Let's Talk AQHA Episode 4- Layni Wills, Ryan Mau and Ward Stutz

11/30/23 • 36 min

Good Horses: Stories of the American Quarter Horse

Episode 4 of "Let's Talk AQHA" features the future of AQHA, our youth. Our host Bobbi Loran sits down with American Quarter Horse Youth Association Director Layni Wills and AQHYA member Ryan Mau to discuss their involvement with AQHYA, success stories and the Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
Also featured in this episode is Director of Breed Integrity, Animal Welfare & Education Ward Stutz discussing the adjudication process, new rules and regulations regarding animal welfare and new educational resources with our host Jim Jennings.

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Let's Talk AQHA Episode 3- Scott Neuman and Lori Bucholz

Episode 3 of "Let's Talk AQHA" dives into the world of horse showing. Hosts Bobbi Loran and Jim Jennings interview AQHA Director of Competitions, Scott Neuman. Scott discusses the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and all things showing covering terminology, leveling and judging qualifications.
Executive Committee member and former AQHA Animal Welfare Commission chair Lori Bucholz applies best practices, personal experiences and professional knowledge on animal welfare in horse showing.

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Let's Talk AQHA Episode 5- Carol Rose, Georga Sutton, Nancy Cahill, Robin Merrill and Janet VanBebber

Episode 5 of "Let's Talk AQHA" features some of the greatest influencers of the American Quarter Horse industry. The inaugural class of Wrangler Women of Influence: Carol Rose, Georga Sutton, Nancy Cahill and Robin Merrill, talk about their beginnings, careers and what it means to be a Wrangler Woman of Influence.
Our animal welfare segment features AQHA Chief Racing Officer Janet VanBebber discussing her background in racing, AQHA's role in Quarter Horse racing and what animal welfare looks like on and off the racetrack.