FEBRUARY 2013 THE RIDER /25
AQHA Director’s Report INSIDE
AQHA Director’s Report....25 Horse Health Flash .............25 OQHA News.......................26 OQHA Banquet ..................27 EOQHA News....................29 AREA 3 News ....................29
AQHA Database.................29 QROOI News .....................30 OLG News..........................30 Woodbine News .................31 ORC mores to OMAFRA...31
From Kathy Patterson
As we welcome a new year, we look back at some of the highlights of AQHA in 2012.
AQHA announced the new leveling program, the Ranching Heritage program and a new youth initiative. They debuted the successful AQHA Novice championship shows and announced many new world champions during the four AQHA world shows. In racing, Ochoa set an all-time earnings record at the All American Derby. AQHA connected with members on a whole new level, celebrating half a million fans on Facebook, plus interacting on Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and the blog, Americas Horse Daily.
AQHA Handbook
The 2013 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regula- tions feature a reorganized for- mat and new rule numbers. It can be easily accessed electroni- cally or in print. The Handbook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registra- tion, racing, shows, amateur and youth division, Horseback Rid- ing Program, and the constitu- tion of AQHYA. AQHA’s Handbook answers all your questions regarding AQHA
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Health Flash Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the introduction of Health Flash - a program of four seasonal health reminders to help the busy horse owner keep on top of the changes that affect their sector during the year. The program will also provide special alerts in case of disease outbreaks and comes complete with interactive games to test your seasonal savvy. “Health Flash will be a valuable tool to any horse owner as it provides very con- cise information to help keep on top of seasonal issues. Health Flash has the potential to have a positive economic impact on the industry as a whole as ‘healthy horses’ translate into a ‘healthy industry’,” says Uni- versity of Guelph researcher, Dr. Kim McGurrin.
In addition to funding from Vétoquinol Canada and Merck Canada, investment in this pro- ject has been provided by Agri- culture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agricul- tural Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Ontario, this pro- gram is delivered by the Agri- cultural Adaptation Council. Other partners include the Canadian Animal Health Insti- tute and the Ontario Veterinary College.
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rules, showing patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and more. There are two ways to access your Handbook: • View the online version of the 2013 Handbook. The Handbook is updated as needed, so check back often. The online version of the Handbook is mobile opti- mized for easy viewing on your smart phone or tablet.
• Request a mailed printed copy of the Handbook. If you’ve par- ticipated in an AQHA show within the past two years, you will automatically receive a printed copy in the mail.
Regional Championships Check out the 2013 AQHA Regional Championship Shows to be held across the United States and Europe, representing 11 regions. As of right now AQHA regions one, two, three, six, seven, eight, nine and ten have set dates. Currently, our Region Four Championship Show is postponed for 2013. The Region Four Steering Com- mittee made the decision not to hold the show this year. The Ohio Expo Center in Columbus did not have any available dates that did not conflict with other
shows throughout the region. Additionally, the steering com- mittee explored the option of moving the show to another facility, but again there were conflicts on all available dates. If Region Four competitors have questions about showing in a different region, they are urged to contact AQHA at (806) 376- 4811. For Regional Champi- onship eligibility rules find your region and see dates and loca- tions of upcoming events, visit
www.aqha.com/regionalcham- pionships.
AQHA Educational Judging Seminar and Novice Judge Testing in Irving
To learn firsthand how your scores or placings are cal- culated, how judges are profes- sionally trained and how to per- fect performance requisites before you enter your next American Quarter Horse show, sign up for the AQHA Educa- tional Judging Seminar, March 18-20 at the Sheraton DFW in Irving, Texas. Registration fee is $350 and space is limited. AQHA judge seminars are open to current AQHA-approved judges, potential judge candi-
dates and exhibitors wanting to learn more about how American Quarter Horses are judged at approved shows. For more information and how to register contact the AQHA Judges Department, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168, or call (806) 349-6412.
2014 AQHA Youth World Cup
The next American Quar- ter Horse Association Youth World Cup will be held in Col- lege Station Bryan, Texas from July 2-15, 2014. This event, first held in Australia in 1986 has become one of the most prestigious equine competitions recognized worldwide. The 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup will feature teams of five riders from up to 16 countries. The CQHA will be continuing to field a youth team of up to five riders, plus alternates, to repre- sent our country as Team Cana- da. Riders will compete in Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Showmanship at Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail, Western Riding, Reining and
Cutting.
The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is free to current members of AQHA. To enroll on-line, visit the CQHA web site:
www.cqha.ca, and choose
“Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Marnie Somers, President (204) 834-2479 or email:
marnie@horsescoops.com
The CQHA is now actively seeking applications for the two volunteer positions of Team Canada Coach and Team Cana- da Manager for the 2014 Youth World Cup, both of whom must be Canadian citizens. The Team Coach’s position will be of interest to experienced profes- sional horse trainers/youth exhibitor coaches. Riders will compete in Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Show- manship at Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equi- tation, Trail, Western Riding, Reining and Cutting. The Team Manager’s support position will be of interest to experienced sport administrators.
A list of each position’s duties and responsibilities is posted on the CQHA web site. Letters of application outlining relevant qualifications must be postmarked by April 15, 2013 and forwarded the CQHA Youth World Cup Chairperson: Kathy M. Patterson 4912 RD 179 RR#1 Bornholm ON N0K 1A0. Individuals may apply for either position however prefer- ence will be given to
Kathy Patterson
coach/manager applicant pairs who can demonstrate they have a prior working relationship, as they will be in constant contact during the months leading up to the 2014 event.
In closing, I would like to thank the OQHA 2012 Board of Directors for an enjoyable and successful Awards Banquet in Guelph on January 19th 2013. Congratulations to all the Area Promotional Club Award win- ners who will celebrate their achievements in February. Best wishes to everyone for a suc- cessful 2013!
If I can be of any assis- tance, please contact me at: Phone: (519) 345-2861, Fax: (519) 345-2742 or by e-mail at:
tbrkathy@hsfx.ca .
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