TODAY'S NEWS
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
It is time to celebrate the 4th of July! 249 years ago, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, making our nation possible. Celebrate our rich traditions and all those who have made it possible.
July also is the month that we look forward to county fairs, especially the Mississippi Valley fair! Besides the rides, fair food, and grandstand shows, we are anticipating the QCABHA’s show August 3rd during the fair. To make the show even more exciting, there will be payback monies provided by QCABHA’s sponsors and the MVF.
Make certain that you support the QCABHA’s sponsors listed on the sponsorship page of our website.
Also, the Black Spur Equestrian Center’s drill team will be providing lunch time entertainment. (Details are included on the showbill or the Mississippi Valley fair website.)
Please support Lilah and her horse Race Day Diva as they represent QCABHA at the Iowa State Fair’s Cowgirl Queens competition on August 9th, 2025. It is
exciting to have our club represented! We will be cheering for you Lilah and Diva!
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It’s not to early to make your commitment to the club in 2026. The club needs your time and commitment to continue to provide the level of excellence, that you have come to expect. Reach out to any of the BOD members, letting us know you are willing to help. We need you!
See you at the fair,
Sue
FAIR INFO
Getting ready for the August 3rd show during the Mississippi Valley Fair!? Start planning for the show, carnival food, and rides.
Please support the QCABHA's 2025 sponsors for making paybacks at this show possible. Thank you sponsors, advertisers, and donors listed on the sponsorship page of the website!
Pre-registration needs to be completed by Tuesday, July 22nd at 5pm. Details are included on the show bill and/or the Mississippi Valley Fair website. The entry form is under the "Horses" section on the fair website at https://mvfair.com/competition/.
Also, current health papers are required (more info on health papers below). Non-Iowa horses need a negative Coggins.
2025 Horse Practice Dates for 4-H and FFA riders to prepare for the Scott County Fair
According to the 4-H Scott County Scoop June 2025 newsletter: (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/files/documents/June%20Scoop%202025.pdf2_.pdf)
Save Wednesday nights this summer!
Scott County 4-H Horse Superintendent Cindy Meldrum has reserved the MVF Horse Arena for 4-H & FFA riders from 5:30-8pm on:​
July 9
July 16
July 23, in addition to practice, Health Papers w/ Dr Doug will be available
The Scott County Fair requires health papers that are within 30 days of the fair show. We are told that on July 23 practice night, beginning at 5pm, Dr. Doug Anderson is offering to conduct health paper examinations at the fairgrounds. Dr. Doug is providing the service for $5 for a youth’s horse, $10 for an adult’s horse.
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Looking forward to seeing you on August 3 at the fair!
Sue
Can't go out to eat?! NO PROBLEM!​ Texas Roadhouse has take-out, too!
Buy a gift card and give it, or keep it and immediately use it! (That's what we do!) The club benefits from the purchase, and you get great food!
Tasty Fundraising Opportunity
Here are step by step directions:
From our homepage, click where it says, "click for link."
At the top, underneath QCABHA, click where it says, "shop online."
In the search box, type, "Texas Roadhouse" and then select it.
Click on the gift card option and then decide if you want a physical or digital card and choose your amount and quantity.
Click "buy now" and just follow the steps to complete your purchase using your card online!
