Are you someone, or do you know someone, who would like to be trained for the unique skill of riding racehorses?
Two Rider Scholarships being offered by the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program. The deadline to apply for these Scholarships is October 19th, 2009. Read More Download Application
The CQHA is currently seeking qualified youth participants from all across Canada, for Team Canada. Applicants must be Canadian residents and current members-in-good-standing of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA), the Canadian Quarter Horse Association, and the provincial/regional Quarter Horse affiliate where they reside. Youth exhibitors from the Canadian Reining and/or Cutting disciplines, or their provincial affiliates, are also encouraged to apply for Team Canada. Those interested in applying as potential candidates (as riders and/or non-competing members) for the 2010 Youth World Cup Team Canada should visit the CQHA web site www.cqha.ca for the Team Canada 2010 Application package, and Selection Criteria Overview.
Team Canada youth members will be selected by December 31, 2009. Funding for travel and other expenses for Team Canada is cost-shared by AQHA/CQHA, provincial/ regional Quarter Horse Associations, corporate and/or individual sponsors, and team members' families.
AQHA or AQHYA members-in-good-standing, are eligible to be members of CQHA for no additional membership fee. However, they must register with facsimile CQHA by completing the on-line membership application form or by contacting the CQHA President directly to request the membership form be sent by regular mail or by facsimile
2009 Congress Results
We will be adding results from this year's congress as they are available. If we miss something it was not intentional so please let us know and we will add them as soon as we can. More information
AQHA Releases New Trail DVD
“Showing to Win: Trail” is a comprehensive look at the standards for the trail class.
The American Quarter Horse Journal, October 15, 2009 – AQHA has released the second DVD in the Showing to Win series. “Showing to Win: Trail” is an in-depth look at one of the most popular western show classes. The DVD is geared for all trail exhibitors, trainers and judges. More information
Qualifying Points for 2010 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show Approved
The American Quarter Horse Journal, September 30, 2009 – The qualifying season for the 2010 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is under way, and the recommendations for qualifying points have been approved.
AQHA’s in-house World Show Committee uses a formula to determine the qualifying points. The committee then presents the recommendations to the AQHA Executive Committee for approval. Read more.
The Amateur Fund raiser Fat Max tack box draw will be held at the Nov Amateur Meeting
The winner will be posted on line and with a phone call
AQHA Offers Reduced Rate on Registrations for American Quarter Horses 3 and Older
America’s Horse, August 3, 2009 – If you’ve had the paperwork laying around for a couple of years on your American Quarter Horse and just never got around to getting it registered so you have papers to prove it, now is the time to preserve the pedigree of your treasured equine friend! Read more
AQHA Forms Competition Department, Announces Renewed Efforts on Performance and Breed Integrity
The American Quarter Horse Journal, July 30, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Association has formed a new department within the organization – the competition department.
The new department will encompass all aspects of American Quarter Horse competition such as racing, showing, judges, international efforts, breed integrity and animal welfare. Tom Persechino has been selected to lead this new department.
Read more
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
America’s Horse, July, 1, 2009 – You can view the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum like never before through an online virtual tour. Visit www.aqhhalloffame.com to see 360-degree views inside and outside the Hall of Fame. Read more.
2009 AQHA World Championship Show Qualifiers Increase from 2008
The American Quarter Horse Journal, August 24, 2009 – In the face of a tough U.S. economy, total qualifiers for the Bank of America Amateur Week and the FedEx Open Week at the 2009 AQHA World Championship Show are up from 2008.
Total 2009 World Show qualifiers are at 6,222; the 2008 total was 5,886. The qualifying period for the World Show began August 1, 2008, and ended July 31, 2009. The qualifying points for all but five classes remained the same for 2009 as they were in 2008. Read more
Ford Renews as AQHA Corporate Sponsor America’s Horse, June 1, 2009 – Since 2002, Ford Motor Company has been the official cars, trucks, crossover utility vehicles and sports utility vehicles of AQHA. The seven-year partnership has been extended through 2010, and AQHA members benefit with a private $500 purchase incentive on Ford Motor Company vehicles in addition to their sponsorship support of our programs. Read More
OQHA
is looking for Volunteers several committees are in need of assistance in 2009
. Some of our committees include: Banquet, Breeder’s
Futurity, By-Laws, Drug Testing, Education and Clinics,
Fund Raising, Hall of Fame, Incentive Fund, Marketing,
Membership, Membership Development, Newsletter, Points
& Awards, Promotion & Publicity, Queen, Show
and Contest, Special Awards, Trophy, and Youth. If
interested in helping your association achieve it's
2009 goals please contact the OQHA office Ph:
519-595-3233 Fax: 519-595-3234 oqhaoffice@cyg.net. |
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