ATTENTION ALL ADULT/YOUTH MEMBERS:
Are you interested in helping out with our stall decorating theme this year? If so, we are looking for past pictures and/or information over the last 40 years of MassQHA. We are looking to develop a timeline to share at Region 6. So here is your chance to pull out those old pictures and share your story in celebration of our last 40 years. Please forward all pictures and information you may have to the youth advisor, Christine Lloyd by email at lloydsoffh199@aol.com or by postal mail at 199 Juniper Ridge Drive, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Deadline for submissions is June 30th and we will be glad to return submissions as requested. Thanks for your help in sharing our history!
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.
YOUTH EXCELLENCE SEMINAR (Y.E.S.) and AQHYA CONVENTION to be held June
25-27th, 2009 in Amarillo, TX
• 3 Days of Fun, Friends and Finding Your Way as a Leader
• Magnificent Motivational Speakers- previous year's speakers have
included the likes of: Jeff Yalden and Matt Bellace
• Any AQHYA member can attend
This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills and learn more about AQHYA. You will have fun and meet other AQHA youth across the country. If you are interested in attending or have questions, please contact Christine Lloyd, youth advisor at 1-413-789-6012 or at lloydsoffh199@aol.com.
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 17 2009
annual awards banquet
Boxborough ma
April 18 + 19 2009
Spring AQHA novice/open show
June 25-27 2009
Youth Excellence Seminar
Amarillo Texas
May 2009
Annual Massqha Horse show
July 8-12 2009
Region 6 Horse Show
July 31- August 8
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!
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