5-1-08

Notice: next NJQHYA Meeting will be held at the Mullica Hill show on Saturday, May 31st. 1/2 hour after the last class

Youth members wishing to participate at the YWS as a state representative must submit a letter of intent to the youth advisor by May 31, 2008.  This letter should include the class or classes in which you are interested in.   A minimum of 5 national points, earned during the qualifying year, are needed in the class or classes you are interested. You may qualify for two classes as a state representative. The two class limit may be lifted if no other youth are interested in the class. If you are not a NJ resident you MUST file a Hardship Transfer with your home state; their youth advisor must sign it and then it must be signed by Mrs. Ceresani who will  forward it to Texas for approval.  This is due in Texas by 5/31; if you want to file a Hardship Transfer contact her NOW.  Mrs. Ceresani may be reached at 609-412-8200.

Clinic Huge Success!
On March 29 th , the Curiale's of Hidden Lake Farm generously donated their amazing facility to the New Jersey Quarter Horse Youth Association to hold a showmanship and horsemanship clinic. The clinic was led by Judges John and Betsy Tuckey and was open to youth, amateur and novice competitors as well as spectators. Organized by NJQHYA President Tim Manzi, the clinic turned out to be a huge success! The clinic started in the morning with the beginner group and ended with the advanced session in the afternoon. The clinicians, John and Betsy Tuckey, were outstanding; giving constructive guidance and great tips first to the entire group on a general level and then to each participant individually. A wonderful lunch was cooked, donated and served by the Curiale family; no one left hungry! A huge thank you goes to the Tuckey's for their outstanding instruction, the Curiale's for the use of their beautiful facility, and to Tim Manzi and Bronwyn Pait for organizing the event. Special thanks to each participant who supported the Youth Association and helped to make the day enjoyable!

Junior Journalists Wanted
The American Quarer Horse Journal is looking for its 2008 Junior Journalists - youth selected to help produce the online coverage of this year's Ford AQHYA World Championship Show! AQHYA is looking for three great writers and photographers to join the team and learn and share the show's inside scoop.  They are looking for creative youth members who are ready to have tons of fun gathering stories about the best youth and horses in the Quarter Horse biz.  
Deadline to apply is June 1, 2008.  You must be 16 or older as of July 31, 2008 to be eligible.  Also you must be available for the entire show in Oklahoma City, from Thursday, July 31st through Saturday, August 9th. Check out AQHA.com for all the details!!! 

YOUTH EXCELLENCE SEMINAR
The Youth Excellence Seminar is being held in Amarillo Texas from June 19 - 21, 2008.  This is an excellent leadership opportunity not to mention lots of fun!  The registraton fee is $75.00 and the deadline to register is May 1, 2008.  (Late registration $100.00 from May 2nd thru May 21st.)   NJQHYA is able to send four delegates to vote on our regional and national officers.  Jeff Yalden from MTV"s made is speaking at the conference again this year. Please consider attending this valuable and worthwhile experience!!!  Officer and director applications are due by April 1, 2008 for pre-convention publicity.   

2008 FORD AQHYA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
The theme for this year's 2008 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show is "On the Move".   The show runs from August 1 - 9, 2008 and is being held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this year.  Get moving and make plans to attend!   Remember if you wish to participate as a state representative you must submit a letter of intent to Mrs. Ceresani  by May 31, 2008 and you must have 5 national points earned during the qualifying year in the class or classes that you are interested in.  You may request to represent the state in two classes.  Jackson Land and Cattle Co. offers financial assistance [click here]  to participants who want to attend the Youth World Show.  Please visit www.aqhya.com or contact the AQHYA Youth Department for more information.    Pre-approval runs to April 1st for youth that want to apply for assistance.

BANQUET NEWS BY JOSH INMAN
I would like to tell everyone about the N.J.Q.H.A. Awards Banquet. It was a small turn out compared to years past. However everyone had a great time. The awards were great ,the food was too. With the small turn out we seemed closer to each other and let the good times roll. We danced and joked. I took some pictures for those who could not attend to let you see how much fun we had. The awards banquet gets everyone excited about the first show coming at  the end of April. I know I can not wait to see everyone there.