Ohio Quarter Horse News May/June 2012

Ohio Quarter HorseMay/June 2012 NEWS

2 Ohio Quarter Horse News

[ FEATURES ]16-20 2011 AQHA High-Point Awards

[ DEPARTMENTS ]3 OQHA Officers 4 OQHA Directors 6 Past Presidents & Honorary Directors8 Editor’s Letter10-11 Forum11 Podium13-14 OQHA News20 Around Ohio21 OQHYA Officers & Directors22-23 Youth Headlines 24 2012 Show Schedule26 OAQHA Officers & Directors27 Amateur Update32-37 Meeting Minutes38 Stallion Directory39-40 Business Card Directory40 Ad Index

[ CLUB UPDATES ]30 River Cities Quarter Horse 31 Ohio Quarter Horse Racing31 OMI Quarter Horse32 Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse

[ OQHA STAFF ]Lisa MartinCommercial Exhibits Corporate Sponsors740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Rhonda HarterShow Secretary Futurity Secretary740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Barb BenedumAccountant740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Mindy WestlakeMemberships OQHA Points740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

Tracy BidwellPublic RelationsEditor of Publications740-943-2346, ext. [email protected]

[ OQHA HEADQUARTERS ]The Ohio Quarter Horse Association

101 Tawa Road, P.O. Box 209 Richwood, Ohio 43344

740-943-2346; 740-943-2389; Fax 740-943-3752

[email protected]; www.oqha.com

[ COVER PHOTO ]There is nothing more precious than a girl and her horse. Photographer Marcina Franks of Uniontown, Ohio snapped this photo of her horse Wilson’s Lucky Chip, and took home third place in the 2011 OQHA News Photo Contest.

ContentsOHIO QUARTER HORSE NEWS — MAY/JUNE 2012 — VOLUME 54 — ISSUE 3

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Ohio Quarter Horse News 3

2012 OQHA OfficersDavid McDonald, DVM Executive Committee (2/15), Drug Task Force, Finance, Research, Vet Coordinator2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Cell: 330-351-0196 [email protected]

Denny ThorsellCongress Tri-Chair (9/13), Drug Task Force, Finance, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Move-In8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 Home: 330-624-7205 Cell: 216-214-0003 [email protected]

Brent MaxwellExecutive Committee (2/14), Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-355-9957 Cell: 614-264-8864 [email protected]

AQHA National Officers & DirectorsClark BradleyAQHA Director Emeritus 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016 Cell: 419-348-7768 [email protected]

Skip SalomeAQHA Director Emeritus 1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

Fritz LeemanAQHA Director at Large 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647Home: [email protected]

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated unless otherwise noted. OQHA and Congress committee appointments are noted in italics.

Charlie MenkerAQHA Honorary Vice President9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Cell: 937-604-1443 [email protected]

Dan Trein6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 [email protected]

Chris Cecil Darnell1st Vice President (2/13), Congress Tri-Chair, Annual Awards, Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Rules, Commercial Exhibitors, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Treasurer’s Office111 Sharon Copley Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 330-697-6353 [email protected]

Skip SalomeCongress Tri-Chair (9/14), Finance, Public Policy, Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments1005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Cell: 740-404-4521 [email protected]

Dr. Scott MyersP.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected]

Dr. Scott MyersPresident (2/13), Finance, Research, Vet Animal Protection/Puppy Alley P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected]

Hank Clason2nd Vice President (2/13), Drug Task Force, Finance, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Rules, Congress Futurities, Reining, Riding Areas 6259 Ryan Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-725-6614 [email protected]

Alan PottsExecutive Committee (2/13)Finance, Grievance, Hall of Fame, Roping28881 St Rt 83 N Coshocton, OH 43812 [email protected]

Madeline Graves2012 OQHA Queen


2012 OQHA DirectorsLisa Alley (2/13)Annual Banquet, Ohio Queen, Rules, Awards Office, Commercial Exhibitors, Hunter/Jumpers, Morning Refreshments, VIP/Awards Ceremony 11620 Market Ave. Uniontown, OH 44685 Cell: 330-575-3399 [email protected]

Kelli Diaz (2/14)Trail Ride, Youth Advisor, Congress Queen, Youth Activities 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 740-404-7930 [email protected]

Candi Fites (2/13)Annual Awards, Breeders Incentive, Horse Show Advisory, Congress Program 17590 Courtney Rd. Beloit, OH 44609 Cell: 330-257-3881 [email protected]

Bill Flarida (2/15)Horse Show Advisory, Information Booth, Reining 16275 Buckland Holden Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Cell: 419-303-0592

Judd Paul (2/15)Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas, Move-In, Trail3555 Eleazer Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Cell: 614-205-8056 [email protected]

Elizabeth Gorski (2/15)Drug Task Force, Grievance, Public Policy, Rules, Scholarship16559 King Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 Cell: 419-494-1611 [email protected]

Bob Hexter (2/14)Trail Ride, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Congress Program, Food and Beverage1785 Bunty Station Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 Cell: 614-402-6266 [email protected]

Roger Landis (2/13)Drug Task Force, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Reining, Riding Areas4502 Butterbridge Rd. North Lawrence, OH 44666 330-352-1178

Brent Maxwell (2/13)Finance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail24400 State Route 47 West Mansfield, OH 43358 Cell: 614-264-8864 [email protected]

Ron McCarty (2/14)Trail Ride, Food and Beverage, Grounds Security4459 W. National Rd. Spingfield, OH 45504 Home/Work: 937-323-7867 [email protected]

Cindy Morehead (2/14)Judging Team, Scholarship, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Hunter/Jumpers, VIP/Awards Ceremony, Youth Speaking Contest828 Bright Rd., Finday, OH 45840 Cell: 419-306-6128 [email protected]

John Pickersgill (2/13)Membership, Rules, Overflow Trailers, Move-In7608 Lewis Rd. Olmstead Falls, OH 44138 440-552-4769

Donald Recchiuti (2/13)Judging Team, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT, VIP/Awards Ceremony2816 Tabor Ridge Rd. NE Mineral City, OH 44656 Cell: [email protected]

Chuck Smith (2/13)Scholarship, Congress Futurities, CuttingP.O. Box 23 Canal Winchester, OH 43110 [email protected]

Denny Thorsell (2/14) Drug Task Force, Finance, Hall of Fame, Stall Assignments, Move-In8154 Garmon Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 330-624-3006; [email protected]

Brent Tincher (2/15) Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, TrailP.O. Box 94 Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5440

Note: Terms expire on the annual meeting date of the year indicated, unless otherwise noted.

Randy Jacobs (2/14)Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities6700 Old Rt 39 NWDover, OH 44622Cell: 330-204-0345 [email protected]

Rod Atherton (2/13)Trail Ride, Congress Program, Move-In 16535 Kirkpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: 614-206-5307 [email protected]

Todd Salome (2/13)Annual Banquet, Trail Ride, VIP/Awards Ceremony1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 Cell: [email protected]

Mike Vargo (2/13) Drug Task Force, Grievance, Membership, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Grounds Security, Riding Areas, Vet Coordinator137766 Taylor Rd., Plain City, OH 43064Cell: 614-205-8045 [email protected]

Jeff James (2/13)Breeders Incentive, Grounds Security, Overflow Trailers, Move-In410 County Line Rd. Hopewell, OH 43746 740-819-7805 [email protected]

Shane Watson (2/15) Annual Banquet, Judging Tournament, Public Service Announcements2443 Gibbs Rd.Goshen, OH 45122 Cell: [email protected]

Randy Wilson (2/15) Drug Task Force, Grievance, Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Riding Areas5100 Manchester Dr. Zanesville, OH 43701 Cell: [email protected]


Past Presidents & Honorary Directors

Please Note: Each past OQHA president and honorary director retains his or her board seat and voting privileges for the remainder of his or her lifetime, providing they meet the attendance requirements. Current officer and committee seats are listed in italics.

Clark BradleyPast President, 1999-2000 Horse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Hall of Fame, Reining, Roping 12297 TR 168 Findlay, OH 45840 Home: 419-420-0016Office: 419-424-4656Cell: 419-348-7768 [email protected]

Jim BrennanPast President, 1979 Dayton, OH 937-434-3665 Vic ClarkPast President, 1997-1998 Finance, Public Policy, Treasurer’s Office 2177 Rock Rd. Shelby, OH 44875 Home: 419-529-8993Cell: 419-565-3837 [email protected]

Don ClasonPast President, 1976-1977 Sarasota, FL 941-346-1731

Ed Dingledine Honorary Director Professional Horsemen Ashland, OH 419-281-3380Cell: [email protected]

Wayne Erwin Honorary DirectorFuturities, Judging Team, Hall of Fame, Scholarship, Professional Horsemen 3091 Parcher Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-0205 [email protected]

Jack Geschke Honorary Director Fairlawn, OH Cell: 330-800-6741 Cell: 330-388-9989

Burgess HoltPast President, 1984-1986 Medina, OH 330-725-7024 Fritz Leeman Past President, 1990-1992 Public Policy, Finance 13900 Kimmens Rd. Massilon, OH 44647 330-837-8505 [email protected] Steve Marko Honorary Director Mogadore, OH 330-628-1646 Binnie Ann Masters Honorary Director Breeders Incentive, Judging Team, Membership, Rules, Scholarship, Trail Ride, Animal Protection/Fire Safety, Hunter/Jumpers, NYATT, VIP/Awards Ceremony, Youth Speaking Contest McConnelsville, OH 614-314-8592 David McDonald, DVM Past President, 1989 2159 Sharon Copley Rd. Medina, OH 44256 Home: 330-239-2451 Cell: 330-351-0196 [email protected] Charlie MenkerPast President, 2003-2004, 2011Roping 9184 Wellbaum Rd. Brookville, OH 45309 Home: 937-884-7079 [email protected] Dr. Scott Myers, DVM Past President, 2007-2008P.O. Box 330 Sharon Center, OH 44275 Home: 330-239-2777 [email protected]

Cliff NashPast President, 1987-1988 Medina, OH 330-725-7024

Alan PottsPast President, 1960 Finance, Grievance, Rules, Hall of Fame, Reining, Roping28881 St Rt 83 N Coshocton, OH 43812 740-622-5611

Roger Ruetenik Honorary Director Montgomery, TX 936-582-6956

Skip Salome Past President, 1993-1994, 2005-2006, 2009-20101005 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055 Home: 740-344-1084

Dan TreinHonorary DirectorHorse Show Advisory, Professional Horsemen, Congress Futurities, Trail, Youth Activities 6006 Greenwich Rd. Seville, OH 44273 Cell: 330-607-4988 [email protected]


2012 NOQHA FUTURITYSeptember 21, 22, 23, 2012

NOQHA CLOSED FUTURITY OPEN FUTURITY-NO RESTRICTIONS_____12. 2012 Closed Futurity Fillies HALTER_____61. 2012 Closed Futurity Colts _____19. 2012 Open Futurity Fillies_____21. 2011 Closed Yearling Mares _____20. 2012 Open Non-Pro Futurity Fillies**_____53. 2011 Closed Yearling Males (stallions & geldings) (To run concurrent with class 19)_____75. Closed Yearling Longe Line _____68. 2012 Open Futurity Colts_____76. Closed 2 & 3 Yr Old Hunter under Saddle _____69. 2012 Open Non-Pro Futurity Colts**_____94. Closed 2 Yr Old Snaffle Bit (To run concurrent with class 68)_____137. Closed 3 Yr & Older Western Pleasure _____23. 2011 Open Yearling Mares

_____24. 2011 Open Non-Pro Yearling Mares**Find closed futurity guidelines and list of sold stallions (To run concurrent with class 23)www.noqha.com _____55. 2011 Open Yearling Males (Stallions & Geldings)

_____56. 2011 Open Non-Pro Yearling Males**• The deadline and entry fees apply to all entries including (To run concurrent with class 55) free weanling and free longe line entries. LONGE LINE• NO refunds of futurity payment under any conditions. _____1. Open Yearling English Longe Line• All futurity classes will be shown to both judges _____2. Open Yearling Western Longe Line simultaneously and will only be shown once. _____3. Open Yearling Non-Pro Longe Line• Owner(s) and exhibitor must be a current member of HUNTER UNDER SADDLE NOQHA. Please enclose separate check for membership. _____86. Open 2 & 3 Yr Old Hunter under Saddle

_____90. Open 2 & 3 Yr Old Non-Pro Hunter under SaddleENTRY SCHEDULE: _____93. Open Maturity Non-Pro Hunter under Saddle $75.00 Per Class Due July 1, 2012 WESTERN PLEASUREPENALTY FEES: _____127. Open 2 Yr Old Western Pleasure

July 2 to Day of Show - $50.00 penalty per class _____133. Open 2 Yr Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure_____143. Open Maturity Non-Pro Western Pleasure

Copy of horse's registration papers are required with entries. _____146. Open 3 Yr Old Western PleasureBreeder's Certificate accepted for weanlings. _____151. Open 3 Yr Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure

** Non-Pro classes to run concurrent with open and willMAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NOQHA pay an additional purse to top 3 places.

Owner___________________________________________________Phone___________________Social Security Number_________________

Street________________________________________________________City_________________________State__________Zip___________

Registered Name____________________________________________________________Reg #______________________Sex_____________

Date of Birth________________Sire__________________________________________Dam__________________________________________

Send Entries To:Email___________________________________ Exhibitor__________________________________________ Candi Fites

17590 Courtney RoadSignature_______________________________________________________________ Beloit, OH 44609I enter the above horse at my own risk & agree to abide by NOQHA rules. [email protected] risk of loss or injury to me or horses entered is my own. 330-257-3881


Editor’s Letter

by Tracy Bidwell

By the time this issue of Ohio Quarter Horse News hits mailboxes, the 2012 show season will be in full swing. May is a very busy month, with three

associations hosting shows, including the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association’s Buckeye Classic, which is turning out to be a huge event that we are all very excited about. In total, members have a chance to show to eight judges this month as they work their way towards various goals, including the AQHYA Youth World Show and OQHA’s Congress NYATT team. June is no different, with shows scheduled for almost every weekend. As horse people though, this is the time of year we love! Great riding weather (as long as the rain and humidity cooperate), kids out of school and a chance to see all of our horse show friends that we haven’t seen all winter. Don’t forget to attend the OQHA Annual Picnic, held June 18th beginning at 6 pm at the Natural Resource Shelter Area in the Ohio Expo Center. All members, friends and family are invited to enjoy fried perch and bratwurst provided by OQHA. Following dinner, board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA will commence. Here at the office, we are working on putting together the Region 4 Championship show, which will be held July 13-15th at the Ohio Expo Center. Entries are due June 15th, so make sure to plan ahead! Entry materials are available online at www.oqha.com/information/region-four. Don’t forget that the 2012 Region 4 Championship show is a qualifying show for the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships! Competitors that place in the top ten in any novice class are automatically qualified to attend either AQHA Novice Championship: east or west.

Additions and Corrections

Jack and Susan Grove of Oxford, Ohio have been members of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for more than 25 years. At the

2011 Year-End Awards Banquet they achieved a life-long dream of tieing for OQHA’s Halter Horse of the Year with their 2008 mare Looknprettyspecial and 2006 mare CSR Final Conclusion. Congratulations to Jack and Susan Grove and thank you for your continued support of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.

Photo courtesy Tim Finnegan Photography.


ForumMr. Charlie Menker,

Thank you for your support during my reign as OMI Queen in 2011. Your generosity helped

me achieve much success and provided an amazing Congress experience! Wishing you all the best in 2012, Abbey Maier 2011 Ohio-Michigan-Indiana Quarter Horse Association Queen

Dear Ms. Wills, Ms. Menker and Ms. Burke,

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to interview with each of you. I enjoyed being

there and I had an enjoyable experience with each of you. I hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, McKenzie V. Perry Granville, Ohio

To the members, directors and officers of OQHA:

Thank you to all of you for the wonderful year-end awards and the wonderful banquet. Our entire

family looks forward to this event every year. It is great to see old friends and to make new ones each year at the annual banquet. The Thiel Family

Dear OQHA Scholarship Committee Members,

Thank you very much for the award of scholarship money for our daughter, Kenzie Perry. While the

money will, of course, come in handy, we even more so appreciate the opportunity for Kenzie to interview with you. It was a pleasant experience for her and she learned a great deal from it. A person doesn’t often get feeback after an interview, so the comments she received from each judge were very much appreciated and they will be extremely helpful in her future. Thank you! Ken and Jackie PerryOQHA,

Thank you all so much for the scholarship award. I will attend Miami University of Ohio this fall and

the scholarship will help greatly. The OQHA supports their youth in so many ways and I am so fortunate and proud to be an Ohio Youth. Sincerely, Taylor Myers Sharon Center, Ohio

Dear OQHA,

Thank you very much for the scholarship, it has helped me out significantly. OQHA is a great

organization that really cares a great deal about the youth. Sincerely, Chasen Brown Findlay, Ohio

OQHA,

Thank you so much for the scholarship again. I truly appreciate everything you all do for the

youth involved in OQHA. This first year of college has been wonderful and a scholarship makes cost less burdensome! Thanks again, Hannah Gray South Vienna, Ohio

Dear OQHA,

The SOQHYA and Priest Family want to thank you for your Congress package donation to our Priest

Family Fund Raiser Auction. Your contribution means so much and has touched all of us. Sincerely, Marilyn Miller SOQHYA Youth Advisor


ForumDear OQHA,

We would like to thank you for your very generous donation of the Congress Package to

the Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association. We will be using these two Congress packages as a raffle fundraiser to support our NYATT team. Again, thank you for all that you do for Ohio Quarter Horse and our youth members. Sincerely, The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association Kristen Nickles, Lexi Kim, Sara Laughlin, Brittany Sega, Maggie Sturm, Nadia Sherman, Sarah Shaheen, Ashley McClintock, Caleb Sturgeon, Noel Huff, Justin Carrolll and John Carroll.

Dear OQHA,

Thank you so much for the scholarship renewal. It is an honor to receive this scholarship for the third

year from such a wonderful association. The funds will be especially helpful this year as I will be studying aboard for one month this fall in Zambia. Again, thank you for your generosity and support as I achieve my dreams at Hiram College. Most Sincerely, Carly L. Kidner Ashtabula, Ohio

Podium

by Dr. Scott Myers

Mark your calendars for OQHA’s Annual Picnic, held Monday, June 18th at the Natural Resource Shelter Area at the Ohio Expo Center. I invite

every member, friends and family to join us for a potluck style meal, with fried perch and bratwurst provided by the association. I look forward to the picnic each and every year, and it’s always wonderful to see everyone outside of the show arena. Following dinner, which starts at 6 pm, board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA will begin. Don’t forget that youth will be completing their entries for the 2012 AQHYA World Show at this meeting. OQHA has been working in collaboration with all of our Region 4 affiliates to put together the 2012 Region 4 Championship show, scheduled for July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. We are excited to once again host this event, and we look forward to seeing many of you there. Entry information has been mailed out, and is also available online. As we turn into the busiest part of the show season, I would like to wish everyone good luck and thank all of those who support our shows here in Ohio.


OQHA News

2012 OQHA Member Picnic in June

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association will host its annual picnic and board meeting on Monday, June

18th. All members, family and friends are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are

encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch. Don’t forget, youth members that have qualified for the AQHA Youth World Show Team will be completing their entries at the meeting!

Upcoming Meetings

The American Quarter Horse Association’s eighth annual Region 4 Championship Show will be held

July 13-15 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The show offers a full list of all-around classes, including speed and over fence events. The show also features two Small Fry classes (for exhibitors aged nine and under): Showmanship and Western Horsemanship, as well as walk/trot western classes for amateurs and youth. Competitors from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada are invited to compete for nearly $55,000 in cash and prizes, including seven trophy saddles from TexTan. Prizes from AQHA Corporate Sponsors, as well as medallions, will be given through fifth place in each class. “We strive to make the Region 4 Championships as much fun as possible,” said Tracy Bidwell, the

Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s communications coordinator. “It is very family friendly, and everyone really seems to have a great time. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun.” Don’t forget that the 2012 Region 4 Championship show is a qualifying show for the 2013 AQHA Novice Championships! Competitors that place in the top ten in any novice class are automatically qualified to attend either AQHA Novice Championship: east or west. The Region 4 Championship premium entry book will hit mailboxes within the next two weeks, however it is also available online at www.oqha.com/information/region-four. Entries are due June 15th, and should be mailed to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association at PO Box 209 (101 Tawa Rd.), Richwood, OH 43344. Questions should be directed to Rhonda Harter, show secretary, at [email protected] or 740-943-2346 ext. 128.

Region 4 Championship Entries Due June 15th

The next OQHA board meeting will be Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on

Sinclair Road in Columbus. OQHA will host the Annual Picnic on Monday, June 13th, in conjunction with the June board of directors meeting. Held at the Ohio Expo Center’s Natural

Resources area shelter house in Columbus, OQHA members and guests are invited to attend. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with the directors meeting to follow. July board meeting dates will be announced after the June Annual Picnic.


OQHA News

OQHA Awards Five Scholarships

The OQHA Scholarship Committee was established to provide opportunities for deserving OQHA or

OQHYA members who wish to further their education in a college, university, or other institutions of higher learning. This year, OQHA awarded five scholarships, one Outstanding Horseman Award for $1,000 and four for $500. Each applicant submitted an application, a current school transcript and three letters of recommendation from a variety of sources. Additionally, each applicant came to the OQHA office in Richwood, Ohio on Saturday, March 10th for an interview with three judges from outside the industry. Scholarship Recipients Taylor Myers, of Sharon Center, received the highest marks from both her application packet and oral interview and was awarded the Outstanding Horseman Award. Taylor is currently a senior at Cuyahoga Christian Academy where she is a member of the varsity cross country and track teams. In addition to being a member of OQHYA for eight years, Taylor competes in over fence events and has competed at the AQHYA World Show each year since 2005. Taylor plans to attend Miami University of Ohio in the fall and major in Mikala Grubaugh of Johnstown has been a member of the OQHYA Horse Judging Team for the past four years and has represented OQHYA at the AQHYA World Show and at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in this capacity. Mikala is also very involved in the Licking County 4-H Horse Program not only showing in western all-around events, but as a leader of her 4-H group. Mikala attends Granville Christian Academy, where she is president of the National Honor Society and Math Club. While Mikala is not sure which university she would like to attend in the fall, she plans to major in communications and is considering going on to law school in the future.

Jessica LaVoie of Beavercreek plans to attend the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she will major in pre-veterinary medicine with the hopes of one day becoming a small animal veterinarian. Jessica is a senior at Beavercreek High School where she is involved in helping freshman transition to high school, as well as providing child care for families. Additionally, Jessica works as a sales associate at Old Navy. McKenzie Perry of Granville will graduate from Granville High School where is a contributing journalist for the school’s magazine. McKenzie plans to continue her love of current events in college at the University of Tennesse at Martin, where she will join the College of Communications for a degree in television or radio broadcasting. McKenzie has shown on the AQHA circuit for the past nine years, including attending the AQHYA World Show and the All American Quarter Horse Congress. In her spare time KcKenzie gives back to the community through volunteering at at the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter and donating blood through the American Red Cross. Maggie Sturm of Canfield is dedicated to becoming a surgeon, and is beginning by attending the Ohio State University this fall to major in biomedical sciences. Maggie has been involved in OQHYA for the last four years by attending numerous shows and meetings, as well as participating heavily in fundraisers. She is also involved in the Norther Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association, and was named the 2012 NOQHA Queen. All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the OQHA Board of Directors Meeting on June 18th at the Ohio Expo Center. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association congratulates each recipient and wishes them the best of luck as they continue to pursue their educational goals.

WESTERN NEW YORK QUARTER HORSE CIRCUITFeaturing the Candy Apple Classic and the Erie County Fair

Offering 6 AQHA Shows in 8 Days, plus NSBACome join us in Western New York for points and money!

Candy Apple ClassicAQHA Shows & NSBA

August 4-5, 2012

2 AQHA Shows — Split/CombinedDual Approved AQHA/NSBA classes

Judges: Glenn Wells and Cyndi Brown

COME TAKE OUR MONEY AND POINTS HOME!$750 — NSBA Open Yearling Longe Line$500 — AQHA/NSBA Green Western Pleasure$500 — AQHA/NSBA Junior Western Pleasure$500 — AQHA/NSBA 2 Yr Old West. Pleasure$500 — AQHA/NSBA Green Hunter U/S$500 — AQHA/NSBA Junior Hunter U/S$250 — WNYQHC Open Showmanship

Sweepstakes

Package Deal — pay one fee $225 forhorse/rider combination!(includes stall, office fees and unlimitedentries across all divisions!!)

● Trail Warm-up — Friday Aug. 3, 4:00 pm

Contact:Charlotte Jaynes3709 Main Street, Burdett, NY 14848607-546-7373 Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.wnyqhci.org

Erie County FairAQHA Shows & NSBA

August 8-11, 2012

4 AQHA Shows — Split/CombinedJudges: GiGi Bailey & Stephen Stephens

Lisa Moden & Chris Kozlowski

COME TAKE OUR MONEY AND POINTS HOME!$3,000 Gerald Kropp Pleasure Horse Stake$1,500 Lazy H Horse Sales Yearling Longe Line$1,500 Ted Bucknam Western Pleasure Stake

All Breeds, All Ages$1,500 Hunter Under Saddle Stake$1,000 Amateur Western Pleasure Stake$1,000 Western Pleasure Stake$500 NSBA Three Year Old Western Pleasure$500 NSBA Western Pleasure Maturity$500 NSBA Non Pro Western Pleasure$500 NSBA Open Hunter Under Saddle$500 NSBA Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle

Sunday August 12 — Open ShowJudge: Rick Fleetwood — Featuring manyWestern & English classes, $300 Open Pleasure,$200 Youth Pleasure, $300 Command Stake

Contact: Jason Gates 561-346-7269Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.ECFair.org (after May 1)Click on Competitive Exhibits, Western Division

All Shows held at Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg, New YorkCamper Hookups with electric & water

Save Fuel — Travel only once, stay put in same stalls for entire circuit.

Pointed by AQHA, NSBA, ESQHA, WNYQHCI


AQHA High Point

More than 100 Ohio Quarter Horse Association members won AQHA High-Point awards in

2011, including Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville, who won the prestigious Markel Youth All-Around aboard her gelding Certify This Chex. To read more about Tamulewicz’s title, see page XX.

A complete listing of all OQHA members placing in the top 25, including ties, in each event are listed below. Congratulations to each, and we hope to see you again in 2012!

Awards2011

Open divisionOpen Halter Mares13. Reflect On Her, owned by Dee Ann Staley of Kitts Hill

Open Halter Geldings6. STKs Execute, owned by Dean McCoy of Fleming12. Coolest Touch, owned by Stephen Orengo of Kitts Hill

Open Performance Halter Stallions2. Batt Man, owned by R Haines/T Barnes/J Wainscott of Lima23. Tattle On Touchdown, owned by Dee Ann Staley of Kitts Hill27. How Bout This Cowboy, owned by Fritz Leeman of Massillon

Open Performance Halter Mares2. OnlyTheBestChocolate, owned by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick24. Eyell Be Outrageous, owned by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick26. Godiva By Image, owned by Mark Watkins, Jr. of Canfield

Open Performance Halter Geldings2. Kissed At Last, owned by Sharon Schilling of Galloway4. Kool Conclusions, owned by Miranda Peck of Ashland12. Mr Screamin Eagle, owned by Dakota Griffith of Hilliard

19. Remarkable Can, owned by Rachel Kolb of Lebanon

Open Versatility Ranch Horse19. LL Sisetta, owned by Steve Brown of Findlay

Open Working Cow Horse8. Shiney Sushi, owned by Lee Smith of Columbus

Open Barrel Racing13. Seis So Sweet, owned by Bruce & Connie Vansickle of Adamsville

Open Pole Bending18. Lightning StarsNBars, owned by Kristine Nagy of Doylestown

Green Western Riding14. Prinzziples N Cash, owned by Anna Davis of Delaware21. Blaze On The Border, owned by Shauna Burkett of Hamilton

Open Trail27. Certify This Chex, owned by Susan Ostrander of Westerville

Green Trail22. HF Tahnee Too, owned by Jamie Watson of Goshen


Open Western Pleasure6. OnlyTheBestChocolate, owned by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick

Open Green Western Pleasure12. Miss Hotroddin Pine, owned by Olivia Hoeker of Tipp City

Open Hunter Under Saddle2 . Fine Details, owned by Jenna Sunni Jacobs of Youngstown

Green Hunter Under Saddle1. Duplicated Duke, owned by Piper Performance Horses of Sunbury18. Allocate Your Art, owned by Moira Murty of W Milton

Open Jumping13. MWS Twist Of Flash, owned by Moira Murty of W Milton

35. Capture The Flag, owned by Scott Myers of Sharon Center

Open Working Hunter11. Stroke For Stroke, owned by Scott Myers of Sharon Center 13. Sky Blue Yonder, owned by Christina Wenger of Warren16. Capture The Flag, owned by Scott Myers of Sharon Center

Progressive Working Hunter25. Spacious Skies, owned by Natoshia Kelly of Carey

Open Hunter Hack32. Spacious Skies, owned by Natoshia Kelly of Carey

Open Pleasure Driving6. SuchAFine Investment, owned by F Dennis Mulford of Georgetown14. One Sweet Kiss, owned by Becky Blackburn of Belpre

amateur divisionAmateur Halter Mares17. LFL Coolusive, shown by Robert Eurez of Pataskala22. LFL Elige, shown by Laurie Lorenz of N Lewisburg

Amateur Halter Geldings5. STKs Execute, shown by Dean McCoy of Fleming9. RTH Super Dute, shown by Terri Heffelfinger of Jeromesville15. A Nu Image, shown by Robert Eurez of Pataskala

Amateur Performance Halter Stallions7. Tattle On Touchdown, shown by Dee Ann Staley of Kitts Hill

Amateur Performance Halter Mares25. Eyell Be Outrageous, shown by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick30. Godiva By Image, owned by Mark Watkins, Jr. of Canfield

Amateur Performance Halter Geldings5. Kissed At Last, shown by Sharon Schilling of Galloway18. Willy In Aliceland, shown by Lana Work of Springfield

Amateur Showmanship12. Kissed At Last, shown by Sharon Schilling of Galloway28. Eyell Be Outrageous, shown by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick

Amateur Pole Bending16. Rock Dan Jet, shown by Kristine Nagy of Doylestown

Amateur Trail13. Eyell Be Outrageous, shown by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick

Amateur Western Pleasure11. OnlyTheBestChocolate, shown by Chelsea Martz of Blacklick17. Easy To Be Bay, shown by Kelly Carr of Delaware

Amateur Hunter Under Saddle20. DGS Indylacious, shown by Vickie Shriver of Apple Creek29. On In Five, shown by Elizabeth Gorski of Bowling Green


AQHA High PointAwards2011

Amateur Jumping4. Capture The Flag, shown by Scott Myers of Sharon Center16. Darn That Kat, shown by Scott Myers of Sharon Center25. Stroke For Stroke, shown by Scott Myers of Sharon Center27. MWS Twist Of Flash, shown by Moira Murty of W Milton

Amateur Working Hunter16. Capture The Flag, shown by Scott Myers of Sharon Center25. WhenItAllGoesSouth, shown by Jessica Johnson of Pickerington

Amateur Hunter Hack19. Capture The Flag, shown by Scott Myers of Sharon Center

30. Stroke For Stroke, shown by Leslie Myers of Sharon Center

Amateur Hunter Seat Equitation5. Wicked N White, shown by Jessica Johnson of Pickerington12. Millun Star Trek, shown by Ivy Poma of Youngstown

Amateur Equitation Over Fences21. WhenItAllGoesSouth, shown by Jessica Johnson of Pickerington

Amateur Pleasure Driving11. Sky Blue Yonder, shown by Christina Wenger of Warren13. One Sweet Kiss, shown by Becky Blackburn of Belpre

youth divisionYouth Halter Mares2. LFL Elige, shown by Logan Lorenz of N Lewisburg 9. My Radiant Valentine, shown by Clayton Heins of Arcanum13. The Eminent Clue, shown by Mikaela Oyer of Archbold31. Fiona Mazeratti, shown by Molli Jacobs of Dover

Youth Halter Geldings8. Coolest Touch, shown by Stephen Orengo of Kitts Hill11. Hear The Echos, shown by Taylor Cartmell of Sardinia14. STKs Execute, shown by Sheldon McCoy of Fleming26. Obviouslee Supreme, show by Sierra Walton of Sardinia

Youth Performance Halter Mares2. HF Lazy Lopin Diva, shown by Jacob Gigax of Archbold

4. Sweet Little Willy, shown by Jordan Ferguson of Tipp City6. Godiva by Image, shown by Mark Watkins Jr. of Canfield8. ShesHere ForTheParty, shown by Alyssa Justus of Grove City

Youth Performance Halter Geldings1. Remarkable Can, shown by Rachel Kolb of Lebanon 4. Certify This Chex, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville 9. Lethals Hot Weapon, shown by Ty Paris of Delta 12. PR Deck Dot Com, shown by Kayla Magrum of Tiffin13. Some Hot Potential, shown by Bailey Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling18. Mr Screaming Eagle, shown by Dakota Griffith of Hilliard30. The Cookie Baker, shown by Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield


Youth Showmanship1. HF Lazy Lopin Diva, shown by Jacob Gigax of Archbold3. Certify This Chex, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville6. The Cookie Baker, shown by Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield9. Taylored By Deluxe, shown by Molli Jacobs of Dover11. RL Ask For Sudden, shown by Lucy Igoe of Powell 12. Remarkable Can, shown by Rachel Kolb of Lebanon 18. Some Hot Potential, shown by Bailey Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling22. Promotional Asset, shown by Lauren Diaz of Heath

Youth Breakaway Roping26. Shorty Oporto, shown by McKayla Wilson of London

Youth Barrel Racing12. Mills Kind Racheal, shown by Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton

Youth Pole Bending17. Mills Kind Racheal, shown by Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton

Youth Stake Race2. Mills Kind Racheal, shown by Caitlyn Colvin of Trenton

Youth Trail4. Certify This Chex, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville8. Some Hot Potential, shown by Bailey Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 11. Lethals Hot Weapon, shown by Ty Paris of Delta 18. HF Tahnee Too, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen 23. Steel City Selection, shown by Ciara Bartholomew of Dublin25. Izzy A Deadly Zipper, shown by Jason Somnitz of Geneva

Youth Western Horsemanship4. Certify This Chex, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville11. Remarkable Can, shown by Rachel Kolb of Lebanon 12. Lethals Hot Weapon, shown by Ty Paris of Delta 14. HF Tahnee Too, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen15. ThisVersionsAFantasy, shown by Lucy Igoe of Powell

19. Deesired Invitation, shown by Katsy Leeman of Massillon21. Some Hot Potential, shown by Bailey Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling24. Taylored By Deluxe, shown by Molli Jacobs of Dover25. The Cookie Baker, shown by Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield31. Im Good As It Gets, shown by Madison Thiel of Dublin

Youth Western Pleasure1. A New Dream In Town, shown by Kayla Magrum of Tiffin4. Some Hot Potential, shown by Bailey Mierzejewski of Mt. Sterling 5. Certify This Chex, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville8. Sure Am Hot, shown by Katsy Leeman of Massillon26. DT Eaze On In, shown by Alexis Taylor of Grafton 27. Dark Jasmine, shown by Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville29. HF Tahnee Too, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen30. Wisely Zippen, shown by Alexa Rowland of Ansonia

Youth Hunter Under Saddle4. Fine Details, shown by Jenna Sunni Jacobs of Youngstown6. Tophat and Tails, shown by Charley Thiel of Dublin 17. Branded In Iron, shown by Dakota Griffith of Hilliard26. PR Deck Dot Com, shown by Kayla Magrum of Tiffin30. Lukes Come Naturally, shown by Ashley Reichert of Grove City

Youth Jumping4. Darn That Kat, shown by Mallory Myers of Sharon Center11. Crown Riva, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen

Youth Working Hunter5. Capture The Flag, shown by Taylor Myers of Sharon Center24. Top This Shenanigan, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen 25. Stroke For Stroke, shown by Mallory Myers of Sharon Center


AQHA High PointAwards2011

Youth Hunter Hack1. Capture The Flag, shown by Taylor Myers of Sharon Center21. Top This Shenanigan, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen27. Stroke For Stroke, shown by Mallory Myers of Sharon Center

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation4. Remarkable Can, shown by Rachel Kolb of Lebanon5. Lethals Hot Weapon, shown by Ty Paris of Delta13. ThisVersionsAFantasy, shown by Lucy Igoe of Powell

21. The Cookie Baker, shown by Ellexxah Maxwell of W Mansfield

Youth Equitation Over Fences6. Capture The Flag, shown by Taylor Myers of Sharon Center11. Top This Shenanigan, shown by Lacy Watson of Goshen20. Stroke For Stroke, shown by Mallory Myers of Sharon Center30. One Bad Machine, shown by Samantha Huff of Liberty Township

Around Ohio

The Helping Horses Charity Fun Show will be held Sunday, July 1st at the Harry Hughes Youth

Equestrian Center in Swanton beginning at 8 a.m. The show, which is open to any horse and rider, will raise money for a variety of charities, including the American Cancer Society, Toys for Tots, and Heroes in Action. “We are fortunate to have all of our classes sponsored, as well as the support of our presenting sponsor, Dr. Mickey Frame of Frame Chiropractic & Acupuncture, so that we can donate all of the money we raise,” said Myndi Milliken, show organizer. The sponsorships provide the prizes, which include brightly colored ribbons to fifth place, gift certificates and cash. One class even provides horse hair extensions as its prize. Last year, Helping Horses held their first show and raised nearly $800 for the American Cancer Society despite the 90+ degree heat.

Classes of note include: the Toys for Tots Fun Jump, where the winner will receive a $100 The Custom Fox Tack Store gift certificate; the Branden Breakfield Costume Class (in honor of a boy who lost his battle with cancer at age 9), where the winner will receive a $100 Uckele Health & Nutrition gift certificate and $40 cash; and the Kettlebell-Bob Open Barrels, where the winner will receive $200 cash and cash payouts are provided through 10th place. The show kicks off with a ceremony honoring veterans, and local horse adoption agencies are invited to show their horses fee-free. There will also be a raffle supporting 4-H For a complete class list, rules and directions, visit www.helping-horses.com or call Myndi at 419-346-7195.

Fun Show Donates Proceeds to Three Charities


Upcoming OQHYA Meetings

May May 21 @ 7 p.m.

June June 18 @ 6 p.m.

July TBA

2012 OQHYA Officers & DirectorsOfficers Directors

Advisor: Kelli Diaz2252 Seminary Rd.Heath, OH 43056Cell: [email protected]

Lacy WatsonVice President 2443 Gibbs Rd. Goshen, OH 45122 Home: 513-646-5192 [email protected]

Lauren DiazSecretary 2252 Seminary Rd. Heath, OH 43056 Home: 740-644-0484 [email protected]

Brittany HarterTreasurer 85 Limetree Dr.Delaware, OH 43015 Home: 740-972-8544 [email protected]

Ellexxah MaxwellDirector 24400 State Route 47West Mansfield, OH 43358 Home: 937-869-2467 [email protected]

Bailey MierzejewskiPresident 16255 State Route 207 Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 Home: 330-204-5826 [email protected]

Paul “Trey” Schwab IIIDirector 2180 New London Rd.Hamilton, OH 45013 Home: 513-868-6900 [email protected]

Charley ThielResporter 5544 Fawnbrook LaneDublin, OH 43017 Home: 614-718-9144 [email protected]

Emma BrownDirector 2121 Pinkerton Rd.Zanesville, OH 43701 Home: 740-453-3247 [email protected]

Lindsay BrushDirector 1175 Harrison Pond Dr.New Albany, OH 43054 Home: 614-855-2103 [email protected]

Caitlyn ColvinDirector 4128 Oxford-Middletown RdTrenton, OH 45067513-680-2377 [email protected]

Justin MelvinDirector 9311 Degood Rd.Marysville, OH 43040 Home: 740-513-6976 [email protected]

Hannah OvermyerDirector 15720 W. Smith Rd. Elmore, OH 43416Home: [email protected]

Madison ThielDirector 5544 Fawnbrook LaneDublin, OH 43017 Home: [email protected]

Bridgett WhiteDirector 7709 Allen Rd.Canal Winchester, OH 43110Home: 614-915-7354 [email protected]

The next OQHYA board meeting will be May 21, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

In June, the Youth will meet after dinner during the OQHA Annual Picnic, held June 18th at the Ohio Expo Center in the Natural Resource Shelter Area. Dinner will begin at 6pm, with the board meeting to follow. Please note that AQHA Youth World Show entries will be completed at this meeting! The July board meeting date and time will be determined at the June Annual Picnic.


Youth Headlines

AQHYA World Show Entries Due

During the Ohio Quarter Horse Association annual picnic, all youth members who have qualified

for the AQHA Youth World Show will complete their entries. This is a mandatory meeting for youth showing at the AQHYA Youth World Show. The annual picnic and board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 18th. All members, family and friends

are invited to join the OQHA Board of Directors for dinner, followed by board meetings for OQHA, OAQHA and OQHYA. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. OQHA will provide beverages, bratwursts and fried perch.

Every two years, the American Quarter Horse Association hosts the Youth World Cup, an

international event open to youth riders. The 2012 Youth World Cup, held July 21-29 in Kreuth, Germany, features teams of riders from 17 different countries, competing in Cutting, Reining, Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Riding, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle and Showmanship. In addition to the riding competition, five more youth from each country are

invited to attend educational seminars and leadership training. Charley Thiel, of Dublin, was chosen as one of five non-riding team members who will be representing the United States at the 2012 Youth World Cup in Germany. Charley, who just completed her junior year at Dublin Coffman High School, competes in Hunter Under Saddle events and has won an AQHYA Youth World Championship and two Congress Championships in that event.

OQHYA Youth Invited to 2012 Youth World Cup

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Ad Deadline: September 1, 2012Stallion Directory and Business Card Directory are only available with a full-year contract with OQHA News.Please Note: All rates are based on camera-ready ads.

Contact: Tracy Bidwell - [email protected] - 740-943-2346 ext. 126


Youth Headlines

Each year at it’s annual convention the American Quarter Horse Association announces its all-

around high-point awards in youth, amateur and open divisions. Last year, OQHYA member Molli Jacobs of Dover, Ohio took home the prestigious Featherlite AQHA Youth All-Around High-Point title. This year, two more Ohio Youth earned AQHA’s highest titles. Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville was named 2011 Markel Insurance All-Around Youth Champion, while Rachel Kolb of Lebanon took home Reserve honors. Brianna Tamulewicz and Certify This Chex

Brianna showed her horse Certify This Chex to a grand total of 534.5 points, including top five finishes in youth Performance Halter Geldings, Showmanship, Trail, Western Horsemanship and Western Pleasure. Affectionately called “Lugnut,” this 2001 bay gelding by Zippo Pine Chex excels in horsemanship and equitation, while Brianna prefers pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle. At 16, Brianna attends an online school where she not only maintains

a 4.0 GPA, but is on track to graduate early. She plans to pursue a degree in psychology.

Rachel Kolb and Remarkable Can

Rachel Kolb of Lebanon and Remarkable Can were awarded 2011 Markel Insurance All-Around Youth Reserve Champion at the AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. The pair racked up 415.5 all-around points,

including a youth high-point title in Performance Halter Geldings, fourth in Hunt Seat Equitation and top 15 finishes in both Showmanship and Western Horsemanship. “Snoop”, a 2005 bay gelding by The Remarkable Mr, has quite a list of accomplishments including open, amateur and youth world championships in performance halter, a Select reserve title and All American Quarter Horse Congress wins.

2011 AQHA All-Around Youth Champion and Reserve

Join the OQHA Youth Judging Team!The OQHA Youth Judging Team participates in horse judging contests at some of the

biggest shows in the country, including the AQHYA World Show and the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Contact: Jessica Daniels, OQHA Youth Judging Team Coach740-361-9411 or [email protected]


2012 Show ScheduleMarch 22 - 23, SOQHA Winter Circuit // 3-Judge Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

March 24 - 25, SOQHA Winter Circuit // 3-Judge Champions Center in Springfield Approved

April 7 - 8, SOQHA 4-Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington Approved

April 12 - 13, Rolling Acres Farm 3-JudgeChampions Center in Springfield Not Approved

April 14 - 15, Rolling Acres Farm Champions Center in Springfield Approved

May 5 - 6, EOQHA 4-Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved

May 11, OAQHA Eden Park in Sunbury Not Approved

May 12-13, The Buckeye Classic by OAQHA // 2-Judge Eden Park in Sunbury Approved

May 26 - 27, NOQHA 2-Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

May 28, NOQHA All-Novice Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

June 2, Fulton County Saddle Club Introductory Show Fulton Fairgrounds in Wauseon Approved

June 3, Fulton County Saddle Club Introductory Show Fulton Fairgrounds in Wauseon Approved

June 14 - 15, NOQHA 2-Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield Not Approved

June 16 - 17, NOQHA 4-Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

June 23 - 24, OMIQHA 2-Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

July 5 - 6, Rolling Acres Farm 3-Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington Not Approved

July 7 - 8, Rolling Acres Farm 3-Judge Roberts Arena in Wilmington Not Approved

July 13 - 15, Region 4 Championships Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Not Approved

July 19 - 20, BWHA 2-Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Not Approved

July 21 - 22, BWHA 2-Judge Findlay Western Farm in Findlay Approved

August 25 - 26, SOQHA Futurity 3-Judge Champions Center in Springfield Approved

September 8 - 9, EOQHA Futurity 4-Judge Ohio Expo Center in Columbus Approved

September 21, NOQHA Futurity Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved - Longe Line Only

September 22 - 23, NOQHA Futurity // 2-Judge Mahoning Fairgrounds in Canfield Approved

November 24 - 25, SOQHA Turkey Circuit // 3-Judge Champions Center in Springfield Not Approved

NORTHERN OHIO QUARTER HORSE NOQHA EXTRAVAGANZA & NOVICE SHOW

May 26 & 27 S/C Judge: April Devitt & Benny Sargent

May 28 All Novice Show Judge: Jennifer Goss

Novice Youth All Around Saddle & Novice Amateur All Around Saddle Reserve Novice Youth All Around & Reserve Novice Amateur All Around

Small Fry All Around & Reserve All Around Awards

Rookie Classes AddedNSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart Points

Double Points for NOQHA Year End & Congress Team (all weekend)

Shows to be held at University of Findlay Western Farm • Findlay, Ohio Limited Camping Hookups ~~ Reservations Required (forms online)

One Fee Package Deal $185 Includes: Stall, Office Fee, AQHA Drug Fee,

Unlimited AQHA Entry Fees for 2 Judges 1 Horse – Unlimited Riders

Must show in a Halter Class to get the Package Deal!!

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NOQHA FUTURITY SHOW September 21 - 23 S/C Judge: Terri Cross & Rhonda Replogle

Rookie Classes AddedNSBA Dual Approved • NSBA Youth Smart Points

Ohio Bonus Money Paid in all Open Futurity Classes (forms online)

Shows to be held at Mahoning County Fairgrounds, Canfield, Ohio

One Fee Package Deal $185 Includes: Stall, Office Fee, AQHA Drug Fee,

Unlimited AQHA Entry Fees for 2 Judges 1 Horse – Unlimited Riders

Must show in a Halter Class to get the Package Deal!!


2012 OAQHA Officers & Directors

Laura SalomePast President 1180 Debolt Rd. Utica, OH 43080 [email protected]

Officers Directors

Jennifer SigmanReporter (2/13) 800 Blackstone StWashington C.H., OH 43160 [email protected]

Patrick MurtyPresident (2/13), Executive Board 6685 S. Raneline Rd. West Milton, OH 45383 [email protected]

Marla AthertonFirst Vice President (2/13), Executive Board 16535 Kitpatrick Rd. Utica, OH 43080 [email protected]

Abby PoundTreasurer (2/13)Executive Board 1260 Riley Road Newark, OH [email protected]

Suzanne GuinslerDirector (2/15)260 Spry Rd.Zanesville, OH [email protected]

Cris MartinDirector (2/13)10555 Swamp Rd.Hebron, OH 43025740-929-4606 Cell: [email protected]

Kristin MartinDirector (2/15)10514 Winchester RoadCanal Winchester, OH 43110 [email protected]

Kara SchocklingDirector (2/13)3130 Nob Hill RdZanesville, OH 43701 [email protected]

Mike Yemc Director (2/15) 215 Thurman Ave.Columbus, OH 43206

Nancy WaidDirector (2/13)1469 E. Chestnut St.Lancaster, OH 43130

Kathryne ZachrichDirector (2/15)523 Kingbury Rd. Delaware, OH [email protected]

Lois BerryDirector (2/14)7756 Ridge Rd.Wadsworth, OH 44281Cell: [email protected]

Justin BillingsSecond Vice President (2/13), Executive Board 9755 State Route 752 Ashville, OH 43103 [email protected]

Chris MartinDirector (2/14)10514 Winchester RoadCanal Winchester, OH 43110

Chelsea MartzSecretary (2/13)1299 Steamboat Springs Ct.Blacklick, OH 43004 [email protected]

Carly Williams Director (2/14)223 Elwood Ave. Marysville, OH 43040 419-651-8119 [email protected]

Becca DingusDirector (2/15)1663 Olympus Dr.Kent, OH [email protected]

Kim HatfieldDirector (2/15)

Megan MastersonDirector (2/15)7025 SR 383 NESomerset, OH 43783 740-405-4236 [email protected]


Amateur Update

OAQHA Meeting ScheduleMay May 21 @ 7 p.m.

June June 18 @ 6 p.m.

July TBA

In May, the Amateur Board will meet on Monday, May 21st at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

During June, OAQHA will meet after dinner, which begins at 6 p.m., during the OQHA Annual Picnic at the Natural Resource Shelter in the Ohio Expo Center on June 18th. Board meetings in July will be determined at the June Annual Picnic.

2012 OQHA NewsPhoto Contest

Rules- Entries must be 8 1/2” x 11” or larger color prints- Include horse(s) names, owner and breeder as well as photographer’s contact information- Mail entries to OQHA, Attn: Tracy Bidwell, 101 Tawa Rd., PO Box 209, Richwood, OH 43344.

AwardsFirst Place - $100 Second Place - $75Third Place - $50Honorable Mention - $10

Entries Due: July 1

Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive FundNEW!

$35,000 BONUS MONEY ADDEDHalter Open Weanling Colts - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Colts - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Weanling Fillies - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Weanling Fillies - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50Open Yearling Mares - All Ages - $500 Non-Pro Yearling Mares - All Ages* - $125, $100, $50

Longe Line Open English Longe Line - $500 Open Western Longe Line - $750Non-Pro Longe Line - $750

Hunter Under Saddle Open Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 Non-Pro Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500

Western Pleasure Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500Open Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500

*Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse to the top three non-pro exhibitors.

GUIDELINES1. There is no separate entry fee to enter OFBIF classes and horses are eligible with no restrictions.

2. Members must submit a nomination form, along with a copy of horses’s registration papers to the OQHA office by August 15th to be eligible for bonus incentive fund monies. Please note that entries WILL NOT be accepted at any of the regional futurities. 3. Participants in the OFBIF must enter the EOQHA, NOQHA, and/or SOQHA open futurity classes to participate. Participants are not required to participate in all three futurities, but can earn bonus money at one, two, or three shows. 4. A current membership in OQHA is required for both owner and exhibitor prior to the show. 5. In addition to nomination, all membership, entry forms, papers and payment must be submitted to each regional association, per their guidelines to be eligible for bonus money. If these are not submitted by the due

date, all entries are subject to late fees, per each regional association rules. 6. All bonus money is in addition to regional association’s purse. 7. Longe Line classes will be run according to NSBA rules. All other classes will be judged in accordance with AQHA rules. 8. All OFBIF classes will be according to NSBA percentages. 9. All OFBIF classes will pay back in each class as follows: 6 pay backs if 10 or less show, 8 pay backs if 11 to 20 show, 10 pay backs if 21 to 30 show, 12 pay backs if 31 to 40 show and 14 pay backs if 41 and up show.

For a complete list of guidelines, visit www.oqha.com.

Ohio Futurity Bonus Incentive Fund2012 NOMINATION FORM

Please check the classes below that you plan to show:Halter ___ Open Weanling Colts - $500 ___ Non-Pro Weanling Colts* - $125, $100, $50___ Open Weanling Fillies - $500 ___ Non-Pro Weanling Fillies * - $125, $100, $50___ Open Yearling Stallions/Geldings - $500___ Non-Pro Yearling Stallions/Geldings* - $125, $100, $50___ Open Yearling Mare - $500___ Non-Pro Yearling Mares* - $125, $100, $50

*Non-Pro Halter classes will run concurrently with the corresponding open class and will pay an additional purse to the top three non-pro exhibitors.

• Owners AND Exhibitors must be current OQHAmembers.• No Nomination Fee

Longe Line ___ Open English Longe Line - $500 ___ Open Western Longe Line - $750___ Non-Pro Longe Line - $750

Hunter Under Saddle ___ Open Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000 ___ Non-Pro Two and Three Year Old Hunter Under Saddle - $1,000___ Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Maturity - $500

Western Pleasure ___ Open Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Two Year Old Western Pleasure - $500___ Open Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure - $1,000___ Non-Pro Western Pleasure Maturity - $500

OWNER: ________________________________________________________ SSN: ____________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________

EMAIL: _____________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________

REGISTERED NAME: _______________________________________________ REG #: ________________

SEX: ______________ SIRE: ______________________________ DAM: ____________________________

EXHIBITOR: ______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________

In addition all membership, entry forms, papers, and payment must be submitted to each regional association per their guidelines to be eligible for added money.

Send Entries To: Ohio Quarter Horse Assocation Attn: Barb Benedum PO Box 209 Richwood, OH 43344-0209 Fax: 740-943-3752 • E-mail: [email protected]

NOMINATIONS DUE AUGUST 15, 2012


Club Updates

River Cities Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Olivia Sniezek, Youth News Reporter

River Cities Quarter Horse Association is proud to

announce its new officers for the 2012 season. Serving the

association this year, as President, is Lonnie Best of Kitts Hill, Ohio. Assisting Lonnie as Vice President is Ralph Blake also residing in Kitts Hill, Ohio. Leigh Ann Griffith, from Hilliard, Ohio is the serving as the Secretary for this upcoming year and also the Quarter Horse Congress Queen Advisor. The Treasurer for the upcoming year will be Lynn Sniezek of Edinburg, Pennsylvania. Dee Ann Staley of Kitts Hill, Ohio will be the Youth Advisor for River Cities Quarter Horse Association. Dakota Griffith of Hilliard, Ohio will serve as the News Reporter for the organization. All of the officers look forward to serving the association this upcoming show year and wish good luck to all competitors this 2012 show season. Likewise, the River Cities Youth Organization has elected new officers for this show season also. Their winning lineup consists of Erika Rodenski from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania leading the organization as President, Charley Theil from Dublin, Ohio assisting her as Vice President, Olivia Sniezek from Edinburg, Pennsylvania as Secretary and News Reporter, Taylor Nogee from New Wilmington, Pennsylvania as Treasurer and Kayla Hayes from Ohio will be the sentinel. On August 11th, 2012 River Cities Quarter Horse Association will be holding an NBHA Speed Show at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson, Ohio. The EX. barrel class will begin at 3:00 pm, the poles class will begin at 5:00 and run until 5:45pm. At this time the arena will close so that we may prepare the arena for the show and opening ceremony which will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. All the finds we raise will help fund the youth team for this year. There will be door prizes, prize drawings and there is $2500 added at this point. We would gladly accept any prize donations, such as gift cards and such to raffle off to raise funds for the youth team.

River Cities Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce Dakota Diamond Griffith as their 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Candidate. The members of River Cities are very excited to have such a distinguished horsewoman representing them as their first Queen candidate. Dakota is the 19-year-old daughter of Sid and Leigh Ann Griffith of Hilliard, Ohio. A 2011 graduate of Emerson Academy, Dakota is pursuing a career as a horse trainer and hopes to be an AQHA judge in the future. She also plans on attending beauty school to become a professional stylist. Dakota was a strong competitor throughout her youth career earning awards such as showing the highest point earning youth horse of all time, five time back to back youth hunter under saddle high point champion and multiple top ten placings at the Congress and the AQHYA World Championship Show. She was very involved in the youth associations of both AQHA and NSBA, holding the office of President in each. Dakota continues to be an inspiration by setting new goals and always looking to the future. Some of her future goals include: being a member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors, being part of the National Youth Committee, continuing her work to promote the EWD classes and becoming an AQHA judge. Since Dakota was a little girl she has always dreamed of being the “Congress Queen”. The members of River Cities look forward to watching Dakota compete and cheering her on as she chases her dream to become the 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen. Members: Please remember to send in your applications as soon as possible to ensure that you are a member for this year.


Club Updates

As most of you are aware, the Casinos

and VLT’s are now a reality in Ohio. With the

hope of increased purses and additional monies for the horsemen, comes the waiting game. Work is underway with OSRC for a Quarter Horse Developmental Fund for 2013 and Lobbyist, Bob Doyle, continues his efforts to keep OQHRA in the mix. Building relationships with OSRC, OTBA and government officials are just a few of the positives. Nominations to enter the All American Quarter Horse Congress races began May 1, 2012, with final payment due September 1, 2012. Trials will run Tuesday, October 15th with Finals held Saturday, October 27th. Races will include Futurity, Derby and an AQHA Bonus Challenge Stake race. The Buckeye Futurity trials, open to Ohio Bred or Owned will be October 15th and Finals October 27th. Payments start May 15th, 2012. Nomination forms for the Buckeye and Congress can be downloaded from www.ohioquarterhorseracing.com or contact Racing Secretary, Tamie Grandstaff, at (419) 253-2048 for more information. An OQHRA booth will be available to set up at various equine events. This booth will be used to

develop public awareness and membership drives. We are looking for different venues, barrel racing shows, fairs, etc. to get the word out. In addition, we are looking for a sponsor to donate a raffle saddle to set up in the booth as an additional fundraiser. If you have a show or venue that we should set up at, please contact Tamie at (419) 253-2048 to make arrangements. Plans for the Congress 2012 OQHRA raffle have been finalized. The raffle will include a 2011 bay gelding; Box C Wimpy Dude by Vernons Flash Bar X Box C Wimpy Wynona and a round pen will be the second raffle prize. PLEASE, plan some time, October 8th – 27th, to work the booth; this is an important fund raiser that can bring in a substantial amount of income. We are in need of someone to stay on the grounds to care for the horse and man the booth. This could be divided between several people. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Contact any OQHRA member for tickets. The association is looking for a young lady between the ages of 16-25, interested in promoting quarter horse racing in Ohio, to represent OQHRA as the 2012 Queen. Applications will be taken during the months of May and June. Those between the ages of 18-25 are eligible to compete in the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen competition. Contact Tamie, [email protected] for an application.

Ohio Quarter Horse Racing AssociationSubmitted by: Tamie Grandstaff, OQHRA Secretary

OMI Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Olga Kipp, OMIQHA Secretary

OMIQHA has been working hard getting ready for our

show June 23rd and 24th at the University of Findlay western farm. We are getting sponsors and

hope to have some prizes for some classes. The details are all falling into place nicely and everyone is excited. Our hotel is the Hampton Inn at Findlay. 419-422-5252. Let them know you are staying for the OMIQHA show and receive 10 percent off. Our youth are getting excited for this show season and are working to have some fun events to do

together besides showing their horses. We have also been going over plans for year-end awards and our year-end award banquet details. Queen Kelsey Gibson has been busy going to shows and flea markets and plans to go to several more shows. We are still taking applications for contestants for the 2013 queen. Any young lady interested may contact Lisa Maag at 419-523-9301. We look forward to seeing everyone at our show in June.


Club Updates

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting - January 16, 2012

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

Directors present: Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Kelli Diaz, Wayne

Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Ted Handel, Randy Jacobs, Roger Landis, Binnie Ann Masters, Brent Maxwell, Ron McCarty, Dr. Dave McDonald, Charlie Menker, Dr. Scott Myers, Judd Paul, Alan Potts, Skip Salome, Todd Salome, Chuck Smith, Denny Thorsell and Dan Trein. Excused Directors: Lisa Alley, Vic Clark, Ed Dingledine, Bob Hexter, Fritz Leeman, Cindy Morehead, John Pickersgill, Don Recchiuti and Brent Tincher. President Charlie Menker called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Introduction of Guests – • Bill Wright, George Seanor, Jeff James, Randy Wilson, Pete and Beth Himes were introduced as guests.

Minutes – • Alan Potts made a motion to approve the January 2011 Minutes. Second by Todd Salome. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report – • Barb Benedum reported on the December 31, 2011 financial statements noting that the finalized statements will be complete once the CPA firm has an opportunity to conduct their review. 2011 ended with a net profit of $310,965.78 prior to any year-end adjustments. Dan Trein made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. Second by Wayne Erwin. Motion carried. Tri-Chairmen Report – • Cam Foreman read a letter from Mark Cherubini stating that he is resigning his position on the board. Cam reported on the following from the Tri-Chairmen meeting: • Distributed a tentative Congress schedule for the board to review. Cam asked that the horse show

The Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to report that our spring show was a great

success. Thank you to all that participated! A special thank you to all our sponsors. We would also like to thank all our members and directors who worked so hard to make the show the success that it was! We were able to

give out prizes in many of our classes. Our youth really appreciates the support on their fundraisers. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in September at our futurity show. Also we now have a facebook page that will have updates reported! Please visit us there! It is linked to our website: www.EOQHA.us.

Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse AssociationSubmitted by: Kathy James, Director

Minutes


Minutesadvisory committee review the schedule and make recommendations. • Distributed a tentative listing of the 2012 Congress judges. Cam stated that he has not hired any specialized judges because he was unsure when those classes would be held. • There are several corporate sponsor contracts that are up for renewal this year. Cam will be reviewing those contracts and report back to the board. There are some possibilities for new corporate sponsors as well. • The Tri-Chairmen voted to change the policy on give-away trailers for awards. The trailer must be MSRP of at least $25,000 in exchange for a $9,000 credit if they have inside booth space. • The Tri-Chairmen voted to discontinue the Master’s Halter classes at the Congress. Cam stated that we will investigate offering a class within a class and implementing a Yearling Halter Futurity in place of the Masters Halter. • The Tri-Chairmen voted to add NSBA approval on Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation across the board. • NSBA wants to sponsor Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship and Hunter Under Saddle for the Team Tournament. Cam reported that we will go back to NSBA and ask for class sponsorship money. That sponsorship would be $500.00 per class. • It was voted to keep the Amateur Versatility as a stakes class. • The Board asked for a written arena conflict policy. After investigating, it was determined that we will continue to work with the gate staff to accommodate arena conflicts instead of having a written policy. • After meeting with the fair commission, it was determined that OQHA would hire a lobbyist for a few months to begin lobbying for the capital funds at the state level. • Cam wrote a letter to AQHA expressing his disappointment that the Novice Championship show will be in conflict with the Congress. • Dr. Schmall sent a letter to the Tri-Chairmen explaining that when some of the Congress classes began running ahead of schedule and there were not enough vet techs available, there were instances when he only tested one horse in the class. He also stated that he did pull a Coggins for one horse that was bound for

Canada, but that would not happen again in the future. • Cam also reported that he spoke with Cinch and it was confirmed that the largest size available for the worker’s jackets is a 2X. Todd Salome made a motion to accept the Tri-Chairmen report. Second by Wayne Erwin. Motion carried. Annual Banquet – • Todd Salome reported that all the arrangements for the annual banquet are complete. The banquet is scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Ramada Plaza. There will be discounted rooms available for OQHA members. There will be a hospitality social hour immediately following the annual open meeting. Futurity Bonus Fund – • Candi Fites made a motion that the OFBIF continue and have the same budget as 2011. Second by Elizabeth Gorski. Motion carried. Executive Committee – Brent Maxwell reported on the meeting held earlier that day: • EOQHA requested that the Lancaster show slide to the May show, allowing it to be a four-judge show. Todd Salome made the motion to accept the executive committee report. Second by Chris Darnell. Motion passed. Finance Committee – • Dr. Dave McDonald reported that the lfe membership account could be replaced in full with current funds. Dan Trein made a motion to replace the life Membership funds. Second by Ron McCarty. Motion passed. Public Policy – • Elizabeth reported on the AQHA PAC fund. Binnie Ann made a motion that OQHA donate $1,000 to the AQHA PAC fund. Second by Dr. Dave McDonald. Motion carried.


MinutesOhio Queen – • Elaine Wells stated that our current Ohio Queen, Megan Masterson, sent a letter stating that she has taken a job that would prevent her from attending the Congress, therefore she was resigning. There will be another Queen’s contest. Rules – • Binnie Ann Master read the third and final reading of the following rule change: Article XII OHIO POINT SYSTEM FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Section 1 - Paragraph 2 The point year shall be from April 1 to the Saturday and Sunday shows only of the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association approved winter circuit in March through and including the final day of September in each calendar year, provided, however, that no weekday show except shows held on national holidays shall count for state points and team points. Points from shows held on March 31st and April 1st, May 31st and June 1st, July 31st and August 1st, and September 30th and October 1st when they fall on Saturday and Sunday, and when these shows are held in the split-combined format, will count for state points and team points. Section 2 - Paragraph 2 To be approved for OQHA points, a show must offer all day fees of $40 as an option for all Youth and Novice Youth classes. They must also offer all-day fees of $40 as an option for all Amateur, Novice Amateur, and Select classes. Rookie and Intermediate classes are included in the $40 fee. If a show offers Small Fry classes, the fee for this division is $20 per show. Binnie Ann Masters made a motion to accept the third reading. Second by Elizabeth Gorski. Motion passed. Scholarship Committee – • Elizabeth reported that the committee had met and were finalizing preparations for the interviews to be held at the OQHA office on March 10, 2012.

Vet Coordinator – • Dr. Dave McDonald reported that there was a positive drug test at the 2011 Congress in the Two-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure class. The parties have all been notified and the owner has agreed to our penalties. Youth Committee – Lauren Diaz reported on the meeting held earlier: • There will be items to be auctioned at the annual banquet and will also be having the Harley raffle again this year. • The Youth will also be reaching out to more 4-H clubs to encourage participation in OQHA. Amateur – • Kristen Martin discussed the upcoming Amateur show on April 21st and 22nd at Wilmington. The Amateurs will be using RockStar Show Management for their show. By partnering with RockStar, the show will have better prizes and will hopefully have more entries. NOQHA – • Chris Darnell reported that the Northern Ohio has their shows scheduled for May and September and will be offering the Rookie classes. SOQHA – • Judd Paul reported that the Winter Circuit will be March 22-25 in Springfield. Ohio Buckskin – • Ted Handle reported that the new President is Ben Grandstaff. New Business – • Todd Salome asked if he could move forward with the Trail Ride. Ron McCarty made the motion to have the Trail Ride this year. Second by Elizabeth. Motion passed. • Brent Maxwell made the motion to continue with the Ohio Incentive Fund Program. Second by Todd Salome. Motion passed. • Binnie Ann made a motion to continue giving a


Minutes

Directors present: Lisa Alley, Rod Atherton, Clark Bradley, Hank Clason, Chris Darnell, Kelli Diaz,

Wayne Erwin, Candi Fites, Bill Flarida, Elizabeth Gorski, Bob Hexter, Jeff James, Roger Landis, Binnie Ann Masters, Brent Maxwell, Dr. Dave McDonald, Dr. Scott Myers, Cindy Morehead, Judd Paul, Don Recchiuti, Alan Potts, Skip Salome, Todd Salome, Denny Thorsell, Brent Tincher, Dan Trein, Mike Vargo, Shane Watson and Randy Wilson. Excused Directors: Vic Clark, Ed Dingledine, Randy Jacobs, John Pickersgill, and Chuck Smith. Absent Directors: Fritz Leeman, Ron McCarty and Charlie Menker. President Scott Myers called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Introduction of Guests – • Ed Campbell, Kristine Nagy, Mark Watkins, Connie Lechleitner and Mark Wright were introduced as guests. Minutes – • Brent Maxwell made a motion to approve the January 2011 Minutes. Second by Todd Salome. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report – • Barb Benedum reported on the February 2012 financial statements. Barb stated that the balance sheet now shows that the life membership account has been

replenished. Those funds were transferred from the general operating account. The financial statements reflect that we are right on track compared to last year. Judd Paul made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Second by Wayne Erwin. Motion carried. Tri-Chairmen Report – • Skip Salome reported that we are investigating adding Mounted Shooting to the last day of the Congress. Don Recchiuti made a motion to continue to pursue the plans for Mounted Shooting. Second by Wayne Erwin. Motion passed. • Scott Myers reported that the Tri-Chairmen met with NRHA officials at the AQHA Convention on new initiatives at the Congress. 1. Creation of an Alliance Partnership with NRHA 2. Add Prime-Time and Rookie Divisions 3. Create an Exhibitor Party 4. Ride a Reiner Program Bob Hexter made a motion to move forward with NRHA initiatives. Second by Wayne Erwin. Motion passed. • Chris Darnell discussed the possibility of using a new hotel to house the Congress workers. A proposal from the Holiday Inn Worthington was submitted that would result in substantial savings. Chris proposed that we have our April board meeting there so that the entire board can have input on the hotel. • Denny Thorsell reported that there are still ongoing plans to redesign the Swine Barn and possibly build a new stall building. This would free up arena space in the Voinovich. The new building would have 400-500

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors Meeting - March 19, 2012

Submitted by: Barb Benedum, Accountant

$1,000 stipend to National AQHA Directors or any OQHA Director that serves on a committee. Second by Todd Salome. Motion passed. Dr. Dave McDonald made a motion to recess to Executive Session. Second by Alan Potts.


Minutespremium stalls. Brent Maxwell made a motion that the Tri-Chair move forward with the new stall plans. Second by Todd Salome. Motion passed. • Scott reported that the Tri-Chairmen are continuing to work on corporate sponsors, commercial exhibitors and the videographer. Dan Trein made a motion to accept the Tri-Chairmen’s report. Second by Elizabeth Gorski. Motion carried. Annual Banquet – • Todd Salome reported that the annual banquet was a success. We had 328 attendees compared to 290 from last year. The live auction grossed more than $16,000 and net proceeds were split between the Youth, Trail Ride and Amateurs. AQHA Reports – • Clark Bradley reported that the AQHA Convention was well attended. Dan Trein reported that Animal Rights Activists was a topic of discussion during the Professional Horseman’s meeting. Horse Show Advisory – • Dan Trein reported on Congress items discussed and approved at the meeting that was held earlier. See attached. Finance Committee – • Alan Potts reported that there was a 2012 Budget meeting on February 9, 2012 at the Richwood office. The budget is now complete and available. • In the meeting, it was recommended that we begin charging a 3 percent handling fee for entries that are paid by credit cards. Alan Potts made a motion to approve this policy. Second by Skip Salome. Motion passed. Judging Team – • Cindy Morehead reported that there are only four members on the team.

Membership – • Mike Vargo reported the current membership numbers: 1365 total members vs. 1391 total members in 2011. The total is as follows: Amateur – 224, Regular – 206, Youth – 153 and Life – 782. Professional Horseman – • Roger Landis reported that the committee is requesting more input on the hiring process and placement of Congress judges. Public Policy – • Elizabeth reported that slaughter plants can re-open, although this may be only for a limited time. Policies and Procedures – • Lisa Alley reported that she would like the chairperson for each committee to prepare policies and procedures for their committee. The deadline for this will be the May meeting. Rules – • Lisa Alley reported that the committee will be each taking a portion of the rulebook and reviewing and revising. • Lisa read the first reading of a proposed rule change to Article 10: AMENDMENTS Section 1. The Board of Directors and membership elected Officers shall have the power to make, amend and Repeal the By-Laws of the Association by vote of a two-thirds majority of the Directors present at any regular or special meetings of the Board at which there is a quorum, subject to the right of the members to amend any such By-Laws at the annual meeting of members or at a special meeting of the members called for such purpose. The proposed change or amendment must be read at three (3) regular or special meetings before a final vote is made. Upon a motion, the first two readings may be waived provided a copy of the rule change or changes have been sent to all Directors/Officers with voting privileges.


MinutesScholarship Committee – • Elizabeth reported that the scholarship interviews were held on March 10th at the Richwood office. There were seven applications resulting in one Outstanding Horseman Award for $1,000 and four $500 awards. There were also 17 renewal applications which resulted in 16 renewal awards at $ 500 each. Trail Ride – • Todd Salome reported that the trail ride is scheduled for August 17 – 19, 2012. Youth Committee – • There were 29 youth at the meeting. It was reported that the theme for the Youth World Show this year will be “Bringing out Your Inner Rock Star” • The live auction and secret boxes resulted in $6,905 from the annual banquet. • The Youth are continuing their outreach programs including investigating the Equestrians with Disability classes. Amateur – • Kristen Martin reported that the Amateur show has been scheduled for May 11th – 13th at Eden Park in Sunbury. The show will be managed by RockStar Show Management. There will be more than $20,000 in prizes offered. NOQHA – • Chris Darnell reported that the NOQHA Scholarship deadline is May 1, 2012.

• Chris also reported that the first show is scheduled on Memorial Day weekend at Findlay. • Lastly, Chris reported that NOQHA voted to donate $2,500 to the Jess Cecil memorial fund. SOQHA – • Judd Paul reported that the Winter Circuit will be this coming weekend in Springfield. Ohio Buckskin – • Ted Handel reported the following show schedule: 6/9 – 6/10 first show of the season; 7/6 – 7/8 Red, White and Buckskin; 9/8 – 9/9 Futurity Old Business – • Lisa Alley asked if we are still contracting with a CPA firm to prepare our taxes and perform a financial statement review. Scott reported that we are still in contract for FY 2011. • Connie Lechleitner asked for an update on the Executive Vice President search. Scott reported that there was a 3/1/12 press release. Scott also reported that the Search Committee did not establish a deadline for resumes. New Business – • Scott reported that Candi Fites was appointed as the Corporate Secretary. Dr. Dave McDonald made a motion at 9:14 p.m. to recess to Executive Session. Second by Todd Salome.

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