisting them in the fundamentals of horse handling and sometimes this is providing guidance and assistance in improving maneuvers or performance.

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Maryn Klaus

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I will contribute many important qualities such as time management, organization, and enthusiasm to the organization. I have held many leadership positions through my youth career, so I have the ability to manage my time in an efficient manner all while being organized and effective. I have always promoted effective communication and team involvement. I intend to continue my eager involvement through my participation in OQHYA. I have learned through my roles to take charge, be creative, innovative, exciting and responsible. I hope to use these qualities to contribute to the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association. I am excited to become a part of a group that has the same burning passion for the horse breed we all have come to love. I want to surround myself with those people and bring enthusiasm with me as we all are very engaged in the functions of the American Quarter Horse Association.

What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? OQHYA Top 3 Priorities: 1. Shared education is a key commitment. Youth work can support this through providing valuable opportunities for young people to build upon their learning, to learn new skills, to develop new relationships and to develop themselves. The more opportunities children and young people have to learn and work together in a sustained and meaningful way, the more they will develop positive and inclusive attitudes towards one another 2. Increase members engagement in the association- This could be in the form of inviting members to meetings or playing a fun game at the meeting or social event where members could get to know the OQHYA officers and directors while making OQHYA feel like a welcoming experience. It could also be having officer members attend other Associations meetings. Why not invite youth that are already involved in other associations to the Ohio Association? If they are already attending another association, they may have an interest in attending the Ohio Association as well. This could broaden the youth involvement with youth that are already engaged in the industry. 3. Invest in Skills that will Endure. Our world is ever changing. But, it takes one person, one moment one change to make a difference in the world in an association. The Quarter Horse world is always changing – it is progress it is life. So, why not have the youth that are willing to take an active roll work with the parent organization to develop those skills. Have the youth treasurer work alongside the OQHA treasurer or have a media person volunteer for the youth organization to work alongside the media individual of OQHA to learn skills and to increase or bring new ideas to that area.

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Grant Mastin

Candidate for Director No Biography Provided

Brianna Merklin Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have been a member of OQHYA for three years. I try to attend six meetings a year. I have been on committee’s for youth world show the past three years. I would like to become a director to become more involved with OQHYA. Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I have limited show experience, compared to most kids riding most of their lives. I have been competing for three years. I love to show trail and horsemanship. I was a finalist this yearat the Youth World Show with my new horse Cash. I have shown at the Youth World Show for three years, thanks to OQHA for helping make that possible! My second horse Romeo, has taught me a lot in a short time. I placed at the Quarter Horse Congress in novice horsemanship in 2016 and 2017 with Romeo. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I belong to an organization named YEDA. This is an equestrian team program that allows me to compete similar to the NCAA Equestrian Teams in college. I have won the National Championship title in the pattern class for my division in 2016 & 2017. I won the YEDA open class held during the Buckeye horse show, in July, 2018. We traveled to Tulsa in August & I won my division at the NSBA Western Team competition.

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Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: As a freshman I received a Varsity letter in track for the 100-meter dash. I was recorded as the 7th fastest freshman since the opening of our school ten years ago. I have been a member of student council since 6th grade. I created a fund raiser, name walk a thon, during my three years of middle school my fund raiser raised over $ 3,000 each year. I continue to do fund raising with my YEDA team. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. If I am elected as a director, I will continue to dedicate my time to our youth organization. I will contribute ideas, along with my time to help benefit our great youth program. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? I feel as a youth organization we should work on finding new ways to involve more youth into our organization. I also want to work on finding new ways to raise money for our organization. I also think we should do some charity work outside the horse world to get our name out their to people who do not deal with horses. I think these ideas will help strengthen our organization and keep it going on for many years to come.

Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I have been involved with OQHYA for three years now, and I have served as a director for two years. I have served on the Media Committee, and Youth World T-shirt Committee. I attended as many meetings as possible, only missing one meeting last year, while serving as one of the youth directors.

Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I currently show Reining horses with Shawn Flarida Reiners. I show in the Youth 14-18 Reining. My horses name is Itsa Last Wimpy, A.K.A Wilbur. This year I made the finals in the Reining at the Youth World Show. At the 2018 Quarter Horse Congress, I was top three in the Youth and Level 1 Youth Reining. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am a member of Southern Ohio Equestrian Team for YEDA. I am also a member of SOQHYA as well.

If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I believe I have contributed to OQHYA in the most positive ways as possible. I bring new ideas to the table, to help better youth involvement, and to help raise money for our organization. If I am re-elected I plan on continuing to improve this amazing organization.

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Isabella Tesmer

What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? I believe in the next 2-3 years OQHYA top priorities should be, getting more youth members involved with the activities OQHYA provides. This is because I believe that the more the youth members are involved the better our organization will be. I believe another priority should be to raise more money, because there are many members of OQHYA, and we as youths are given so many opportunities, we should make it a priority to give back to organizations that have made us who we are today. The third priority should be, focusing on community service. I strongly believe we should make this a priority because, it is always good to give back to society, and help others.

Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I am involved with my local church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church. I serve as my highs schools 2018-2019 DECA President. I enjoy working out, more specifically, I enjoy to run.

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Abby Wirick

Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I am a new member to Ohio Quarter Horse and have wanted to get more involved. When I was younger I showed Quarter Horse but then I took a break for a while to show Appaloosas. Now that I am back into Quarter Horses I have attended 6 meetings, attended the YES conference, been to almost all Ohio Quarter Horse shows, and was qualified for Youth Worlds but sadly couldn’t show due to injury. Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) Currently, I show with Brent and Melissa Maxwell. I show my horse, Theres No Escaping, in hunter under saddle and showmanship. I was the level one east rookie hunter under saddle champion and also had multiple top five and top ten placing’s in other classes at that show. I was also a finalist in the level one hunter under saddle at congress this year. Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am currently not participating in any other horse related activities, but last year I participated in YEDA and was on a top placing team. My involvement with YEDA was a positive experience and I made new relationships with some amazing people. This gave me a pathway to meet new people in the Quarter Horse world as well.

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Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: One thing I am participating in is a extensive program through my school to help me become a teacher. Through this program I spend a majority of time helping younger students in first through third grade, and I create/ teach lessons in classes. If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. If I were to become a director, my priority would be to help contribute to new ways we can get new people to join OQHYA. This would include going to different horse organizations around me and informing people about the different opportunities we have to offer. I would also work with my fellow directors and officers to come up with new ways to keep the youth connected. What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? OQHYA’s top three priorities should include more memberships, better connections with other states, and make the youth more aware of the opportunities they are offered. If we can increase the amount of membership OQHYA, then we can expand the amount of youth showing, and it would also help provide more people with interaction with the Quarter Horse. If Ohio stays in better connections with other states, we can expand the love for Quarter Horses and be able to accomplish much bigger goals. Finally, we need to make the youth aware of the opportunities they have offered to them. To use myself as an example, if I wasn’t already friends with existing members of OQHYA, I would not know about the amazing opportunities there are, or even be running for a position as director.

Candidate for Director

How are you currently involved with OQHYA? I am currently a director for 2018 and was also a director in 2017. I was a part of the Youth World Stall Decorations and T-shirt committee. I was also a member of the fundraising committee. I attended all the meetings and participated in committee conference calls. Explain your current involvement with horses: (Do you show? What classes do you show in? What’s your horses name? List any accomplishments you have in the show ring.) I compete in the 14-18 All Around events with my horse, Good N Certain.

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What do you feel should be OQHYA’s top three priorites in the next 2-3 years? 1. I believe that OQHYA should continue to work on getting more youth involved. We should bring more attention to other opportunities for youth who love the American Quarter Horse but may not be able to show, such as judging team, hippology, and speech contests. 2. I enjoy the educational portion of the OQHYA meetings and I feel we should continue this! Not only do we learn about the American Quarter Horse, but also about the real world. 3. From this past year it seems that the team was successful in fund raising and that those funds were used effectively. I believe we should do more. Our saddle fundraiser and 50/50 tickets at Congress were successful.

Are you involved in any other horse-related organizations? If so, please list them and state your level of involvement: I am a director for Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association. I was a member on the OQHA NYATT team this year at Congress. Please state your involvement in any extracurricular activities and any charities or community activities: I am a member of my high school’s varsity basketball team and I also play for a club year-round (SMAC Basketball). If you are a current OQHYA officer or director, please describe how you have contributed to OQHYA during your most recent term. I have shared ideas on our committee conference calls and I also participated in our youth fundraisers etc. I helped set up our stalls decorations at the Youth World and sold tickets at the Congress.

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