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Canadian Quarter Horse Association The Canadian affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is a national affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. The CQHA Affiliate’s general purposes shall be:

the promotion and welfare of the American Quarter Horse;
to provide beneficial services for its members which enhance and encourage American Quarter Horse ownership and participation with AQHA and the CQHA Affiliate;
to generate growth of

AQHA and the CQHA Affiliate membership via the marketing, promotion, advertising and publicity of the American Quarter Horse;
to educate horse owners and the public regarding the benefits of registering eligible American Quarter Horses with AQHA;
to address the concerns of American Quarter Horse owners in Canada and communicate such concerns to AQHA and, if applicable and appropriate, the Canadian government;
promote, both internationally and within Canada, Canadian-bred and/or Canadian-owned American Quarter Horses; and
to expand awareness of American Quarter Horses worldwide and to comply with and develop rules and procedures to assist the International Affiliates of AQHA in this endeavour. In keeping with this mandate, the CQHA joined Equestrian Canada under Catagory C (National Equine Affiliate Organizations), which permits participation and a voice in the affairs of Canada’s only national equine body recognized by the federal government, to deal with issues and legislation affecting horse ownership

These are the current reported outbreaks in Canada for the past 30 days.For more information about these alerts and dise...
17/06/2024

These are the current reported outbreaks in Canada for the past 30 days.

For more information about these alerts and diseases, please visit https://equinediseasecc.org or click the link provided in our profile's LinkTree




11/06/2024

𝗟𝗼𝗴 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲!

Enrollees in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program who submit 250 hours in the Quarter Horse or All-Breed program 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 will receive an AQHA Horseback Riding Program 250-hour belt buckle.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! https://www.aqha.com/trot-to-250

11/06/2024

LAST CALL ☎️ Nominations for Wrangler 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 close Monday, June 17 🚨 If you know a trailblazing woman who has impacted the landscape of the equine industry, nominate her for this award by June 17!
https://www.aqha.com/wrangler-women-of-influence

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our social media publishing platform. As a result the 202...
04/06/2024

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our social media publishing platform. As a result the 2024 National Survey of Canada’s Quarter Horse Industry participants was not made available yesterday as scheduled.

We are working to correct the problem and will announce its availability as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience.

Registration is now open for the Global Symposium on Racing, which will be held December 9-11, 2024, at Loews Ventana Ca...
03/06/2024

Registration is now open for the Global Symposium on Racing, which will be held December 9-11, 2024, at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona.

The world’s largest racing conference, attracts top industry professionals who gather to discuss racing challenges and opportunities over a dozen panel sessions. A full agenda of topics and speakers will be released later this summer.

Read more here: https://www.aqha.com/-/racing-symposium-registration-open



02/06/2024

Congratulations to Canadian Bred Asgoodasfamous and owner / exhibitor Leslie Richards-Burgess of Bellville, ON on winning the Ontario Barrel Futurity Association's 2024 Super Star Slot Race hosted May 3rd in Ancaster, ON.

With a winning time of 15.197 the 2019 sorrel gelding, sired by Nickster and out of First Down Deedee won the cheque for $5000.00CND. He was bred by Chelsea Driedger of Virden, Manitoba.



02/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Performance Halter Mares bronze trophy winner, Canadian Bred No Doubt Chex Me Out, and owner / exhibitor Shelby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

No Doubt Chex Me Out is a 2019 mare, sired by No Doubt Im Lazy, out of Chex This Hot Amiga. She was bred by Donna Biddulph Pouce of Coupe, BC.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



02/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle bronze trophy winner, Canadian Bred VS Code Me Absolute and exhibitor Shelby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

VS Code Me Absolute is a 2021 mare sired by VS GoodRide, and is out of Absolute Jersey Girl. She is owned by her breeder, Rachel Devet of Ponoka, AB.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



01/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amt Hunt Seat Equitation bronze trophy winner, Canadian Bred No Doubt Chex Me Out, and owner / exhibitor Shelby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

No Doubt Chex Me Out is a 2019 mare, sired by No Doubt Im Lazy, out of Chex This Hot Amiga. She was bred by Donna Biddulph Pouce of Coupe, BC.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



01/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Rookie Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Reserve Champion, Canadian Bred VS Code Me Absolute and exhibitor helby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

VS Code Me Absolute, is a 2021 mare sired by VS GoodRide, and is out of Absolute Jersey Girl. She is owned by her breeder Rachel Grace Devet of Ponoka, AB.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



01/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship Reserve Champion, Ima Code Breaker and owner / exhibitor Talissa Gervais of Bienfait, SK.

Ima Code Breaker, is a 2014 mare sired by VS Code Red, and is out of Ima Pretty Version.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



31/05/2024

CQHA wishes all exhibitors, owners, show staff, volunteers, and sponsors a great weekend at the 2024 Manitoba Quarter Horse Association's Summer Sizzler Show which started this morning in Brandon, Manitoba.

Pictured is: Carrie Jones and Keep Blazing West




31/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West - L1 Youth Walk Trot Western Pleasure Reserve Champion, DonFlatterYourself and exhibitor Shade Geiger of Red Deer County, AB

DonFlatterYourself, is a 2017, mare sired by VS Flatline, and is out of One Gem Of A Cookie. She is owned by Deborah Swainson of Red Deer, AB.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



31/05/2024

Tomorrow June 1st at Midnight Mountain Time is your final opportunity to submit your application for 2024!!!!

In May of 2014, Dr. Wayne Burwash launched the Shannon Burwash Memorial Award for Equine and Agricultural Studies at The Calgary Foundation, to honor the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and her contribution to the horse industry.

Apply by midnight, June 1st, annually
Click here to Apply Now: https://ow.ly/z4gO50RcLOf

ALL ELIGIBLE CANADIAN STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED TO APPLY!

Awards Overview:

Three annual Scholarships will be distributed each calendar year. Preference will be given to eligible, full-time, post-secondary students whose studies have emphasis on the horse, agriculture, agri-business or equine veterinary medicine.

Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies:

One award valued at $2,000. For students entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or equine veterinary medicine at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. Eligibility criteria and application details are available at The Calgary Foundation’s website.


Shannon Burwash Award for for Encouragement in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies

Two awards valued at $1,000 each. For students entering first or second year of study at a Canadian post-secondary institution in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agri-business, animal health technology or equine veterinary medicine. Eligibility criteria and application details are available at the Calgary Foundation’s website. Click here for High School & First Year Student Awards.

30/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Select Showmanship at Halter Champion Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate and exhibitor Johanne Fenwick, Dryden , ON.

Chicks Dig Chocolate, is a 2016 gelding sired by Blazing Impulsive, and is out of Chocolates The Word. He is owned by Dale Fenwick, Dryden, ON, and was bred by Diane Gabrielle of Virden, MB.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



30/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Select Ranch Riding Champion, Canadian Bred Its Showtime Mr and owner /exhibitor Donnetta Bello Flahavan of Shingle Springs, CA.

Its Showtime Mr, is a 2017, gelding sired by Canadian Stallion Wimpys Tinseltown, and is out of Roosters Royal Gal. He was bred by Ruth Hamlin of Quinte West, ON.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved rule changes from the AQHA Ranching Committee. These were ap...
30/05/2024

The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved rule changes from the AQHA Ranching Committee. These were approved by the AQHA membership and the Board of Directors at the 2024 AQHA Convention in March.

All committee recommendations were reviewed for feasibility, based on a variety of criteria, including but not limited to available resources, budget constraints and necessary computer programming. Careful consideration, discussion and debate were devoted to each item. Read the full standing committee reports.

All rules are effective January 1, 2025, unless noted otherwise.

The highlights of the approved Ranching Committee recommendations are listed below.

AQHA Rule Changes

- Create a task force to review and clarify the definition of “cowboy” as it applies to eligibility for VRH and RHC cowboy classes.

- Offer the cowboy division only in Ranching Heritage Challenge (RHC) SHW559.3.1 Working Ranch Horse – consists of ranch reining and ranch cow work for open, limited open, cowboy, amateur and youth.

- Add extremely out of control, dangerous or excessive schooling to all VRH/RHC classes as cause for disqualification and immediate dismissal from the class.

- Amend SHW419.5 [Ranch Riding Penalties] Zero (0) Score:

To read all the changes and updates please click here: https://ow.ly/zxcW50S1b7y



29/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Walk Trot Trail Champion, Canadian Bred, Dont Push My Buttons and owner / exhibitor Natasha Steele of Stayton, OR.

Dont Push My Buttons is a 2006, gelding sired by Three Dimension Zip, and is out of Frosty Jet Button. He was bred by Sheldon Soderberg of Red Deer, AB.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



29/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Rookie Amateur Ranch Riding Champion, Canadian Bred Its Showtime Mr and owner /exhibitor Donnetta Bello Flahavan of Shingle Springs, CA.

Its Showtime Mr, is a 2017, gelding sired by Canadian Stallion Wimpys Tinseltown, and is out of Roosters Royal Gal. He was bred by Ruth Hamlin of Quinte West, ON.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



29/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amt Walk Trot Western Pleasure Champion DonFlatterYourself, and owner / exhibitor Deborah Swainson of Red Deer, AB

DonFlatterYourself, is a 2017 mare sired by VS Flatline, and is out of One Gem Of A Cookie.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



28/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amateur Performance Halter Geldings Champion, Canadian Bred W***y Southern and owner / exhibitor Caitlyn Malyk, of Clive, AB.

W***y Southern is a 2019 gelding sired by Its A Southern Thing, out of Simple Stuff. He was bred by Donna Biddulph Pouce of Coupe, BC.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



28/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Rookie Amateur Ranch Trail Champion, Canadian Bred Its Showtime Mr and owner /exhibitor Donnetta Bello Flahavan of Shingle Springs, CA.

Its Showtime Mr, is a 2017, gelding sired by Canadian Stallion Wimpys Tinseltown, and is out of Roosters Royal Gal. He was bred by Ruth Hamlin of Quinte West, ON.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



28/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amt Showmanship at Halter Champion, Canadian Bred No Doubt Chex Me Out, and owner / exhibitor Shelby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

No Doubt Chex Me Out is a 2019 mare, sired by No Doubt Im Lazy, out of Chex This Hot Amiga. She was bred by Donna Biddulph Pouce of Coupe, BC.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



In May of 2014, Dr. Wayne Burwash launched the Shannon Burwash Memorial Award for Equine and Agricultural Studies at The...
27/05/2024

In May of 2014, Dr. Wayne Burwash launched the Shannon Burwash Memorial Award for Equine and Agricultural Studies at The Calgary Foundation, to honor the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and her contribution to the horse industry.

Apply by midnight, June 1st, annually
Click here to Apply Now: https://ow.ly/z4gO50RcLOf

ALL ELIGIBLE CANADIAN STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED TO APPLY!

Awards Overview:

Three annual Scholarships will be distributed each calendar year. Preference will be given to eligible, full-time, post-secondary students whose studies have emphasis on the horse, agriculture, agri-business or equine veterinary medicine.

Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies:

One award valued at $2,000. For students entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or equine veterinary medicine at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. Eligibility criteria and application details are available at The Calgary Foundation’s website.


Shannon Burwash Award for for Encouragement in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies

Two awards valued at $1,000 each. For students entering first or second year of study at a Canadian post-secondary institution in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agri-business, animal health technology or equine veterinary medicine. Eligibility criteria and application details are available at the Calgary Foundation’s website. Click here for High School & First Year Student Awards.

27/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West L1 Amatuer Hunt Seat Equitation Champion, Jerry Lee Lopin and owner/exhibitor Karen Bischop of Saskatoon, SK.

Jerry Lee Lopin, is a 2017 gelding sirde by The Lopin Machine, and out of Miss Invited.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



27/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Amateur all-around Champion, Canadian Bred No Doubt Chex Me Out, and owner / exhibitor Shelby Devet of Lacombe, AB.

No Doubt Chex Me Out is a 2019 mare, sired by No Doubt Im Lazy, out of Chex This Hot Amiga. She was bred by Donna Biddulph Pouce of Coupe, BC.

The 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championship Show were hosted May 14-18, in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Head over to the CQHA website to see the list of all the Canadian placings from the 2024 AQHA Level 1 West Championships.



Click the link in our profile's LinkTree to read more on the CQHA Blog: https://cqha.ca/uncategorized/equine-gastric-ulc...
26/05/2024

Click the link in our profile's LinkTree to read more on the CQHA Blog: https://cqha.ca/uncategorized/equine-gastric-ulcer-syndrome/

CQHA would like to thank for partnering with CQHA to provide the Canadian Quarter Horse Community with a new blog series that will cover many of the important components and considerations regarding the health of our horses!





26/05/2024

Congratulations to Brooklyn Lange on being named the AQHA Level 2 Youth of the year 2023 for the AQHA Provincial Affiliate of Ontario!



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Cover Photo: Maid of Hearts AQHA #1295569 the dam of the four geldings in this photo was a 1977 mare registered with both the American Quarter Horse Association and the Canadian Quarter Horse Association. She was owned by Debbie & Laurie Haughton of Ontario

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is a national affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. Our mandate, designed to re-activate the CQHA, was approved at the AQHA Annual Convention held March 3, 2001 at New Orleans, LA, and revised in 2017, is as follows:

The CQHA Affiliate’s general purposes shall be:


  • the promotion and welfare of the American Quarter Horse;