AYHC News Network - June 2020

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NEWS NETWORK
The official newsletter of the
American Youth Horse Council
IN THIS EDITION:
FROM THE PRESIDENT
MESSAGE
Debbie Manring
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and well as we adjust to
our ever-changing new normal. Some of you may be working on the front
lines in health care or essential businesses. Some of you may be trying to
balance working from home with teaching and caring for children. Whatever
challenges you are facing we will get through this together. On a positive
note this has been a time to slow down from the usual fast pace of life. Have
you started looking at things from a different perspective? Have you been
focusing on what is important in your life? Have you been focusing more on
helping others and taking the time to reach out to them?
Take some deep breaths. Take the time to enjoy a walk. Use this time to
connect. Our connection with horses can help us get through these difficult
times. Time spent grooming, in the saddle or cleaning the barn can help deal
with stress. Together we are stronger. Take care of you, your family, friends
and neighbors.
Awards ................. 2-4
Board Members ......... 5
Officers ................. 7-9
Symposium 2020......10
CONNECT with US......11
Auction ....................12
Grant Program..........13
Publications...............14
Youth Industry News..15
Symposium 2021 ......16
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“I would not be the
horsewoman I am today
without Amy’s life
lessons and knowledge
of the horse industry.”
Award Sponsored by
AYHC LEADER OF THE YEAR
DR. AMY SNOVER
In addition to her role as a long time 4-H horse club
leader, Amy serves on the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse
Development Committee as the chairperson. Additionally,
Amy is the current president of the Pennsylvania
Percheron Association where she places an emphasis on
youth as she sees them as the future of the industry. This
includes being an advocate, clinician and mentor. She has
taken several youth to participate in the Percheron
Congress. Not busy enough, Amy is also the current
President of Susquehanna Valley Corral, a riding club in
her home county. As president she campaigns to keep the
facility afloat as her vision of the horse world is inclusive
of the local level as well. She has equal respect for the
backyard riders as she does for those who can afford the
higher levels. She works to keep youth active in this club
as well. Additionally, she opens the facility for all 4-H
shows, clinics, and practice sessions for all surrounding
counties. Also an active 4-H leader of the club she was a
member of as a youth, she shares her knowledge, time and
personal horses and/or equipment to any members who
can benefit. She will give all club members lessons. The
only thing she has ever requested in return is for those
kids who take advantage of this opportunity is for them to
someday pass it forward. She organizes the county round
up and serves on the district horse show staff. Amy has
been instrumental in the development of the
Pennsylvania Driving Horsemanship Skills program and
participates state-wide as a skills tester, measurer,
clinician for driving skills, and so much more. She has also
been a key volunteer at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse
Show and the Jr Horse Championship Show for countless
years. Congratulations Dr. Amy Snover!

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“Laura has
impacted my whole
life through her
leadership.”
Award Sponsored by
AYHC STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR
Laura Shoutz
Laura Shoutz is a stellar example of leadership and
ambassadorship for the youth equine industry. Laura has
proactively worked to develop a drill team in Meeker
County 4-H. Not only did she lead the charge to develop
the team, she secured coaches, chaperones, and leased
her own horses to youth who wanted to ride in a drill
team but did not own a horse. Several of these youth were
new to horses, so Laura volunteered her time to work
with each rider on horsemanship and improving riding
skills. Laura has served on the Minnesota Horse Project
Development Committee for many years as a youth
representative. This group is responsible for designing
and leading the programming that happens for the horse
project for the county. Through this committee, she has
helped introduce youth to horses through I Wish I Had a
Horse Day Camp, an experience that has happened for
the past three summers in Meeker County.
She has been one of the primary youth leaders of the
experience, sharing with the participants what it takes to
care for a horse as far as grooming, feeding, exercise, and
more. This group coordinates an overnight camp
experience for 4-H horse project members that allows for
bonding between participants and education as they bring
in guest speakers to talk and educate about various horse
related topics. Laura is always there to encourage others
to get involved, work hard, and keep growing through the
4-H Horse Project. Laura doesn’t just talk the talk, she
challenges herself within the industry as well. While she
definitely sets goals for herself, she takes pride in helping
others succeed rather than focusing on her own
accomplishments. Laura has truly found a passion in
connecting kids and horses. Congratulations Laura
Shoutz!

This Program “...does an incredible job of teaching young
4-Hers to use skills they have learned... organization,
determination, patience and communication and
translates those skills into professional situations...
YOUTH EQUINE INDUSTRY
CONNECTIONS AWARD
Virginia 4-H Horse Ambassador Program
The Virginia 4-H Horse Ambassador Program affords 4-H
members the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in
citizenship, leadership and public speaking as they travel
around Virginia serving as advocates and spokespersons
for the Virginia 4-H Horse Program at a variety of events
and outreach activities. The function of this group is to
help build the 4-H horse program in Virginia and to help
its members increase their knowledge of the sport. This is
a service organization for which it is an honor to be
chosen and is only as strong as its participants.
This ambassador program will provide a platform for
4-Hers to:
Represent and give more visibility to 4-H and
specifically the 4-H Horse program for public relations
purposes at special events.
Further develop their skills in leadership, public
presentation, citizenship, community service, public
relations and team building.
Assist 4-H Extension agents with county-level
programs, horse club promotion and/or horse club
development as available.
Develop relationships with past, present and future
program donors, supporters and adult volunteers
Continue participation, achievement and selfdevelopment
within their 4-H club, county, district,
state, regional and national levels as much as possible.
Stay actively connected with the 4-H Horse program as
they enter their collegiate years and further into
adulthood.

AYHC OFFICERS
President
Debbie Manring
Ohio 4-H
President Elect
Dean Jousan
Mississippi State University
Secretary
Amber Krotky
MARS Horsecare US, Inc.
Treasurer
Brenna Johnson
Arabian Horse Youth Association
Past President
Marla Lowder
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
AYHC BOARD MEMBERS
Sara Honegger
National Reining Horse Association
Dr. Chelsie Huseman
Texas A&M University
Dr. Jennie Ivey
The University of Tennessee
Connie Jehlik
United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
Jessica Leatherwood
Texas A&M University
Shane Michael
University of Florida
Seminole County
Shelby Turner Rader
Country Meadow Farm, LLC
Katie Reynolds
American Quarter Horse Association
Andrea Rice
Penn State Extension 4-H
Gail Silkwood
University of Idaho
Benewah County

Meet the 2020 AYHC Officers
Debbie Manring
AYHC President
Debbie Manring has been a 4-H volunteer, youth
leader and coach for Horse Bowl, Hippology and
Horse Judging teams for over 25 years. She was
selected as the 2009 AYHC National Youth Horse
Leader of the Year and received the 2017 AYHC
Distinguished Service Award. Debbie was an
approved Ohio 4-H Horse Show Judge for over 12
years and remains an active volunteer/judge for
state events. Additionally she has been a
volunteer/judge for the Horse Bowl and Hippology
contests at the All American Quarter Horse
Congress and Eastern Nationals 4-H Horse
Round-Up Horse Bowl contest since 2002. When
not busy with her volunteer activities, she enjoys
spending time with her family and backpacking.
Dr. Dean Jousan
AYHC President Elect
Dean Jousan grew up showing livestock through
4-H and FFA. He received his BS in Animal
Sciences from Texas A&M University, his MS in
Animal Sciences with a focus on reproductive
physiology from Virginia Tech University, and his
PhD in Animal Sciences with an emphasis in
Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology from the
University of Florida. Dean joined the faculty at
Mississippi State University as the Extension 4-H
Livestock Specialist in September 2006. His
Mississippi 4-H Horse Program is built on wellrounded
youth who not only have a strong interest
in horses, but are also passionate about avenues
to expand their life-skills that will help them in their
continued education.

Meet the 2020 AYHC Officers
Amber Krotky
AYHC Secretary
Amber D. Krotky, MS, PAS, currently serves
as Quality & Product Development Manager at
Mars Horsecare US, Inc (Buckeye Nutrition) in
Dalton, Ohio. Growing up in Eastern Oklahoma
helped to cultivate Amber's love for horses,
cattle and the farming and ranching way of
life. Amber has been involved in agriculture
and the horse industry for close to 40 years.
She’s shown All-Around and Reining horses
on a state and national level with APHA,
AQHA, PHBA and 4-H.
Brenna Johnson
AYHC Treasurer
Brenna is the Youth and Family Programs
Coordinator for the Arabian Horse Association.
She learned to ride through Westernaires, a
drill team that performs throughout Colorado.
She is enthusiastic about growing youth
participation in the equine industry and finding
new ways to reach youth. Her passion for the
equine industry coupled with the importance of
educating youth about the agricultural and
equine industries, keeps her loving her job
every day.

Meet the 2020 AYHC Officers
Marla Lowder
AYHC Past President
Marla is the 4-H Agent for Fairbanks Alaska
and oversees the Alaska State 4-H Horse
Development Committee. She loves working
with kids and horses. Her goal is to build kids
up to realize their potential. Her Bachelor’s
degree is in Parks and Recreation with an
emphasis in youth camps and a minor in
Horse Training from Utah State University.
She received a Master’s Degree in Agriculture
Education with an emphasis in adult
education from University of Idaho. Marla
works with several boards in her 4-H role and
the community from advisor to member.

We had a fabulous time at the AYHC Symposium thanks to our hosts at the University of
Florida Animal Sciences. Great weather, beautiful facilities, numerous volunteers and
knowledgeable experts made the 43rd Annual Symposium an event to remember.
Congratulations to our award winners and thank you to the many speakers, riders,
sponsors, organizations and volunteers that made the 2020 Symposium possible.
That's a Wrap - 2020 AYHC Symposium
Planning Committee
Symposium
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck - Chair
Wendy DeVito
Shane Michael
Joel McQuagge Meg Mann
Stephanie Connor Amanda Morgan
Caitlin Bainum
Kelsey Irvine
Speakers
Symposium
Dr. Karen Waite Rebecca Gunderson
Melissa Tucker Lesley Porterfield
Bethany Bickel Lew Trumble
Joe Stanco
Lori Little
Dr. Lori Warren Amanda Pittman
Kelsey Irvine
Stephanie Conner
Lyndsey Androstic Suzanne Boarts
Barbara Nagle Jack Gillan
Jessie Hadfield Megan Hendrickson
Stacey Ellison
Megan Mann
Shane Michael Zoe Bowden
Kayle Layton
Kailey Vandekamp
Dr. Chelsie Huseman Dr. Jennifer Zoller
Gail Silkwood
Dr. Rebecca Speelman
Courtney Smith Joel McQuagge
Yvonne Barteau Dr. Emily Weiss
Mike Joyner
Wayne Wall
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck
Tour stops included Gypsy Tales Farm, the World Equestrian Center, BF
Horses, Besilu Stables, Ocala Breeders Sales Company, Florida
Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association,, CHI Institute and HITS
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAD
TO SAY ABOUT SYMPOSIUM
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Always nice to learn new ways to
teach in a hands on way
I learned how to tailor activities
to different
learning styles
This symposium is fabulous -
I learned a lot and had fun
Great value in Symposium
Interactive activities
were fantastic

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YOUTH HORSE COUNCIL GRANT PROGRAM
AMERICAN
Among its many projects, the AYHC annually awards grant funding to quality
youth leader and youth programs. The primary intent of AYHC’s grant program is
to assist groups and help provide training to volunteer leaders, which will enrich
the horse experiences of our youth. A secondary goal of this grant program is to
provide assistance to high impact activities which promote or fulfill the mission of
AYHC with direct service to youth that promotes the youth horse industry. AYHC
offers one grant cycle per year. Applications for funding are due in October of the
year prior to the prospective event.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received in the AYHC office no later than October 15 of the
current year. AYHC only has one grant cycle each year so the grants submitted
should be for projects after October 15 of the application year.
Membership. All applicants must be AYHC members. You may submit
membership at the time of application.
Requirements. Funding proposals should include the following:Evidence that
the program is related to the development, promotion and management of
leader training events or that it reaches a wide ranging youth audience in a
meaningful way.
Demonstrate that the ultimate goal of the event is related to the education of
youth by the development of adult/teen leadership skills for the enhancement
of the horse industry.
Demonstrate support, collaboration, partnerships, and links with other entities.
The AYHC looks for a minimum of two (2) organizations of dissimilar affiliation to
participate as co-sponsors. Examples of co-sponsors meeting this requirement
are 4-H and Pony Clubs, 4-H and FFA, Pony Club and breed associations, state
horse councils, and horseman’s associations, or groups that use horses with
kids.
CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDS
RESTRICTIONS
The AYHC does not typically make grants for the following purposes, therefore
requests to fund the following purposes are likely to be denied: Political
campaigns or entities designed primarily for lobbying, religious activities, activities
that jeopardize the AYHC’s tax-exempt status, indirect costs, construction projects,
awards or purposes outside the funding priorities as listed above.

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Equine Industry News
Youth
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What is YES?
The Bank of America Youth Excellence
Seminar welcomes AQHYA members and
nonmembers, ages 10 to 18, to experience
this FREE virtual event that offers valuable
leadership skills, inspiring speakers and
AQHYA governance items.
To protect the health and safety of attendees
and staff, the 2020 Bank of America Youth
Excellence Seminar is transitioning to a
virtual platform. Read more about the FREE
virtual 2020 YES, which will offer valuable
leadership skills, inspiring speakers and
address governance items.

AYHC Symposium
Friday, February 26, 2021
Tours
Industry Equine
The Jaeckle Center/ Equine Performax
Tennessee Equine Hospital
Saddle Up Nashville - Therapeutic Riding
Bobby Richards Performance Horses
Franklin Polo Academy
Brownland Farms