Leadership Overview
Leadership
You can get involved in leadership opportunities with AQHYA. Learn how!
Make It Count
AQHYA challenges youth members to make every moment, every opportunity, and every ride count.
Join us in 2026 as AQHYA encourages all members to act with purpose, lead with intention, and make a meaningful impact throughout 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 2025-26 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.
AQHYA Past Board
These officers and directors served the American Quarter Horse Youth Association.
View the AQHYA officer and director lists going back to 1990.
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.
January 13, 2026 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The American Quarter Horse Association introduces the AQHLead Class of 2026, presented by Farnam, and supported by the American Quarter Horse Foundation.
January 12, 2026 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2026 AQHA events.
December 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
Mark your calendar for the 2026 AQHA Convention, which is March 13-16 at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas.
October 30, 2025
The Emerging Leader Award celebrates the accomplishments of the Association’s exceptional young adult members, ages 21-35.
October 06, 2025 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
AQHA members are invited to attend the Latin America Judging Seminar in Panama City Dec. 5–7, featuring classroom instruction and hands-on judging sessions with top officials and trainers.