DECEMBER 2021 THE RIDER /19 INSIDE
AQHA News ................................19 OQHA News................................20 An Ethical Framework for the Use of Horses..........................22
Lynn Palm Column ......................22 QROOI News...............................23
AQHA
Director’s Report
utive Committee reviews and approves rule changes from the AQHA Show Committee, which are approved by the AQHA membership and AQHA Board of Directors at the annual AQHA Con- vention. Committee recommendations are
reviewed for feasibility based on a vari- ety of criteria, including but not limited to available resources, budget constraints and necessary computer programming. Careful consideration, discussion and debate are devoted to each item at the time of approval. “AQHA is excited to implement
By Kathy M. Patterson AQHA Director
2022 AQHA Show Rule Changes Each year, the American
Quarter Horse Association Exec-
these member-driven rule changes, which were voted on at past AQHA con- ventions and had been on hold for com- puter programming,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “The Association has made great strides this year to complete the necessary program- ming to implement these rule changes that enhance programs and events for our members around the world.”
All rules are effective January 1, 2022. 1. Ranch riding has moved from achievement Category 2 to achievement Category 5.
2022 AQHA Convention Schedule
Mark your calendar for the 2022 AQHA Convention, which is February 25-28 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
All AQHA members are welcome to attend the annual AQHA con- vention.
tion is slated for February 25-28 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Convention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to talk about issues af- fecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business.
Join AQHA at the convention to: • Make a difference in your Asso- ciation; • Be involved in the AQHA gover- nance process; • Vote on important AQHA Rule Changes*; • Attend the Affiliates In Motion Rally; • Honor breeders who have shaped the industry during the AQHA Breeder Banquet, presented by Teton Ridge; • Mix and Mingle with your fellow horse enthusiasts during special events and receptions; • And more!
welcome to attend the annual AQHA convention. Committee meetings are open to registered convention attendees and are con- ducted in two sessions – an “open discussion” session in which non- committee members can join in the
View the tentative schedule -
https://bit.ly/3xSlVyF All AQHA members are
The 2022 AQHA Conven-
discussion and a “committee mem- ber discussion” session in which the discussion is limited to com- mittee members only. Occasion- ally, a meeting moves into a “committee members only” ses- sion, per direction of the commit- tee or chairperson. Registration information
2. Horses entered in performance halter without a Performance ROM or Racing ROM must also show in a performance class at the same show. 3. Horses entered in Versatility Ranch Horse conformation must also show in two VRH performance classes at the same show in the same division. 4. Exhibitors competing at 2022 AQHA events should be aware that certain classes may not be cross-entered regard- less of level or division as follows: • Horses competing at 2022 events are not allowed to cross-enter in the fol- lowing classes regardless of level or di- vision:
o AQHA reining and Versatility Ranch Horse reining o AQHA trail and either AQHA
ranch trail or Versatility Ranch Horse trail
o AQHA western pleasure and ei-
ther AQHA ranch riding or Versatility Ranch Horse ranch riding o Versatility Ranch Horse amateur
and youth classes and the corresponding Limited or Rookie Versatility Ranch Horse amateur and youth classes • Exhibitors competing at 2022 events are not allowed to cross-enter in
the following classes: o Walk/trot or walk/jog classes and the corresponding lope/canter classes Learn more about the Association’s
rules and regulations in the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. The 2022 rulebook will be available online mid- December.
Apply for an American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship The deadline for 2022 American
Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship ap- plications is January 15. Applicants wish- ing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2022-23 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and require- ments. The Foundation will award scholar- ships totalling more than $450,000 for the 2022-23 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship pro- gram has awarded nearly $9 million in fi- nancial assistance to more than 1,500 young horse enthusiasts and industry mem- bers. To be considered for a Foundation scholarship, please complete the online scholarship application. In addition to the application, several support materials are requested. Eligibility of applicants is based
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
Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: CQHA President,
Gilles Seguin, ph: 613-293-6176, email:
president@cqha.ca
on the individual criteria and requirements of each scholarship. Applicants must be AQHYA or AQHA members. Recipients are selected based on academic achieve- ment, financial need and American Quarter Horse involvement, as well as the appli- cant’s leadership and communication skills. Applicants can submit a single application, which will be evaluated against all the cri- teria supplied within the scholarship pro- gram outline to determine eligibility. For more information about Founda-
tion scholarships, call 806-378-5029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday, or email
foundation@aqha.org. As we bid farewell to 2021 we will
remember continuing challenges of another pandemic year! On the positive, it has al- lowed us to continue to improve and build our communications on social media. I look forward to what 2022 will bring for our great Quarter Horse Associations and the equine industry! Have a safe and enjoy- able Holiday season! Till next time, remember to visit the
OQHA, AQHA, and CQHA websites for Quarter Horse news! If I can be of assistance, please con-
tact me at: Ph: (519) 949-4956 or by e-mail at:
tbrkathy@hsfx.ca.
2022 AQHA Convention Voting Rights
View important convention information and voting requirements for the 2022 AQHA Convention.
Don’t forget that AQHA members
have until December 31, 2021, to submit items for the 2022 convention. The 2022 AQHA Convention is
will be available in the coming weeks. For more information or to book your hotel room, visit
www.aqha.com/convention.
Rule-Change Proposal Deadline – December 31 Remember to submit your
rule-change proposal form by De- cember 31 to ensure it will be re- viewed by AQHA committees. Members are always wel-
rolling into Las Vegas, February 25-28 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The con- vention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business. There are a couple of items regarding the convention that you should know: To have voting rights at the 2022
AQHA Convention, you must be registered for convention, attend convention to vote in-person and be an AQHA member at least 60 days prior to the first day of the 2022 convention. Committee meetings are open to reg-
come to share views and com- ments regarding issues that affect or pertain to AQHA with AQHA directors. View a list of your direc- tors and their contact information -
https://bit.ly/3dhfI68. *To have voting rights at the
2022 convention, you must be an AQHA member at least 60 days prior to the first day of the 2022 convention. Members must attend the convention in person to vote at the 2022 convention.
tion is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, fol- low @AQHA on Twitter and visit
www.aqha.com/news.
AQHA News and informa-
istered convention attendees and are con- ducted in two sessions – an “open discussion” session in which non-commit- tee members can join in the discussion and a “committee member discussion” session in which the discussion is limited to com- mittee members only. Occasionally, a meet- ing moves into a “committee members only” session per direction of the commit- tee or chairperson. Per AQHA Bylaws Article III, Sec-
tion 1(a), the number of elected directors is determined by an annual allocation formula based on the number of active AQHA num- bered and Appendix horses as of September 30 of the preceding year. View the list of each director’s current status – if they are seeking re-election or have been elevated to director emeritus or director-at-large status. AQHA members are always wel-
“Membership” section.
come to share their views and comments re- garding issues that affect or pertain to AQHA with AQHA directors. A list of your directors and their contact information can be found here -
https://bit.ly/2ZU9SV6 Don’t forget that AQHA members
have until December 31, 2021, to submit items for the 2022 convention. Learn more about submitting a rule-change proposal.
The tentative convention schedule
and registration information will be avail- able soon at
www.aqha.com/convention. AQHA News and information is a
service of the American Quarter Horse As- sociation. For more news and information, follow @AQHA on Twitter and visit
www.aqha.com/news.
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