Congress Entry Information

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 25, 2018

Congress Horse Show Entries
Horse show entries should be mailed to:

Ohio Quarter Horse Association
6325 Quarter Horse Drive
Columbus, OH 43229

Questions should be directed to OQHA at (614) 505-7200 or RHarter@oqha.com.

Congress Cutting Entries
Cutting entries should be mailed to:

Carol Osborne
PO Box 8183
Zanesville, OH 43702

Questions should be directed to Carol Osborne at (740) 819-3087.

Health Paper Requirements

Ohio Horses
A negative EIA (Coggins) test within the past 12 months, are required for Ohio horses. (ORC 901:1-18-08).

Horses Entering Ohio
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection made out within the past 30 days before the opening date of the Congress (October 1, 2015) must be presented for any horse that is entering Ohio to enter the grounds. All horses entering Ohio that are 12 months of age or older also must present a negative EIA (Coggins) test from the past 12 months before the opening date of the Congress (October 2, 2014). The EIA test results shall be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or on an EIA Test Form (ORC 901:1-18-08).

Attention Exhibitors:
Do not send CVI or EIA papers with your entries. The Ohio Department of Agriculture officials will inspect your papers prior to your being allowed onto the grounds.

Late Entries

- Late entries are accepted at the Entry Office in Congress Hall during the show only and cannot be mailed to the Richwood office after the August 25th deadline.
- The penalty for all AQHA-approved, NSBA dual-approved, NRHA-approved and Small Fry classes is $300 per class, plus all regular fees.
- The penalty for all stakes classes is double the entry fee. 
- All late fees must be received no later than 2:00 pm the day before the class is to be held.

Refunds

Refunds of entry and stall fees will be given only in the event of death of the horse entered. A signed and dated vet certificate must be presented at the Entry Office no later than 2:00 pm the day before the class entered is to be shown. Refunds will be mailed after the Congress to the owner. (Does not apply to classes 9900-9969).