JULY 2025 THE RIDER /21


Ontario Quarter Horse Association Inc. 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Area 1 Director


President 1st Vice 2nd Vice


Past Pres. Treasurer Secretary


Shari Irwin


Sandra Duhamel Katie Thompson Sherrill Tisdale Carrie Farr Val Love


shari_irwin@hotmail.com duhamel.sandra@gmail.com


oqhasherrill@gmail.com Carrie50f@gmail.com vlove@sympatico.ca


www.oqha.on.ca • info@oqha.on.ca Affiliate 40th Area 3 Promotional Club Summerama! The Area 3 Sum-


merama, an OQHA ap- proved event, brought together exhibitors from across the province for a thrilling weekend of compe- tition, camaraderie, and top- tier horsemanship. Held at the Essa Agriplex in Thorn- ton, this highly anticipated summer show delivered im- pressive class sizes, compet-


itive runs, and a welcoming atmosphere that showcased the very best of Ontario’s Quarter Horse community.


Highlights included: • Strong Attendance across all divisions, with outstand- ing performances in Halter, Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, Horseman- ship, Hunter Under Saddle,


and more. • All Around Awards pre- sented to top performers across Youth, Amateur, and Open categories. • OQHA Trail Invitational Qualifying Classes, where riders earned critical points and placements toward this prestigious year-end event. • OAQHA Provincial Championships Qualifier, where riders earned their places for the Provincial Championships held at the OQHA Summer Finale • Fun Extras such as give- aways, raffles, and exhibitor socials that kept the energy high both in and out of the arena. The Area 3 team once


again delivered a smooth, well-run show, and OQHA extends our gratitude to all judges, volunteers, spon- sors, and participants who made the weekend a suc- cess.


We look forward to


seeing everyone at the next stop on the circuit!


Upcoming Event Re- minder: OQHA Weekend Round-Up Show & Clinic! Get ready for a week-


end of learning, showing, and connecting! The OQHA Weekend Round-Up Show & Clinic is just around the corner — don’t miss this great opportunity to grow your skills and earn points in a fun, friendly atmos- phere.


Date: July 25-27, 2025 Location: REACH Huron, Clinton ON Featuring Clinics In: Show- manship, Horsemanship, Trail, and more! Inaugural Level 1 Show- down – compete in these novice classes to earn neck ribbons, buckles and the top spot!


Whether you’re look-


ing to polish your patterns or step into the show pen for the first time this season, this event is designed to support and celebrate every exhibitor. For details, class lists,


and clinic registration, visit: www.ontarioquarterhorse.co m


Come for the clinic,


stay for the show – and kick off the season the OQHA way!


Thank You for Sup-


Not Too Late! We’re incredibly grate-


ful to everyone who has supported the Ontario Quar- ter Horse Association so far this season — your contri- butions are making a real difference! But we’re not done yet! OQHA is still welcom-


ing sponsors at all levels as we continue working to- ward our goals and deliver- ing exceptional programs, events, and opportunities for our members. Whether you’re a busi-


ness, organization, or indi- vidual who believes in supporting Ontario’s vibrant Quarter Horse community — we’d love to have you on board. Help us continue to


grow, connect, and celebrate the sport we all love. For sponsorship de-


tails, reach out or visit: on- tarioquarterhorse.com/pages /sponsor-oqha


OQHA 2025 Queen


Gabrielle Bella Gears Up for the All American


Quarter Horse Congress! The Ontario Quarter


porting OQHA – But It’s Horse Association is proud


to announce that our 2025 Queen, Gabrielle Bella, is preparing to represent On- tario on the international stage at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio this fall! Gabrielle has been hard


at work, studying, riding, and proudly promoting the values of OQHA as she gets ready to compete in the prestigious Congress Queen Contest — an event that cel-


ebrates leadership, horse- manship, and dedication to the Quarter Horse industry. Let’s all cheer her on as


she carries the Ontario flag with pride! Stay tuned as we fol-


low Gabrielle’s journey to Congress and share ways you can support her along the way. Good luck, Gabrielle — On- tario is behind you all the way!


Area 2 Director Greg Dubiel Area 3 Director Area 4 Director Area 5 Director Area 6 Director Area 7 Director AQHA Director


Val Love


Blair Woodley Kathy Patterson


Lindsay Allen Andrew Dewar Sheryl Chillson Jane Cryderman


dewarperformancehores@hotmail.com vlove@sympatico.ca


sherylchillson@gmail.com Blair.woodley@outlook.com waywestqh@gmail.com tbrkathy@hsfx.ca


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