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Youth News - July 2010
Hi, I am Jan Robinson, and I am now the portfolio Holder for
the AQHA-NZ Youth Activities. For those of you who don't know me,
I have been riding and showing Quarter horses since I was 16. When
I was 18, I rode in the Youth World Cup, achieving medals in Reining
and Working Cow Horse. I appreciate the opportunity that AQHA-NZ
gave me, and remain committed to the AQHA-NZ Youth program. Quarter
Horses have given me exposure to some great horses and trainers.
I look forward to the opportunity to help youth achieve some of
their dreams.
Jan Robinson
1663 Ararua Road, R D 2, Matakohe 0594, Northland
Phone (09) 431 6061
Email robinette@farmside.co.nz
2010/2011 AQHA-NZ Youth Squad
Youth Squad fees need to be paid before 1st September 2010 This
is important to be eligible for any of the youth teams, this is
both the Trans-Tasman team in 2011 and the 2012 Youth World Cup.
Youth membership as per all AQHA-NZ Membership is due on 1st August
Youth Squad Fee is $100 per annum
Youth World Cup Nomination Fee is $150 per annum
All these fees need to be paid by 1st September to ensure you are
eligible for the team selections.
The 2012 Youth World Cup will be held in Germany.
Trainers for Youth Squad Weekends
I will be looking for trainers who are willing to give their time
to help instruct at Youth Squad Weekends. If you can help at any
of these weekends, even if it is for part of a day, can you please
let me know. It is great for the youth to get exposure to different
people's opinions and viewpoints.
Youth Fundraising Calendar 2010
Thanks to the wonderful support received throughout the country
for the calendar fundraiser, the Youth Development Squad will be
producing another calendar later in the year. The collection of
photographs can be limited so we are inviting people submit by e-mail
photos that they would like to see in the calendar. (Please remember
that if you send photos of another person, permission must be given
by them for the photo to be used). Please note that there is no
guarantee that all photos will be used but the more we have to choose
from the better representation of riders and horses can be produced.
Consent to publish the photos will be automatic on submission of
the photos.
Please e-mail photos to: garyh@holyoake.com as soon as possible
so preparation can begin on this year's calendar.
Thanks to everyone who supported the Youth Fundraising Calendar
for 2009/10 and for Gary Holder for all his work on this project.
We look forward to your contribution and support in this coming
year.
Trans Tasman Challenge Report
NZ Amateur Team - photo thanks to past AQHA-NZ member
Michele Crawford now living in Aussie
L-R
Fiona Mapp, Jo Le Quesne, Gordon Johnson, Vicky Evans, Peter Drake,
Dave Young holding flag
Report from Dave Young - Manager
I
would have to say NZ should be very proud of the Amateur and Youth
teams that traveled to Tonimbuk last week. The horses were varied
in sizes and stages of training and were a case of luck of the draw.
All riders were very fortunate indeed as the Australian QHA had
obtained the services of Brendan Brown from Gainesville Texas a
trainer who specializes in training Amateur and Youth riders. He
was an excellent clinician and was also the judge. The clinics alone
made the trip a great experience.
Results of the Youth.
Showmanship- 3rd Kimberley 5th Kayla 6th Kristin 7th Hope 8th Georgia
Horsemanship- 1st Kimberley 5th Kristin 6th Georgia 9th Kayla 10th
Hope
Trail – 2nd Kimberley 4th Hope 5th Kayla Unfortunately Kristin and
Georgia were judged off pattern.
Western Pleasure – 1st Kimberley 2nd Kayla 5th Kristin 9th Hope
10th Georgia
Hunter under saddle - 3rd Kayla 6th Georgia 7th Kimberley 8th Hope
9th Kristin
Hunt Seat Equitation – 2nd Kimberley 3rd Kayla 5th Georgia 6th Kristin
7th Hope
The youth really dug deep in the last class being 19 points down
and clawed 9pts back to end 10 points down a fantastic result.
Josh had a great show, as reserve he was able to ride in the show
itself and thanks to Trish Wettenhall a lady who rode in the select
amateur classes was kind enough to loan her good horse to Josh.
Josh's results from Tonimbuk: * AQHA QH Gelding 4 years & over:
3rd * Showmanship at Halter All Age Youth 4th * Trail All Age youth
5th * Trail Senior Horse 7th * Western Pleasure All Age youth 7th
* Western Horsemanship All Age youth 7th * Hunter Under saddle All
Age Youth 4th * Hunt Seat Equitation All Age youth 6th
Results of Amateurs
Showmanship – 4th Fiona 5th Gordon 7th Vicki 8th Peter 10th Jo (the
horse jumped on her foot 5 minutes before the class ouch!)
Horsemanship – 4th Jo 6th Peter 7th Fiona 9th Gordon 10th Vicki
Trail – 3rd Fiona 5th Peter 6th Jo 8th Vicki (unfortunately Gordon
was judged off pattern)
Western Pleasure – 2nd Jo 4th Gordon 5th Fiona 7th Peter 10th Vicki
Hunter under saddle – 2nd Gordon!!! – This is not a typo, 3rd Vicki
6th Fiona 7th Peter 9th Jo
Hunt Seat Equitation – 3rd Jo 4th Vicki 5th Fiona 7th Peter 10th
Gordon
Well done everybody. I am sure everyone is already planning for
the next one. Thanks to Mark for coaching the amateurs and to the
parents and helpers who made this trip a memorable one. The Australian
QHA needs a big thank you for help making this great event become
a reality.
Regards, Dave Young
Our Youth team rode
the following horses:
Clairveaux
Cadilac - Georgia Higgins
ZP Zips Boomer - Hope Kena
Annlee Top Secret - Kristin Gribble-Bowring
Blazing Hot Parr - Kayla Drake
Yulgilbar Kahlua Boy - Kimberley Anderson
Our Amateur team rode the following horses:
Infinitely Sweet (owned by Sue Temperton) - Peter Drake
Triandibo Incede - Jo Le Quesne
Triandibo Jewelynx - Fiona Mapp
Triandibo Intoxicating - Vicky Evans
Radical Jetsetter - Gordon Johnson
Triandibo Interlynx - Lisa Knowles
If you are interested and want to look up these horses to see what
they've done check out the Australian online studbook here
 Quarter
Horse Youth programme
The AQHA-NZ runs a very active programme for riders 18 and under,
including the opportunity to travel overseas to train and compete
in both the Youth World Cup and the
Australian Challenge. Good sportsmanship, unequalled competition,
team spirit and lots of good fun have made these events that teens
look forward to as a highlight of their Youth career.
AQHA-NZ Youth Development Programme
The squad meets four times a year in school holidays for training
and other activities. Whether you have your sights set on the World
Cup or the Australian Challenge (in which case you must be a squad
member) or just want to improve your riding skills and have fun,
this is the place to do it.
Details:
What is it?
The youth development programme (known as the youth squad) has been
developed through the AQHA-NZ for all youth, regardless of age and
location, who own and ride a quarter horse.
Purpose
To provide training and development opportunities four times per
year to youth riders at different locations throughout New Zealand.
These have predominantly been in the North Island due to the majority
of its members being in this location.
Can anyone join?
This programme is open to all youth riders aged 18years and under
who own (have their quarter horse in their name) and ride a quarter
horse.
What does the programme offer?
* Great new friendships and team building activities.
* Four training and development weekends throughout the year. These
weekends are always the middle weekend of the school holidays with
the youth camp being held early January for all youth to attend
(members and non-members).
* Quality training techniques by professional trainers and ex-youth
who share their knowledge and experience to improve the riding ability
of the youth.
* Opportunities to represent New Zealand both within New Zealand
and overseas.
* To be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic group of youth working
towards bettering their riding skills and abilities in all areas
of Western Riding.
How much does it cost?
A fee of $100 per year will include all of the above. There is a
small additional cost of $15 for the youth camp in January due to
extra time and costs. Fees are payable by September 1st for the
year.
Can I come and see before I join?
Any youth are welcome to come to any of the weekend meets and see
what the youth are involved in. There is a cost of $25 for the weekend
and if you join, this will be deducted from the annual fee.
Contact: for any enquiries or questions, don't
hesitate to contact Jan Waldock (Youth Director)
Qualifying procedures for 2011 Australian Challenge and/or 2012
AQHA Youth World Cup (these events are independent of one another)
Criteria for selection eligibility for these events are as follows:
- Membership of the AQHA-NZ for the 2009-2011 years for Australian
Challenge and for the 2010-2012 years for the World Cup
- Payment of $100.00 by 1 September 2010 - cheques payable to
AQHA-NZ and mailed to the youth director
with your name, address, birth date and phone number
- Requirement for 2012 World Cup: You must nominate yourself
for the YWC 2 years prior to the event, by 1 September 2010 with
a nomination fee of $150 to be paid.
- Member of the Youth Development Squad by 1 September 2009 for
Australian Challenge or 1 September 2010 for World Cup. In the
case of injury or illness to your horse it will be necessary to
apply to the AQHA-NZ for dispensation and make every endeavour
to lease a horse and show it for the remainder of that season
- Compete at the 2010 & 2011 AQHA-NZ Quarter Horse Nationals
for the Australian Challenge. Compete at the 2011 & 2012 AQHA-NZ
Quarter Horse Nationals for the World Cup
- Compete in a minimum of two youth events in each of at least
five AQHA-NZ approved shows each season, in addition to National
Shows on your own registered Quarter Horse
- Attend at least 75% of Training Squad sessions per year. There
will be a minimum of four weekend sessions per year including
the QH Youth Camp held at Taupo in January.
- Those chosen to represent NZ are to attend all training sessions
prior to departure to the Youth World Cup
The selectors wil carry out interviews, look at leadership skills,
your ability to ride unfamiliar horses, ability to work within a
team, social and physical maturity, toughness and general fitness,
commitment to the Quarter Horse and AQHA-NZ and your riding success
throughout the two years prior to the World Cup.
If eligible for selection for the World Cup team, you will be interviewed
at the QH Youth Camp in January. At the camp you will be expected
to ride a variety of horses to show the selectors how well you can
manage your mounts.
The team for the World Cup will be announced at the 2012 National
Show during the prize giving ceremony following the show and the
team for the Australian Challenge will be announced at the 2011
National Show.
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