By Sofia Nikolenko
VQHYA youth members–Brody, Arielle, Addison, Benjamin, Caleb–recently traveled to Amarillo
to attend the 2025 AQHA Youth Excellence Seminar (YES Conference), where they proudly
represented our association.
The YES conference welcomes members and nonmembers of AQHYA who are 10-18 years old
to participate in a three-day event, during which our members gain inspirational advice from
speakers and the opportunity to experience leadership development sessions and workshops.
We are proud of the VQHYA’s commitment and continued involvement at the national level!
Special congratulations go to Brody Marshall, VQHYA President, on being elected Director of
Region Five out of only three spots for the entire region, comprising of six states—a
tremendous honor and testament to his leadership. Congratulations to those who campaigned
and contributed!
