Leadership Overview
Leadership
You can get involved in leadership opportunities with AQHYA. Learn how!
Rise to the Challenge
Get ready to "accept the challenge" and grow AQHYA!
It’s going to be a fun filled year for AQHYA members across the globe. A year full of monthly challenges to not only grow AQHYA, but to also grow as leaders. Each month we will ask members to “Rise to Challenge” and then challenge others to participate as well.
Youth Excellence Seminar
Get ready for the 2020 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar, June 29 - July 1, in Amarillo, Texas!
The Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun. YES is also where AQHYA officer and director elections take place.
AQHYA Leadership Team
Meet the 2019-20 AQHYA Officers and Directors
Just like AQHA, AQHYA also maintains it's own governing body of young adults 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 Advisors
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 Advisor near you.
October 31, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four AQHYA members earned a total of $5,000 in scholarships through the 2019 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
October 29, 2019 | News and Publications
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National youth racing experience
Three AQHYA members picked up scholarships totaling $6,000 at the AQHYA National Youth Racing Experience, October 24-27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
October 22, 2019 | News and Publications
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Youth officer positions
Get ready for a fun-packed event offering valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun June 29 - July 1 in Amarillo.
October 17, 2019 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern Clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
October 14, 2019 | News and Publications
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National youth racing experience
The 2019 National Youth Racing Experience allows AQHYA members a first-hand glimpse into the American Quarter Horse racing industry.