Oklahoma City Leading Owner
Oklahoma City Leading Owner
Each year, the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau Leading Owner Award is given to the owner whose horses accumulate the highest number of points at the Markel AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows in both the Level 3 and Adequan® Level 2 classes. Horses shown in the amateur, Select and open divisions are included. The owner must have at least three horses entered and shown to be eligible.
For 2025, the leading owner award goes to Iron Horse Ranch of Granbury, Texas, which had horses competing in halter classes in all divisions. Horses showing at the World Show under Iron Horse Ranch ownership are:
- Miss P
- De La Cruzz
- The Last E
- Kept Cool Secretz
- Gunnsandroses
- Mr Fabulous
- Solicitation
- So Lets Party
- IHR Fabulous Spurs
Iron Horse Ranch received a specially designed bronze and rose bouquet.
The reserve leading owner, presented by The American Quarter Horse Journal, is Dan Fox of Weatherford, Texas, whose horses competed in halter, ranch riding, ranch trail, working western rail and working cow horse classes. Dan is the owner of:
- Seismic Reaction
- Double Tapn
- FR Final Edition
- FR After Party
- Solair
- Prominence
- FR Peaceably
- FR Gunslinger
- FR Glitter N Gold
- Shinersdiamondlights
Dan received a silver cup for this achievement.
About AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. AQHA’s mission is to record and preserve the pedigree and integrity of the American Quarter Horse, while protecting its welfare, promoting its versatility and encouraging lifelong enjoyment of the breed. AQHA is the global advocate for the American Quarter Horse, celebrating its legacy, uniting a passionate community and leading the equine industry.
AQHA news and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information visit www.aqha.com/news or subscribe to our news text "AQHA In the Know" for the latest Association updates.
About the Show
The Markel AQHA World, Adequan® Select World and Adequan® Level 2 Championships are the premier events in the equine industry for amateur, Select amateur and open exhibitors. The show includes Level 3 and Adequan® Level 2 classes, as well as AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. The shows feature over three weeks of exciting competition, educational opportunities and a bountiful trade show. For more information, visit www.aqha.com/worldshow.
About the Sponsor
We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers, and clients – that differentiates us worldwide.