AQHYA held its American Quarter Horse Youth Association's Youth Excellence Seminar andLeadership Conference., (YES) June 24-26 in Amarillo, Texas.This was my second year attending. I had such a great time last year; Icould hardly wait to go again. Youth from all 11 AQHA regions traveled toAmarillo, toparticipate in this fun filled weekend. My travel companion was Alyssa Freitas. We met up with Marge and Jocelyn Tanner, and Brandon Courier once in Amarillo. This is the second year Marge has chaperoned MassQHA youth. She and Jocelyn knowthe area well and showed us many local attractions like Cadillac Ranch whereyou can spray paint “planted” Cadillacs, and pet the Hooters’Horse. They also know all the best places to shop! Thank you Margeand Joce! Although thisyears’ conference was smaller than the previous year, it was stillnonetheless an incredible time. The YES Conference helps youth developleadership skills and allows the opportunity to meet and make many friends fromacross the country. This year’s YES speakers included Grant Baldwin andDaniel Stewart. A variety of topics were discussed in a totally fun way. We were presented with the facts of unwanted horses and thoughtful ways of howAQHA and everyone can help with this problem. The electionof Regional Directors occurred in Amarilloand after much campaigning, speeches and voting we now have our new andre-elected directors. AQHYA also held their new National officerelections during this event. While sadly saying goodbye to the officers of lastyear, Cait Kerber, Jocelyn Tanner, Rachel Pendergraft, Brent Dorn, and AlisonCeresani, we welcomed in new officers. The new officers for 2010-2011 arePresident, Dakota Diamond Griffith; Vice President, Brooke Ingstad; Secretary,Leah Thomas; Treasurer, Rachel Pendergraft; and Sentinel, Britt Lynch. GoodLuck to those officers who have served their last year as a youth, we wish youthe best. One of thehighlights of the conference is the tour of AQHA Headquarters, AQHA museum andHall of Fame. Have you ever thought about just how much goes onthere? Lots! Throughout the Headquarters are beautiful paintings ofour favorite breed. At the museum are gorgeous life size statues ofQuarter Horses, a variety of artifacts from famous Quarter horses, even a realracing starting gate.
Festivities wrapped up Saturday night with a SummerFun Dance at the Civic Center. YES trulyoffers an amazing experience and any Quarter Horse youth member has the opportunityto go. Friends that are separated by many miles unite for an unforgettable timecentered around the
Quarter Horse. I already cannot wait for nextyear’s
conference! JustineAndersonMassQHYAReporter Picturesattached.Yes1, left toright Alyssa Freitas, Brandon Courier, Justine AndersonYes2, Region
6Youth.

2010 Letters of Intent for Team Tournaments

A reminder that 2010 Letters of Intent for team tournaments are due to the youth advisor by Friday, 5/28 at 5 p.m. If you would like to be participate on the Regional, Congress, or Youth World teams, please submit your letter of intent by this Friday. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the youth advisor at lloydsoffh199@aol.com or 413-433-0548. Thanks!

GET READY FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA YOUTH EXCELLENCE SEMINARS
AND AQHYA CONVENTION.

The 2010 Youth Excellence Seminar and AQHYA Convention take place June 24-June 26 in Amarillo, Texas. AQHYA members ages 14 to 18 won't want to miss this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, motivational speakers and tons of fun.

Any AQHYA member can attend
Registration fee: $75 for youth and adults. Includes meals.
Registration deadline: April 30, 2010.
Late registration after May 1-7: $100 (no new registrations accepted after May 7).
Registration must be in AQHA's office by the deadline.

Fill out your registration form by April 30 to avoid late fees! Questions about YES and Convention? Call AQHA's Youth Department at (806) 376-4811. You may also contact Christine Lloyd, MassQHA Youth Advisor with any questions by calling
(413) 433-0548 or email at lloydsoffh199@aol.com.

NEXT GENERAL YOUTH MEETING

Saturday, April 17th @ 7:00 p.m. , Northampton Fairgrounds in the arena.

NUTRENA, NUTRENA, NUTRENA ---

Do you feed NUTRENA brand food to your horses, dogs, cows, rabbits - ANY ANIMAL? Save your NUTRENA tags for the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Youth Association!!! MassQHYA will be collecting Nutrena tags to raise money for coming events and we need your help!!

Whether you feed 1 bag a week or 50 bags a weeks, PLEASE SAVE YOUR NUTRENA TAGS for the MassQHYA - They can be mailed to the MassQHYA Nutrena Tag Coordinator
Jocelyn Tanner, 236 Battle Street, Webster NH 03303 or email AQHYAR6Director@aol.com to arrange for pick up. Tell your friends, ask your Nutrena dealer to save tags - Help support MassQHYA!!!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCED FOR YOUR SUPPORT -
Massachusetts Quarter Horse Youth Association

Congratulations to Kaitlyne Wadman, 5th place in Equitation out of 168 entries at the Ford AQHA Youth World Show!

Congratulations to MassQHYA member and President, Kaitlyne Wadman on a successful World Show. Kaitlyne placed 5th in Equitation out of 168 entries and 13th in Performance Halter with her gelding, Some Like It Shady out of approximately 90 entries.

My report is about the 2008 Massachucetts Quarter Horse Association banquet at the Holiday Inn in Boxboro, MA, held in January 2009. Sam Wasylak is very happy receiving her award for leadline.

The royal court was crowned and consisted of the Queen, Rachel Henderson, the Princess, Jocelyn Tanner, first runner up for princess, Kaitlyne Wadman, second runner up for princess Felicia Tyler, Junior Princess, Julia Lloyd, and the first runner up for Junior Princess Brianna Tyler. You can't forget about Michelle Dionne the advisor of the royal court. Michelle did a wonderful job running the competition.

Rachel Henderson our Royal Court Queen is passing out awards. Everyone was pleased with their awards and accomplishments for 2008.

Submitted by Jacqueline Fasolo

HORSE BOWL CONTESTANTS WANTED!
Have you participated or ever wanted to participate in a horse bowl competition? Well now is your chance! MassQHYA is looking for youth to become part of our horse bowl team. Horse bowl competitions will be held at the Region 6 show in July and at the Youth World Show in August. Horse bowl competitions will test your horse knowledge in game show type format where a team buzzes in with an answer. We currently are beginning to organize teams and can provide study sessions and materials. It is a great opportunity to learn more about your horse, Please contact Christine Lloyd, youth advisor at 1-413-789-6012 or lloydsoffh199@aol.com if you are interested in participating or would like further information

Jackson Land & Cattle LLC and Fields Family Foundation Support the AQHA Youth World Show Assistance Program

The American Quarter Horse Journal, February 5, 2009 – Support from the Fields Family Foundation and Jackson Land & Cattle, a Jackson Hole, Wyoming, ranch, has made it possible for many qualified youth participants to attend the Ford AQHYA World Championship Show.

Through the Youth World Show Assistance Program, the Fields Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by Richard Fields, owner of Jackson Land & Cattle, awards need-based monetary grants to qualified youths. Since its inception in 2005, the program has helped about 170 AQHYA members make it to the “big show.D Because of Jackson Land & Cattle, young riders like Alyson Rehm of Sultan, Washington, are able to see their hard work and training pay off. Alyson was the 2007 barrel racing reserve world champion.

The benefits of attending the Ford Youth World Show extend well beyond the accumulation of awards or titles. Involvement with the American Quarter Horse Youth Association gives young people a unique way to gain
responsibility and accountability. There is just something about the horse that helps transform youths into compassionate, confident adults.

“It gives me great pleasure to provide scholarships to young, aspiring riders through the AQHYA Youth World Show Assistance Program,” said Fields. “The children of today are our most precious resource, and Jackson Land & Cattle is pleased to continue to fund the Youth World
Show Assistance Program for 2009.”

Jackson Land & Cattle, located on more than 2,000 acres, is a top-quality cattle and horse operation that has been a working ranch for more than a century. Jackson Land & Cattle is dedicated to preserving the agricultural tradition and the values it instills in youth. Fields and his ranch also are proud supporters of the Jackson Hole High School Rodeo Club and the Teton County 4-H group.

“AQHA appreciates Jackson Land & Cattle’s continued generosity in support of AQHA youth members with the assistance program,” said AQHA Director of Youth Activities and Educational Programs Ward Stutz. “Its
ongoing efforts to enrich the lives of American youths through the benefits of horse involvement are tremendous. We would also like to thank the youth advisors for spreading the word about the assistance
program.”

To apply for the Jackson Land & Cattle Youth World Show Assistance Program, youths need only to fill out an application. Applications are available through youth advisors or can be downloaded from www.aqha.com/youth. You can also email Christine Lloyd, youth advisor, at lloydsoffh199@aol.com with any questions

congrats" Youth team winning Region 6 team tournament"

Congratulations to our 2008 Board!
President – Kaitlyne Wadman
Vice President – Brianna Tyler
Secretary – Justine Anderson
Treasurer – Felicia Tyler
Reporter – Ryan Tyler
Board of Directors:
Alexa Raniuk
Alisa Raniuk
Garrett Wasylak
Youth Advisor – Pam Griffin
Thanks to our 2007 Board for a job well done!

2008 congress team Job well done!

February 13 2010
Annual Awards Banquet
Sturbridge, MA

April 17 + 18, 2010
Spring AQHA Novice/Open Show
Northampton, MA

May 6-9, 2010
Annual MassQHA Spring Horse Show
Northampton, MA

June 24-26, 2010
Youth Excellence Seminar
Amarillo, Texas

July 7-11, 2010
Regional Championship Horse Show
W.Springfield, MA

July 30- August 7
Youth World Show
Oklahoma City, OK

MQHYA Meeting Minutes

November 2008

December 2008

Congratulations to Team Massachusetts for winning the Region 6 Experience Team Tournament! Team members Makayla Alger, Justine Anderson, Brianna Blomgren, Rose Blomgren, Danielle Brainard, Tiffany Clark, Lauren Consoli, Lydia Downey, Onna Downey, Alyssa Fasolo, Olivia Greeley, Nate Griffin, Olivia Holston, Julia Lloyd, Rachel Lloyd, Diana Metcalf, Katie Perry, Nicole Rice, Chrissy Robbins, Emily Simon, and Kaitlyne Wadman kicked off the week’s events with a Rodeo themed walk-in that was a whole lot of fun. The competition was close, but Team Massachusetts prevailed. The inside scoop says that Onna Downey in the lead-line class brought the deciding points for the team.

Way to go, everyone!