July 20, 2008
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Regional Youth Coordinators

The Executive Officers for AHYA
	Kim Luebcke - President Hey Everyone! This is going to be a very exciting year full of opportunities and lasting memories for both AHYA and me. As I enter my senior year of high school, I could not be more thrilled to represent the Arabian horse breed as your new AHYA president. The executive board and I are eager to work with your regional directors to accomplish the many goals we have in store. In the coming months, I will share with you some of the activities we have planned. I attend Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois which is part of Region 11. I am on the varsity track team, a member of a nationally known robotics team, active in many clubs, a 3rd grade Sunday School teacher and a French Horn player in the marching band; however, my passion is, of course, Arabian horses. I own one purebred gelding, Mattinee Idol +//. We compete in western pleasure, horsemanship, sidesaddle, and trail. I started showing horses when I was eight years old, and I enjoy the show experience more every year! So, saddle up, fasten your curb chains and get ready for a great year! If you have comments or suggestions you would like the board to consider, please email me your thoughts at youthpresident@arabianhorses.org Kim Luebcke
	Annalise Himmel - Vice President Hey everyone! I'm Annalise your AHYA vice president! I am from a little town called Thibodaux, Louisiana "way down south" where I attend Edward Douglas White Catholic High School as a junior. (GEAUX CARDINALS!)that's Cajun/French slang for go I serve on the student council, health and wellness, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and I will be inducted into the National Honor Society this year. I am also a one year letterman on the varsity girls' track and field for throwing the javelin! I have been showing Arabians and Half Arabians for 13 years; moreover, I am serving as Region 9 youth director. I am totally pumped about this year! We have tons of great things planned for AHYA, and I'm definitely up for the challenge! If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say HOWDY… email me: youthvicepresident@ArabianHorses.org Thanks for choosing me as your VP!
	Brittany Butterworth - Secretary To all the wonderful AHYA Youth, My name is Brittany Butterworth and I'm proud to be your 2007-2008 AHYA Secretary. I am a freshman at High Point University, live on a small family farm, and own 6 horses. I have been riding Arabians since the age of 7. I now competitively show 3 Arabians at local, regional, and national horse shows. I truly have a passion for Arabians and my life definitely would not be the same without these wonderful animals. I'm honored to be your AHYA Secretary and will do all I can to promote and support the Arabian breed and AHYA Organization. There are so many ways to be involved and make a difference. Please do not hesitate to contact me through E-mail if you want to be more active in this wonderful breed or even if you just have a question! youthsecretary@ArabianHorses.org
	Maral Otabachian - Treasurer Hi Everyone, My name is Maral Otabachian, and I am your AHYA 2007-2008 Treasurer! I am from the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Basalt Colorado. I will soon be turning 16 at the 2007 U.S Nationals, and as a Junior I attend online high school. My family has been a part of the Arabian horse breed for over 3 generations, and we have enjoyed everything about it, from everyday care to showing. Although I continue my first love which is showing my Half-Arabian mare DA Rihkha+/, my day to day life is breeding tomorrows Arabian and Half-Arabian working western horses for the Colorado Girls Ranch at Ranch Good Days. Since my mother is the Executive Director at the ranch I live on the ranch and see the magic that happens between girls of need and our wonderful Arabian broodmares. My excitement is seeing the great foals the following spring! I know this year our AHYA board is looking forward to improving and keeping the fun in AHYA! I am excited for this up and coming show season and hope you are too! If I don't see you on the rail at the shows this year, I will see you at Convention! Good Luck! Maral Otabachian - youthtreasurer@ArabianHorses.org
	Jennifer Stice - Past President Hey Everybody, I am the Past President of AHYA and currently still in shock that I am a senior in high school this year! I will realize that I am a senior probably until I have graduated, but anyways, I will soon be 18 and have aged out of showing as a youth. I look forward to seeing a youngster show my horse in walk trot or 13 & under. I enjoy playing volleyball and skiing when I am not riding my horse. If you have any questions, e-mail me at youthpastpresident@ArabianHorse.org
The Regional Youth Directors for AHYA
	Region 1 - Gloria Onate Kemmitz Hey everybody! My name is Gloria Onate Kemnitz and I am the Youth Director for Region One. This is my second term as being the youth director and I am happy to be apart of AHYA. I have been riding horses for nine years and I have a 6-year-old half-Arabian. My mom bought him for me when he just turned three, and his name is Sir Desert Magni-Tude. I have been having fun volunteering at horse shows and attending meetings. If you have any questions or want to get more involved in Youth, please call me at 909-886-3704 or email me at onatekemnitz@aol.com.
	Region 2 - Elizabeth Haven drmjane@aol.com
	Region 3 - Amanda Kelley Hey Everyone! My name's Amanda Kelley and I'm the Region III director. I'm 16 and a Junior in high school and live in Northern California. I love love to show and am also on the varsity tennis team at my school. I have two horses. I have a H/A Hunter Pleasure mare Candice Bergramm++++// who I show at Youth and such, and a full arab named KSA Faja who's a recently retired western pleasure champ. I love being a part of AHYA and I suggest anyone who wants to get involved, get on the board! I was the region III director last year as well, and it was a blast. If anyone has any questions or just wants to say "hey", E-mail me at mandapanda1191@yahoo.com. Amanda Region III
	Region 4 - Madeline Benoit Hi Everyone! My name is Madeline (Maddie) Benoit and I am very excited to be the new Youth Director for Region 4! I am 16 years old and a junior at West Linn High School (OR). I started riding when I was seven and got my first horse, a Half-Arabian/NSH when I was ten. Currently, I own a freakishly large (16.2H) nine-year-old purebred gelding named "Larry" (Laramie CAHR), whom I adore. We show in Hunter Pleasure and Equitation at the Arabian shows. Larry also goes to OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Team) Meets where his height continually surprises the other riders who can't believe he is a purebred Arabian! He is so friendly and outgoing that you could picture him sharing the tent in the desert. We also own Larry's five-year-old half sister, an Anglo-Arabian hunter/sport horse named "Sweet Pea" (Second Edition), who is currently being shown in the junior horse division by our trainer, Mary Jane Brown at Diamond B in Newberg, OR. I am looking forward to showing Sweet Pea next year. When I'm not spending time at Diamond B with Larry and Sweet Pea, I enjoy singing, playing the piano and spending time with friends. I hope to attend college in my native New England and would like to be a veterinarian. I would love to hear from you and help you become involved in the wonderful world of Arabian Horses! Please email me at lotr_fan2003@msn.com
	Region 5 Contact Regional Youth Coordinator Kristin Herndon at (509) 966-7100
	Region 6 - Stephanie Schroeder Hello fellow Arabian Youth! I am Stephanie Schroeder and I live on a small ranch just outside of Douglas, Wyoming, and am 16 years old. I show my Purebred gelding, HAAP Alusive Dream in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, and Equitation. Additionally, I own and show a few other horses, and raise Suffolk sheep and cattle. I am involved in 4-H and FFA, and am very active on different Horse Judging teams. I am so excited to meet new people and have the opportunity to be involved with the Arabian at even a higher level! If you have any questions, email me anytime! ~Steph Schroeder~ snaffle_bit@vcn.com
	Region 7 - Tori Izzo Hey guys! My name is Tori Izzo and I am SO excited to represent Region 7 this year! I have been riding and showing Arabian and half-Arabians for 10 years. As a young girl my mom's best friend had two Arabian mares and would always invite me out to her farm. For my fourth birthday my mom's friend bought me one lesson from her trainer Gail Lundquist. I have been with Gail and her daughter Taryn my whole "career." I owe a lot of my success to them and my peers. Late last year I had to stop riding my favorite horse named Lilly. When I had to stop riding her because she was in foal I felt like my whole world was crashing down around me. That was until I found a new horse named Land Cruiser, a HA/AA hackney cross. It took me a while to get comfortable around him, since I thought that nothing could replace Lilly. Once Cruiser and I got to know each other we were on our way to youth nationals. There we competed in the HA/AA jotr, jtr hunter pl. , HA/AA EQ. and also showmanship 11-13. It turns out that me and Cruiser went National Champion in the showmanship and made it to finals in the EQ. If you have any questions, just ask! I'm really looking forward to this year!
	Region 7 Vice Director - Alexandra Melikian Hi my name is Alexandra Melikian, you can call me Alex, and I am your AHYA Vice Director for Region 7.I live in Scottsdale Arizona and I ride at Winter Rose Equestrian center with Kristi Howes. I am 13 years old and an eighth grader at Mountain Trails Middle school. I started riding when I was eight but didn't start showing till I was 10. I own an Arabian/Half- Arabian chestnut gelding named Light of Glory. I also lease an Arabian/Half Arabian bay mare named SK Divinity. I ride both of them hunt seat. I also like to ride western, reining,and saddle seat. I haven't competed in Nationals yet because I didn't seriously start showing until last year but I am aiming to go to youth next year.This is a great organization and i am very excited to be a part of it. If you have any ideas or questions you can e-mail me at skdivinity51@yahoo.com Alex
	Region 8 - Brittany Kaiser Hi everyone!! My name is Brittney Kaiser and I'm the Region 8 Youth Director. I am a Senior at Holy Family High School. I have been riding horses since I was six and now show in Hunter Seat Eq with my H/A Spots Cyted ROF, Western Pleasure and Horsemanship with my Purebred Apollo InBay, and Just Smokin in Saddleseat with Diane Underwood. I'm excited to work with my region and everyone with AHYA this year!!!! If you have any questions, comments, or anything else e-mail me!!! bkaiser035@aol.com
	Region 8 Vice Director - Meredith Kaiser Sweethorse82@aol.com
	Region 9 - Annalise Himmel I LOVE REGION IX! Whoop Whoop Hey gals and guys! For those of you who don't know me… I'm Annalise Himmel your R9 youth director! I am also serving as your AHYA VP for 2007-2008! I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our youth supporters in the wonderful states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas !!!! I am super excited about our upcoming year! If I could predict the future (which I can't), but if I could, we are going to have another AWESOME YEAR! The officers and I are working really hard to create new and exciting opportunities for the youth of Region 9 to get involved! If you have any questions or concerns please email me anytime at cowgirlup1123@bellsouth.net Don't forget to join Region 9 Youth e-blast through : http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/region9youth/join
	Region 10 - Adam Rickart Hey everyone my name is Adam Rickart and I am still the Region 10 Youth Director. This will be my last year on the board. I have shown for about six years and am now an adult amateur. I am going to school at Anoka Ramsey Community College. I also have two jobs, one at Applebee's and the other at The Men's Wearhouse. If there is anything else you would like to know about me or AHYA don't be scared to ask! arickart@msn.com !!
	Region 10 Vice Director - Sydney Arnold arnold@eishome.com
	Region 11 - Brittany Kline bkline09@aol.com
	Region 12 - Vacant
	Region 13 - Kaysie Gorczyca Hey Guys! My name is Kaysie Gorczyca and I'm the Region 13 Youth Director. I have been involved in Arabian horses for 5 years and have loved every minute of it. I own a half-Arabian gelding named EQL Mark of Mine and a purebred Arabian gelding named Keeler. I am a senior at Grand Haven High School and have been involved in the Drama program since my sophomore year. If you have any questions about what we are doing this year, you can contact me through email, markiexoxo@hotmail.com, Facebook, or cell phone 616-566-8503.
	Region 14 - Katie Pelphrey Hey guys!! I am Katie Pelphrey and I ride at Stonehurst Riding Club in Lousiville, I compete in Dressage, Hunt seat Equitation, Hunter Pleasure and Hunter Jumper and all my experiences with the arabian breed have been great! I have been attending Youth Nationals for the past 4 years and I love it soo much! I am a freshman at Sacred Heart Academy. I am my 4-H club's current secretary and a past youth President of BAHA and my 4-H club. Besides riding horses I like to dance. I can't wait to get involved and encourage others to do the same! AHYA is a great organization where you share your ideas about the breed we all love. This is an organization where you can make a difference! All you guys from Region 14 hit me up with all your ideas please, and anyone else if you have any questions, or ideas you just want to talk about, call me or e-mail me!!! wildhorseluvakt@aol.com (502) 432-7206
	Region 15 - Olivia White Hi everyone, I am Olivia White the Region 15 Youth Director. I am currently a Senior at Nansemond Suffolk Academy. I have been riding horses competitively for 10 years. I own a Purebred English Pleasure gelding, jump a Purebred gelding, and trail ride my Half-Arabian mare. Outside of riding, I play Field Hockey and Lacrosse, and the Region 15 youth got me hooked on Ultimate Frisbee. This year my goal is to get more youth involved in the Arabian breed and have a ton of fun doing it!! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions! Tyelilpony137@aol.com (757) 539-8776
	Region 15 Vice Director - Justine Ameye jahorsegirl@aol.com
	Region 16 - Alicia Mala Hey Youth! My name is Alicia Mala and I am very excited to be the new youth director for Region 16. I'm currently 16 years old and a junior at Haddam-Killingworth High School in Connecticut. I've been riding horses for about nine years now. I own two horses, one is a purebred mare who is only four, her name is Dansing Queen and we show in hunter pleasure, equitation, and she shows in junior horse division. My other mare is a half Arabian NSH country pleasure and eq horse and her name is Young and Hot. I've been training at Baldwin Stables for about three years. Horses are very important in my life and they always will be. I would like to go to college for equine management and pursue a career in the horse business. I am very excited to represent the youth and get involved. I am also the President of CRAA youth and I'm always glad to hear ideas, thoughts and questions so feel free to e-mail me anytime at AliciaMala@comcast.net. Again I'm very excited to promote the Arabian breed and get the youth involved as much as possible. <3 Alicia I'll talk to you soon. -Alicia Mala
	Region 17 - Jessica Passey I have been involved with the Arabian horse for the past 8 years. I show locally, regionally, and nationally. I compete and train with Brenda Driediger in Adlergrove, British Columbia. I currently have three horses in training with her, TR Tequila Sunrise ++++//, Hal Firee, and GH Gentry +. I have the opportunity to ride and show other clients horses in the Junior and Open divisions, it is a wonderful opportunity. I compete in Open Hunter Pleasure, Junior Horse, Hunter Pleasure 14-17, Hunt Seat Equitation 14-17, Halter, Showmanship 14-17, Sporthorse, Dressage, and English Show Hack. I have been the past president of our youth club and currently I am the acting Treasurer of the All Arabian Horse Association of British Columbia. When I am not riding I play the bassoon in our Sr. Wind ensemble at my high school, Semiahmoo Secondary, and in the Youth Orchestra as well. Both of my passions have allowed me to meet great people and to see wonderful geography in Canada and the United States. debbie_passey@shaw.ca
	Region 18 - Britt Paradis Hello youth of AHA. I'm Britt Paradis. I have recently been chosen as the region 18 youth director and I'm ecstatic to join the team of other youth directors! So about me; I am sixteen and live on a horse farm with 24 horses in a small town. I have been riding since before I can remember. For the past several years I have been showing two purebred geldings, Medonte+ in the western division and Heza Navigator+/ in the hunter division. This year I look forward to continue showing them as well as our newest edition, half arab mare, CH Dancin in the Dark. I have shown in regions 13, 15,16,18 and this year 12,16,18, and hopefully Canadian Nationals and Youth Nationals. Arabian horses are my passion and this is a great opportunity to experience them and the association in a whole new level. I owe it to my mum, for raising me in the Arabian Horse world. I am looking forward to this year, promoting the breed and meeting new people. If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, please feel welcome to call or email me. (519)338-2850 or britt_paradis@hotmail.com