ILQHA Youth Association
The Illinois Quarter Horse Youth Association, is a youth organization in affiliation with the American Quarter Horse Youth Association and within the scope of the rules, by-laws, and regulations of the American Quarter Horse Association. The ILQHYA parent organization is the Illinois Quarter Horse Association.
The objectives and purposes of the Illinois Quarter Horse Association are as follows:
- To improve and promote the American Quarter Horse.
- To improve and develop the capabilities of youth, both individually and through group participation, in the breeding, raising, and exhibition of Quarter Horses.
- To develop and improve scholarship, leadership, and community interest and participation of youth.
- To encourage sportsmanship, cooperation, and high moral character of young horseman.
- To acquaint youth members with the parent organization, the Illinois Quarter Horse Association, it's structure and function.
2021 Officers & Directors
![]() President Olivia Wynn olivia.wynn2005@gmail.com |
![]() Vice President Lili Drinkall lili.drinkall@gmail.com |
![]() Secretary Eric Wisely ericwisely4@gmail.com |
![]() Treasurer Evan Scott evancscott2004@gmail.com |
![]() Reporter June Drinkall jendrinkall3@gmail.com |
![]() Regional Director Annabel Steffens jillynilli@yahoo.com |
![]() Regional Director Tynlee Williams kkwilliams1371@gmail.com |
![]() YOUTH DIRECTOR: Jennifer Drinkall jendrinkall3@gmail.com 480-993-5874 |
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