The North Carolina Quarter Horse Association Queen represents the association beginning with her coronation at the Tarheel Summer Classic Horse Show in Raleigh, NC, and continues until the following June when a new Queen is crowned.  The role of NCQHA Queen is highly visible and an integral part of the association’s many functions during her reign.  Duties and responsibilities include:  handing out awards, appearances at NCQHA events such as the Annual Awards Banquet, and representing NCQHA in the community; bringing the mission and message of NCQHA to equine enthusiasts at events throughout the state.

The Queen works with different divisions within NCQHA, such as the youth and amateur associations, the Districts, as well as the NCQHA horse shows.  She is present to respond to questions, interact with association members and the public, educate, and provide information about the NCQHA to various audiences.    

The NCQHA Queen may wish to represent North Carolina at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress through participation in the Queen’s Contest held in Columbus, Ohio.  Contestants from across the nation compete each October for the title of All-American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.  For some, the opportunity to serve as the Congress Queen Crown is a long held dream.  Through this experience, contestants not only have the opportunity to serve as Queen, but also cultivate a network of lifelong friends with the other participants.

• Rules and guidelines set forth by the AAQHC Queen Committee
• Queen Contest Information and Application

Hello fellow members of NCQHA! My name is Gabrielle Wall, I am 19 years old, I reside in Williamston, NC, am a proud member of District V, and last but not least I am the new NCQHA Queen!

A little bit about myself: I attend St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC where I am a Pre-Vet Honors student majoring in Biology specialized in Equine Science and minor in chemistry. I am a member of the University’s Western IHSA team where I compete in the Level 1 Horsemanship under the guidance of head coach, Carla Wennburg and assistant coach,  Cailey Culp. My personal AQHA/APHA filly, Piper, is in training with Julie and Allan Schmidt of Dare to Dream Performance Horses in Wilson, NC.

My involvement with NCQHA: I first became a member of NCQHA in 2020 when I attended my first AQHA show, Endless Summer. I have shown with NCQHA every year since then. In 2022 I won Year-end Champion in the Youth W/T Hunter Under Saddle. Lastly in 2023 I was a director for the NCQHYA.

My dream to be Queen: I have dreamt of being queen since I was sixteen. I knew then that I would send in my application once I fit the age requirement. That is exactly what I did and now I proudly represent NCQHA as Queen on my journey to compete for the All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.