AQHA Launches new Amateur Ambassador Program

The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to introduce the new AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program, a welcoming committee designed to offer a friendly face to new people at AQHA shows and events throughout the year. This program, developed by the AQHA Amateur Committee, is designed to create a welcoming environment to new AQHA members while also offering an outlet for AQHA Amateur exhibitors who would like to serve and strengthen our exhibitor experience and ultimately grow AQHA membership and engagement.

The delegated Amateur Ambassador at an AQHA show or event will be a point of contact for a range of information including but not limited to:

• Stalling and bedding information

• Showbill questions

• Where and how to locate patterns

• Veterinary care and farrier contacts

• How to become an AQHA member

• How to access the online AQHA Rulebook.

“Being an Amateur Ambassador is a great opportunity to go out and welcome people into the AQHA family,” said Coy Herbert, AQHA pilot program ambassador. “From welcoming people to their first AQHA show, to answering questions, to encouraging others to give AQHA a try at open shows, Amateur Ambassadors will be a great way to grow AQHA.”  

Amateur Ambassadors can also serve as local community experts recommending restaurants, hotels, urgent care and grocery stores in the area. Ambassadors in the program can also direct new members to AQHA Professional Horsemen for training advice and horsemanship mentoring.

To sign up for the AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program or to request more information, please reach out to your local or state affiliate, Amateur Committee Liaison Melynda Register at amateur.ambassador@aqha.org, or visit www.aqha.com/amateur-ambassadors for more details.

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