AQHA Horse of the Year

Are you an AQHYA Member? Nominate your horse(s) today to earn points toward year-end awards. Nominate on your NHSRA Membership Profile. Must be an AQHYA member and compete on a registered AQHA Horse at a NHSRA sanctioned rodeo.  Entry deadline is April 1, 2025. 

North Dakota Horse of the Year

We are acceptubg nominations for the ND Horse of the Year.  To nominate your equine partner, we ask that you complete a form and include an action picture of you and your horse. Due May 15, 2025.

Email submissions to NDHSRA Secretary at ndhsra@outlook.com or mail to:

Be sure your entry is postmarked or emailed no later than May 15, 2025.

We use the Rubric Scoring System! The nominations will be reviewed and scored by the State Secretary, Marketing Director, an unbiased Adult, and two Student Officers or Event Directors.

More about the scoring system:

• Each question will be scored on a scale from 1 - 5.
• One of the five judges scores will be withheld to break ties.
• Scoring will be done before State Finals to allow the judges time for review and avoid rushing through the submissions.
• One Cowboy and Cowgirl’s equine athlete will be announced at the State Finals.

Horse of the Year Nomination Form