20/ FEBRUARY 2024 THE RIDER INSIDE


AQHA Convention ......................20 War Amps.....................................20 OQHA News ................................21 EOQHA........................................22 QROOI News...............................23


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 2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights View important information and voting requirements for the 2024 AQHA Convention.


open to registered convention at- tendees and are conducted in two sessions – an “open discussion” session in which non-committee members can join in the discus- sion and a “committee member discussion” session in which the discussion is limited to commit- tee members only. Occasionally, a meeting moves into a “commit- tee members only” session per


2024 AQHA Convention, you must be registered for conven- tion, attend convention to vote in person and be an AQHA member at least 60 days prior to the first day of the 2024 convention. Committee meetings are


regarding the Convention that you should know: To have voting rights at the


January 10, 2024 - The 2024 AQHA Convention is heading to Las Vegas, March 15-18 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The Convention is an opportu- nity for breeders, trainers, own- ers 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


members have until December 31, to submit items for the 2024 Convention. Learn more about


views and comments regarding issues that affect or pertain to AQHA with AQHA directors. Don’t forget that AQHA


submitting a rule-change pro- posal.


schedule and registration infor- mation


www.aqha.com/convention. AQHA news and informa-


available


The tentative Convention are


at


www.aqha.com/news or tune into our Podcast, “Let’s Talk AQHA.”


Young Amputee Gets Special Gift Elora Klassen, a thirteen-


year-old from Manitou, Mani- toba was excited to receive a new gift that will help her stay active and enjoy her favorite pastime. Elora is missing her left


III, Section 1(a), the number of elected directors is determined by an annual allocation formula based on the number of active AQHA numbered and Appendix horses as of September 30 of the


direction of the committee or chairperson. Per AQHA Bylaws Article


preceding year. View the list of each director’s current status – if they are seeking re-election or will be elevating to director emeritus or director-at-large sta- tus at the 2024 AQHA conven- tion.


ways welcome to share their AQHA members are al-


foot, and as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, is eligible for financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and recre- ational devices. Elora likes horseback rid-


ing and was recently fitted with a special prosthesis that allows her to ride comfortably and safely. “This device lets my leg


move more easily when horse- back riding. It has a good con- nection with the horse, puts my foot in the correct position for riding and most importantly it alleviates the discomfort in my hip and knee,” says Elora. “I just want to say thank you to The War Amps for providing me with the means to ride with greater ease and enjoy the expe- rience even more.” The Association encour-


ages Champs to develop a posi- tive attitude towards their amputation and try any activity they set their minds to. “Elora’s determination and zest for life is an inspiration to all around her,” says Danita Chisholm, Execu-


tion is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more


information visit “Membership” section.


Thirteen-year-old Elora Klassen riding her pony Ranger with her new recreational limb.


tive Director, CHAMP Program. “Thanks to the public’s support of The War Amps Key Tag Service, we are able to help young amputees reach their goals.” The War Amps receives no govern-


ment grants; its programs are made possible through public support of the Key Tag Service.


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