AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2021-2022
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2021-2022 term were elected this week at the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, 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 Bank of America 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 Steve Wheat of Reddick, Florida
First Vice President Spencer Hardin of Olive Branch, Mississippi
Second Vice President Adriana Totten of Chester, New Jersey
Executive Committee Member Alexa Black of Springfield, Ohio
Executive Committee Member Emma Schaefer of New Virginia, Iowa
AQHYA Directors
Region 1
Aliya Hawker of Snoqualmie, Washington
Isabella Laguna of Snoqualmie, Washington
Region 2
Kimberly Johnson of Mud Butte, South Dakota
Region 3
Abby Eddy of Rocheport, Missouri
Hazel Myles of Moberly, Missouri
Region 4
Grant Mastin of Jackson, Ohio
Sydney Sargent of Paris, Kentucky
Region 7
Alexandra Santos of Tucson, Arizona
Madison Wachtel of Wells, Nevada
Region 8
A.J. Kendrick of Shallowater, Texas
Alexa Gerdes of Dodge City, Kansas
Tell Bagley of Dimmitt, Texas
Region 9
Jaymee Carruth of Enterprise, Mississippi
Region 10
Blakely Abbott of Covington, Georgia
Lauren Sanders of McDonough, Georgia
For more information on the 2021 YES, visit www.aqha.com/yes.
Save the date for the 2022 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar July 12-14, 2022, in Amarillo.
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