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2024 Youth Excellence Seminar

July 9, 2024 - July 11, 2024

$150

What is YES?

The Youth Excellence Seminar welcomes AQHYA members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience this three-day, fun-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and AQHYA governance items.  AQHYA officer and director elections will also take place during YES. To learn more about AQHYA officer and director elections, view the Guide to Campaigning.  

YES Facts

  • Anyone ages 10 to 18 can attend – current AQHYA members and nonmembers.
  • Youth will experience leadership development sessions and workshops, take part in a service activity, network with horse enthusiasts from around the world, and take inspiration from engaging keynote speakers.
  • Five AQHYA officers will be elected—president, first vice president, second vice president, member and member.
  • Regional directors will be elected—AQHYA has 11 regions; each region elects three AQHYA members as directors.

Hotel Accommodations

Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown, 550 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, (806) 803-5500 – Click Here for the booking link!

Questions About YES?

Contact the youth department at 806-378-4330 or youth@aqha.org.

 

Youth interested in attending the Youth Excellence Seminar, scheduled for July 9-11 in Amarillo, Texas, can register now.

“The AQHYA leadership team and I are excited to be planning this year’s Youth Excellence Seminar back in Amarillo, Texas,” says AQHYA President Sydney Sargent of Paris, Kentucky. “My personal favorite part about YES is the opportunity to meet new and catch up with old friends from across the country and around the world as we are brought together through the shared passion of the American Quarter Horse. ‘We’re All In’ for YES and cannot wait to share the games, workshops and speakers with you all. Hurry up summer, we are ready for YES to be here now!”

YES welcomes American Quarter Horse Youth Association members and nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience a three-day, action-packed event that offers valuable leadership skills, inspiring speakers and tons of fun. YES attendees will be encouraged and inspired while they develop key skills and build lasting relationships.

Hosted by the 2023-24 AQHYA officers and directors, YES offers a wide variety of activities and workshops focused on developing the youth in our industry. If you’ve never attended YES, it’s an amazing opportunity to meet new friends, grow your leadership skills and learn more about your Quarter Horse community.

2024-2025 AQHYA Officer and Director Applications

Voting delegates representing the affiliates will elect the 2024-25 AQHYA officers and directors during YES. Members from AQHYA’s 11 regions will also elect up to three directors to represent their respective regions during the conference. AQHYA members interested in running for an officer or regional director position can find the Guide to Campaigning and the 2024-25 AQHYA Officer and Director online application form at www.aqha.com/yes.

 

Details

Start:
July 9, 2024
End:
July 11, 2024
Cost:
$150
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.aqha.com/-/we-re-all-in-at-yes

Organizer

American Quarter Horse Association
Phone:
806-376-4811
Email:
https://www.aqha.com/general-information-form
Website:
www.aqha.com

Venue

Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX United States + Google Map