20/ NOVEMBER 2023 THE RIDER INSIDE


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AQHA Director’s Report


ered others to do the same. The American Quarter Horse Associ- ation and Wrangler are thrilled to announce Nancy Cahill, Robin Merrill, Carol Rose and Georga Sutton as the inaugural class of the Wrangler Women of Influ- ence recipients. “We are proud to have this


distinguished group of women kick off our Wrangler Women of Influence program,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA Chief Execu- tive Officer. “They each person- ify what our Association stands for in terms of character and strength. In conjunction with our partner Wrangler, we are excited to honor their impact.” The Wrangler Women of In-


By Kathy M. Patterson AQHA Director


Inaugural Class of AQHA Wrangler Women of Influence Announced Influence is defined as the


capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behav- ior of someone or something. The American Quarter Horse industry is rich with trailblazing women, who have not only broken tradi- tional barriers, overcome chal- lenges and achieved goals, but have also inspired and empow-


fluence award seeks to recognize game-changing women who have invested their lifetime mak- ing significant contributions to AQHA through their career and day-to-day life, and whose vision and creativity have altered the landscape of the industry. In alignment with the values of Wrangler and AQHA, the Wran- gler Women of Influence award will be presented annually to four women whose character, vision and perseverance have impacted the industry and those around them.


“In collaboration with the


AQHA, Wrangler is honored to stand alongside these remarkable


women as they receive the Wran- gler Women of Influence award,” said Jeff Chadwick, Director Wrangler Special Events. “Their commitment to excellence, lead- ership, and community is truly inspiring. Each of them exempli- fies what we say every day – Long Live Cowgirls!” Cahill, Merrill, Rose and


Sutton will be recognized at a re- ception in Oklahoma City during the 2023 Nutrena AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Championship Show. Look for a story on these four women in an upcoming issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal.


Introducing Q-ID: The Easier Way to Access Your AQHA Ac- count


The American Quarter


Horse Association is simplifying the member login process with Q-ID, a new user ID and pass- word platform. To make the login process easier than ever, Q-ID minimizes the number of user- names and passwords you need to access your AQHA informa- tion. Members who already have a myAQHA account have a Q-ID and can simply log in with their myAQHA username and pass- word. The myAQHA login page is the first application transi- tioned to Q-ID and, once new AQHA applications are unveiled,


you will use the same login infor- mation. If you do not already have a


myAQHA account, you can cre- ate a Q-ID login: 1. To


start, go to


https://www.myaqha.com and se- lect “Let’s Go!” to log in. 2.


If you’ve never logged in to


myAQHA before, use the right- hand side of the screen to create a Q-ID. 3. Enter the email address you wish to use for your Q-ID and create a password. 4. Re-type in the password to confirm it, and click “Create My Q-ID.” That’s it! Your Q-ID is now


created. Once your Q-ID is estab- lished, you might be guided through a few more steps to link your AQHA Member ID to spe- cific


applications,


myAQHA. This ensures you have full access and functional- ity.


AQHA Hires Director of Show Officials The American Quarter


Horse Association has hired John Pipkin as the AQHA director of officials. Pipkin will begin his new role on December 4. As the director of officials, Pipkin will be responsible for overseeing the direction of the AQHA judges, stewards and drug-testing pro- grams. He will work alongside the show department and judges committee members to provide industry-leading service and ed- ucational opportunities to ad- vance the mission statement of the Association. Additionally, he will work to advance AQHA’s position as an industry leader while ensuring the integrity of its officials. “How exciting for me to be


joining the AQHA competition team,” said Pipkin. “I have had the pleasure and honor to judge and steward shows, and work alongside my colleagues on AQHA committees and councils for 30-plus years. What a great privilege for me to have served as chair of the judges and show committees and show council, and currently serve on the Profes-


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


sional Horsemen’s Council. My hope is to bring the experience I have gained for AQHA’s benefit and continue working with AQHA’s judges and stewards to provide the best service possible to owners, exhibitors and the horse.” Pipkin currently serves as


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the director of the equine industry program at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, while also being a regents profes- sor and Engler Professor of Ani- mal Science. As program director, he oversees the inner workings of the equine program and is the faculty supervisor for the WT Horse Center. He also oversees the judging and eques- trian teams for the university and is the head coach for the WT horse judging team. Under his leadership, the judging team has won 160 national, world cham- pion and reserve champion titles; and the equestrian and ranch teams have won over 60 national champion and reserve champion titles. Outside of the university setting, Pipkin has judged hun- dreds of shows in several differ- ent countries and over 20 world championships, and trained and showed horses professionally in several different disciplines. He has worked with equine and breed associations all over the country and served on various committees. He is an AQHA na- tional director and has served as chairman of the AQHA Judges Committee, AQHA Show and Professional Horsemen Commit- tee, and the AQHA Show Coun- cil. Pipkin has also been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, whether that be for his teaching or his devotion to the different aspects of the indus- try.


2024 AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medica- tions


Each year, the American


Quarter Horse Association re- leases the AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medica- tions. This educational resource is available online to serve as an addition to AQHA’s official med-


ications rules set forth in the vio- lations section of the AQHA Of- ficial Handbook of Rules and Regulations. Be sure to review this resource before attending any AQHA-approved event or show.


This resource includes ad-


vice about understanding the AQHA Equine Drugs and Med- ications Rules and applying it in practical situations. The purpose is to help accommodate legiti- mate therapy in compliance with the requirements of the rules. It is important to note, these are only guidelines to serve as an educa- tional supplement. It is important to consult a licensed veterinarian in determining whether a partic- ular substance is required for the welfare of a horse and when de- termining the dosage appropriate for such horse under AQHA’s rules. The AQHA drug-testing program is designed to ensure that horses competing in AQHA competitions are doing so in a manner that will promote the safety and well-being of all horses competing and the en- forcement of fair and equitable rules and procedures. AQHA’s policies concerning the adminis- tration of controlled substances are well documented as being among the most stringent in the equine industry. AQHA began drug testing at AQHA-approved shows in 1973 and was among the first, if not the first, equine breed association to do so. For complete information


on AQHA rules and regulations, view the AQHA Official Hand- book of Rules and Regulations at www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook.


Disclaimer: Because the online version of the AQHA Rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the most-current version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. Till next time, remember to


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