BCQHA held the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Langley in March, 2013. I am pleased to report this was a well-attended meeting with lots of good discussion that resulted in some positive changes to the association.

First I am very pleased to announce that Linda Noble and Sue Wylie (Spelay) have been awarded honorary membership in BCQHA. Congratulations Linda and Sue! 

If there’s a common theme in our newly released issue of America’s Horse, it’s this: staying safe.

It even starts with the cover of the June issue, which features a recreational rider decked out in his Sunday best – and wearing a properly fitted safety helmet. We know that helmet usage, especially in the western world, is optional. But staying safe is not.

BCQHA Novice Members : The BCQHA affiliate has provided AQHA with the following criteria for the 2013 Novice Championships.    

Qualifying Period: May 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

• The British Columbia Quarter Horse Association high-point and reserve high-point winners for Novice classes in the previous calendar year are deemed to be qualified (i.e. 2012 calendar year for the 2013 Novice championships) -or-
• Have shown in Novice classes in six  BCQHA-approved shows during the qualifying period (i.e. May 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) -or-
• Exhibitor placing in the top 10 at the AQHA Regional Championship Show.
• Must be a member of the BCQHA affiliate.
• Invitations will not be extended should an exhibitor not fill his or her slot.

Novice Application