2023 AQHLead Grant Recipients Announced
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The American Quarter Horse Association announces the AQHLead Class of 2023.
- Aislin McStay, Liberty Hill, Texas
- Arizona Parker, Cave Creek, Arizona
- Celsey Crabtree, Delia, Kansas
- Chloe Bening, Katy, Texas
- Claire Lee, McAllen, Texas
- Coy Herbert, Whitakers, North Carolina
- Mallory McKewen, Buford, Ontario
- Mary Claire Cornett, Purvis, Mississippi
- Tommy Ratliff, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Trinity Packard, Slatington, Pennsylvania
The American Quarter Horse Foundation and AQHA are pleased to partner to advance the development of young adults and their continuous involvement in the equine industry through AQHLead. This program is designed for young adults, ages 19-34, to help support their development as young leaders in the equine industry. AQHLead travel grants may be awarded annually to participants to offset the cost of travel and participation. This year’s class will kick off their participation in the program at the AQHA Convention, slated for February 24-27 in Fort Worth, Texas.
During the program, participants will attend leadership-focused webinars to provide additional insights into AQHA and the industry. They will also have the opportunity to partner with a mentor from the American Quarter Horse industry to learn about their mentor’s leadership activities in service to AQHA and the equine industry, and benefit from gaining more insight into their roles in impacting the industry.
Participants will also be able to apply for travel grants to support their travel at a major industry event or place of interest. AQHLead is generously supported by a grant to the American Quarter Horse Foundation from the Dogwood Foundation.
About the American Quarter Horse Foundation
The Foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horse’s legacy and further the overall well-being of the American Quarter Horse and the people who comprise the Quarter Horse family.
For more information about the Foundation, visit www.aqha.com/foundation.
