President’s Letter

Dear Ohio Quarter Horse Family,

The 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress (AAQHC) is in the books. The Leadership and Board of Directors were determined to have an outstanding show and we certainly achieved that goal! We implemented online registration, added multiple new classes and witnessed recorded numbers in exhibitors and visitors to the Congress.

With the help and commitment from our valued Exhibitors, the OQHA Board of Directors, the Tri-Chairmen, our Leadership Team, our Affiliate Associations, the OQHA staff, and so many volunteers, we worked together to earn the title of STILL THE ONE! We all need to thank our CEO, Dr. Scott Myers for being “all-in” and pushing us all to make sure this year’s Congress was a huge success. The countless hours, phone calls and meetings seemed to never end, but your commitment to OQHA and the Congress never wavered. Scott, it has been an honor to work alongside you and your team, it is your leadership that has helped make us the success we are today.

To all of you, it has been my honor to serve as your President this year and to see our association not only address challenges, but to grow and flourish. It is everyone’s passion for our industry and the Congress that helped make 2022 a huge success. I want to personally thank the OQHA Officers, Board of Directors, the Past Presidents, Honorary Directors, OQHA staff, Dr. Myers, all of the AQHA trainers, and exhibitors for supporting me! Your commitment and passion for keeping us at the forefront of our industry is beyond compare and all of you truly are the best in the business.

I also want to thank our affiliate associations for their time and effort in providing our members with incredible horse shows throughout the year. You continue to demonstrate that Ohio remains one of the most competitive states in the AQHA show industry. Your hard work has kept Ohio horse shows well attended and the best in the country. We are looking forward to even bigger events in 2023.

As a reminder, the nominations for 2023 Officers and Directors have been finalized and you will be receiving your voting ballots electronically. Please review the list of candidates and make sure your voice is heard by submitting your vote.

I look forward to celebrating everyone’s success and achievements in 2022 at our OQHA Annual Banquet. Make sure to plan on attending one of the best state association awards banquets where more than $75,000 in awards will be given to our members. The banquet is set for February 4th at the Hilton in downtown Columbus. Watch for reservation information coming soon.

Thank you all again for your commitment and passion and for reminding the country we are #STILLTHEONE!

Best regards,

GREG TORDOFF

2021-2022 OQHA President