Missouri Quarter Horse Youth Association - February 2020 News
Hello everyone! February is already here, and the Missouri Quarter Horse Youth Association is off to a great start! We had 30 members attend the youth meeting with lots of ideas and participation in our elections! After the meeting, we ventured to Level Up and had lots of fun with pizza, bowling, laser tag and lots more games. We finished the night with our annual banquet as well as our labor auction which was an awesome start to our fundraising – we raised $2,600! It is with pleasure and excitement that I announce your new 2020 MQHYA Officer and Director Team:
President: Hannah Inchiostro
Vice-President: Morgan D’Albini
Reporter: Abby Eddy
Executive Director - Social Chair: Brooke Inchiostro
Executive Director - Membership: Kelly Coonce
Directors at Large: Sydney Feager, Taylor Hinds, Colt Mitchell, and Evie Doles
MQHYA has lots ahead so please be sure to read through all of this newsletter!
MQHA Winter Blast Circuit
February 20-23 | National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis
Our fundraiser will be providing food for the Sliding Contest Party on Saturday evening. We are doing a build your own taco/nacho bar. If you are planning to attend Winter Blast, we need YOUR help! We’ve attached a list of items we need for this event. Please respond with an item or two you are willing to contribute. Our Director team will be reaching out to those we do not hear from. We will also need help setting up and serving food during the Sliding Contest on Saturday night!
On June 29-July 1, 2020, MQHYA members will attend the AQHA Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. Will you be one of them?! Registration is set to open soon! This is an amazing chance to meet youth from across the nation and the world, as well as get closer with your fellow MQHYA members! It has great leadership activities, keynote speakers, and so much more that you will get to experience if you choose to go! If you are interested in attending this year, be sure to let Cara or I know as soon as possible, as we are already making travel plans! AQHYA officer and director elections are also happening at Y.E.S. and our 4 voting delegates are Kelly Coonce, Morgan D’Albini, Abby Eddy and Justin Eddy. If you are interested in running for a Region 3 director position, contact Cara for more information. Currently, our very own Justin Eddy is running to be 2020 AQHYA President!
The AQHYA Youth World Championship Show will be held July 30 -August 8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you are planning to compete on the 2020 Youth World or Congress NYATT teams, be sure to send your Letter of Intent form to Cara as soon as possible. The form as well as the current Letter of Intent lists are attached. Just a reminder that your points do not start to count for available slots until your Letter of Intent is on file!
As the 2020 spring show season quickly approaches, there are six opportunities left if you intend on state qualifying.
February 20-23 - MQHA Winter Blast | National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis
March 21-22 - Heart of America Buckskin Show | Lucky J Arena in Carthage
March 26-29 - MQHA Maple Leaf | National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis
April 18-19 - Ozark QH Show | Lucky J Arena in Carthage
April 23-26 - The Premier – Missouri | National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis
April 25-26 - Heart of America Buckskin Show | Lucky J Arena in Carthage
First show of the 2021 qualifying season:
May 21-24 – MQHA Gateway Classic | National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis
There are so many ways to be a part of and involved with MQHYA and compete at AQHYA Youth World Show. AQHYA hosts horse judging, speech competitions, art contests and so much more! There are more details on the AQHYA website. This past year, MQHYA was very successful and had lots of fun! MQHYA sponsors the cost of all contest entries for members. Start thinking about which events you would like to compete in!
Make sure, if you haven’t already, to renew your MQHYA membership for 2020. You can access the link by clicking this membership link.
Lastly, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Hannah Inchiostro and I am excited to serve as your 2020 MQHYA President. I am 17 years old, live in Foristell, Missouri, and am currently a junior at Francis Howell High School. With lots of fundraising ideas, team bonding, and increased youth involvement, I believe this year is going to be one of our best yet! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I am always looking for new ideas on how to make MQHYA that much better!
Sincerely,
Hannah Inchiostro
MQHYA President
hinchiostro@gmail.com
314.677.9051