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AJ Kendrick
- Location: College Station, Texas
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Simply, AJ is a leader within AQHA by using his experiences and education from his mentors as a youth to help the next generation.
- Serving as a Role Model: AJ’s life is a testimony to how programs such as AQHA, TQHA, 4-H, FFA, and the horse industry as a whole can shape youth experiences into lifelong opportunities by building knowledge, skills, and character that carry into adulthood.
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Alexis Canen
- Location: Circle, Montana
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Alexis has always been smart and capable and decisive. She is confident. She has amazing attentiveness to detail. These qualities make others look to her for direction. She is passionate about production agriculture and Quarter horses.
- Serving as a Role Model: Alexis walks in integrity. Her character is so solid and true. That is the number one quality of any role model. Alexis is also well versed in the horse world.
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Jenna Seal
- Location: Stephenville, Texas
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Kelly has multiple qualities that make her an emerging leader within AQHA and the western industry, including leadership, teamwork, delegating, taking on responsibility and many more. She has advocated for the association, encouraging others to join and follow in her footsteps.
- Serving as a Role Model: Jenna hosts clinics where riders can bring their horses and offers invaluable insights as the team works to improve their performance. She is never slow to lend a helping hand, offer advice or share her feedback.
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Kelly Thompson
- Location: St. Francisville, Louisiana
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Alexis has always been smart and capable and decisive. She is confident. She has amazing attentiveness to detail. These qualities make others look to her for direction. She is passionate about production agriculture and Quarter horses.
- Serving as a Role Model: Kelly was able to create the inaugural scholarship for Deep South Stock Horse Show Association. This awards one member of the association, going to either a four-year, two-year, technical college, or continuing education, the chance to pursue their dream.
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Macie Soderquist
- Location: Sabina, Ohio
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Macie is the type of young professional our industry desperately needs—not only because of her work ethic and talent, but because of her kindness, positivity, and genuine care for others. She is encouraging, respectful, and consistently uplifting to those around her.
- Serving as a Role Model: What is most impressive about Macie is that her kindness is authentic. She celebrates others’ successes, offers help without being asked, and remains humble in her own achievements.
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Maggie Murphy
- Location: Peyton, Colorado
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Dr. Maggie Murphy exemplifies the qualities of an Emerging Leader within AQHA through her integrity, initiative, and deep commitment to the horse industry. She brings together academic expertise, practical horsemanship, and a strong sense of responsibility in every role she takes on.
- Serving as a Role Model: Maggie serves as a role model by consistently demonstrating professionalism, humility, and a strong work ethic. Students and young competitors look up to her because she invests deeply in their growth, offering mentorship, guidance, and opportunities that help them develop both skill and confidence.
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Micah Barnes
- Location: Alta, Iowa
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: I believe Micah demonstrates the qualities of an Emerging Leader within AQHA through ethical horsemanship, service-based leadership, and a strong commitment to education and horse welfare.
- Serving as a Role Model: Through coaching, teaching, mentoring, and my professional work, Micah emphasizes accountability, respect, and consistency. She actively encourages youth, young women, and emerging professionals to become involved in AQHA by sharing knowledge, supporting their growth, and demonstrating that leadership is built through daily commitment and service.
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Nicholas Joyner
- Location: Lexington, South Carolina
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: As the Treasurer of the South Carolina Quarter Horse, Nick has demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and integrity well beyond his title. He gives countless hours to the association and has directly changed the trajectory of SCQHA.
- Serving as a Role Model: Nick serves as a role model by demonstrating that leadership within AQHA extends beyond titles and participation and into mentorship, stewardship, and service.
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Rachel Cogle
- Location: Canyon, Texas
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Rachel’s longstanding commitment reflects a genuine belief in AQHA’s mission and the role it plays in developing knowledgeable, ethical horsemen and horsewomen.
- Serving as a Role Model: Rachel serves as a role model by demonstrating that success in the horse industry is built on hard work, continued learning, and respect for both the horse and the people involved. Through coaching and teaching, she encourages others to hold themselves to high standards while remaining open to growth and feedback.
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Rafael Martinez
- Location: Stephenville, Texas
- Qualities of an Emerging Leader: Dr. Rafael E. Martinez exemplifies the qualities of an AQHA Emerging Leader through his integration of scientific excellence, industry engagement, and service to the Quarter Horse community.
- Serving as a Role Model: Rafael serves as a role model in the horse industry through his quiet leadership, patience, and unwavering kindness. He does not seek recognition or attention; instead, he leads by example, often working in the background to ensure that people and programs succeed.
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