Ohio Quarter Horse Association 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 505-7200
Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association
Fall 2023
The Little Buckeye was held July 6-9, 2023 and was the largest show to date at Garwood Arena! The show boasted 632 stalls (with every stall filled), and 65 entries in some of the classes, explains OAQHA President Heather Duer, with over 2800 entries for each of the 4 judges – over 11,000 entries total.
Countdown to Congress
Though the show was large, OAQHA rolled out the red carpet to make everyone feel welcome, as is the OAQHA’s usual style! “We fed over 525 people at six exhibitor parties,” says Heather, “with 20 dozen donuts and mimosas every morning.”
Entries are open and due online August 25. Get yours in today by scanning the QR code. Special event tickets went on sale July 5 and are going fast. Congress Freestyle Reining will be held Sunday, October 1 and the Congress PBR Friday, October 6. Purchase your tickets today! www.quarterhorsecongress.com
Congress Cup Success
Through the collective efforts of the participants, organizers, and sponsors, the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation raised nearly $20,000. These funds will directly contribute to the academic endeavors of the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association, empowering young individuals to pursue their educational goals.
Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association Their time is now! The Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association finished strong in Oklahoma City at this year’s AQHYA World Championship show. It was a big year for Ohio, and OQHYA sent 44 youth exhibitors and 61 horses. For 2023, Ohio youth brought home: 11 Champion Titles 9 Reserve Champion Titles 8 Bronze Champion Titles 11 Top 5 Placings 37 Top 10 Placings 57 Finalist Placings Reserve 14-18 All Around - Isabella D’Onofrio! You can find a detailed list of AQHYA World Show results here:
The team of Greg Tordoff, Chad Kaiser, Eric Wyers, and Tim Gargasz took home first place for the 2023 event. The Congress Cup also recognized individual performances through various competitions. Dan Lassak won the competitive Closest to Pin competition, while Keenan Goolsby’s exceptional drive earned him the Longest Drive title. Mike Roten showcased his putting skills and claimed the win in the Longest Putt competition. Chuck Smith took home a brand-new Taylormade putter with the win in the final putting competition.
August 19-20 Mt Trail Challenge
Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp 23937 Big Pine Road South Bloomingville, OH 43152
August 26-27 NOQHA Fall Extravaganza Garwood Arena 2538 Middleton Road Columbiana, OH 44408
September 2-3 Mt Trail Challenge
Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp 23937 Big Pine Road South Bloomingville, OH 43152
September 8-10 EOQHA Fall Classic Ohio Expo Center 717 E. 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211
September 16-17 Mt Trail Challenge Creekside Horse Park 7460 Elson Street Waynesburg, OH 44688
September 23-24 MODA East Meets West Four Star Quarter Horses 10156 Marysville Road Ostrander, OH 43061
www.oqha.com/join www.oqha.com/ohio-show-schedule Updates provided by OAQHA & OQHYA Representatives
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