FEBRUARY 2013 THE RIDER /29 Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association
2013 Executive & Board of Directors President: Cheryl Norris, 613-284-1566,
snappysdevil@aol.com Vice-President: Stephanie Burns Secretary: Sheryl Chillson,
petiteheartstrings@gmail.com Past President: Shawna Crawford,
crawfordqh@gmail.com Treasurer: Dianne Runtz,
dianner13@hotmail.com
SPONSORS:
www.eoqha.com
Fortune View Farm
Directors: Kathy Grier
Doug MacDougall Jane MacDougall
Deb Knapton Joanne Dorion Barb Downer Tausha Hellyer
Ron & Cobie Wakely Embroid-Me
Scott & Linda Berwick Kathy Martin Show Horses
siica DenHartog Sarah Grier
Catherine Murphy- McConaghy
Logs End Dave Graham
Todd Grier Excavating
EOQHA News February 2013 EOQHA President’s Message
As we head into 2013 show season, the EOQHA executive is working hard to prepare once again a great show year, “Where Fun Happens”.
By now each and every one of us are counting the The AQHA Database AQHA Database Tune-up
The American Quarter Horse Association, February 1, 2013 - As times change, technology requires updates, too, and the AQHA Infor- mation Technology Department wants to make sure AQHA stays on the cutting edge. To continue provid- ing the best customer service in the business, it was time to tune-up the AQHA database which houses mil- lions of American Quarter Horse and member records. The AQHA offices have been undergoing a three-year overhaul of the database and its asso- ciated systems in an effort to improve member services.
What does this mean for mem- bers?
Everything AQHA does is done with the member in mind. The update to the database is no exception.
This update will help the Association have customer ser- vice representatives who are able to better assist with ques- tions and paperwork; provide more streamlined mail ser- vices; and much more.
will be going through a major update able February 15-28.
This means current members can’t renew a membership online and new members can’t join AQHA online. The ability to purchase a sub- scription to The American Quarter Horse Journal, submit stallion breed- ing reports, register a foal, and con- duct any online AQHA business etc. will be unavailable in the member services area. After February 28, these services will resume as normal. Paperwork submitted after February 1 will be delayed.
While the $10 in complimentary Internet records won’t be offered in the new system, AQHA will offer Internet records discounts each month for members.
AQHA Incentive Fund payouts will be slightly delayed. Members eligible for Incentive Fund payouts should expect checks to arrive in March.
There will be some changes to the current $10 in complimentary Internet records research for mem- bers with the new system. For Febru- ary only, the $10 will need to be used between February 1 and February 15. Between February 16 and February 28, this service will not be available.
If members have any further questions, please contact AQHA’s Customer Service department using the contact form or by calling (806) 376-4811.
days to the first show. It’s hard to believe that January is already behind us.
If anyone has comments for our shows and/or ideas you would like to see implemented, please free to con- tact me at
snappysdevil@aol.com. EOQHA values our exhibitors’ input. We look forward to seeing everyone back in Carp - spring is just around the corner!
Cheryl
EOQHA 2012 Year End Awards Banquet
We would like to welcome everyone to join us for our 2012 Year End Awards banquet to be held on Saturday, May 25th at the Spring Fling circuit. Tickets can be purchased at the show but RSVPs would be greatly appreciated and can be sent to Sheryl Chillson at
petiteheartstrings@gmail.com or Cheryl Norris at
snappysdevil@aol.com. This event has turned out to be a great celebra- tion of our exhibitors and will again fea- ture individuals being inducted into the EOQHA Hall of Fame. Please join us in what will be another memorable event!
Show Dates & Judges as follows;
Our 2013 show dates and judges are Spring Fling – May 23 - 26
• May 23 & 24: Clint Fullerton, MO & Rick Baker, TN
• May 25 & 26: Becky Schooler, IN & Stephanie Lynn, WI
AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHAnews on Twitter, watch the AQHA Newscast and visit
www.aqha.com/news.
June Classic – June 6 - 9
• June 6 & 7: Janette Dublin, TX & Betsy Tuckey, KY
• June 8 & 9: Tyler Crouse, MO & David Denniston, CO
Summer Sizzler - July 30 – August 4
• July 30: Jackpot Mania Day (NON AQHA): TBD
• July 31: EOQHA All Novice/Rookie Show: Scott Carmichael, ON • Aug 1 & 2: Suzy Jeane, TX & Andrea Simons, TX
• Aug 3 & 4: Rick Christy, FL & Cynthia Rucker, GA
Many stalls have already been booked for 2013 – don’t be disappointed, get yours today!
Money Added Classes for 2013 EOQHA will once again be offering the following money added classes at the Summer Sizzler;
• Showmanship Challenge • Trail Challenge
• Junior and Senior Hunter Under Saddle • Junior and Senior Western Pleasure • Amateur Hunter under Saddle • Amateur Western Pleasure • Two year old Western Pleasure
**Please make note that if you would like to enter the money added class in addition to the AQHA class, you will need to make a separate entry for the money added class and pay a separate entry fee of $25 to be eligible for payback.**
Take a moment to check out our newly redesigned website at
www.eoqha.com to find out all the latest news and events, as well as information on our generous sponsors.
Dianne & Dave Runtz
Horses R Us
Like any new technology, there may be bumps in the road along the way to a faster and better AQHA. As the transition begins to convert the old sys- tem to the new, members will find certain services on
www.aqha.com are unavail- able. They may also experience an increased hold time when calling the office, and it may take a bit longer for a represen- tative to answer questions. We anticipate that delays members may experience during the upgrade will subside as the transition is completed.
AQHA hopes members will agree these small inconve- niences are worth it to ensure records are properly main- tained, business transactions are supported and communica- tion with customers is more efficient when the new database is launched.
As changes transpire, AQHA will provide more detailed updates on how the database upgrade will affect members on the website at
www.aqha.com.
Specifics that members need to know:
AQHA’s online member services area will not be avail-
Area 3 Promotional Show Dates for 2013! Date
Location
Spring Classic Summerama Novice Show
Summer Circuit May 17th-20th August 10th-11th Orangeville Fairgrounds
Orangeville Fairgrounds Orangeville Fairgrounds
No All In Fee
All In Fee and Deadline $365 - April 15, 2013
June 28th - July 2nd “NEW” Orangeville Fairgrounds $365 - May 30, 2013 August 9th
$245 - July 15, 2013
Check out our NEW website design at
www.area3.ca Don’t forget to get your membership before the first show!
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