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OHIO QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

It is my honor to welcome each and every one of you to the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Despite the uncertainty around the world this past year, one thing is for sure….. the Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the Congress are back and stronger than ever! After 55 years, we are Still the One!

To all the OQHA Officers, Directors, Staff, Tri-Chairmen, Trainers, and countless Volunteers, THANK YOU! It is your passion for the American Quarter Horse, our Association, and the future of our industry that will continue to make the All American Quarter Horse Congress the most elite show in our industry. I am excited for our future and am dedicated to do my part to continue to grow our association and the Congress.

To all of our exhibitors, WELCOME! This is your show and we want it to be a great one! OQHA is committed to growing and adjusting to the needs of our industry and our customers so don’t hesitate to stop any OQHA board member and share your thoughts and feedback for the future.

A big Thank You to our dedicated Sponsors and Vendors; both new and long-standing. Your commitment and partnership with the Congress are recognized and truly appreciated and I encourage everyone to thank them and support them.

We are happy to be adding 19 new classes in 2022, and plan on awarding over $3 Million dollars in cash and prizes at this year’s Congress. We are also excited to be hosting Professional Bull Riding, Freestyle Reining, and top-notch Futurity classes. We remain focused on bringing together the best horses in the industry across all disciplines so that you can continue to experience a horse show unlike any other.

As we look forward, I am excited about our long-term plans and opportunities to partner with the Ohio State Fairgrounds and the State of Ohio to expand our facilities as well. We are working to add a new building, additional riding arenas and more. There is a lot to be excited about!

Whether you are a trainer, an exhibitor, a parent, or a visitor, I hope you can experience and enjoy all that the Congress has to offer! The 2022 Congress is going to be exceptional! Bring a little extra patience, pack for all the seasons, and ge of a lifetime. Thank you for allowing me to be your President and welcome to the All American Quarter Horse Congress!

Sincerely,

W. Greg Tordoff

W. Greg Tordoff OQHA President 2021-2022

WELCOME FROM THE GOVERNOR

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Welcome to the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest single

breed horse show. Since 1967, the show has been attracting equine enthusiasts from

throughout the nation to the Ohio Expo Center to watch competitions and to see and

enjoy thousands of horses and horse-related displays and programs.

The congress is a very special tradition that is greatly anticipated and beloved by 7 Ohioans. I applaud the officials of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for the work they

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do to put on this 26-day event, which not only includes competitions, but also

demonstrations, sales, and a trade show.

To out-of-town visitors, I hope you have a chance to explore Columbus and take in the

sights and sounds of our capital city.

To those of you who are competing, good luck! And, once you’ve returned home, I hope

you’ll plan a trip to see us again soon.

Very respectfully yours,

Mike DeWine

Governor

WELCOME

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Dear Friends,

As mayor of the City of Columbus, Ohio, it is my honor to welcome you to America’s Opportunity City - Columbus, Ohio - for the 2022 Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress. We are so proud to once again host this illustrious event.

This is an exciting time for Columbus as we emerge from the pandemic and make tremendous strides toward becoming a more vibrant and inclusive city. I hope that you find this a welcoming and dynamic place to visit and enjoy the many special attractions and businesses that make Columbus truly unique.

I invite you to explore our vibrant arts community, from the galleries and studios of Franklinton to the theatrical productions at Shadowbox Live or CAPA. Our culinary scene is diverse and extensive, as well, and I am confident that you will find a new favorite dining destination. If you have time, I encourage you to check out one of our incredible local treasures like COSI, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Franklin Park Conservatory or Otherworld. From historical to urs to professional sports, there is truly something for everyone here in America’s Opportunity City.

There is so much to discover, and I know you’ll find something to love. But, most of all, I hope you enjoy the hospitality, charm and generosity that bri ng visitors back to Columbus time and time again. Please enjoy your time here in Columbus, enjoy the Congress, and please come again soon.

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor

WELCOME FROM THE OHIO EXPO CENTER

As fall approaches, there are traditions so many look forward to – the leaves changing colors, football season, Halloween, and, of course, the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Here at the Ohio Expo Center, we know what to expect in October: thousands of hardworking exhibitors from across the country all coming together at the world’s largest single-breed horse show. This prestigious event has a place in the hearts of so many people who have been impacted by this event over the years. Whether they have exhibited, won, visited, or purchased a new pair of boots or belt buckle, the Quarter Horse Congress is the place to see and be seen.

When I’m walking through the grounds in October, it is easy to see just how much work all of you contribute to make this great show a success. The dedication that goes into participating in the Congress, and organizing it, is impressive. I’m thankful that we’ve been able to work closely with OQHA to continue to host the Congress here in Columbus.

Best wishes for a successful and exciting show, and good luck to all those who participate in this esteemed tradition!

Sincerely,

Virgil L. Strickler, CFE General Manager Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

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WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS QUEEN

Welcome to Columbus!

Hello and welcome to the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress! As the 2021 Congress Queen I am so excited to welcome you back to Columbus, Ohio for the largest all-breed horse show in the world. What I love most about the Congress is that there is truly something for everyone. From ranch and cow classes to performance classes and speed events, October is an action-packed month which features the highest level of equine athletes and equestrians. While the horses are always the main event, the Congress Trade Show can’t be missed. Be sure to check out Congress Hall and the Annex for all your show and western needs. Once you have shopped till you dropped, wander out to the midway to get something to eat. I personally recommend cinnamon bun from the Sweet Shop, a Congress fixture and my favorite dessert!

To all those competing, good luck and have FUN! The month goes by surprisingly fast so make sure you take it all in and be proud to be competing at such a prestigious event. A few tips if you have never been to the Congress before. First, download the Horse Show Tracker app to keep up with the show on your phone. Also, for any fellow students out there, head over to the Congress Classroom in the Annex for internet and a quiet place to keep up with your studies – I made use of it more than once last year. Finally, don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the Congress Special ticketed events, the Professional Bull Riding event on October 7th, the Freestyle Reining on October 8th. The Freestyle Reining is not only an exhilarating event, but we will also be crowning the 2022 Congress Queen in the intermission. You won’t want to miss it! Another event that I want to highlight is the Heroes on Horses class. This inspiring event honors servicemen and women healing through participation in horses.

Thank you for joining us in Columbus this year, we are so excited to have you. Welcome once again and have the best time!

Warmly,

Darcy Woods, 2021 Congress Queen

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OQHA STAFF 2022 OQHA OFFICERS

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Rhonda Harter Congress Show and Futurity Secretary

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Brent Maxwell Executive Committee

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2022 OQHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Justin Billings

Rick Cecil

Matt Claypool

Kelli Diaz

Shawn Flarida

Kyle Flatter

Jeff Gore

Randy Jacobs

Ron Kendle

Roger Landis

Cindy Morehead

Kristine Nagy

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Chad Piper

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Dennis Taylor

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Past President

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Honorary Director

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Honorary Director

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Honorary Director

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Past President

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Brent Maxwell

Past President

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Past President

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Past President

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Past President

Donald Recchiuti

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Skip Salome

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Chuck Smith

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Brent Tincher

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Dan Trein

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What Would You Say?

Advice to First-Time Exhibitors

The sound of hooves on asphalt paths. The calm of dark before a 2:00 a.m. practice ride. The brisk morning air as Ohio transitions from summer into fall. The electric feeling that can be found nowhere else.

All of these are well-known to veteran exhibitors of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. But try to imagine the first time you experienced these and so many other sights, sounds, smells. The first-time experience at the Congress is something that is almost indescribable.

Someone’s first time competing at the Congress can be overwhelming at times. What advice would you give to someone attending their very first All American Quarter Horse Congress?

Three long-time Congress exhibitors, Melissa “Missy” Thyfault, Ellexxah Maxwell, and Kylee Wiseman were asked to give their advice to first-time

exhibitors.

Advice I Learned From

Missy: One thing I had to learn was that it was a marathon and not a race. Things lined up and organized in advance, horses and riders healthy and prepared going in. And to stay focused

The fact it, you and your horse are a team.

on what you have to do to be ready regardless of what anyone else may be doing. It is a great experience and can be enjoyed most by being as ready as possible.

Ellexxah: Someone told me to just do my best, because at the end of the day that’s all you can really do. The fact is, your horse and you are a team, but being a team with a living breathing animal sometimes isn’t the easiest. I was

taught to bring the best of what I could do that day and be proud of even the smallest accomplishments.

Kylee: One thing I was told was to not let the size of the show and the people intimidate you. You need to go in and show your horse the way you know how to.

Preparation is Key

Missy: The best way I have found to deal with nerves at a big show is to make sure I have done everything possible in advance to be prepared. Then I know I have put forth my best and that’s all anyone can do. It is important to trust your work and not do more than what you would normally do to prepare just because it is the Congress. I do remind my clients of their successes so they remember that they are capable and are ready to do this. I also believe in positive visualization. Picturing yourself doing an event as perfect as possible in advance. So many people

think of all the things that can go wrong. This is the opposite approach and can get a person out of their own head.

Ellexxah: I am always listening to music before a show. I actually have a playlist made on my phone for horse shows. I normally have my headphones in and listen to it in the morning that I show when I’m getting ready, lunging, even warming up.

Kylee: When I show the pleasure, I do not get nervous. It might be because I have done it so many times before. When I started the reining, it was a different story. One thing that can ease my mind is running the pattern in my head start to finish up until I go in. This has helped me in the reining, and I imagine it can help with all pattern classes.

Hiccups Happen to Everyone

Missy: One Congress hiccup for me would be the time I

Kylee Wiseman

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Ellexxah Maxwell

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Missy Thyfault OWNER THYFAULT PERFORMANCE HORSES

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Mistakes happen to everyone, no matter how many times you’ve been to the Congress.

overslept early on in my career. Always have a second person checking on you and ready to bang on your camper door if need be!

Ellexxah: One year getting ready for the halter I sprayed something, I can’t even remember what, on my horse’s mane. Whatever it was caused all my bands to break! So, there was frantic rushing and almost missed the class because we were trying to re-band my horse. Mind you, this was two years ago and I’ve been showing at the Congress since 2007. Mistakes and hiccups happen to everyone no matter how many times you’ve been to the Congress.

Kylee: This didn’t happen at the Congress, but at another prestigious show. At the NRHA Derby, I was running to my last stop and my horse hit bad ground, stepped on his foot, and I fell off. It really could not have been prevented and I learned it happens to everyone and it made me feel better. Sometimes in the rail classes, a spot on the rail is difficult and you have no control over that.

Just the Normal Routine Missy: My horses are used to the Ohio climate, but they still take a couple days to settle into Congress. Lunging, ponying and the hot walker all help the settling in process. I try to ride the young stock at quieter times, such as early morning or middle of the night inside. It totally

depends on the individual and what they require. I definitely do a lot of night riding to get horses in the arenas and feel that’s the number one thing that gets younger stock ready.

Ellexxah: We try to come in several days before we show. This way the horses can get a day just to rest and settle in. Then we just prepare them like we would at home, it allows you and the horse to ride like you have been every day. Too often people try to change their routine once they get to a horse show. The key is to treat it no different than if you were riding at your own barn.

Kylee: I am from Ohio, so the horses are already used to the weather and things of that nature in Ohio. As for being at

the grounds, I like to get my horses acclimated to the surroundings and the people by getting them out and walking them around so they can see and get used to the new sounds and smells. I will always get my horses in the arena they will be showing in so they will see the banners and the surroundings and feel the dirt so when I show them, they aren’t as likely to spook or not be paying attention to me.

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What Would You Say?

Win or lose, being on a horse chasing your dreams at the Congress is something to always be proud of.

Can’t Miss This

Missy: I usually don’t have time, but the bullriding is awesome. I think you have to do the Sweet Shop if you don’t usually. And Schmidts German food is amazing. And, of course, I absolutely love watching the 2 and 3 YO futurity classes if I am not in them! Especially the new Maiden 2YO [Hunter Under Saddle] class. The shopping is of course amazing. And Puppy Alley!

Ellexxah: Literally everything. Give yourself time to be able to look around at the amazing vendors, watch classes and/or events maybe you’ve never seen. Definitely try the food, it’s to die for. Also, go and walk through the barns. You’ll want to see the amazing set ups that everyone has done.

Kylee: Most of the time I stay at the grounds because I have always thought of Congress as a horse show/fair. There is always going to be something to watch, eat, see, or buy. If you want to get away from the grounds, Polaris Parkway Mall is amazing.

Irreplaceable Experience

Missy: The most important thing I have gained from the Congress is confidence in my own ability. It has also given me a huge appreciation for what it takes to put together such an amazing event. We are very lucky to be able to compete there and do what we do.

Ellexxah: The most important thing I’ve gained showing at the Congress is a family. I’ve met so many fantastic people at the Congress, many of which I consider to be family. I quite literally grew up at the Congress. I was literally three days old the first time that I was at the Congress. It has become not only a home to me but to many others. I’ve gained so much knowledge that I will never be able to replace.

Kylee: One of the most important things I have learned is don’t take one class for granted. You might not know how much you love showing in a certain class until you can’t anymore. Every time you jog in that pen, take it in and enjoy the ride. Whether you win or lose, being on a horse chasing your dreams at the Congress is something to always be proud of.

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Kylee Wiseman at the 2021 Congress

Photo Credit: Shane Rux Photography

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Missy Thyfault at the 2016 Congress

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The Excitement

Missy: My favorite thing about showing at the Congress is the excitement that is in the air. Whether it’s a firsttime exhibitor taking it all in, or showing one you’re excited about, or lining up in front of a judge. There are so many special moments that you just can’t get anywhere else with the history that backs up the Congress. It is a show that carries more respect than any other.

Ellexxah: My favorite thing about the Congress is the diversity of people from so many different disciplines that it brings. It’s really cool to see just how versatile the Quarter Horse is. It’s also really interesting to see just how many variations of colors, heights, and events that one horse can bring in just a month.

Kylee: My favorite thing about showing at the Congress is the memories that can be made. Seeing all your friends from other states, watching classes, and just hanging out and being around others who share the love for horses. Congress is towards the end of the year, so seeing how your hard work and practice pays off is really exciting. Congress has always been my personal favorite show because it is in the fall which makes it nice on the people and the horses when you aren’t dripping sweat all the time. I also like

the prizes if you win. The beautiful blue neck ribbons, the trophies, and the saddles. The memories I have made at the congress will be memories I will never forget.

Final Advice

Missy: To all the first-time exhibitors I would say enjoy the moment. Take it all in and just be mindful of your journey to get here. Congress is an experience we are lucky to have, so find all the good it has to offer!

Ellexxah: My advice to a firsttime exhibitor would be at the end of the day it’s just another horse show. There’s no need to change anything that you’ve been doing all year. The biggest thing you need to do is to do your best and to be proud of what you do. There has been plenty of times I haven’t had my best goes at the Congress.

However, I had to take from those the improvements that I’ve made from the last and be proud of what my horse and I had improved on that day. In the end, have fun and enjoy every second of it.

Kylee: I would tell them to enjoy every moment. Ride every single stride. It is okay to get nervous, it means you care. Try not to let the nerves overcome you. Show your horse to the best of your ability and to the best of their abilities. Ride so that when you come out of the pen regardless of the placings, you can say that was the best ride you have ever had and if it wasn’t, you can say I tried my hardest. Have fun! Showing is very competitive, but it is much more meaningful when you have fun doing it.

Ellexxah Maxwell, 2019

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Missy, 2021 Congress

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Kylee Wiseman, a youth exhibitor, hails from Beaver, Ohio but currently attends college in Lexington, Kentucky. She has been showing since the age of 5 and is a six-time Congress Champions and a two-time AQHYA Reserve World Champion. She has always shown in western pleasure, but recently started competing in reining on her horse Magic Mann. She has some young horses coming up the ranks that she is very excited to debut soon. Kylee says she couldn’t imagine her life without horses and never wants too!

Ellexxah Maxwell, West Mansfield, Ohio, is an amateur exhibitor. Ellexxah has been showing horses since the age of four and has attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress with her family since she was just 3 days old. Her father, Brent Maxwell, owns and operates Maxwell Show Horses. Ellexxah competes in the all around events, ranch events, and over fences with her three horses Best Cowboy Around, Crank Up The Band, and Unforgettably His. Ellexxah is currently serving as the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Queen.

Missy Thyfault, of Shelby, Ohio, owns and operates Thyfault Performance Horses, which specializes in the all around horse for the youth and the amateur as well as the futurity horse.

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Ellexxah Maxwell, 2016

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Kylee Wiseman, 2019

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Missy Thyfault, 2019

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143100 Junior Ranch Riding 0131 NSBA Junior Ranch Riding

243800 Amateur Select Ranch Riding

0243 NSBA Amateur Select Ranch Riding

143204 Level 1 Senior Ranch Riding 0144 NSBA Level 1 Senior Ranch Riding

243002 Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding 0430 NSBA Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding

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Celeste Center – 7:00 am

6671 NRHA Green Reiner Level 2

Celeste Center – 5:00 pm 9900 NRHA Open Reining Level 4 Futurity - Final Go 9901 NRHA Open Reining Level 3 Futurity - Final Go

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443700 Youth Ranch Riding 13 & Under

Ranch Riding 14-18 8616 Open Ranch Riding Stakes Presented by The Equine Chronicle

Lausche – 8:00 am

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Celeste Center – 7:00 am

6607 NRHA Youth Reining 14-18

6606 NRHA Youth Reining 13 & Under

6608 NRHA Short Stirrup

234002 Level 1 Amateur Reining

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Amateur Dally Team Roping - Heeling

0041 Category #9.5 Team Roping

0040 Congress Open Team Roping Classic IPRA

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8857 Congress Open Steer Wrestling - IPRA

Coliseum – YEDA

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Class 28 Alumni Ranch Riding

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Celeste Center – 9:00 am

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Saturday - October 8, 2022

Celeste Center – 6:00 am

0036 3’ Working Hunter Warm Up Open

0037 3’ Working Hunter Warm Up Non Pro

150200 Senior Working Hunter

0502 NSBA Senior Working Hunter

450002 Level 1 Youth Working Hunter

0550 NSBA Level 1 Youth Working Hunter

250000 Amateur Working Hunter

0500 NSBA Amateur Working Hunter

453002 Level 1 Youth Equitation Over Fences

0553 NSBA Level 1 Youth Equitation Over Fences

250002 Level 1 Amateur Working Hunter 0350 NSBA Level 1 Amateur Working Hunter

253000 Amateur Equitation Over Fences 0530 NSBA Amateur Equitation Over Fences

Coliseum – 7:00 am

0018 Open Freestyle Practice

0019 Non Pro Freestyle Practice

0001 Queen Horsemanship

8800 Small Fry Western Horsemanship

0800 NSBA Small Fry Western Horsemanship

642300 EWD Walk/Jog Western Pleasure - Supported

Presented by The NSBA Foundation

0643 NSBA EWD Walk/Jog Western Pleasure - Supported

Coliseum – 7:00 pm

6645 ~ NRHA Open Freestyle Reining Presented by: dac ~ 6650 ~ NRHA Non Pro Freestyle Reining Presented by: dac ~ Cooper – 8:00 am 8801 Small Fry Showmanship 0801 NSBA Small Fry Showmanship

612100 EWD Walk/Trot/Jog Showmanship

Presented by The NSBA Foundation

0611 NSBA EWD Walk/Trot/Jog Showmanship

Sunday - October 9, 2022

Celeste Center – 8:00 am

150004 Level 1 Working Hunter

0503 NSBA Level 1 Working Hunter

150400 Progressive Working Hunter 0505 NSBA Progressive Working Hunter

9930 Congress Open Hunter Classic NSBA - Prelims

Presented by: Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation, Rick & Lori Bucholz, Trustees

9930 Congress Open Hunter Classic NSBA - Finals

Presented by Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation, Rick & Lori Bucholz, Trustees

8830 Congress Non Pro Hunter Classic NSBA - Prelims

Presented by McCulloch Training Stables/Turning Point Ranch

8830 Congress Non Pro Hunter Classic NSBA - Finals

Presented by McCulloch Training Stables/Turning Point Ranch Coliseum – 8:00

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9970 2 Yr Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA - Finals

9972 SBB 2 Yr Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA - Finals

252800 Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

0528 NSBA Amateur Select Hunt Seat Equitation

8848 2 Yr Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes NSBA - Limited Finals

9921 3 Yr Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity NSBA - Limited Finals

9923 SBB 3 Yr Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity NSBA - Limited Finals Coliseum – 8:00 am

430002 Level 1 Youth Pole Bending

128100 Junior Barrel Racing

0183 3D/4D Open Barrel Racing Side Pot

230000 Amateur Pole Bending

0284 3D/4D Amateur Pole Bending Side Pot

9935 Congress Barrel Racing Sweepstakes - 2nd Go

9938 Congress Pole Bending Sweepstakes - 2nd Go

228002 Level 1 Amateur Barrel Racing

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8:30 am Presentation of Colors

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(go order is Rifle-Shotgun-Shotgun-Rifle)

Buckeye Arena – 8:30 am

Stages 2 & 4 Main Match

Coliseum – 8:00 am

228800 Amateur Select Barrel Racing

0283 3D/4D Amateur Barrel Racing Side Pot

230800 Amateur Select Pole Bending

0284 3D/4D Amateur Pole Bending Side Pot

CHRISTIAN HORSEMEN ANNOUNCING THE MESSAGE

OF PRECIOUS SAVIOR

SUNDAYS @ 9:00 AM

MEZZANINE IN VOINOVICH

The All American Quarter Horse Congress will continue offering worship services held each Sunday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Voinovich Mezzanine (upstairs of Voinovich Barn).

Since 1967, Congress has provided worship services to attendees during the show where spectators and workers join together to worship with other horse-loving Christians at services provided by Christian Horsemen Announcing the Message of the Precious Savior (C.H.A.M.P.S.).

Christian Horsemen Announcing the Message of the Precious Savior

C.H.A.M.P.S. was formed in 2002 to facilitate fundraisers for injured or sick horsemen who are in financial need or without health insurance.

C.H.A.M.P.S. is devoted to Godly encouragement and support of all individuals within the equine industry. Their goal is to encourage people to worship in their own way.

C.H.A.M.P.S. is a volunteer ministry and all donations are used to help people in need or to sponsor worship services at horse shows. For more information about C.H.A.M.P.S., visit their website: c-h-a-m-p-s.com.

The services will be led by Scott Brown, of Hilliard, Ohio.

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Sissy Anderson

Leitchfield, Kentucky

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2011

Christa L. Baldwin Stanton, Michigan

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 1998

David Denniston Fort Collins, Colorado

• NSBA

• All Around

• Judge since 2008

TW Grose

Sumterville, Florida

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2017

Deborah Kail Scottsdale, Arizona

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 1988

Brad Kearns Dallas, Texas

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 1998

Valerie Kearns Richmond, Illinois

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2014

John Kunkle Cross, South Carolina

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2015

Dawn Kreakie Seville, Ohio

• NSBA

• All Around

• Judge since 2004

• NSBA

• All Around

• Judge since 2010

San Angelo, Texas

• NSBA, NRHA

• All Around

• Judge since 2005

Franktown, Colorado

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2008

Aubrey, Texas

• NSBA, NRHA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2004

Aubrey, Texas

• NSBA, NRHA, NRCHA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2001

Aubrey, Texas

• NSBA, NRHA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2015

Chillicothe, Ohio

• NSBA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2009

Perrin, Texas

• NSBA, NRHA, NRCHA

• All Around

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 1993

Wickenburg, Arizona

• Reining

• Judge since 2009

Jennifer Leckey

Cross, South Carolina

Jennifer Thompson Lisson

Kelly McDowall

Rhonda Replogle

Andrea Simons

Sara Simons

Daren Wright

Steve Brown

Ben Balow

David Connors

• Over Fences

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2004

Bub Poplin

Fruita, Colorado

• Reining

• Judge since 2010

Dean Latimer

• NSBA

• All Around

Charles Smith

Beverly Hills, California

• Reining

• AQHA Professional Horseman

• Judge since 2006

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WHO IS IT

This: A Look at Quarter Horse Graphic Design

Although The All-American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest single-breed horse show, only happens one time a year, months and months of preparation in many different facets of the equine industry occur in order to make a few very special weeks happen.

When you think about aspects of the equine industry and what needs to happen in order to make a horse show run, graphic design might not be the first thing that comes to mind; yet, it has become a huge part of the equestrian culture. Fantastic posters can be seen all over social media nowadays, advertising stallions, exhibitors, trainers, and farms. These bright, eye-catching designs become especially popular as we near The Quarter Horse Congress, which not only acts as a competition, but a huge opportunity for businesses to advertise their stallions, riders, and more.

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Picture This: A Look at Quarter Horse Graphic Design

We asked Victoria Delarosa of Valor Designs as well as Courtney Moses of Courtsey Productions to share some insight into this important field.

Delarosa describes her entry into equine graphic design as “a happy accident.” Although she graduated with a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences, Delarosa worked for the Army reintegrating soldiers with their families, but eventually found it hard to build a career with having to move every other year. Delarosa explains that between moves, “a friend asked if [she] would be interested in building her website and designing an ad for her stallion.” This then turned into more and more designs until she officially started Valor Designs twelve years ago.

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Victoria Delarosa and Lilly

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It was slightly more natural for Chown, who started her business managing social media accounts of equestrian businesses after graduating college. That eventually morphed into a sole focus of graphic design.

Both Delrosa and Moses credit their background in horses to much of their success in graphic design. Delrosa grew up with a family that raised Quarter Horses and showed them herself. Having loved to read Quarter Horse Journal when she was a kid, Delarosa jokes how “[her] neighbors heard [her] shriek of excitement when Debbi Trubee asked if [she] would be interested in designing Lazy Loper and Invitation Only ’s websites.” She also describes how her background has given her a leg up in her graphic design with a better understanding in “conformation and movement” as well as a stark interest in breeding and bloodlines.

Similarly, for Moses, her days are “100% horses.” If she is not riding, she is working on an ad. She, too, credits her equine experience for helping her develop “a good eye for the way a horse should look in an ad.”

In terms of design itself, Delarosa explains that “the most important thing to consider is the objective of the ad” and how what she decides to put in a stallion ad is actually much different than an exhibitor ad. She also describes that she believes in less is more when it comes to the photos used, usually employing one or two amazing photos rather than overwhelming the page with many. Moses also mentions how she

Picture This: A Look at Quarter Horse Graphic Design

likes to riff off of catchy names of the horses she is designing an ad for.

Moses and Delarosa both credit the people and horses as their favorite part of being an equine graphic designer. It is the equestrian community’s love for horses and willingness to help each other as main reasons both love being a part of the crazy horse world!

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CONGRESS DEMONSTRATION SERIES

CONGRESS DEMONSTRATION SERIES

CONTRIBUTORS

Tony Burris

Professional Horseman and Judge

Tony Burris of North Carolina, has been active in the horse world as a trainer, judge and clinician for over 35 years. He currently holds judges cards with AQHA, APHA, NSBA, PHBA, and Appaloosa Horse Club. Tony has raised and trained several World, Congress and NSBA top contenders throughout his career. Although his start was in Futurity, Western Pleasure and All-Around horses, over the past few years he has grown to enjoy Ranch Horse, VRH and cow horse events. He continues to be an avid supporter of the horse industry by showing and training horses for Amateur and Youth exhibitors. Recognized for upholding rules in the show arena, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others through clinics, demonstrations and Ride The Patterns. His passion for the horse and the industry is demonstrated by his continued dedication to the well being of the horse and enjoyment for the exhibitor- whether through training or judging.

Jerry Erickson

Erickson has committed his entire life to the horse industry. He is a long-time trainer and breeder who specializes in English classes. He is an AQHA-approved judge and has served on multiple committees and councils. He was also a member of the group that was instrumental in making working hunter under saddle an AQHA-recognized class.

Jerry is a knowledgeable horseman who has been a respected industry leader for decades. When Erickson is not devoting his time to training, judging, committees or teaching, his focus can be found in his breeding program. He has invested 33 years into raising top-quality American Quarter Horses and his program has produced four AQHA world champions and five reserve world champions among many other AQHA achievements.

Jerry was named the 2021 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year.

CONGRESS DEMONSTRATION SERIES

CONTRIBUTORS

Denise Evans

Hailing from Kentucky, Denise Evans currently lives in Blanchester, OH with her fiance Travis Smith. Denise and Travis credit their successes to working together to utilize both of their strengths when it comes to training horses.

Denise started galloping thoroughbreds at the age of 16. After taking a break from barrel racing she returned shortly after her daughter, Allie, was born.

Denise is a 4 time Congress Champion, and 2 time Reserve Congress Champion. On board their homebred Lightningrollingstone she has won a go of the Pole Bending and Barrel Racing sweepstakes. Fun fact, Travis won the Novice Amateur Barrels on her Mother, Sticks Rolling Stone. She is currently the only woman to have won the title of the World’s Fastest Pole Bender. One of her most memorable wins was last year when she and Lightingrollinstone qualified for and won both the “Best of the Best” Barrels and Poles.

Shawn Flarida

At a very young age, Shawn Flarida knew he was going to be a horse trainer. He developed a keen understanding of the reining horse mind, started training horses right out of high school, and never looked back.

Shawn was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2011 and set a record as the first rider to ever reach $7 million in earnings. Shawn credits many of his accomplishments to his parents, his family, and to the incredible horses and their owners.

Shawn has made history quite a few times in the reining horse industry with notable wins such as multiple NRHA Open Futurity titles, NRHA Derby Open titles, and NRBC titles, along with several Congress wins. He has also had top finishes and been a crowd favorite at the Run for a Million. Shawn has also acquired 5 gold medals at the World Equestrian Games.

Chris Jones

Chris Jones owns Jones Performance Horses in Reelsville, Ind. with his wife Melissa.

Learn more about Chris at the Developing Flying Lead Changes demonstration session on October 16 at 4:00 p.m. in Cooper Arena.

CONGRESS DEMONSTRATION SERIES

CONTRIBUTORS

Melissa Jones

Melissa Jones owns Jones Performance Horses in Reelsville, Ind. with her husband Chris.

Learn more about Melissa at the Showmanship demonstration session on October 14 at 8:00 a.m. in Cooper Arena.

Stephanie Lynn

Stephanie Lynn is the Executive Director of the National Snaffle Bit Association. A horse trainer for over 35 years, Stephanie was a judge for NSBA, AQHA and APHA having judged World Championship Shows for each as well as the All American Quarter Horse Congress multiple times before taking her position with NSBA. She is a renowned trainer, exhibitor, coach, judge and author. Stephanie continues to provide education for riders and judges as well as facilitating the education programs for NSBA.

Alex Bryner

Blake Britton Show Horses, Dennis & Debbie Martin, Kylee Wiseman

Brad Jewett Performance Horses

Capall Creek Farm

Capital Quarter Horses LLC

Chris Russell & Brendon Mehochko

Cochran Show Horses

Corrival Ranch

Dean Bogart

Dewey Smith Quarter Horses

Empyre Show Horses

H & P Ranch

Headley Quarter Horses

High Point Performance Horses

Irongate Quarter Horses

Jerry Robinson

Jill & Murray Show Horses

Kent Ray Taylor

LaSusa Lagace LLC

MKD Performance Horses

Parks Show Horses

Powder Brook Farm

Reid Thomas Performance Horses

Robin Frid Quarter Horses

Round Meadow Ranch

Sea Ridge Farms

Slick By Design

Vickery Performance Horses

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Zeitler Show Horses

COMMERCIAL

CONGRESS TRADE SHOW

While many people come to the All American Quarter Horse Congress for the horses, just as many come for the shopping. More than 250 commercial exhibitors disp laying trucks and trailers, western wear, furniture and jewelry, not to mention numerous tack stores can be found within the seven covered acres plus more outdoors of the All American Quarter Horse Congress Trade Show. Every year horse enthusiasts from around the country visit Congress to do their horse-related shopping and to treat themselves to one of the largest indoor equine trade shows in the world.

TRADE SHOW HOURS

Friday, September 30th - Sunday, October 23rd

9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday-Wednesday

9:30 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday-Saturday

Please use the maps to determine the exact location of the exhibitor of your choice.

CONGRESS HALL ANNEX

4-Star Trailers

AAU Etc. The Bag Boutique

All That Show Clothing

Animal Art

Ann’s Turquoise

AQHA

Aubrey’s Handcrafted

Belle A Vie

BEMER Group USA

Berry Fit Company

Blue Ribbon Custom Tack

Brinks Hattery

C. Letchworth Bits and Spurs

Cardinal Logistics

Cheap & Chic Boutique

Cinch

Cowboy Leather

Cowgirls & City Chics

Cowhide Outlet

CR RanchWear

Custom Collars Boutique

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Under the guidance of Don Keller

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Design by: loganslogodesigns.com

Showing in Select Hunter Under Saddle and showing Open Pleasure Driving with Don Keller

Showing in: Maturity Non-Pro and Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

The Southern Belle Program has been a “shining star” in the Quarter Horse industry since its inception in 1994. The Southern Belle Breeders Program, as well as the Southern Belle Horse Show, experienced unprecedented growth and success due to the dedication of its founder, Connie Hill, and show manager, Chris Darnell. The support of stallion owners and the exhibitors have allowed the footprint of the Southern Belle Program to reach major shows throughout the country.

In an effort to perpetuate the Southern Belle Program, and due to its strong ties with the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, administration was transitioned in late 2012. Eager to continue the tradition and partnership, OQHA gladly accepted.

Chris Darnell served the Southern Belle Program, both as show secretary for the Southern Belle Invitation and the administrator of the Southern

Belle Breeder’s Program. She over saw the transition, while Congress

show secretary, Rhonda Harter, lead the transition team, and is currently the direct contact for stallion owners and breeders through the OQHA office.

2019 Breeder’s Classes are open to offspring of stallions that have “SOLD” in the 2019 Southern Belle Breeder’s program. Stallions that do not sell can make their offspring eligible by paying up their breeding at 1/2 the advertised breeding fee plus $100 administrative fee. The minimum a breeding is sold for is $600 which includes the $100 administrative fee.

The Southern Belle Breeder’s ThreeYear-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity has an estimated purse of $50,000. The Limited division will receive 40% and the Open division 60%. This class will still run concurrently with the NSBA ThreeYear Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity, but all horses must also be eligible for Southern Belle Breeder’s classes as well.

SBB Western Yearling Longe Line Stakes (Open & Non Pro)

SBB Hunter Yearling Longe Line Stakes (Open & Non Pro)

SBB 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes (Non Pro & Ltd.)

SBB 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 2-Year-Old Maiden Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes (Non Pro & Ltd.)

SBB 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 3-Year-Old Trail Stakes (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 4 & 5-Year-Old Trail Stakes (Open & Ltd.)

SBB 4 & 5-Year-Old Trail Stakes (Non Pro)

SBB Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Western Pleasure Stakes (Open & Ltd.)

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Al Get Your Shine On

Allocate Your Assets

An Eligible Bachelor

Awesome All Nite

Bank On The Best

Batt Man

Certainly A Vision

DGS Replicated

DGS The Entertainer

DGS Vintage

Dial My Hotline

Easy On The Eyez

Florida Georgia Line

Forest Meadow

Full Medal Jacket

Good Better Best

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Heart Stoppin

Hot N Blazing

Hot Ones Only

How Bout This Cowoby

Invitation Only

Iron Enterprise

It’s A Southern Thing

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Just Good Vibes

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The Lopin Machine

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Congress Futurity & Sweepstakes Classes

2-Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

Presented by Good Better Best Ltd.

Presented by The Equine Chronicle

2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.)

Presented by Coughlin Automotive

3-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding Futurity

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)

Congress Southern Belle Breeder’s 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)

3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Futurity (Non Pro & Ltd)

Maturity Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)

3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open & Ltd)

NRHA Open Reining Futurity (Level 4, 3, 2, 1 & Prime Time)

Presented by Friends of the Congress Reining

Congress Barrel Racing Sweepstakes

Congress Pole Bending Sweepstakes

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the world’s largest single-breed horse show. People travel from not only all across the country, but from around the world to compete at this event. Without the dedication and hard work of a few individuals, the masses would not be here. Established in 1987, the Congress Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who dedicated their lives to helping the Congress become the success it is today. Originally, four people were inducted, but inductions do not necessarily occur every year. The OQHA’s Hall Of Fame Committee reviews potential candidates for inclusion into the hall of fame every year.

Paul Brown (inducted in 1987)

The late Paul Brown of Newark, Ohio served as the president of OQHA in 1972 and 1973. Brown created and developed the Congress National Youth Activity Team Tournament in 1968 and served as its first chairperson for many years. Brown worked diligently to promote the tournament among AQHA affiliates. Brown also coordinated Congress awards ceremonies for several years.

All American Quarter Horse Congress and worked with Dr. Drake during the show’s early years to promote it. He also owned National Equine Sales, the company that managed the Congress Super Sale from the first year in 1967 through 2008.

Earl Lambert (inducted in 1987)

W.P.

“Pete” Drake (inducted

in 1987)

The late Dr. W.P. “Pete” Drake of Tucson, Arizona (formerly of Richwood, Ohio) served as OQHA president during the first three years of the Congress, 1967-69. Dr. Drake tirelessly promoted the Congress in its early years, even keeping paperwork at his house (which filled three entire rooms before he rented office space). Later, Dr. Drake became the unofficial historian of the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Blair Folck (inducted in 1987)

The late Blair Folck of Springfield, Ohio served as OQHA president in 1963 and 1964, as well as 1970 and 1971. Folck developed the concept of the

Rounding out the first four inductees, the late Earl Lambert of Columbus, Ohio served as one of Ohio’s first show secretaries. He managed the popular Midwest

Livestock Show and Rodeo in the 1950’s and 1960’s and was then recruited to become the Congress Show Secretary in its early years because of his horse show management expertise.

Bailey “Stretch”

Bradley (inducted in 1988)

Bailey “Stretch”

Bradley of Plain City, Ohio served as an OQHA director, and many people still remember his tall frame sitting on the tractor dragging the Coliseum dirt between classes. Bradley also showed his champion Halter horses at Congress to numerous awards.

OF FAME

Dale Wilkinson (inducted in 1989)

Dale Wilkinson of Waynesboro, Georgia (formerly of Findlay, Ohio) is also a member of the NRHA, NCHA and AQHA Hall of Fame. When the Congress began in 1967, Wilkinson created the concept for the Reining division and managed the Congress Reining events during the show’s early years.

Paul Wilt (inducted in 1996)

The late Paul Wilt of Sidney, Ohio served as OQHA president in 1995 and 1996 and held the longest term to date as a Congress TriChairman, 12 years. Throughout his years of involvement, Wilt provided a steady foundation and wise advice to all.

Keith Bradley (inducted in 1996)

Keith Bradley of Bowling Green, Ohio has been known as the “Voice of the Congress” since his smooth voice first graced the public address system in 1967. Through 2008, Bradley announced countless Congress Champions, record scores and other events, including serving as the Master of Ceremonies.

Lee Sobas (inducted in 2001)

Lee Sobas of Marysville, Ohio is the first woman inducted into the Congress Hall of Fame. She worked for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for 27 years before retiring in 2002. Sobas served as horse show secretary and futurity secretary and she was a familiar face and a friendly voice to many horse show exhibitors in the Congress entry office.

Alan Potts (inducted in 2002)

Alan Potts of Coshocton, Ohio served as president of OQHA in 1960 and remained active with OQHA by serving on every standing committee within the association. Potts has been involved with the Congress since it began.

Beverly Grose (inducted in 2006)

Inducted posthumously, Beverly Grose of Richwood, Ohio was an employee of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for nearly 30 years. Grose served as the OQHA membership and points secretary and worked behind the scenes at Congress with OQHA’s computer system. She was known for her caring attitude, warm smile, hard work ethic and wealth of knowledge.

Shirley DeLorean

(inducted in 2008)

Shirley DeLorean, of Medina, Ohio, was in charge of the Congress Queen Contest for more than 25 years. She also served as president of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association from 2001 to 2002, as well as several other offices throughout the years. DeLorean was described as being a trueblue friend, someone who always made everyone feel welcome.

Clark Bradley (inducted in 2008)

Clark Bradley of Findlay, Ohio comes from a family dedicated to OQHA. His father, Bailey “Stretch,” was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. Clark has served as president of OQHA from 19992000, as well as the director representative for Reining and Roping for more than 25 years. Additionally, Clark has shown at every single Congress since it began in 1967.

Skip Salome

(inducted in 2008)

Skip Salome of Newark, Ohio has been part of the All American Quarter Horse Congress since its inception in 1967. He has served on every Ohio Quarter Horse Association committee, including president from 1993-1994, 2005-2006 and 2009-2010. Salome’s children, Todd and Kelli, are also involved in OQHA as directors.

Denny Hales

(inducted in 2009)

Denny Hales, from Zanesville, Ohio, was inducted posthumously to the Congress Hall of Fame. He served as the Congress show secretary, beginning in 1985 and continued his service to OQHA as the executive vice president for more than 20 years. Hales’ considerable contributions to OQHA and the Congress are forever remembered with the dedication of Denny Hales Arena on the Ohio Expo Center grounds, during the 2009 Congress.

Joseph “Jess”

Cecil

(inducted in 2012)

Joseph “Jess” Cecil of Akron, Ohio was a part of the All American Quarter Horse Congress starting in 1981 when he was elected to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors. He served on nearly every committee since he was elected. Jess was a very hard-working and dedicated business man who had many different successful companies. He was also a very well-known and accomplished horse person. Jess Cecil would have liked to be remembered for his work ethic, raising his children – which he always said was his greatest accomplishment, and promoting the Quarter Horse.

OF FAME

Donald Clason

(inducted in 2014)

The late Don Clason of Sarasota, Florida served as the president of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association in 1976 and 1977. He served as Congress show manager and was a national director of the American Quarter Horse Association. He and his wife, Mimi implemented the first small-fry class at the Congress.

Vic Clark

(inducted in 2014)

Vic Clark of Shelby, Ohio served as the President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association in 1997 and 1998. Vic has been on the Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s board of directors for more than 30 years and a Congress Tri-Chairmen for 19 years. He serves as an NRHA judge and is a CPA and a partner of an accounting firm in Mansfield, OH.

Fritz Leeman

(inducted in 2014)

Fritz Leeman of Massillon, Ohio served as the President of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association from 1990 through 1992. Fritz has been a Director of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for 30 years and has served as Congress Tri-Chairman. He is also an AQHA Director at Large.

Denny Thorsell

(inducted in 2014)

Denny Thorsell of Burbank, Ohio served as a Director of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for 17 years and a Congress Tri-Chairman for 9 years. He also serves on the AQHA Judges Committee and was an AQHA Steward for many years.

Dr. Scott Myers

(inducted 2021)

Scott Myers of North Hampton, received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1985. After many years of working besides his wife, Dr. Leslie Cook, he began serving on the Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s board of directors and later as a Congress Tri-Chairman. In 2012, Dr. Myers became the CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. In March of 2022, Dr. Myers was elected President of the American Quarter Horse Association. Dr. Myers is a past president of OQHA and a past national director of the National Snaffle Bit Association.

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Sometimes team sports involve both 2-legged and 4-legged athletes. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has student athletes in grades 4-12 who ride Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage in a draw-based (catch-ride) competition format. Over 14,000 members on over 1,500 teams across the United States. Give YOUR youth rider a leg up without having to own a horse. IEA offers more than $100,000 in senior cash scholarships each season and prepares students for collegiate riding. IEA offers HUNT SEAT EQUITATION OVER FENCES, on the FLAT, Western HORSEMANSHIP, REINING and RANCH RIDING, and DRESSAGE

YOUTH CONTESTS

Since its first year, the All American Quarter Horse Congress has encouraged participation by future generations of the Quarter Horse industry through a variety of youth activities. Aside from competing on a horse, there are many skills professional horsemen and women must possess. These youth activities help prepare young participants for a bright future, in or out of the equine indus try.

For more information about these contests, please contact: Dr. Kimberly Cole at 614-292-2625 or cole.436@osu.edu.

Horse Bowl - Tuesday, October 11th - Rhodes Building

In Horse Bowl, contestants are asked to answer equine-related q uestions in a competitive atmosphere, reminiscent of a game show. Questions are asked in two manners: one-on-one and toss-up bonus questions. Questions involve everything from the evolution of the horse to current equine management practices and equine disease.

Communications - Tuesday, October 11th - Rhodes Building

The Congress Communications Contests were created to help develop public speaking skills and self-confidence in youth. Theses contests require contestants to craft a speech that illustrates a step-by-step procedure and explains why each step is essential to the overall product. Demonstrations go along with the speech, and include v isual aids that enhance the topic discussed.

Contestants’ speeches are judged on their organization, content, accuracy, stage presence, delivery and desire to communicate.

Hippology - Wednesday, October 12th - Rhodes Building

Hippology covers many of the same topics as Horse Bowl, but ask s students to apply their knowledge. Points are awarded in three separate segments. The first is examination, which can include a written test, as well as slides that must be identified. The second segment requires team members to travel to different stations where they must correctly identify different equine-related items, such as types of grass or bones in the horse. The final segment requires contestants to judge four horse show classes, much like the judging contest. Once all three segments are completed, each te am is given a single question to answer, which may require an impromptu answer or preparation and explanation.

Collegiate and Junior Judging Contest - Wednesday, October 12th - Coliseum

Each year, students from across the country compete in the All American Quarter Horse Congress Collegiate and Youth Judging Contests. College, 4-H, FFA and Quarter Horse affiliate associations form judging teams that converge to the Congress to find out who has the best eye for horseflesh. Teams range from three to four members for youth or four to five members for intercollegiate. Teams in both divisions place four Halter classes and eight performance classes. Classes can incorporate mares, stallion or geldings and any num ber of performance classes, including Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Western Riding, Hunter Hack, Pleasure Driving, Trail, Horsemanship or Equitation. Specific classes will be announced as ‘oral reasons’ classes. Oral reasons are a chance for contestant to explain their placings.

Both divisions award individual and team high-point awards in H alter, performance and oral reasons categories, as well as overall awards. Scores are deter mined based on the accuracy of contestants’ placings as compared to the placings of a panel of approved judges.

YOUTH DUMMY ROPING

THURSDAY OCTOBER 10TH

The Cinch Dummy Roping Contest allows young cowboys and cowgirl s a chance to showcase their roping skills on the big stage of a Congress show arena. Contestants are divided into two age groups: 8 & under and 9-12 years old. Contestants compete by roping a bones heel o matic.

The competition begins with round one, where two loops are thro wn. Contestants who catch the steer both times advance to round two, if they ar e 8 & under. Contestants in the 9-12 division who make it past round one advance to the next round. In the finals, a distance line is marked and increases u ntil a winner is crowned. Horn size may also be changed to determine a winner.

Three legal catches will be used in the 8 & under division. “Sl ick horns” only will be used for the 9-12 division. Boundary lines will be used in all rounds. Contestants may not rope the entire dummy and no fishing is allowed.

COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING

Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation. The event combines precision with speed as participants guide their horses through a designated pattern shooting two .45 caliber single-action revolvers (loaded with specially prepared blank ammunition) and attempt to pop as many balloons as possible, all while racing against the clock. Participants are also required to dress in traditional western style clothing or a long sleeve western shirt, five pocket blue jeans covered by chaps, western boots and a cowboy hat.

Divisions

Classes are divided by age and gender, as well as by level to create a wrangler division (11 and under), men’s division, a women’s division, and a senior’s division, with levels 1-6 in each of those divisions. All riders begin at Level 1 and advance up through the levels by accumulating wins.

Patterns

With 50+ possible patterns, there is always something new and exciting to watch during Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition. Each pattern consists of 10 balloons, spread throughout the arena. The competitor must shoot the first five balloons before moving to the second set of five balloons (designated by different colors). The second set, called the Rundown, are usually all in a row, straight towards the finish line.

The main match of this shoot has 4 stages (patterns). Stages 1 and 3 run as follows: All the Level 6s, All the Level 5s, All the Level 4s, All the Level 3s, All the Level 2s, All the Level 1s, AQHA, Wrangles Limited, Wrangles Open. Stages 2 and 4 run as follows: Wrangles Limited, Wrangles Open, All the Level 6s, All the Level 5s, All the Level 4s, All the Level 3s, All the Level 2s, All the Level 1s, AQHA.

Scoring

Competitors are scored on a combination of time and accuracy. For various mistakes, riders incur penalties: five seconds for each missed balloon, five seconds for dropping a

gun, 10 seconds for not running the course correctly and 60 seconds for falling off your horse; thus making accuracy more important than speed, especially since a typical pattern is usually run in just 15-35 seconds.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, October 23rd

Celeste Center – 8:00 am

Stages 1 & 3 Main Match

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 6

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 5

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 4

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 3

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 2

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Level 1

AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Open Wrangler

Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Limited Wrangler (Wranglers go at the end of Stages 1 & 2 and the beginning of Stages 3 & 4)

Stages 1 & 2 Long Guns & Cavalry

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Rifle

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Shotgun (go order is Rifle-Shotgun-Shotgun-Rifle)

Buckeye Arena – 8:30 am

Stages 2 & 4 Main Match

*classes run concurrently with men, women, senior men, and senior women sections*

The All American Quarter Horse Congress would not be a success without the strong ties that exist between the Ohio Quarter Horse Association and our Show Partners.

Together, OQHA and its Show Partners strive to complete the goal of promoting the American Quarter Horse breed. Their enthusiasm and dedication to not only the Quarter Horse, but to the Congress itself, is much appreciated.

AQHA

Headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) maintains pedigree and registration records for more than four million registered American Quarter Horses. AQHA also oversees showing, racing and recreational activities that promote the Quarter Horse. Since 1967, AQHA has played a large role in the show, offering a full slate of AQHA-approved classes.

NRHA

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) was formed in 1966 with the mission of promoting the sport of Reining worldwide and was originally headquartered in Coshocton, Ohio. One of the NRHA’s most popular events, the NRHA Futurity, was held at the All American Quarter Horse Congress for 19 years before moving to Oklahoma City, when NRHA moved its headquarters. A full slate of NRHA-approved Reining events, makes the Congress a popular s how for reiners across the country.

NSBA

Promoting the pleasure horse has been the mission of the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) since it was founded in 1983. To accomplish this mission, NSBA approves futurity horse show events, including dual-approval with AQHA events. Since the association’s beginnings, it has worked closely with the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which allows a full set of NSB A approved events to be held at the Congress.

NATIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITY TEAM TOURNAMENT

The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular and largest youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Bringing together more than 60 teams and 400 youth from state and regional Quarter Horse assoc iations nationwide, NYATT promotes horsemanship and sportsmanship in a one-day event.

Each team may consist of to fourteen riders, with no more than two members competing in each of the seven NYATT classes: Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship, and Western Pleasure. Oftentimes, NYATT is so competitive that youth must fight for a spot with their asso ciation’s team in the spring.

At the end of the day, contestants do not go home empty handed. Medallions are awarded to the top 15 individuals in each class, with class winners rec eiving the coveted Don Bell Congress bronze trophy. To determine overall team standings, points are awarded for each individual’s efforts in every class, with first place receiving 10 points, second place nine points, and so on.

New this year, OQHA has also invited IEA riders to participate as an exhibition team. Per the NYATT rules, only contestants 18 years or younger as of January 1 showing registered Quarter Horses and sponsored by a state or regional Quarter Horse Association may compete. As part of a pilot program for OQHA, IEA riders will compete in a Division III category against other NYATT teams. Unlike traditional IEA shows, IEA NYATT riders will participate on their own Quarter Horses (owned or formally leas through AQHA)

The 2022 NYATT competition will be held Sunday, October 16. The day will conclude with NYATT awards, where every team is recognized for the accomplishments of participating in the tournament, as well as honoring the top overall teams in each division.

2022 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS NYATT TEAMS

Alabama Quarter Horse Advisor: Joy Brigham

Gia Wyrosdick

Arkansas Quarter Horse Advisor: Melanie Cornelius

Aden Cochran

Allie Jane Briggs

Buckeye Southern Quarter Horse Advisor: Carla Whaley

Amelia Tarbill

Brayleigh Hickman

Isabel Stevens

Karlie Peters

Madyson Christman

Marissa Saki

Connecticut Quarter Horse Advisor: Elizabeth Rinder

Jayna Lagace

Lila Fanale

Madeline Langlois

Sara Lynn Sullivan

Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Advisor: Heather Sands

Addison Leonard

Carolyn Craddock

Cheyenne Brand

Gabriella Madison Lohrenz

Jocelyn Canter

Payton Kiphart

Piper Kiphart

Empire State Advisor: Melissa Butler

Breahannah Connors

Cydnie Hotchkiss

Trevor Rankin

Florida Quarter Horse Advisor: Julie Usoff

Baylie Robbins

Cameryn Kolinoski

Charlotte Brooks

Hallie Prater

Jaden Chappell

Georgia Quarter Horse Advisor: Patti Abbott

Eva Johnston

Hannah Minchew

IEA

Advisor: Tammy Braham

Alyssa King

Ashlee Hack

Haley Schwiebert

Isabella Marinacci

Kayler Lynn Shaw

Lauren Deeds

Lauren Hettinger

Illinois Quarter Horse Advisor: Jen Drinkall

Eric Charles Wisely

June Drinkall

Lili Drinkall

Mya Ann Klingenberg

Tynlee Williams

Indiana Quarter Horse Amateur Advisor: Tammy Sever

Collin Froman

Elden Fredenburg

Hannah Burkholder

Ryann Liggett

Shaelyn Boutelle

Sophie King

Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Advisor: Tammy Sever

Ava Newsom

Evelyn Doles

Kenzie Bracken

Lilly Ann Jones

Margaret Sever

Zoe Hawkins

Iowa Quarter Horse Advisor: Jennifer Horton

Audrey Thomas

Carley Rutledge

Delaney Good

Elivia Papcun

Estelle Atkinson

Lily Thorpe

Reagan Schwartz

Kentucky Quarter Horse Advisor: Paula Jerrell

Brandi Flowers

Darcie Rittenberry

Kennedy Haines

Sydney Sargent

Maritime Quarter Horse Advisor: Lacy Fisher

Jessica Spilman

Kaidyn Goodwin

Lacey Geddes

Tylar Randall Gray

Maryland State Quarter Horse Advisor: Trae Buckwalter

Jillian Stringer

Michigan Quarter Horse Advisor: Sasha Glover

Ava Hathaway

Calla Thomas

Dana Moody

Estelle McParlan

Grace Gasper

Isabel Cumper

Lauren Lauver

Maya Edwards

Myah Chaput

Peyton Cumper

Rilynn Lindsay

Taylin Collins

Michigan Snaffle Bit Advisor: Sasha Glover

Addison Baynes

Carli Kerns

Carson Brunner

Claire Kelp

Eleanor Ott

Elizabeth Smith

Shelby Beishlag

Minnesota Quarter Horse Advisor: Vickie Kettlewell

Emma Hanson

Eva Haskins

Mallory Fricke

Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Advisor: Susan McBeath

Spencer Hardin

Missouri Quarter Horse Advisor: Cara Harmon

Abigail Eddy

Addison Hinton

Alex Yarbrough

Cami Choate

Elleigh Wood

Ellistin Morey

Grace Kehoe

Hunter Skouby

Jordan Macan

Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Advisor: Ben Hirschfeld

Addisyn Brooke Albers

Annabelle Hulbert

Madalynn Redline

New Jersey Quarter Horse Advisor: Michelle Kuchta

Adrianna Goolsby

Alissa Monetti

Alyssa Papiez

Elizabeth Schalick

Lauren Goolsby

Mia Casso

New York State Quarter Horse Advisor: Christina Conlon

Alora Carey

Claudia Walrath

Lorna LaJoie

North Carolina Quarter Horse Advisor: Courtney Clagg

Alexys Loebach

Carsyn Sawyer

Cayden Lowe

Cheyenne Reams

Isabella Buckley

Olivia Carlson

North Dakota Quarter Horse Advisor: Jesse Armstrong

Paisley Anderson

Piper Anderson

Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Advisor: Aubrey Braham

Adrianna Runzo

Aiden Wyse

Amanda Bloomberg

Anna Minich

Ava Hamilton

Carley Corsi

Dylan Robertson

Gabriella Basco

Grace Shroeck

Ila Williams

Layla Jean Musarra

Meghan Elizabeth Kaser

Morgan Merrill

2022 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS NYATT TEAMS

Olivia DeFranco

Ohio Kentucky Indiana Quarter Horse Advisor: Heather McKeown-Boothby

Breana Carsey

Caroline Johnston

Chloe Joann Whitesel

Harper Zaremski

Layni Wills

Lexi Wills

Madeline Bishop

Taylor Bishop

Taylor Poulton

Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Advisor: Kimberly Walter

Avalyn Zehender

Brooke Miller

Hailey Miesse

Jordyn Humbert

Karly Humbert

Kylee Faith Wiseman

Rachel Grace Bowers

Rachel Keeler

Tate Gill

Taylor Nelson

Zoe Arnold

Ohio Quarter Horse Advisor: Lilly Ehrman

Abigail Zawisza

Addison Johnson

Ava Lynn Coughlin

Evan McColley

Isabella D’Onofrio

Kailee Rife

Kami Kile

Kaylee Grace Olds

Kennedy Dorsi

Lauren Hoover

Shelby Dale

Steven Beiser

Tianna Cooper

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Advisor: Heather Keller

Alana Marie Stanton

Piper Keller

Ontario Quarter Horse Advisor: Mallory McKewen

Abigail Parker-Spratt Dunlevy

Cendryn Generoux

Emily Yates

Hailley O’Brien

Isabella Vis

Jenna Mergl

Madison Glover

Monica Collins

Sadie MacPhail

Taylor Lillian Carney

Taylor MacMullin

Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Advisor: Kellie Hinely

Archer Klenow

Avery Mortman

Callie Nichole Hogg

Cassandre Ehrle

Jenna Berghorst

Li Jillian Winter

Samantha Duran

Taylor Hinely

Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Youth Advisor: Kylie Good

Chalen Leibold

Chase Summerville

Lexi Reger

Melanie Patterson

Rayna Fritsch

Samantha Swank

Sylvia Speelman

Violet Shetler

Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Advisor: Jodie Witt

Brooke Jolstad

Kendall Dirksen

Logan Gloude

South Carolina Quarter Horse Advisor: Erika Thomas

Alexis Potts

Logan Starnes

Madison Freer

Riley Potts

Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Advisor: Cami Claypool

Caden Craft

Eliza Plum

Ella Mae Thompson

Emily Craft

Emma Grace Gore

Gracie Stingle

Hailey Kilgore

Kambrie Atkins

Kylie Davis

Maclayne Warner

Mallory Kirby

Ryan Jay Mau

Serrin Addison Whitt

Texas Quarter Horse

Advisor: Dawn Forest, Amy Lee

Clara Ashlock

Emerson Knabenshue

Kayla Virga

Mylie Parker

Natalie Hudson

Sarah Rose Jons

Sloane Weakley

Taylor Bates

Tri-State Quarter Horse Advisor: Marsha Tetrick

Annaliese Pivato

Charity Tellish

Emma Tetrick

Hayes Daniels

Laurel Daniels

Olivia Stoudmire

Savannah Vaughn

Sophia Parish

Washington State Quarter Horse

Advisor: Alefa Eserjose

Anna Rodriguez

Makeila Eserjose

Marina Caputo

Shelby Bogen

Sydney Ann Swallom

Trinity Eserjose

Zoe MacBeth

West Virginia Quarter Horse

Advisor: Kari Harper

Eavan Clark

Eiley Clark

Kennedy Fisher

Russell Vancamp

Western Pennsylvania Qtr Horse

Advisor: Makayla Fuchs-Utlak

Alana Fuchs-Utlak

Breanna Zias

Logan Michael McElroy

Mariska Zias

Samantha Nyweide

Wisconsin Quarter Horse Advisor: Nikki Schultz

Abigail Roos

Addison Buckley

Ava Sinders

Karli Jo Grathen

Kaylyn Gabrielle Kruchten

YEDA Advisor: Ric Weitzel

Andrew Hunt

Claire Carpenter

Emma Evitts

Hannah Ellinger

Isabella Hamilton

Jayci Halsema

Jocelin Gallaher

Kylie Belle Jackson

Maddy Pavlica

Sidney Hawk

Sophia Fields

Wishing Our You Team e Best of Luck at e 2022 Congress NYATT

Laurel Daniels & My one N only girl Hunt Seat Equitation

I am so exited to be showing my first Congress with the Tri-State youth team. I also was state champion last year in as well as competing in YEDA. I have had horses my whole life and they live at home with me. I’m also competing in individual equitation, horsemanship, showmanship, and hunter under saddle at the Congress.

hays daniels & my one N only girl Horsemanship

I’m 13 years old. I have been riding and showing since I can remember. I was a 4-H state champion last year in horsemanship. I also compete in YEDA qualifying for nationals. I’m so excited to be a part of the Tri-State youth team this year.

charity Tellish & Good Kahlua Shomanship

I am an 11th grade student at South Side High School. I will be competing in Showmanship at Congress and am honored to represent TSQHA. I would like to thank my parents for investing their time and money into my hobby of showing horses. I also would like to thank Paula Guerrieri and Jimmy and Linda Becker for teaching me to how to ride and show horses. I can’t thank these people enough for the amount of guidance and encouragement they have given me. In school I love math and playing basketball.

EMMA TETRICK & BLAZE ON THE BORDER Horsemanship

I began riding at age 5. I got my first horse at age 6. I will be competing in Horsemanship for the team, as well as Trail on my own. I recently received an All-Around from AQHA and was 4th in the Justin Level 2 Exhibitor of the Year for 11 and under. I play volleyball and basketball. To me, riding horses is fun while also terrifying and frustrating at times. I am in accelerated courses at school in hope to do something with biology or chemistry when I grow up.

Sophia Parish & simmer on Down Showmanship

I’m in 9th grade at Blackhawk high school. I take both geometry and algebra 2 because I would like to be an engineer in the future. I have only had my horse for a year and we have made a bunch of progress in such a short time, especially in showmanship. I would also like to thank my parents for everything that they have done for me and Candy. I would like to thank my dad for being my trainer and putting up with me when I get frustrated. Thank you so much!

Annaliese Pivato & Naturally smokin Hunter Under Saddle

I’m 11 years old and in 6th grade. Although, Naturally Smokin and I have only been together a short time, I’ve already set big goals for us. I have always ridden Western Pleasure so falling in love with this Hunt Seat horse opened the door to a whole new passion. He was an incredibly patient teacher and is now an amazing partner in and out of the show ring. I’m excited and thankful for the chance to be a part of the TSQHYA NYATT team this year!

Olivia StouDmire & Willy Miss My Chex Western Pleasure

I began riding horses 8 years ago. I will be competing in western pleasure for the team as well as showmanship and horsemanship on my own. I am very involved in FFA, 4-H, junior fair board, I play varsity volleyball, all while taking college credit courses in high school. In addition to showing horses, I show livestock year-round. I hope to pursue a career in the livestock or equine industry. I would like to thank TSQHA, my trainer, Nikki Bailey, my parents and my horse show family for all the support and encouragement.

savannah vaughn & OnlyondaySthatendiny Hunt Under Saddle

This year I will be showing in NYATT HUS for the team as well as 14-18 showmanship and HUS individually. I fell in love with horses at a very young age and have been showing since I was 8 years old. I graduated from Norwayne High School this past May and turned 19 in July so this will be my last congress before I head off to college full time. I decided to take a semester off to prepare for the congress, but in the spring I will be studying to become a radiology technician.

You Adivsor

T.S.Q.H.A. is very proud of our youth for their hard work and dedication to not only the organization but to their equine friends, their studies and their other extracurricular activities as well. You are the future and your futures are looking bright.

T.S.Q.H.A. would also like to thank our extraordinary youth advisor, your support and dedication to our youth is amazing. Thank you Marsha!

Visit us at tsqha.com

QUEEN YEAR IN REVIEW

2021 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS QUEEN

DARCY WOODS

2021 CONGRESS QUEEN : DARCY WOODS

PHOTOGRAPHER :

SARAH JOHNSON

The highlight of my time has been meeting with young people and talking about our shared love of the American Quarter Horse.

QUEEN YEAR IN REVIEW

2021 CONGRESS QUEEN : CROWNING CORONATION

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It is hard to believe a whole year has passed since I embarked on this Congress Queen journey. This has truly been the opportunity of a lifetime and I still have moments where I can’t believe that I am the Congress Queen. Throughout this past year I have travelled across North America to many shows that I had only ever dreamed of attending and met so many inspiring people along the way. The highlight of my time has been meeting with young people and talking about our shared love of the American Quarter Horse. I hope I left as positive an impression on them as was left on me by past Congress Queens whom I looked up to when I was little. Some individual moments that stand out to me include over 30 entries in the leadline at the Sun Circuit, speaking with the Lexington County 4-H club about my journey to become Congress Queen, running a coloring contest at the Little Buckeye, and having

lunch with a group of small fry exhibitors at the Region 6 show. What is always so motivating about meeting these young horse people is their love for the horse, hearing about their goals and hopes for the future, and being able to offer some insight from my own experiences.

This past year I have been struck by the community that exists in the horse industry. Whether it is social events at the shows or helping a member of our community in need, it has been incredible to see the horse community come together across the country. Two events in particular stick out to me. The first being the Aisle Hop event at the Region 6 show. Each barn had a theme and decorated their stall front and served food according to their theme, then everyone was able to visit other barns and try out their food while visiting with other exhibitors. It was such a unique and fun event! The other moment of community which sticks out to me was the blood drive at the NSBA World Show in support of Brady Martin. The turnout for the event was incredible not only did we roll up our sleeves to give blood but in doing so we raised

$550 dollars for the Way to Battle foundation. It is moments like that which make me so proud to be a part of this community.

Of course, I need to mention the incredible displays of horsemanship and athleticism that I was privileged to watch this year. Starting at last year’s Congress I remember watching a youth equitation class, the last class of the day, show late into the evening on the rail with no stirrups for multiple laps with no signs of tiring. I watched a select exhibitor win her very first Congress Bronze and her horse promptly rip off his ribbon. Shortly after at the AQHA World Show, I took in the one-of-a-kind Pleasure Versatility Challenge. The Sun Circuit featured the National Championships, a tournament style competition where exhibitors went head-to-head. This was such a cool event seeing an added twist to classes we know and love. The Youth World brought some firsts in the 50-year history of event with Lanie Cornelius winning all the speed events and Justin Ochs sweeping the globes in the roping events. Being a small part of these events by sharing in the awards celebrations has been a great honor.

What is always so motivating about meeting these young horse people is their love for the horse

QUEEN YEAR IN REVIEW

that hosted me and every person who looked out for me on my travels. From the Congress Queen sponsors who were a friendly face on each stop, to the volunteers and awards coordinators who worked tirelessly at each event while making me feel welcome. Thank you to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association for allowing me to represent you this past year. I am so grateful to be part of the Ohio Quarter Horse family. Thank you to the Ontario Quarter Horse Association for starting this whole journey by allowing me to be your Queen and for your endless support throughout. I also want to thank the Congress Queen committee, Jaymie Drury, Elaine Wells, Jessica Elsass, and Brittany Hostetler for their help and guidance this past year. Finally, to my friends and family for their support, I truly couldn’t have done this without you!

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QUEEN: DARCY WOODS

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2021 QUEEN DARCY: Passing out awards at the Little Buckeye

I have also been honored to take part in the Heroes on Horses presentations. Seeing how horses touch the lives of servicemen and women is so moving. It has been so touching to see these horses and riders at many events this past year while honoring them for their service.

There are so many moments from this past year that I treasure, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to travel to and take part in so many wonderful events throughout the year. I want to say thank you to every event

2021 CONGRESS

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As I approached the end of my reign, I have had many people ask me if I will be sad to pass on the crown. While I think it will be bittersweet and of course I will miss seeing everyone at the various shows throughout the year I am so excited for the next girl to embark on this amazing experience. When I think back to October of last year, I was starting this Congress Queen journey and my Master’s Degree. Now a year later, I have finished my degree and am getting ready to pass on the title. As I close this chapter, I look forward to jumping into the next as I begin my career. While I will miss travelling and attending shows, I know I will still see everyone as a competitor. This is not a goodbye but just a see you later!

It is moments like that which make me so proud to be a part of this community.

2021 QUEEN DARCY: Small Fry lunch at the Region 6 show

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2021 QUEEN DARCY: Coloring contest at the Little Buckeye show

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Since 1968, young women from all over the world have made the trip to Ohio for the chance of a lifetime. Annually, affiliate Quarter Horse associations send contestants to compete at the Congress for the title of All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen. The Congress Queen serves as an ambassador of the show, welcoming spectators and exhibitors alike. In fact, the Congress Queen does so much during the show that she becomes one of the most memorable faces each year.

The Queen’s reign, however, does not end on October 23rd. She makes appearances at many national events, including the AQHA Convention, AQHA World Shows and other major horse shows throughout the entire year. Aside from horse shows and AQHA events, the Congress Queen shares her love and knowledge of the American Quarter Horse with students, youth teams, 4-H and FFA groups. Past Queens have also been involved

with charity groups, such as Special Olympics and handicapped riding programs.

All queen candidates that compete at Congress must represent a state, regional or provincial Quarter Horse association. Candidates compete by participating in a three-part test. The first portion, worth 40 percent of the contestant’s total score, is a written examination of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. Next is an oral interview, which is also worth 40 percent. In this section, contestants are judged on their poise, appearance and personality. Finally, the last 20 percent of the competition is based on a Horsemanship pattern, in which contestants are judged by a panel of AQHA-approved judges on their performance. The goal of the Horsemanship class is to demonstrate excellent riding ability and horsemanship skills. The candidate who receives the highest overall score is crowned the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.

The 2022 Congress Queen Contest begins on Wednesday, October 5th with a queens dinner with OQHA officials and interview judges, oral interviews on Thursday, October 6th, and the written exam on Friday, October 7th. The Queen’s Horsemanship class will be held on Saturday, October 8th.

The 2022 All American Quarter Horse Queen will be crowned Saturday, October 8th during the Freestyle Reining.

CONGRESS QUEENS

1968: Kim Serbin, Minnesota

1969: Kaylene Molloy, Iowa

1970: Cathy Pickerill, Kentucky

1971: Nancy Jane White, Florida

1972: Diane Sapp, Illinois

1973: Vickie Mebane, North Carolina

1974: Sally Seigrist, Indiana

1975: Melinda Penney, Florida

1976: Cynthia Raines, Michigan

1977: Lori Cramer, Michigan

1978: Cynthia Douglass, West Virginia

1979: Judy Canfield, Illinois

1980: Robin Windahl, Wisconsin

1981: Suzanne Leggett Miller, Virginia

1982: Katherine Stout, Michigan

1983: Kellie Kelin Morris, Eastern Quarter Horse

1984: Anne Hancock, Michigan

1985: Lori Nisbet, Wisconsin

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

The All American Quarter Horse Congress hosts a multitude of disciplines within the AQHA horse show. Class descriptions are provided to help first time spectators and even seasoned exhibitors distinguish various events being held throughout the show.

Hunter Hack

Hunter Hack is a transitional class between Hunter Under Saddle and Working Hunter. Obstacles are to simulate those found in a hunt field. This event requires the horse and rider to move freely and easily over both small fences and on the flat. The hunter hack horse should move in the same style as a working hunter. In this class, horses jump two fences, ranging in height from 2.3ft to 3ft set in a straight line or diagonally across the arena. A ground line on the approach side of each fence is mandatory. After completing the jumps individually, finalists are brought back to the show arena to show along the rail at a walk, trot, and canter both ways. The class will be judged on style over fences, even hunting pace, flat work, manners, and method of going. Scores will be based 70% on individual fence work and 30% on rail work.

Hunter Under Saddle

Hunter Under Saddle was initially developed to determine which horse was most suitable for covering ground when following hounds across the field. Hunters will be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring and should back easily and stand quietly. When asked to extend the trot or hand gallop, they should move out with the same flowing motion. The

purpose of the Hunter Under Saddle class is to present or exhibit a horse with a bright, alert expression, whose gaits show the potential of being a working hunter. This class will be judged on performance, condition, and conformation. Maximum credit shall be given to the flowing, balanced, willing horse. The poll should be level with, or slightly above, the withers to allow proper impulsion behind.

Hunt Seat Equitation

Hunt Seat Equitation is designed to evaluate the exhibitor’s ability to perform various maneuvers on his/her horse which provides a base for natural progression to over fence classes. The various maneuvers are provided in a designated pattern format. The communication between horse and rider through subtle cues and aids should not be apparent when performing pattern work. Equitation is judged on the rider and his/her effect on the horse. Exhibitors are to be scored 0-infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance. The individual maneuvers are scored in 1/2 point increments from a low of -3 to a high of +3 with a score of 0 denoting a maneuver that is correct with no degree of difficulty. The penalties are minor - 3 points, major - 5 points, and severe - 10 points. A final score of 0 to +5 will be given for overall form

and effectiveness after each run. This class is only available in the youth and amateur divisions.

Working Hunter

The Working Hunter is a representative of the type of horse used in the hunt field. He should possess manners, jumping ability, style, pace, and quality. The working hunter must be able to demonstrate his ability to furnish the rider with a smooth comfortable and safe ride. Emphasis is placed on the gracefulness and consistency of the Quarter Horse’s ability to complete a course of at least eight jumps, with obstacles made to simulate fences, natural brush, and walls that might be found in a hunting field. The heights of the fences range from a minimum of 2.6ft to a maximum of 3.3 ft. Scoring shall be from 0-100 with 70 considered average.

Halter

A halter class is defined as a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation. The purpose of the class is to preserve American Quarter horse type by selecting well-mannered individuals in the order of their resemblance to the breed ideal and that are the most favorable combination of balance, structural correctness, and movement with appropriate breed and sex characteristics and adequate muscling. The horse should be a balanced athlete that is uniformly muscled throughout their body. Classes are divided by age and sex of the horse. Horses will be judged based on movement in the walk and the trot while being led by the exhibitors. Horse are then lined up to be judged on conformation based on the judge’s discretion.

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Showmanship

Showmanship is designed to evaluate the exhibitor’s ability to execute, in concert with a well-groomed and conditioned horse, a set of maneuvers prescribed by the judge with precision and smoothness.The pattern should be performed while exhibiting poise and confidence, and maintaining a balanced, functional and fundamentally correct body position. The appearance of the exhibitor should be neat, clean, and appropriate western wear must be worn. The individual maneuvers are scored in 1/2 point increments from a low of -3 to a high of +3 with a score of 0 denoting a maneuver that is correct with no degree of difficulty. The penalties are minor - 3 points, major - 5 points, and severe - 10 points. A final score of 0 to +5 will be given for overall form and effectiveness after each run.

This class is only available in the youth and amateur divisions.

Western Pleasure

In Western Pleasure, the horse’s easy-going disposition, smooth way of going and response to changing gaits are put to the test. The Western Pleasure horse should be a pleasure to ride. All exhibitors work at the same time and travel along the rail going both to the left and right at a walk, trot, lope and back as well as transitions. Judges are looking for horses with a reasonable length of stride that gives a pleasant and smooth ride. This class is judged on performance, condition, and conformation of the horse. Credit will be given to the horse that is under light control and without intimidation. The following are requirements in order of priority for evaluation of western gaits - correctness, quality, and degree of difficulty. The headset should be carried at an angle that is natural and suitable to the horse’s conformation at all gaits. A horse should move its head no lower than level, and its nose should be in front of vertical.

Western Horsemanship

Western Horsemanship is designed to evaluate the exhibitor’s ability to execute, in concert with their horse, a set of maneuvers prescribed by the judge with precision and smoothness. The pattern should be performed while exhibiting poise and confidence and maintaining a balanced, functional and fundamentally correct body position. The ideal horsemanship pattern is

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exact with the rider and horse working in complete unison, executing each maneuver with subtle aids and cues. The individual maneuvers are scored in 1/2 point increments from a low of -3 to a high of +3 with a score of 0 denoting a maneuver that is correct with no degree of difficulty. The penalties are minor - 3 points, major5 points, and severe - 10 points. A final score of 0 to +5 will be given for overall form and effectiveness after each run. This class is only available in the youth and amateur divisions.

Western Riding

Western Riding is designed to demonstrate and evaluate the horse’s quality of gaits, lead changes at the lope, response to the rider, manners, and disposition. The judge or show management will select one of eight patterns to be performed. The horse should perform with reasonable speed, and be sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving. Credit shall be given for, and an emphasis placed on smoothness, and even cadence of gaits (i.e., starting and finishing pattern with the same rhythm), and the horse’s ability to change leads precisely, quickly and simultaneously both hind and front at the center point between markers. Exhibitors will be scored from 0-100 with 70 denoting an average performance. Points will be added or subtracted from the maneuvers on the following bases, ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½: -1 ½ extremely poor, -½ poor, 0 average, +½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent. Maneuver points

are to be determined independently of penalty points.

Trail Trail is designed to demonstrate the performance of the horse over obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and quality of movement. Credit will be given to horses negotiating the obstacles with style and some degree of speed, providing correctness is not sacrificed. Horses should receive credit for showing attentiveness to the obstacles and willingly responding to the rider’s cures on more difficult obstacles. Horses will be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching or negotiating the obstacles. In this class, exhibitors follow a pattern through a series of obstacles which include opening, passing through and closing a gate, jogging or loping over logs and backing through L, U, or V-shaped configurations. Other obstacles may vary, but come from an approved list: crossing a water hazard (ditch or shallow pond), carrying a familiar object from one point to another, riding over a wooden bridge, putting on and removing a raincoat, removing and replacing materials from a mailbox, turning 360 degrees in a tight area and side passing. Exhibitors will be scored from 0-infinity with 70 denoting an average performance. Points will be added or subtracted from the maneuvers on the following bases, ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½: -1 ½ extremely poor, -½ poor, 0 average, +½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent.

Maneuver points are to be determined independently of penalty points.

Pleasure Driving

The purpose of this class is to evaluate the horse’s ability and pleasurable attitude while pulling a cart. The horse should have an engaged trot with more impulsion and a long ground covering stride. Style, conformation, and safety are paramount in this class. A pleasure driving horse should carry his body in a naturally balanced position with a relaxed head and neck. This class will be judged 80% on the horse’s performance and suitability for assuring a pleasurable drive, with a maximum of 20% on condition and conformation at the judge’s discretion. The gaits that will be called both ways of the ring include the walk, park gait, and road gait. The horses also will be asked to back in the middle of the arena after they lineup.

Ranch Riding

The purpose of the Ranch Riding horse should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. The horse’s performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward, working speed while under control of the rider. The overall manners and responsiveness of the horse while performing the maneuver requirements and the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations. The required maneuvers will include the walk, trot, and lope both directions; and the extended trot and extended lope at least one direction; as well as stops and back. The optional maneuvers may include a side pass, turns of 360 degrees or more, change of lead (simple or flying), walk, trot, or lope over a pole(s); or some reasonable combination of maneuvers that would be reasonable for a ranch horse to perform. The judge or show management must choose one of the 15 patterns published in the rulebook. Each horse will work individually; performing both required and optional maneuvers and scored from 0-100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Points will be added or

subtracted from the maneuvers on the following bases, ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½: -1 ½ extremely poor, -½ poor, 0 average, +½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent. Maneuver points are to be determined independently of penalty points.

Reining

Reining is designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the confines of a show arena. In reining competition, exhibitors are required to run one of the 15 approved patterns. Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, rollbacks of the hocks, a series of 360 degree spins done in place and the exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horses. To rein a horse is not only to guide him but to control his every movement. Any movement on his own must be considered a lack of control. Exhibitors will be scored from 0-infinity with 70 denoting an average performance. Points will be added or subtracted from the maneuvers on the following bases,

ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½: -1 ½ extremely poor, -½ poor, 0 average, +½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent. Maneuver points are to be determined independently of penalty points..

Calf Roping

Calf Roping, commonly known as Tie-Down Roping, demonstrates the horse’s usefulness for traditional ranch work. The event begins when the exhibitor enters a box, where they must wait calmly for the calf to be let out of a chute. The exhibitor stays behind a barrier to give the calf a head start. Once the calf is released from the chute, the horse must run to the calf, rate the speed, and position the exhibitor to throw a loop to catch the calf. Once captured, the horse stops suddenly and stands still while the rider dismounts and ties the calf’s legs together. The tie-down roping is judged on four different maneuvers: box and barrier, running and rating, stop and working with a rope. There is a one-minute time limit. Scoring will be from 0-100 with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver

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will be scored from a +3 to -3, in ½ increments.

Breakaway Roping

Similar to Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping horses start behind a barrier where their time begins when the calf is let out of a chute and crosses a flag at a barrier. Exhibitor must race to catch the calf, at which point the exhibitor must throw a loop entirely over the calf’s head. The rope may tighten around any portion of the calf’s body. Time ends when the calf breaks the rope from the saddle horn. A heavy string is used to tie the rope to the saddle horn, and when the rider catches a calf, the rope breaks loose from the saddle. This is a timed event with a one-minute time limit.

Dally Team Roping

Dally Team Roping commonly known, as Team Roping is an event where two exhibitors work together to rope a steer. One exhibitor must catch the horns (heading), and the other must grab both hind legs (heeling). Only one member of the team is judged at a time, and separate events are held to judge headers and healers. The competition starts with exhibitors situated on both sides of the chute that releases the steer. Once released, the header must catch the steer by the horns or the neck and dally (tie the rope to the saddle horn). Once captured, the heading horse must set and turn the steer in a 90-degree angle and pull the steer across the pen, allowing the heeler to catch one or two

hind legs. The heeler must also dally and stretch the steer, which is the signal to end the run. The tie-down roping is judged on four different maneuvers: box and barrier, running and rating, setting and handling, and facing. Scoring will be from 0-100 with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will be scored from a +3 to -3, in ½ increments.

Barrel Racing

Exhibitors follow a course consisting of three barrels in a triangular “cloverleaf” pattern. The pattern is designed to test the speed and maneuverability of the horse. Exhibitors must cross a timer and choose either the right or the left barrel, circle it, and go to the next barrel, completing the course after circling the third barrel and running across the timer. Exhibitors are allowed to touch the barrels, but if they knock any down, a five-second penalty per dropped barrel is added to the final

time. This class is a timed event.

Pole Bending

Pole Bending consists of a series of six poles spaced 21 feet apart, which exhibitors weave through at a high rate of speed. Exhibitors must cross a timer and run to the far end of the poles, turn and weave in and out as they work their way back to the front. Horses then complete a turn around the front pole and maneuver through the series again. At the last pole, they complete that turn and race toward the finish line at full speed. The exhibitor may touch a pole with his or her hand in pole bending. If the rider intentionally altars the original course by grasping a pole, a five-second penalty for each pole grasped will be assessed. This class is a timed event.

*Some of these descriptions have been taken from the 2019 AQHA Rulebook

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