Heroes on Horses

Honoring service. Celebrating the bond between veterans and horses.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · 12:30 p.m.
Coughlin Celeste Center · Ohio Expo Center, Columbus

Heroes on Horses is one of the most meaningful moments at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. This special class honors veterans and active-duty service members while celebrating the horses and equine programs that support them.

Join us in the stands to recognize these riders and cheer them on as they compete on one of the Congress’s biggest stages. General admission to the Congress is free. Plan your visit.

Title Sponsor: Angela Wade
Supporting Sponsor: The Janis Family

Interested in participating?

The Heroes on Horses class welcomes eligible veterans with disabilities and active-duty wounded service members who participate in a PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes program or have a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating.

A PATH Intl. facility is responsible for verifying the eligibility of riders participating through its Equine Services for Heroes program. Horses do not need to be registered or owned by the rider or facility.

Heroes on Horses Walk Trot Western Independent. For class guidelines, eligibility questions and entry requirements, please contact:

Joanne Taylor
jtaylor@oqha.com
614-505-7200, ext. 127

We look forward to welcoming our riders, their families, fellow service members and the community to celebrate them at the Congress.