Leadership

You can get involved in leadership opportunities with AQHYA. Learn how!

Our Mission: Powering Up

AQHYA challenges youth members to join Our Mission: Powering Up!

Come with us in 2025 as AQHYA encourages all members to fuel their ambition, ignite their success, and power up their American Quarter Horse journey.

Youth Excellence Seminar

The Youth Excellence Seminar welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this event offering valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and AQHYA governance items.

AQHYA Leadership Team

Meet the 2024-25 AQHYA Officers and Directors

Just like AQHA, AQHYA also maintains its own governing body of youth that are committed to giving back and making AQHYA the best it can be for youth members! Meet the AQHYA Officers and Directors and learn more about how you can get involved with your youth association.

Youth Affiliate Advisers

Youth advisers help organize and manage the AQHYA activities within your state, province or country.

If you have questions about AQHYA or want to know more about how to get involved with your state affiliate, contact the AQHYA Affiliate Youth Adviser near you.

AQHLead

Developing young leaders in the equine industry.

AQHLead, presented by Farnam, is a leadership program that connects AQHA members ages 21-35 with contacts, resources, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply by December 31, 2024.
February 12, 2025 | News and Publications American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA challenges youth members to join Our Mission: Powering Up at the 2025 Youth Excellence Seminar, slated for July 8-10, in Amarillo!
February 06, 2025 | News and Publications American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
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