OQHYA - Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association Beyond the numerous globes, L2 & L1 trophies, placings and finalists, Ohio won the Justin boot contest, the Scrapbook, as well as placing 2nd in the Wranglers jeans contest AND Team Spirit! Thanks to Emma Wirtz for the wonderful stall front decorations and to OQHA CEO, Dr. Scott Myers, and 2021 OQHA Queen, Graceon Ehrman, for attending to cheer us on!
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 505-7200
Fall 2021
NYATT 2021 Team: Showmanship: Evan McColley & Maegan Pearson Barrels: Steven Beiser & Cassandra Priest Horsemanship: Lyla Bellar & Isabella D’Onofrio Hunter Under Saddle: Axleia Tordoff & Isabella Hamilton Reining: Gracie Stingle & Mason Dorsey Western Pleasure: Mason Dorsey & Brook Edwards Equitation: Alexa Black & Abigail Zawisza
IT’S CONGRESS MONTH! Entry deadlines have passed and each day brings us closer to the first day of the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Entries are being processed and the Ohio Expo Center is prepping for the biggest and best Congress yet!
Mid-Ohio Dressage Association
For 54 years, OQHA has been committed to setting the standard in the equine industry by engaging equine enthusiasts through world-class competition, recreational activities, education, and engagement of the next generation of participants and industry leaders.
Mid Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) hosted The Mid Ohio Dressage Classic July 1618 at Brave Horse in Johnstown, Ohio. Now in its 42nd year, this USEF/USDF Level 3 dressage show is one of the oldest recognized shows in the country.
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With over 647 tests ridden by 195 entered horses; the Quarter Horse proudly went down center line. In dressage shows, AQHA horses do not compete separately. They are shown within levels (Training through Grand Prix) with all breeds included. This year’s Classic featured horses from over thirty-five breeds. Winning the AQHA Breed Award was Smokin Custom Crome owned and ridden by Kristin Patton of Four Star Quarter Horses in Ostrander, Ohio. Crome (pictured) competed in First Level and won his breed division award with a 69.429 in First Level test 2 Amateur. Corinthia Shupp’s Count Me Blessed was a close second for the AQHA breed award scoring a 69.138 in Training Level test 2. Show Manager, Beth Baryon, reports that there were over 512 volunteer hours that led to the success of one of the biggest Classics in recent years. With four rings and five judges, each volunteer gave their all to keep the show moving despite the rain showers.
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September 10-12 EOQHA Ohio Expo Center 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211
September 18-19 Mt Trail Challenge Creekside Horse Park 7460 Elson Street Waynesburg, Ohio
MODA President, Vicki Milliron, would like to not only thank the exhibitors and volunteers but also the many sponsors that make The Classic a proud tradition in central Ohio, as well as in Region 2. The many sponsors are listed in the unique digital program that is available for viewing at www.midohiodressage.com. Just click on the tab “2021 Classic” and you can learn about these Central Ohio businesses and individuals that support The Classic in various ways. While you are on the MODA webpage, you can also view The Classic’s full results, all high point and breed awards, as well as photographs from Winslow Photography. The 2021 Mid Ohio Classic was a great show and 2022 looks to be even better. With AQHA recognizing dressage for points, we hope to see you and your Quarter Horse in 2022.
54 Years Strong. World’s Largest Single-Breed Horse Show. Over 25,000 Horse Show Entries. Over $3 Million awarded in cash and prizes. Unmatched desination for equestrians from across the globe. Over 650,000 attendees. Industry leading trade show with over 200 commercial exhibitors. Congress Super Sale. Congress All-Breed Ranch Horse Sale.
Congress Ticketed Events Tickets are now available online at quarterhorsecongress.com. -Congress Cutting Champions Challenge - October 3, 2021 - Coliseum -PBR Bull Riding - October 8, 2021 - Coliseum -Congress Freestyle Reining - October 9, 2021 - Coliseum -Congress Masters - October 23, 2021 - Celeste
For more information, to download the full schedule, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.quarterhorsecongress.com.
The Congress Cup The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation are very excited to host our newly designed golf event and welcome everyone to join us as we have in years past. This Congress Cup has been setup to bring all of our golfers, members, and supporters together right before the world’s largest single breed horse show, The All American Quarter Horse Congress that spans from September 28 - October 24, 2021. Join us for The Congress Cup on September 20th, 2021 at New Albany Links Golf Club. Learn more at http://congresscup.com.
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