AQHA

The American Quarter Horse Journal, August 11, 2009 – The Built Ford Tough American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show was full of exciting competition as 883 youth exhibitors competed for 33 world championship titles. This year’s theme, “Rock Your World,” had the youth members excited and energized for the competition and camaraderie.

The Ford Youth World ended August 8 after nine full days of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The world’s largest single-breed show for youths provided an estimated $10.9 million boost to Oklahoma City’s economy.

The winners in each of the 33 classes took home a custom-designed trophy, Montana Silversmiths buckle, neck wreath, gold medallion, logoed Cripple Creek jacket, Professional’s Choice product, WeatherBeeta embroidered blanket and the honor of being named a youth world champion.

Youths competed outside of the arena as well with judging, speech and team contests. In the horse judging competition sponsored by Merial, North Carolina swept the team competition winning the halter, performance and reasons categories to take home the overall award. The high-point overall individual was Jason Farrington of Navasota, Texas, with runner-up Bayley Bedford of Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

In the Horse Bowl competition sponsored by Junior Master Horseman, North Carolina took top honors again. Edwin and Julia Gaffney, the brother and sister team from Aurora, Colorado, won the team demonstration competition, which is sponsored by Raheen Ranch of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Edwin also won the prepared public speaking competition while Cori Elliott from Stockton, Illinois, won the impromptu speech. The American Quarter Horse Journal sponsored the speech contests.

On August 5, AQHYA members had a chance to mingle at a mixer and talent show. Winning the instrumental division and overall talent show title was Trish Timmins of Laguna Beach, California. The winner of the vocal division was Christopher Luba from Louisville, Kentucky. The North American Equine Ranching Information Council sponsored the talent show.

To see full results as well as special feature stories, interviews and photos of the world champions, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld. Also, The American Quarter Horse Journal will publish the full results in the October issue. To subscribe, visit www.aqha.com/magazines or call (800) 291-7323. In addition, highlights will be shown on America’s Horse TV, AQHA’s new online television initiative, at http://www.americashorse.tv/index.html.

The Ford Youth World is made possible by several of AQHA’s corporate partners. In addition to Ford, the following partners serve as sponsors of this prestigious youth event: B&W Trailer Hitches, Featherlite, John Deere, Justin Boots, Markel Insurance, Montana Silversmiths, Nutrena, Professional’s Choice, SmartPak, WeatherBeeta and Wrangler. Additional sponsors include The American Quarter Horse Journal, Cripple Creek, Kiser Arena Specialists and Metro Golf Cars. To learn more about AQHA’s corporate partners, visit www.aqha.com/partners.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

Virginia Quarter Horse Association

Open Show Program
NEW for '09: We have had many requests to allow Open Shows in surrounding states to be eligible for Open Show Points.  For 2009, we have decided to include Open Shows outside of Virginia.  If you know of an Open Show Series, please send information including show name, location, show bills, dates, etc. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Check the Open Show Program page for all Open Shows throughout the year.

Virginia Bred Program
We are still accepting stallion nominations for 2009.  Nominations are being accepted throughout the year up to the date of the September Futurity.  The rate for this year is a flat rate for $300.00.  Any stallion registered with American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Appaloosa Horse Council (ApHC), American Paint Horse Association (APHA), Palomino Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) (Stockbreed only), International Buckskin Horse Association/ American Buckskin Registry Association (IBHA/ABRA), American Pinto Horse Association (AptHA) (Stockbreed only), or Jockey Club (JC) may be nominated to the VBP with registered owner approval.

2009 Events
September 10-13, VQHA Futurity, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Visit www.vaquarterhorse.com for more information.

September 19, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.

October 3-4, State Fair of Virginia, Doswell, VA.  AQHA,VQHA, SMQHA, PHBA, and VPA sanctioned.  Visit www.statefair.com for more information.

October 17-18, VQHA/Virginia Horse Council Trail Ride, Front Royal, VA.  Contact Cathette Plumer at (804) 370-8631 for more information.
 

Virginia Quarter Horse Association

Amateur Association
The Amateur Association will have an extra meeting this year on Saturday during the Southern States Showdown in Lexington, VA.  We plan to meet in the Concourse where the concession stand is located.

Breeder's Incentive Program and Sale is in progress!  Stallion owners donate a breeding for some of the most fantastic stallions in the country to the VQHA Breeder's Incentive Program for a breeding season.  To donate of purchase a breeding please contact Dave Higgins at 434-315-4434 or Tricia Wingo at 434-315-1503 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Open Show Program
NEW for '09: We have had many requests to allow Open Shows in surrounding states to be eligible for Open Show Points.  For 2009, we have decided to include Open Shows outside of Virginia.  If you know of an Open Show Series, please send information including show name, location, show bills, dates, etc. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Check the Open Show Program page for all Open Shows throughout the year.

Virginia Bred Program
We are still accepting stallion nominations for 2009.  Nominations are being accepted throughout the year up to the date of the September Futurity.  The rate for this year is a flat rate for $300.00.  The Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA) Virginia Bred Program (VBP) provides an opportunity for responsible Virginia mare owners to promote, market, and show their offspring, Virginia Bred offers special pay back futurity classes, which are restricted to offspring of mares, owned and bred by Virginia residents.  Any stallion registered with American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Appaloosa Horse Council (ApHC), American Paint Horse Association (APHA), Palomino Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) (Stockbreed only), International Buckskin Horse Association/ American Buckskin Registry Association (IBHA/ABRA), American Pinto Horse Association (AptHA) (Stockbreed only), or Jockey Club (JC) may be nominated to the VBP with registered owner approval.

We will be having four classes added to the Fredericksburg Fireworks Spectacular: Non-Pro All Age Hunter under Saddle, Non-Pro All Age Western Pleasure, 2&3 YO Western Pleasure, and 2&3 YO Hunter under Saddle.  Visit www.vaquarterhorse.com for more information.

Youth Association
World Show Entries is due on July 1, 2009.  Ford Truck Tickets are due on July 4, 2009.  Congress Entries due are due on August 1, 2009.  VQHYA Advisor: Katey Ralls 540-347-4079 or 202-365-7808.  Visit VQHYA MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/vqhya for more information.

2009 Events
June 5-7, Southern States Showdown, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Contact Beth Tew at (252)753-8069 for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

June 27, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.

July 3–5, Fireworks Spectacular, Rosemont Farm, Fredericksburg, VA.  Email Suzanne Gonzales at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

July 23-26, AQHA Region Five Experience, Empire Expo Center, Syracuse, NY.  Visit regionfiveexperience.com for more information.

August 19, Maryland State Quarter Horse Novice Show, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.msqha.com for more information.

August 20-23, Maryland State Quarter Horse Black-eyed Susan Circuit, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.msqha.com for more information.

August 28–30, Blue Ridge Quarter Horse Association Futurity, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.brqha.com for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

September 10-13, VQHA Futurity, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Visit www.vaquarterhorse.com for more information.

September 19, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.
 

Virginia Quarter Horse Association

Amateur Association
The Amateur Association will have an extra meeting this year on Saturday during the Southern States Showdown in Lexington, VA.  We plan to meet in the Concourse where the concession stand is located.

Breeder's Incentive Program and Sale is in progress!  Stallion owners donate a breeding for some of the most fantastic stallions in the country to the VQHA Breeder's Incentive Program for a breeding season.  To donate of purchase a breeding please contact Dave Higgins at 434-315-4434 or Tricia Wingo at 434-315-1503 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Open Show Program
NEW for '09: We have had many requests to allow Open Shows in surrounding states to be eligible for Open Show Points.  For 2009, we have decided to include Open Shows outside of Virginia.  If you know of an Open Show Series, please send information including show name, location, show bills, dates, etc. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Check the Open Show Program page for all Open Shows throughout the year.

Virginia Bred Program
We are still accepting stallion nominations for 2009.  Nominations are being accepted throughout the year up to the date of the September Futurity.  The rate for this year is a flat rate for $300.00.  The Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA) Virginia Bred Program (VBP) provides an opportunity for responsible Virginia mare owners to promote, market, and show their offspring, Virginia Bred offers special pay back futurity classes, which are restricted to offspring of mares, owned and bred by Virginia residents.  Any stallion registered with American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Appaloosa Horse Council (ApHC), American Paint Horse Association (APHA), Palomino Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) (Stockbreed only), International Buckskin Horse Association/ American Buckskin Registry Association (IBHA/ABRA), American Pinto Horse Association (AptHA) (Stockbreed only), or Jockey Club (JC) may be nominated to the VBP with registered owner approval.

We will be having four classes add to the Fredericksburg Fireworks Spectacular: Non-Pro All Age Hunter under Saddle, Non-Pro All Age Western Pleasure, 2&3 YO Western Pleasure, and 2&3 YO Hunter under Saddle.  Visit www.vaquarterhorse.com for more information.

Youth Association
The AQHYA world qualifying shows: Martinganza, Spring Break Out, East Coast Championship, Southern States.  Deadline for letter of intent is April 1, 2009.  AQHYA Youth World Assistance Letter is due on April 1, 2009.  World Show National Qualifying deadline is May 1, 2009.  The Congress Team: Martinganza, Spring Break Out, East Coast, Southern States, Fireworks.  Deadline for letter of intent is May 1, 2009.  World Show Entries is due on July 1, 2009.  Ford Truck Tickets are due on July 4, 2009.  Congress Entries due are due on August 1, 2009.  VQHYA Advisor: Katey Ralls 540-347-4079 or 202-365-7808.  Visit VQHYA MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/vqhya for more information.


2009 Events
May 1-3, AQHA Quarterfest, Tennessee Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN.  Visit www.aqha.com for more information.

May 8-10, NC District 5 Spring Classic, Senator Bob Martin Agricultural Center, Williamston, NC.  Contact Beth Tew at (252)753-8069 for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

May 9-10, Atlantic Reined Cow Horse, Walkers Arena, Berryville, VA.  Visit atlanticrcha.org for more information.

May 16, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.

May 23, Open Trail Ride, Mica Springs Farm, Mineral, VA.  Benefiting the VQHYA Team.  Visit www.micaspringsfarm.com for more information.

June 5-7, Southern States Showdown, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Contact Beth Tew at (252)753-8069 for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

June 27, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.

July 3–5, Fireworks Spectacular, Rosemont Farm, Fredericksburg, VA.  Email Suzanne Gonzales at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

July 23-26, AQHA Region Five Experience, Empire Expo Center, Syracuse, NY.  Visit regionfiveexperience.com for more information.

August 19, Maryland State Quarter Horse Novice Show, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.msqha.com for more information.

August 20-23, Maryland State Quarter Horse Black-eyed Susan Circuit, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.msqha.com for more information.

August 28–30, Blue Ridge Quarter Horse Association Futurity, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Go to www.brqha.com for more information.  This is a VQHA sanctioned show.

September 10-13, VQHA Futurity, Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Visit www.vaquarterhorse.com for more information.

September 19, Old Dominion Show Series, EKG Stables at Hill Valley Farm, Spotsylvania, VA.  This is a VQHA, PHBA, and AQHA sanctioned show.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit odshowseries.postoakquarterhorsefarm.com for more information.