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DIRECTOR REPORTS - 2024 / 2025
KANE SKOPP
- Portfolio : Marketing
The marketing committee have received a lot of positive feedback regarding the broader coverage of Q24 and would like to thank the many members who cooperated with the interviews and inspirational stories about their involvement in the association and celebration of their achievements !
The welcome dinner again was a huge success and brought all competitors , friends and family together for a great meal and drink or two to start a great week of showing . All proceeds of the night went to charity .
The $ 50 random cash giveaways were welcomed among many classes and acted as an incentive to increase participation which was great to see .
Our growing social media presence has been excellent and evident in the statistics- from 4,500 followers to now in excess of 18,000 people now following AQHA content with plans in place to continue to market the most versatile equine breed to the public .
There were in excess of 250,000 interactions on the facebook posts during Q24 alone . Our AQHA Director interviews are being released soon which was an initiative to put a face to our names and hopefully encourage members to come to the directors with any concerns or ideas . Plans are in place to begin to introduce our Professional Horsemen via video interviews also .
The board of directors have approved our request to revamp the AQHA website to make it more accessible and user friendly for our members . With so much content and information to transfer , we are currently in negotiations to get this project underway .
The Board have also approved our request to offer one grant per state to assist in running costs of ‘ Introduction to AQHA ’ where Pro Horsemen will educate members of the public on all AQHA events in an attempt to generate memberships and participation . Details will be available soon as to how your affiliate can apply for this grant .
Keep an eye on our social media pages for news and information and don ’ t hesitate to contact me if you have a great story or news you think the membership would enjoy .
Thankyou to my subcommittee Liz Keating and Leah Michelle .
With thanks Kane Skopp
TRISH WETTENHALL
- Portfolio : Stud Book
The Stud book committee , over the last 12 months , has continued to research Genetic disorders and to evaluate their effect on quarter horse breeding , allowing members to make informed decisions on their breeding schedules and will continue to keep members updated on the results .
The committee plays an active role in the rules pertaining to all aspects of registration , transfers and applicable fees , making sure they are updated when required .
KIM JOHNSON
- Portfolio : International
Firstly , I would like to thank all of my fellow directors for their hard work ; Gemma and the office staff , its been very busy ; I thank all of you for your support of me in my position on the board .
We have introduced more awards and classes for the International events at the nationals . The International
Prefix update : An Amnesty is in place on Prefixes , with conditions applied , which will provide the AQHA the opportunity to re-establish the Prefix Registry . If a member already has an authorised AQHA Prefix they will not be affected .
The AusQHA and the AmQHA are putting forward a dual Registration Application form that will allow members to only having to fill out one form that will be accepted by both Associations .
With thanks Trish Wettenhall
meeting was held at the nationals 2024 for more input from you our members , I have taken on board your feedback , and will try and introduce more awards for 2025 .
Internationally we have had 1 new International executive officer in 2024-2025 year , we have done our business plan and have attended virtual meetings with AmQHA for better communications & we have a knew head of International activities , see AmQHA website for all information .
2024 AQHA ~ SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER ISSUE