{"product_id":"1974-aqha-grand-champion-mare-horse-trophy","title":"1974 AQHA Grand Champion Mare Horse Trophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 1974 equestrian award with a wonderfully specific connection to American Quarter Horse history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented by the American Quarter Horse Association for Grand Champion Mare in Minerva, Ohio, this substantial vintage trophy features a sculptural horse mounted on a solid wood base with its original engraved award plaque still intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside identifies the maker as Custom Trophies Inc., 1715 Avondale, Amarillo, Texas, while the horse itself is marked © American Quarter Horse Association. Handwriting also remains on the underside of the wood base, adding another layer to the trophy’s history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing more than four pounds, the piece has substantial presence. Its aged surface shows tarnish, oxidation, areas of discoloration, scratches, and other wear accumulated over decades of use and display. The wood base likewise carries light scratching and age-related wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully authentic piece of American equestrian history for a collection of vintage trophies, Quarter Horse memorabilia, sporting antiques, or objects with stories worth preserving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Champion Mare — Minerva, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented by the American Quarter Horse Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Custom Trophies Inc., Amarillo, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse marked © American Quarter Horse Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal engraved award plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid wood base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 10½” W × 5” D × 7” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight approximately 4 lb. 4 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwriting present on underside of base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Trophy exhibits surface tarnish, oxidation, areas of discoloration, scratches, and general surface wear. Wood base shows light scratching and other signs of age and previous display. Original engraved plaque remains present, and handwriting is visible on the underside of the base. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected slowly. Chosen with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45687833133191,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/95917A19-7793-4421-8165-E61251DB27E0.jpg?v=1787792624","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/1974-aqha-grand-champion-mare-horse-trophy","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}