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Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Asso

Sonoita, AZ · EIN 860311538 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.saqha.org
revenue
$217K
expenses
$178K
net assets
$141K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Shows and special events to promote the Quarter Horse. Expenses include arena rentals, judging fees and cattle cost. Stall rental and year end awards banquet and High Point Horse Show contestants.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization promoting American Quarter Horse activities in Southern Arizona through organized horse shows and events. Hosts the annual Sonoita Quarter Horse Show and Saguaro Classic, featuring judged competitions in ranch horse, western pleasure, and AQHA disciplines. The organization supports exhibitors from multiple states and collaborates with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Saguaro Classic
Multi-day Quarter Horse show held in January/February featuring judged competitions and open to exhibitors from multiple states
Sonoita Quarter Horse Show
Annual double-judged AQHA and Versatility Ranch Horse competition held at Sonoita Fairgrounds, featuring split/combined events and ranching heritage challenges
Versatility Ranch Horse Buckle Series
Competitive series within the Sonoita show focused on ranch horse skills, with entry available at the event
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Equine Competition Awards & Recognition 4 activities
    • Awarding Prizes to Exhibitors
      Awards $100 to fourth-place horse and rider teams in random classes to provide cash awards to exhibitors who do not finish in the top tiers.
    • Distribute cash awards to non-top-tier exhibitors
      Provides $100 cash awards to fourth-place horse and rider teams in random classes to support broader participation and recognition beyond top-tier finishers.
    • Distribute cash awards to non-top-tier exhibitors
      Provides $100 cash awards to fourth-place horse and rider teams in random classes to support broader participation and recognition beyond top-tier finishers.
    • Distribute cash awards to non-top-tier exhibitors
      Provides $100 cash awards to fourth-place horse and rider teams in random classes to support participants who do not place in the top tiers of competition.
  • Equestrian Competition Organization 4 activities
    • Organize annual Quarter Horse shows and competitions
      Hosts multiple annual Quarter Horse events including the Saguaro Classic Show, Sonoita Quarter Horse Show, and the world's oldest Quarter Horse Show, featuring AQHA and Versatility Ranch Horse disciplines. Events take place at locations such as the Sonoita Fairgrounds and are scheduled annually, with the 2026 Saguaro Classic set for January 27–February 1.
    • Organize annual Quarter Horse shows and competitions
      Hosts multiple annual Quarter Horse events including the Saguaro Classic Show, Sonoita Quarter Horse Show, and the world's oldest Quarter Horse Show, featuring AQHA-sanctioned and versatility ranch horse competitions. Events take place at locations such as the Sonoita Fairgrounds and are scheduled annually, with the 2026 Saguaro Classic set for January 27–February 1.
    • Organize annual Quarter Horse shows and competitions
      Hosts multiple annual Quarter Horse events including the Saguaro Classic Show, Sonoita Quarter Horse Show, and the world's oldest Quarter Horse Show, featuring AQHA and Versatility Ranch Horse disciplines. Events take place at locations such as the Sonoita Fairgrounds and are scheduled annually, with the 2026 Saguaro Classic set for January 27–February 1.
    • Organizing Quarter Horse Shows
      Organizes various Quarter Horse shows, including the Saguaro Classic Show, Sonoita Quarter Horse Show, and the world's oldest Quarter Horse Show. These events feature Versatility Ranch Horse competitions, Ranching Heritage Challenges, and Double Judged AQHA Horse Shows.
  • Annual Rodeo Event Production 1 activity
    • Versatility Ranch Horse Buckle Series
      Organizes the 2025 Versatility Ranch Horse Buckle Series.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$217K
Contributions & grants$4600%
Program service revenue$213K98%
Investment income$500%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$178K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$141K
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +50.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 11
  • Amber Schuttey — Director
  • Ashley Belhumeur — Director
  • Britta Kuhn — Director
  • Ellen Schmickle — Director
  • Emma Koprowski — Director
  • Erin Hare — Director
  • Hannah Curtis — Dirctor
  • Holly Small — Director
  • Karen Siefer — Director
  • Kristin Tomlinson — Director
  • Marnie Loukas — Director
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AzQHA Partner — Works closely with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association to support Quarter Horse activities.
  • Bar 70 Cattle Company Partner — Sponsor of the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Bob Peterson Partner — Sponsor of the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Caroline Arendt Partner — Sponsor of the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Chauncy Smith DVM Partner — Supporter of the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Circle Z Ranch Partner — Sponsor of the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • DeeAnna Penna Partner — West Arena Sponsor for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Doc Bar Ranch Partner — Staff housing sponsor for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Excel Supplements Partner — Title Sponsor for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Marv Kapushion Partner — Judge for the 2025 Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Sonoita Fairgrounds Partner — Main Arena Sponsor for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Sonoita Septic Partner — Provides Porta-Pots for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Suzanne Kapushion Partner — Judge for the 2025 Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.
  • Vera Earl Ranch Partner — Cattle Sponsor for the Sonoita Quarter Horse Show.