Leadership Overview
Leadership
You can get involved in leadership opportunities with AQHYA. Learn how!
Our Mission: Powering Up
AQHYA challenges youth members to join Our Mission: Powering Up!
Come with us in 2025 as AQHYA encourages all members to fuel their ambition, ignite their success, and power up 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 2024-25 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.
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 15, 2025 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The American Quarter Horse Association introduces the AQHLead Class of 2025, presented by Farnam, and supported by the American Quarter Horse Foundation.
January 07, 2025 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2025 AQHA events.
December 20, 2024 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
Mark your calendar for the 2025 AQHA Convention, which is March 28-31 at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas.
December 19, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The deadline to apply for an American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship is January 15.
December 13, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Beginning January 2025, small-fry classes are available at AQHA-approved shows to Level 1- eligible exhibitors 9 and under.