Shows On Tap For Arkansas QH- Circle G Classic and Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening

2017 ArQHA Board of Directors and Officers

The 2017 ArQHA Board of Directors and Officers were elected for the new year at the banquet. Officers include: Jerry Fuller, president; David Jones, first vice president; Debbie Arnold, second vice president; and Jerry Beaty, Secretary. Other board members include: Melanie Cornelius (Youth Director), Julie Crossland, Lynn Cornelius, Brian Brady, Mark Dunham, Travis Dobbs, DeLaina Harris, Jerry Matthews, Larry Martin, Terry Parker, Andi Ridgway, Doug Smith, Janice Thessing, and Rhonda Williams.

ArQHA’s 2017 season kicked off with the Go South for the Winner circuit held at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas on December 2-4. The show had 6 judges and featured a $1,500 Added Money 4D Purina Classic Barrel Race on Saturday afternoon. The jackpot had 44 entries and paid back nearly $4,000.

The weekend’s AQHA events boasted good numbers even with the rain and cold weather. The largest events from the weekend were Open Ranch Riding with 22 entries, Open and Amateur Ranch Sorting with 20 teams each, and Green/Level 1 Trail, Open Trail, and Open Barrels with 17 entries each. There were a total of 503 entries in the first circuit and 424 in the second circuit.

2017 Show Dates:

– Circle G, Tunica, March 31 – April 2

– Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening, Tunica, May 26 – 29

This show ends the ArQHA 2017 point year.

ArQHA will only have 3 shows this year for Youth World qualifying and year end points.

– Go South for the Winner, Dec 1-3, 2017

This show starts the 2018 point year.

The 2017 season will continue with the Circle G Classic on March 31 – April 2 with 6 judges in Tunica, Mississippi. The judges are: Mike Hoeppner, Richard Spinks, Judd Paul, Curtis Reynolds, Steve Heckaman, and Chris Jones. The schedule for Circle G had been modified to promote a better utilization of time. The show will kick off on Friday afternoon at 2 pm with Trail followed by Western Riding, Ranch Riding and Reining. Halter and showmanship will show to all 6 judges on Saturday morning beginning at 8 am. Speed events will go Saturday afternoon at 5 pm in the back arena and again at 8 am on Sunday morning. Complete show schedule is available on the website at www.arkansasquarterhorse.com

The Memorial Day Circuit will once again feature the 15th annual Stanford Happening. Look for details on special events and the show schedule coming soon.

ArQHA Memberships

If you have not renewed your membership or joined ArQHA, go to arkansasquarterhorse.com and fill out the ONLINE form under the Membership tab. Once the form is completed, you will be redirected to PayPal where you can enter credit card information or pay with your PayPal account.

ArQHA Sponsorships

The Arkansas Quarter Horse Association depends on association sponsors to provide quality shows. There are several opportunities for sponsors to promote their business and products to exhibitors: logos on the ArQHA website, in newsletters, and on show t-shirts. Association sponsorship levels range from $250 to over $1000.

2017 ArQHYA Officers

Pictured left to right: Maggie Smith, vice-president, Ty Cornelius, president, Lanie Cornelius, secretary, Sidney Dunham, treasurer.

Youth Excellence Seminar

Get ready for the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar July 11 to 13, 2017, in Amarillo, Texas.

The 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar (YES) will be held July 11-13, 2017, in Amarillo, Texas. YES welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun.

YES Facts

• Anyone can attend—current AQHYA members and nonmembers
• Youth attend interactive sessions designed to develop and teach leadership skills
• Each day features new speakers presenting topics related to the equine industry
• Five AQHYA officers will be elected—president, first vice president, second vice president, member and member
• Regional directors will be elected—AQHYA has 11 regions; each region elects three AQHYA members as directors