The 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup will be hosted June 29 - July 8, 2023 in Bryan/College Station, Texas.

Events for the 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup will include:

SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER  |  WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE  |  HUNT SEAT EQUITATION

RANCH RIDING  |  TRAIL

REINING  |  CUTTING

I would like to wish all BCQHA members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Please take time to relax and enjoy time with family, friends and of course your equines.

The Board met in person in Aldergrove in October.  They agreed to continue the program for renewing members to sponsor a new member to encourage people to become part of BCQHA.  As well the travel assistance program was also renewed for another year.  Contact your zone Treasurer/President or myself if you would like to talk about either of these programs.

[Carolyn Farris]

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As we come to a conclusion on 2022, the board would like to thank every sponsor, supporter and volunteer that have helped us over the year.  We saw an increase in numbers at our Ice Breaker Show and have a huge amount of support moving forward into 2023.  Our virtual show was well attended as well as our first aid course in the spring.  

We hope to see everyone in 2023, as we have decided in collaboration with BCPHC, to only hold an open show as we had some issues coordinating show staff and our facility.  However we will be having a breed show in 2024 at Maple Ridge Equi Centre, August 17-18 .  More details to come forward when we have more info on our open show this summer as we still plan to have an AQHA/APHA Approved judge, amazing awards for high points, and a grassroots type show for our members. 

Tamara Jameson & LMQHA Board

2023 is already in the works for South Central Quarter Horse Association.  

We have confirmed Wayne Soderberg to do a one-day clinic and Judge The Fuzzy Horse show. May 13 and 14 at the Kelowna Riding Club. This all-breed open show has been running for 26 years!  

Our second event of 2023 will be Our Ogopogo Open which is also an all-breed horse show held at the Kelowna Riding Club. A clinician and Judge are to be announced. 

At this time there is no plans to host a AQHA show until there is an established Breed Show Committee. SCQHA's goals are to continue to offer support through education and create a welcoming environment for new and old members.   

Tracy Schell

Just a blink and the season is over!

Facebook has kept us all in touch with many posting pictures of themselves and their horses, and friends and their horses, at the few shows we had in BC in 2022. Here on the Island the proposal is to hold only one two-day circuit in 2023 in an effort to rebuild funds after the extreme costs incurred this year.

Vancouver Island Quarter Horse will be holding the show on July 7 and 8 at Courtenay’s well appointed fair grounds.

There seems to be an upsurge of interest in Ranch classes. Everywhere. A clinic on the Island is currently being planned to address this interest. Also, look for more Ranch classes at the July show. More details to follow!

On behalf of myself and VIQHA, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

May your hay bales slide into place, may your wheelbarrow never get a flat tire, and may your door latches hold.

See you next year!

Carole Walton