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AQHA Director’s Report


By Kathy Patterson AQHA Director


New Nomination Pilot


Program for Halter Horses The AQHA Executive


Committee recently approved a third option to compete in Level 3 halter classes at the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show and 2018 AQHA World Championship Show. The three qualifying methods now include: 1. Qualify by earning the re- quired number of points, 2. Compete at a designated number of shows during the re- spective qualifying period (10 for Select and amateur or 20 for open) or 3. Participate in the new nomi- nation pilot program for halter horses. As one qualifying alterna-


tive, the halter nomination pilot program allows owners to nominate their horses to spe- cific 2018 AQHA world cham- pionship shows. The pilot program does not include per- formance halter or halter classes at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.


AQHA Executive Com-


mittee member Norm Luba, AQHA President Ralph Seekins and AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle pre- sented the pilot program for discussion during the 2017


Ford Youth World. Halter qualifiers from the 2016 Se- lect, amateur and open world shows were then surveyed from August 24 to Septem- ber 10, and the data was pre- sented to various committees to review. The halter sub- committee, world show sub- committee, world show task force and the Executive Committee approved the pilot program, which will be reviewed after the comple- tion of the 2018 Adequan® Select and Lucas Oil world


championship shows to deter- mine the success of the con- cept.


“Halter is the basis for es-


tablishing the standard of the breed,” said Luba. “We want to determine whether a nomina- tion program, in addition to the current qualifying methods, will contribute to the stabiliza- tion of halter entries at the world shows and increase the purses for these classes.” The program is patterned


off of a futurity payment struc- ture, and the cost of nominating depends on the respective divi- sion. The total nomination pay- ment for open classes, if all payments are received by the deadlines, is $7,500. The ama- teur and Select amateur nomi- nation fees are $5,000 per class, if all the payments are made on time. The nomination payment form and schedule will be available soon under Competi- tor


Resources at


www.aqha.com/worldshow. All Adequan® Select and Lucas Oil world show entries, regardless of method used to qualify, are eligible for the total purse.” This type of program isn’t for everyone,” Luba ac- knowledged. “We estimated the amount of money someone would spend hauling to shows to get a horse qualified for a world show – hotel, food, fuel, entry fees, etc. – and then with


input by the various commit- tees and those attending the Halter Town Hall meeting at the Ford Youth World, we de- veloped an initial fee schedule for the pilot program.” Our goal with offering the nomina- tion program is for people to contribute to the overall purse of the classes at the world shows instead of the cost of qualifying,” Luba explained.” After talking this through with numerous amateurs and profes- sionals, we think this will actu- ally help AQHA-approved shows. With some horses and owners choosing to go the nomination route, others might be inspired to get out and show. As a result, we may see in- creased entries and overall growth for the halter industry.”


Changes Coming to


AQHA Show Approval Processing Fees


The AQHA Executive


Committee approved changes to show approval fees, which will go into effect for show ap- proval applications received after October 6, 2017, and pro- cessing fees, which will in- crease from $5 to $6 on January 1, 2018. Until this point, fees have remained unchanged since 2012. “I want to thank the show


approval task force for taking on the challenge of studying our current show approval fees. The task force recommended lowering fees for AQHA shows under 500 entries, which affects the vast majority of our events and includes up to a 60-percent reduction for some,” said AQHA Executive Vice Presi- dent Craig Huffhines. “The Ex- ecutive Committee recognizes the financial sensitivity felt by our smaller shows and adopted this recommendation to lower the fees for these shows.” “The Executive Committee also realizes the need to make


difficult decisions when necessary and fully understands the obligation to keep programs like the show department solvent for our membership,” Huffhines continued. “Therefore, the largest AQHA shows will see an increase in their show approval fees. With the understanding that those events with more than 2,500 entries are better po- sitioned to handle the higher fees imple- mented by the Executive Committee.”


New Show Approval Fees (effective Oc- tober 6,2017)


Number of Entries: 5000 and Up Approval Fee - $3000.00


Number of Entries: 2500 – 4999 Approval Fee - $2000.00


Number of Entries: 1000 – 2499 Approval Fee - $750.00


Number of Entries: 500 - 999 Approval Fee - $500.00


Number of Entries: 1 – 499* Approval Fee - $50.00


*Includes Introductory, Level 1, Rookie, Versatility Ranch Horse, new special event or new show Dressage /EWD/CMS Approval Fee - $50.00


AQHA Racing Statement Recent


industry headlines have


chronicled stories about areas of concern in racing that still need to be addressed. The American Quarter Horse Association is committed to protecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse on and off the racetrack. The Association has not joined in the barrage of media focused on these topics; instead, AQHA has been focused on creating positive improvements by dili- gently working to encourage and imple- ment positive reform. AQHA is a single equine breed registry; the Association strongly supports uniformity in the horse racing industry. As such, much of the work it performs regarding these topics is behind the scenes. However, AQHA endorses rac- ing integrity, as this not only secures the welfare of the horses, but also secures con- fidence in the industry. “We work extensively with AQHA in


the development of our model rules,” said Ed Martin, president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International. “Both organizations work together as members of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, and over the past year


2017 Executive & Board of Directors President: Cheryl Norris, 613-608-3608, snappysdevil@aol.com Vice-President: Stephanie Burns Secretary: Sheryl Chillson, petiteheartstrings@gmail.com Past President: Shawna Crawford, crawfordqh@gmail.com Treasurer: Deb Knapton Directors: Doug MacDougall - jjaneymac295@hotmail.com Jane MacDougall - jjaneymac295@hotmail.com


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or so, we’ve had extensive discussions with representatives of AQHA about breed-spe- cific policies, especially with regard to the regulation of clenbuterol. We have worked to encourage breed-specific policies with our members, which has been a joint effort, and encouraged all Quarter Horse regula- tors to get together in the same room and try to adopt common policies embodied in RCI model rules.” Racing integrity is a key priority. The


industry continues to work toward bringing forth the very best science, the very best standards for monitoring, with uniformity and reciprocity of rules of law across state lines to secure the integrity of the sport. For the past year, AQHA has been pushing very hard for racing uniformity and reform by conducting joint meetings with key Quarter Horse jurisdictions, organizing a laboratory uniformity meeting in conjunction with Racing Medication and Testing Consor- tium. Current efforts focus on: 1. Lobbying regulatory bodies (racing com- missions) to work with a coalition of labo- ratories to unify medication standards across jurisdictions 2. Lobbying regulatory bodies to be consis- tent in testing and detecting violations, and in enforcing the law and imposing deter- rents both in an individual body and across jurisdictions 3. Encouraging the closing of loopholes to keep horses trained by violators off the track until drug testing clears them to run 4. Encouraging state attorneys general and state courts to support commission suspen- sions and not delay rulings through legal stays of appeal 5. Team up with racetracks and racing com- missions to deploy Racing Integrity Teams to racing events. These teams, made up of members of the Organization of Racing In- vestigators, ensure integrity at tracks and major events. AQHA is committed to the welfare of


the racehorse and will work with interna- tional, national and state racing organiza- tions to evaluate racing protocols. For more information visit www.aqha.com/racing.


Remember to visit the OQHA,


AQHA, and CQHA websites for all your Quarter Horse news! If I can be of any as- sistance, please contact me at: Ph: (519) 345-2861


or tbrkathy@hsfx.ca.


Directors: Barb Downer - downer2020@bell.net Dianne Runtz - dianner13@hotmail.com Jenna Misener - mjmquarterhorses@gmail.com Matt Misener - mjmquarterhorses@gmail.com Laura Coburn, laura.winn.coburn@gmail.com Colleen McFadden Joanne Dorion


www.eoqha.com Great Shows, Great Horses,


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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: CQHA President, Wayne Burwash, ph: 403-246-8283, email: president@cqha.ca


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