FEBRUARY 2023 THE RIDER /19 INSIDE


AQHA News ................................19 OQHA News ................................20 Had To Be Ivory...........................21 EOQHA News..............................22 QROOI News...............................23


AQHA Director’s Report


tions, Neuman will direct the AQHA Show Department and will help provide overall direction for AQHA competition programs. Neuman will progress AQHA’s position as an industry leader, while ensuring the integrity of the Asso- ciation’s showing programs. Neuman has been involved with AQHA for over 40 years in multiple segments of the in- dustry. He trained professionally for 30 years in Montana where he was also em- ployed as the director of equestrian stud- ies at Rocky Mountain College and served within the Montana Quarter Horse Association. An AQHA Profes- sional Horseman, Neuman has judged the AQHA World Championship Show, AQHYA World Championship Show and Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships multiple times. Aside from judging and training,


By Kathy M. Patterson AQHA Director


AQHA Hires Director of Compe- titions The American Quarter Horse


Association has appointed Scott Neuman of Billings, Montana, as the Association’s director of compe- titions. “We are excited to hire Scott as the new director of competi- tions,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief executive officer. “Scott’s knowledge of the industry and vi- sion for the future will be a great asset to the Association to enhance our show department while also en- suring the American Quarter Horse is treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times, especially in AQHA competition.” As the AQHA director of competi-


Neuman has worked for An Equine Pro- duction as that show management com- pany’s horse show manager. During his time, he managed five of the top 10 AQHA shows in the nation. He also holds judging credentials with AQHA, as well as the American Paint Horse, Na- tional Snaffle Bit and the World Confor- mation Horse associations. For more information on AQHA staff, visit AQHA’s staff directory.


AQHA Expands Support of PRCA The American Quarter Horse Asso-


ciation added new awards recognizing top American Quarter Horses in profes- sional rodeo. The expansion of the part- nership includes the addition of the AQHA Horse of the Quarter Award. Suc- cess in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall only on cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of a factor when they enter the arena. The Nutrena Horse of the Year Awards, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, provides recognition to ProRodeo’s top timed-event horses, and AQHA is build-


ing on this recognition. Debuting in De- cember, social media followers selected the Nutrena Horse of the Year Fan Favourite, presented by AQHA. The contest features the seven outstanding registered American Quarter Horses who were named 2022 Horse of the Year in each of the PRCA and Women’s Profes- sional Rodeo Association’s timed-event categories. The winner – announced after January 1, 2023 – will earn $5,000 and the title of ProRodeo’s favourite timed- event horse. “PRCA proudly works with over 36 brands across the country bring- ing each partner a unique ROI,” said PRCA Chief Executive Officer Tom Glause. “Join our elite group of brands and reach deep into the western lifestyle through our professional cowboys and their fans.” The expansion of the part- nership includes the addition of the AQHA Horse of the Quarter Award. Registered American Quarter Horses will be nominated each quarter by PRCA announcers. A committee will select the Horse of the Quarter, with the winner re- ceiving a $1,000 gas card, courtesy of PRCA. “The American Quarter Horse is well known for versatility and athleti- cism, two traits that lend well to rodeo,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief exec- utive officer. “Our goal is to recognize talented American Quarter Horses and their accomplishments in the rodeo arena.”


About the Professional Rodeo Cow- boys Association The Professional Rodeo Cowboys


Association (PRCA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO is the oldest and biggest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The recognized leader in profes- sional rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry in every area. As a membership- driven organization, the PRCA works to ensure that every event it sanctions is


The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is


on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca, and choose


free to current members of AQHA. To enroll


Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: CQHA President,


Gilles Seguin, ph: 613-293-6176, email: president@cqha.ca


managed with fairness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards. The PRCA proudly supports youth rodeo, as well as supporting al- lied organizations such as Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Miss Rodeo America, the American Quarter Horse Association and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Till next time, remember to visit the OQHA, AQHA, and


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