The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce they are now taking applications for the 2008 KQHA Queen, Junior Queen and Princess Contest. The format of this contest has changed over the past few years and is now revamped. The contest is split into three categories; interview, AQHA rulebook test and horsemanship. The horsemanship portion will be held at the KQHA Summer Spectacular horse show in Liberty, KY July 16-20th. The interview and AQHA rulebook test will be completed at the year-end banquet held in December. At this time, the winners in each division and category will be crowned.
Queen Contest Rules and Regulations
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a current AQHA and KQHA member (if not a member you may become a member before your participation in the contest)
Must be a female
Princess contestants are ages 13 & Under
Junior Queen Contestants ages 14-18
Queen Contestants 18 & Older
Must participate in each of the three categories of the contest including; Horsemanship, Interview and AQHA Rulebook Test (Princess Contestants will complete an essay in replacement for the exam)
Fill out an application form prior to the contest and pay the $10.00 entry fee
Attend the Summer Spectacular and the Year-End Banquet to participate in the events and/or to accept your recognition and awards
Commonly Asked Questions:
Do I have to ride my own horse for the horsemanship?
No!! That is one of the cool things about the Queen contest is that you are allowed to ride any horse in the contest. It doesn’t have to be registered to you or your family as long as you have permission from the owners of the horse. To borrow a horse for the contest at the national level is a very popular and common thing to do.
How hard is the test?
The test is as hard as you make it. The questions for the state level are your basic information found in the AQHA rulebook. If you are an AQHA member you receive a rulebook every year with updated rules and information. Always make sure you are studying the right book.
What if I am not a Kentucky resident can I still participate?
Yes! You must however be a Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Member to participate. Also if you are a Kentucky resident and member but you are currently going to school or living in a different state you can still participate in the contest.
If you are interested in participating please contact KQHA Committee Chairman
Download the application form and send completed for to:
