The 2025 Summer Finale is scheduled for August 27-31 at the beautiful Ancaster Fairgrounds. 5 judges over 5 days.
Judges for 2025 are: Becky George, Dawn Kreakie, Murray Griggs, Jill Newcomb-Griggs & Tim Abler
The Trail Invitational is a qualifying event that culminates in a prestigious Final at the OQHA Summer Finale.
The Top 10 Open & Non-Pro Horse/Rider teams will be invited to the Finals to compete for their share $1000 added + Jackpot in BOTH divisions!
The OAQHA Provincial Championship (formerly OAQHA Challenge) Finals will be held within the Summer Finale Showbill.
This prestigious event invites the Top 25 scoring exhibitors, qualified at affiliate shows throughout the season, to compete in the Finals at Summer Finale.
Judged by Derek Hanscome & Kathy Boggetta
Many special event and $ added classes were held. See the results summary below.
Judged by Gretchen Mathes, Kim Myers & Robin Griggs-Clark
(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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