MQHA Creative DrawingDeadline is March 15, 2012! MQHA will host a Creative Drawing Contest open to ALL State of Michigan Youth. We will print 300 T-Shirts with the winning drawing to be worn by the MQHA staff, volunteers, board members and anyone else we can stuff into one! The winner will receive: If a MQHYA Member a “Weekend Pass” to the Easter Eggstravaganza (to include all entry fees, show fees and stall fees). If not a MQHYA Member the youth shall receive a FREE membership, a FREE Horse Show Stall, your Bio will be spotlighted in the Youth Newsletter and MQHA Journal, named Ambassador for the day AND would be invited to the show for a small presentation during the show. All you have to do to get your T Shirt is come to the show we’re giving them away! RULES: Open to ANY Michigan Youth (Must be 18 years or younger as of January 1, 2012 to be eligible). Drawing must include the words “Easter Eggstravaganza” Drawing must not be more than 2 colors and must be submitted prior to March 15th with a completed Entry Form. Click Here to download entry form. Send Entries to MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838. No Emails Please
2012 Stallion Service SaleThe live auction of the 2012 SSS has concluded. Top selling stallions for 2012 were Kid Coolsified and Grand Slam Touchdown for $2,400 each, followed closely by Mr Yella Fella at $2,200. But, there are still several top quality stallions that remain available at 60% of their advertised fee plus a $25 office charge. Get 'em while their hot! Updated Feb 8, 2012
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AQHA Implements Changes to Incentive FundAQHA has implemented some major changes to the AQHA Incentive Fund program. These changes impact every owner of an incentive fund eligible horse. Click Here for more information on these changes. Click Here to download the Annual License Fee form. Back NumbersMQHA back numbers 1-400 are available for purchase for $25 each. Check the list and then contact the MQHA office for availability at mqha@hotmail.com or call 616-225-8211. Click here for the most current list of available numbers. |
Michigan Horse Cold Cash 123 named 2011 Champion Racing Quarter Horse
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Treating Your Horses as a BusinessAlbion College, along with Grant, Millman, and Johnson, P.C., Certifed Public Accountants and Business Advisors, will be presenting a seminar on Treating Your Horses as a Business. The seminar will be held at the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center at Albion College on February 12, 2012 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Click Here for more information. |
Jack FilkinsJack Filkins, a popular horseshoer at many of our MQHA events has had some serious health issues, including the loss of his leg. After spending the last month in the hospital, he is now home. |
AQHA Novice World Show 2012AQHA will be holding the first Novice World Show October 5th thru 7th, 2012. Two locations: Murfreesboro, TN and Las Vegas, NV. Click here for more information and how to qualify! |
Michigan Quarter Horse Association To Offer A Horseback Riding ProgramMichigan Quarter Horse Association (MQHA) is pleased to announce its Horseback Riding Program, which is open to anyone who owns an American Quarter Horse. The program, which rewards hours spent in the saddle, is similar AQHA’s Horseback Riding Program. Click Here for more information. |
Congratulations to owners Carolyn and Walter Bays of T-Bill Stables, Clare, Michigan. The gelding by Oak Tree Special and out of Hot Cash 123, has won 9 of 14 starts, and earned nearly $980,000.