AQHA Professional Horsemen
About the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association
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The AQHA Professional Horsemen Association is a professional organization composed of an elite group of trustworthy horse experts. To become an AQHA Professional Horseman, these horsemen and women must agree to adhere to the professional standards of AQHA and to work in a professional manner to further its goals and objectives.
When working with an AQHA Professional Horseman, you can have peace of mind knowing these professionals have demonstrated the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. We only refer qualified members who have met the qualifications of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association and have agreed to be bound by its code of ethics.
AQHA Professional Horsemen Council Members
Gene Spagnola - Chairman
Robin Frid
Holly Hover
Christy Landwehr
Gretchen Mathes
Kelly McDowall
Chele McGauly
Jonathan Meilleur
Rob Meneely
Gary Roberts
Bennie Sargent
AQHA Professional Horsemen's Endowment Fund
Learn about the AQHA Professional Horsemen's Endowment Fund, established to help professionals in time of need.
Find out how to donate to the AQHA Professional Horsemen's Endowment Fund.
Are you an AQHA Professional Horseman in need of crisis assistance? Review and submit the Professional Horsemen's Application for Crisis Assistance to begin the process.
Renew Professional Horseman Membership
Complete the Professional Horseman Renewal form to renew your membership.
Professional Horseman Applicants
Download the AQHA Professional Horseman Application and Code of Ethics.
Application deadline is the 1st of each month. Applicants must have their names posted online for a minimum of 30 days, and all references must be on file with AQHA to be eligible for consideration by the Professional Horsemen Council.
Any AQHA member who wishes to comment on an applicant may direct correspondence to the Professional Horsemen Council by contacting Karen McCuistion, Sr. Director of Member Programs at kmccuistion@aqha.org.
Applicants:
Lisa Carruth - Enterprise, Mississippi
Kyra Ley - Choteau, Montana
Brenden Mehochko - Caseyville, Illinois
Matthew Olson - Silverdale, Washington
Sam Schaffhauser - Eads, Tennessee
Mike Sheedy - Marion, Florida
Teresa Wills - Lithonia, Georgia
List of Professional Horsemen
AQHA is dedicated to providing horse owners access to Professional Horsemen who specialize in a variety of disciplines and areas of equine business. AQHA Professional Horsemen offer unparalleled expertise in horsemanship, and provide services to improve equine performance and the partnership between horse and rider. Professional Horsemen also encompass a wide variety of equine-related professions to include veterinarians, farriers, lawyers and more. Contact AQHA to find Professional Horsemen near you.