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Youth
Who's Who
Regional Youth
Coordinators
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The Executive
Officers for AHYA
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Laura Killian - President
My name is Laura Killian. I am a 19 year old sophomore at Penn State University in Pennsylvania. I am studying Business with an Equine Science minor. I am the special events chair for Penn State's Intercollegiate Dressage Team and the Pennsylvania Equine Council's Youth Liaison. And most importantly, I am your new AHYA President! In my rare moments of free time, I enjoy dancing, twirling baton, doing judo, skiing, outdoor activities, working out and spending time with friends or family.
When I get to go home, I spend most of the time at the barn with my horses, Cocoa, Legacy, Solo, Ana and Shana. Cocoa was my first horse. I got her as a Christmas present in 3rd grade and she will be a member of my family forever. She taught me how to ride and drive and gave me the opportunity to show in 4H. After I outgrew Cocoa, I began to ride Kirashana+ on the Arabian circuit. She was so versatile! We competed in hunter pleasure, equitation, native costume, trail, sport horse under saddle, hunter hack, sport horse in-hand, halter, showmanship and dressage. Sadly, I lost Kira to Potomac horse fever in the summer of 2010 after a long struggle at New Bolton. I will always love and miss my first Arabian. However, I am fortunate enough to also own a 4 year old Andalusian/Arabian named MS Spanish Legacy++. She is extremely talented for her age and has a great personality. We are already competing in halter, showmanship, sport horse in hand, sport horse under saddle, show hack and 1st level dressage in USDF and AHA shows. My brother's 21 year old appaloosa, Solo, is also spending a few months at our family farm to get back in regular work before going to a therapeutic riding program. Ana is a beautiful black sport horse Arabian and the mother to my new foal, Shana. Ana will be staying with us until February to nurse Shana and be broke to ride. I am so excited to have a new baby in the barn! Shana is an Oldenburg/Arabian who will most likely excel in dressage but more importantly for now, she is a sweetheart and loves to cuddle.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions, questions or just want to get to know another Arabian lover. You can contact me at LZK125@psu.edu
-Laura Killian
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Haley Harrington - Vice President
horseyhabits@cox.net
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Marissa Jensen - Secretary
Howdy!
My name is Marissa Jensen aka Missy and I am ecstatic to be your new AHYA Secretary!
I live in Washington State in a rural farm town southeast of Seattle. I'm currently working on my Associates of Science degree in Veterinarian Technology and interested in majoring in Animal Science and English at BYU.
I've always had a love for anything and everything that involved horses. I wasn't introduced to Arabian Horses until the grand age of 11, and from that moment on I was forever changed. I've had the chance to own and love four incredible horses. The two amazing Arabians that I care for today are El Shekinah Gold+++/ and RA Kilohana. I feel so blessed for all the many wonderful trainers and examples that have come into my life, but I think I've learned the most from the greatest teachers of all, my horses.
I've shown in multiple disciplines over the years, Western Pleasure, Side Saddle, Western Horsemanship, Trail, Hunter Pleasure, Sport Horse Under Saddle and Sport Horse In-Hand.
My favorite discipline by far is Western Pleasure. If I had the opportunity to show in any other disciplines it would be English Pleasure, Reining, and Native Costume class. When I'm not in the show ring or working on college homework I love to read, write books/poems, pencil sketch, play sports, golf, swing dance, hang out with my family and friends, and above all help others through service.
Now that you know a little about me I would love to get to know a little more about you! Please feel free (and don't be shy!) to come up at horse shows and introduce yourself! Or you can email me! I'd love to hear your suggestions, thoughts, opinions, and ideas about AHYA. Without you we wouldn't have such a great organization, because you are the voice of it!
nw-360@hotmail.com
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Hannah Bell - Treasurer
pjhtbell@yahoo.com
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Katie Pelphrey - Past President
katie_pelphrey@yahoo.com
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The Regional Youth
Directors for AHYA
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Region 1 - Haley Harrington
Hi y'all!
My name is Haley Harrington, and I am your Region One youth director. I am 17 years old and go to Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. I ride for the equestrian team, I am president of HOPE (an organization that gets school supplies to underprivileged kids that I started four years ago), an officer for Girls Service Club, a staff member of the school literary magazine, and participate in Teen Court.
I have been riding Arabians since I was four years old, but I have loved horses since before I could talk. I own a Half-Arabian, quarter welsh, quarter thoroughbred pony. He is a bay, 14.1 hand gelding. We compete in Jumpers, Hunters, Equitation, Sporthorse undersaddle and in-hand, horsemanship, and sometimes side-saddle. I also show him on the open circuit too, which is tons of fun. Horses are life long passion of mine, and I want to be help make the Arabian horse experience as amazing for you as it is for me. Feel free to give any and all suggestions and comments, or just to say hi.
horseyhabits@cox.net
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Region 1 Vice Director - Lauren Sussman
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Region 2 - Christian Martens
cmartens@gmail.com
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Region 2 Vice Director - Hannah Bell Region
hannahnoellebell@gmail.com
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Region 3 - Camille Waechter
Hey, my name's Camille Waechter and I'm the new Region 3 youth director! I'm 15 and a sophomore at Bentley High School. Currently I have a Half-Arabian country pleasure horse, Alloura LR+, a purebred hunter horse named Sierra Moon, and a 3 year old purebred named Dancing Heiress who will start her showing career next year. I love them all so much and can't get enough of them! I ride with Todd Hickerson in Vacaville, California and am learning so much there. Aside from riding I play volleyball and keep busy with my school work. Please email me with any questions or ideas for Region 3 anytime! My email is camille.waechter@gmail.com. Thanks!
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Region 3 Vice Director - Tori Oto
Hi my name's Tori Oto, and I'm the new region 3 youth vice director. I'm 14 and a freshman at Campolindo High School. I've been riding Arabians for about 6 years now. I own an Arabian Hunter Pleasure horse, The MusicoftheNite+/ (Clyde) and ride at Hickerson Arabians. Last year I rode in the Rose-bowl Parade with my old horse China Silk, and won JTR 13&under Reserve Champion at Youth on Clyde. Besides riding horses I run Cross Country and Track. I'm very excited to be vice director and if u have any questions you can reach me at Tori.Oto28@gmail.com.
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Region 4
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Region 5 - Paige Curry
Hi my names Paige, I am proud to serve as the region 5 director. My first experience with horses was when I was 7years old and got a western pleasure Arabian mare that I showed at all local shows. 5 years later my parents bought me a half-Arabian English pleasure horse names Js Martini. I also show him at all local shows, this will be my first year showing at Scottsdale and am super excited! I hope you all have a great successful year! 425-387-9868, paigecurry@aol.com
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Region 5 Vice Director - Sarah Thomas
horsegirl92294@gmail.com
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Region 6 - Kelsey Kimbler
Hi everyone, I'm the Region 6 Director from Aberdeen, South Dakota. I'm a senior at Aberdeen Central Highschool and am involved with x country, SADD, and dance. I love my arabian horses, and ride them in endurance races up to 100 miles. If any youth from Region Six has any questions feel free to e-mail or call. :)
Kelsey, KCKK@aol.com
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Region 7 - Devin Galloway
My name is Devin Anne Galloway. I am 18 years old. I am a senior at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, Arizona. I have been riding horses since I was 8 years old. I have been competitively showing Arabian horses since I was 11. I love my horses, Queen Of Hearts LA and Tamar Desert Wind. I ride and show in many different disciplines, half Arabian and purebred. This year i wanted to become more involved, so I became region 7 youth director.
devingalloway5@aol.com
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Region 7 Vice Director - Josh Shino
Hi my name is Josh Shino and i am your region 7 vice director!! Some thins about me is that i am 14 and i have been riding for my whole life. I am a freshman at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale Arizona. I am fortunate enough to have my mom as a trainer so i have had the opportunities to ride many great horses. My three favorite horses that i have ridden are Bey Emotion, BP Klassique Bey, and Bonnie Beleghazi. I have had the opporunity to show at nationalds for the past 9 years and have accomplished 9 national championships and 2 reserve national championships. i ride in pretty much all disciplines and i always want to learn how to do more. I am really excited to be the vice director for an amazing region and if you have any questions, concerns, or just wanna say hi you can email me at josha_06@msn.com or call me at 602-377-2228
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Region 8 - Barbie Wittenberg
Hello there! My name is Barbie and I am thrilled to be the Region 8 Youth Director. I live in Lafayette Colorado and I'm in my senior year at Holy Family High School. Riding horses has always been my passion and I have participated in various styles of riding. However, when I was introduced to the Arabian world about five years ago I knew this was the place for me! It all started when I brought my purebred Amarilloo+// to Flatiron Springs. My enthusiasm for horses has only grown from there due to the support from everyone at my barn and of course my incredible trainer, Diane Underwood. Right now I am working hard on improving my hunter equitation and pleasure skills with my pride and joy, MV Aladdin Echo. I will be competing in hunter sidesaddle for the first time this year also which I am very excited about. The Arabian Horse Association has helped me grow and find so many new friends so I can't wait to make a positive difference in the AHYA program! I am positive this year will be my best yet and I can't wait to get started!
I am always open to comments, questions, advice, or just a friendly chat so feel free to e-mail me at luckylouie2200@aol.com
mkaiser022@aol.com
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Region 8 Vice Director - Rebecca Hankey
justacovergirl@aol.com
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Region 9 - Shannon Friske
aquamomma@swbell.net
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Region 10 - Krysten Ekenberg
Hello! I am Krysten Ekenberg your newly elected Region 10 Youth Director. I am so happy to be able to be a part of making Region 10 and the Arabian Horse Youth Association a great success. I have been involved with Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association for eight years and counting. I have held many officer positions for both WAHA Youth and my 4H club for many years. I am ecstatic to be able to raise my leadership to a Regional level. I am going to put forth my best effort in making Arabian Horse Youth Association fun, exciting, and successful. I have grown up with horses my whole life and I currently have three Arabians. Two of them I show. LW Banquel is a grey gelding who competes in Hunt, Western, and Sidesaddle. Gafla Mosczarvich started as a Hunter but has now found his niche in Western Pleasure and Western Horsemanship. All of my horses enjoy trail riding as well.
I am looking forward to a great year with the Arabian Horse Youth Association.
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Region 11 - Klaire Lewis
My name is Klaire Lewis and I am the new region 11 director. I have previously served as region 11 treasurer and I am excited to serve as your new youth director! I am 16 years old and a junior at Farmington high school in southeast Missouri. I have been raised around Arabian horses and have been riding since before I could walk. I love the Arabian horse and I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to improve our region!
I have two horses that I call my own Zulu LOA ++// & Focus Nexus although I live on my family farm where we care for 12 horses. Zulu LOA ++// "Luis" is a 10 year old purebred gelding that I show in dressage & sport horse classes. Focus Nexus "willy" is a 19 year old purebred gelding that i use for 4H & trail riding.
When I'm not riding, I am giving riding lessons or spending time with family & friends. I am very involved with my local FFA chapter, where I serve as chapter historian.
I am extremely excited to be your Region 11 director. I would love to hear any ideas or suggestions you have for region 11 or if you have any questions, please contact me!
klaire_2013@hotmail.com
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Region 12 - Hannah Garrett
hannahgarrett@ec.rr.com
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Region 12 Vice Director - Aubrey McCall
aubs41694@yahoo.com
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Region 13 - Katie Niemerski
Hey everyone, my name is Katie Niemerski. I am the new Region 13 director. This is my first year as the regional director, although I have been the vice director the past two years. I have been to a few meetings, so I know a little about how things work. I live in Michigan, and just started my sophomore year at Jenison High School. I am 16 years old, and have been riding since I was about 10. When I went to visit my grandparents one summer, my grandmother got me into riding. I fell in love with riding, and with horses so my parents started putting me in lessons. I never expected to have come this far! I am looking forward to being on the board this year, and help improve AHYA.
mmbcn1@gmail.com
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Region 13 Vice Director - Brooke Hogan
Brookehogan837@yahoo.com
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Region 14 - Kristina Cates-Wilson
Hey there! My name is Khristina Cates-Wilson and I'm the Region 14 Youth Director. I was the Vice Director for 2 years prior to taking over the reins as the director and it has been a really great experience! If you are interested in getting involved or have ANY questions at all, feel free to shoot me an e-mail!
k-cates@live.com
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Region 15
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Region 16 - Alayna Mala
alaynam@comcast.net
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Region 17 - Katie Johnson
katiejohnson_77@hotmail.com
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