OQHA is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing beneficial services for its members that enhance and encourage quarter horse ownership and participation in OQHA events.
OQHA is an affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) and is the official liaison between AQHA and the quarter horse industry in the province of Ontario.
Our Summer Finale is the last Quarter Horse show for the Ontario show season and is held at Ancaster Fairgrounds from August 27th to August 31st, 2025. Many classes are dual AQHA/NSBA approved with added money.
New for 2025 – We have added three (3) all-breed feature classes; Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure, and Ranch Rail! The very popular Ranch Division has been expanded to include a full slate of ranch offerings as well as being opened up to all-breeds.
In addition to circuit awards offered at our shows, we offer various Hi-Point and Reserve Hi-Point year-end awards in our Open, Amateur and Youth divisions.
Hosting Quarter Horse shows and supplying year-end awards is a costly endeavor and we are asking for your generous support to help reach our goals and continue to support growth in our industry. Sponsors will now have the option to sponsor a class (min $25 per class) and receive appropriate recognition for this sponsorship through our Website, social media outlets and announcements during the show.
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities please contact Katie Thompson at oqhakatie@gmail.com or 416-201-2945.
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(i) Adopt and abide by the mission statement and policy statement of the AQHA.
(ii) Support the promotion and welfare of the American Quarter Horse;
(iii) Provide beneficial services for its members which enhance and encourage American Quarter Horse ownership and participation with AQHA and International Affiliate. This includes assisting affiliate members with conducting business with AQHA should affiliate member desire, which includes assistance with registrations, transfers, memberships, shows, etc.
(iv) Strive to generate growth of AQHA and International Affiliate membership via the marketing, promotion, advertising and publicity of the American Quarter Horse;
(v) Educate horse owners and the public regarding the benefits of registering eligible quarter horses with AQHA;
(vi) Address the concerns of American Quarter Horse owners in International Affiliate’s country and communicate such concerns to AQHA and, if applicable and appropriate, the country government; and
(vii) Promote, both internationally and within International Affiliate’s country, country-bred and/or country-owned American Quarter Horses.
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