OAQHA ANNUAL SPRING CLINIC 2010
It's that time of year again when we are all beginning to prepare for the upcoming show season. Once again this year, The Ontario Amateur Quarter Horse Assoc. is holding there annual clinic. This year we are hosting all around trainers Dan and Darlene Trein of Ohio on April 10 and 11th at Fletcher's HorseWorld in Waterford On. Please call our Clinic Committee contact person Jessica Mosley to book your sessions for the clinic. Please do so as soon as possible as spots are limited and sell out quickly and you don't want to be disappointed. More information

AQHA Welcomes Dressage as an Official Class
The American Quarter Horse Journal, January 25, 2010 – Dressage is now an official AQHA class – one in which you can earn AQHA points, qualify for AQHA Incentive Fund earnings and compete for year-end awards. Beginning at Training Level 4, AQHA dressage classes will be held within existing classes at competitions licensed by the United States Dressage Federation or United States Equestrian Federation. More information

Adequan becomes AQHA’s Newest Corporate Partner
America’s Horse, January 7, 2010 – The New Year begins with a new partnership between Luitpold Pharmaceuticals’ Adequan® and the American Quarter Horse Association. Luitpold is the manufacturer of the well-known joint therapy product Adequan® (Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan). Adequan® is now the official equine joint therapy of AQHA. More information

Qualifying Points Approved for the 2010 AQHA World Championship Show
The American Quarter Horse Journal, December 29, 2009 – The qualifying season for the 2010 Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship Show is under way, and the recommendations for qualifying points have been approved by the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee. More information

Ranch Sorting and Team Penning Rule Changes Take Effect January 1
The American Quarter Horse Journal, December 21, 2009 – New American Quarter Horse competition rules will be in effect with the New Year. Several rule changes involve team penning and ranch sorting, two of AQHA’s most popular classes.
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National Welfare Code of Practice Endorsed
On behalf of the American Horse Council, November 12, 2009 - A national Welfare Code of Practice has been endorsed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the U.S. Trotting Association. The Welfare Code of Practice, drafted by the American Horse Council, outlines in generic terms what it means for an organization to be committed to the responsible breeding, training, care, use, enjoyment, transport and retirement of horses.
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State Fair Park to Host Equine Event with an Estimated $340,000 in Purses
Battle in the Saddle to feature top horses competing in five western disciplines.

Oklahoma City, November 11, 2009 – The world's most talented horses and cowboys take center stage July 6 in Oklahoma City to battle it out for top honors at the inaugural Battle in the Saddle competition. State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association have teamed to present this first-of-its-kind equestrian event. Battle in the Saddle, owned by Oklahoma State Fair Inc. and managed by AQHA, will be a premier equine competition showcasing five western disciplines.
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AQHA Debuts Redesigned Registration Certificates
The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 9, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Association has debuted redesigned registration certificates. After a significant amount of input from customers, AQHA has made changes to the official registration certificates, which will improve the security, usability, value and visual appeal of the document. More information

Equine Welfare Consensus Reached in Unprecedented Industry Meeting
The American Quarter Horse Journal, November 9, 2009 -- Equine industry alliance partners reached a general consensus involving humane treatment and equine welfare during a meeting October 20 and 21 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. More information

ONTARIO OWNED YEARLING IS HIGH SELLING PERFORMANCE HORSE AT WORLD SALE
Dunit On The Range, the 2009 OQHBF Lunge Line Futurity Champion, was the high selling performance horse at the 2009 AQHA World Show selling for $41,500.00 to Gail Beaver Thorsell. The red roan yearling stallion was owned by Bill Rinzema. We would like to congratulate Bill Rinzema on this outstanding sale!

CANADIAN BRED WINS 2009 FEATHERLITE SUPERHORSE TITLE
The Krymsun Kruzer, a 2004 bay stallion by One Hot Krymsun x Pleasure N Passion by An Awesome Mister was awarded the 2009 Featherlite Superhorse title at this years AQHA World Championship show. "Leroy" was bred by OQHA member Bernie More from Shawville, Quebec and co-owned by Bernie and Bill Rinzema. Gerri Leigh Pratt owns Leroy, who was qualified in seven events, not only won the Superhorse title, but also won a world championship in Junior Working Hunter and was also picked as the Most Valuable Horse in the English disciplines.
Congratulations to Bernie More for breeding such an outstanding colt!

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

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.

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.
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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.

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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