Annette M. Boyle of Andreas recently earned an award for logging 100 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program, which recognizes and rewards members for time spent with their American Quarter Horses in activities such as trail rides, working cattle, pleasure driving and simply riding.

AQHA actively encourages horseback riding as a recreational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family members and friends.

Members received a log sheet to record their hours driving or riding a quarter horse, receive an award for 50 hours of logged and verified riding, and pursue nine subsequent awards that are presented to riders of 100 to 5,000 hour levels.