AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2023-24
From AQHA
American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2023-24 term were elected July 1 at the Youth Excellence Seminar in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors play a major role in the youth association by planning events, participating in community service projects and spreading the word about American Quarter Horses, youth activities and AQHYA. They also represent AQHYA throughout the year at functions and events worldwide.
Each of AQHYA’s 11 regions can elect three directors at the Youth Excellence Seminar. From those directors, delegates elect five national officers.
Throughout the year, the AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors network with horse enthusiasts to ensure a successful future for the industry. The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors set goals to grow youth involvement in every aspect of the equine world, uphold the integrity of the breed and work toward ensuring the future of the industry.
The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills to enhance their AQHYA experience and all of their future endeavors. All youth are encouraged to get involved. For more information on AQHYA, visit www.aqha.com/youth.
AQHYA Executive Committee
President Sydney Sargent of Paris, Kentucky
First Vice President Abigail Eddy of Rocheport, Missouri
Second Vice President Jaymee Carruth of Stonewall, Mississippi
Executive Committee Member Hazel Myles of Moberly, Missouri
Executive Committee Member Colton Smith of Bellefontaine, Ohio
AQHYA Directors
Region 1
Mallie Olson of Hillsboro, Oregon
Taitum Connick of Eagle Point, Oregon
Region 2
Ada Hirschfeld of Kearney, Nebraska
Region 3
Hunter Skouby of Hartsburg, Missouri
Region 4
Elizabeth Smith of Clarkston, Michigan
Jenna Fischesser of Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Layni Wills of Richwood, Ohio
Region 5
Adrianna Goolsby of Sussex, New Jersey
Lauren Goolsby of Sussex, New Jersey
Region 7
Brylee Leach of New River, Arizona
Region 8
Charylet Lee of McAllen, Texas
Emily Stamper of Plainville, Kansas
Milana Rowe of Loveland, Colorado
Region 9
Carrie Brigham of Clanton, Alabama
Harley Jo Jones of Romance, Arkansas
Taylor Breland of Philadelphia, Mississippi
Region 10
Natalie Anderson of Washington, Georgia
For more information on the 2023 YES, visit www.aqha.com/yes.
