The Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association is an excellent starting place for the young enthusiast.  MQHYA members participate in many equine activities and community services projects.   Youth members look forward to attending the American Quarter Horse Youth World Show in Oklahoma City each August. There is also an MQHYA Congress Team that competes in the National Youth Activity Team Tournament competition at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

High Point year end awards for showing in Mississippi shows are offered in the MQHYA. For active MQHYA members, the opportunity exists annually to apply for an MQHA Scholarship which may be awarded to a youth attending a Mississippi college or university.

MQHYA HOLIDAY RETREAT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD

Mqhya hosted a meeting/retreat on Saturday, November 23rd in Madison. 

Meeting was held at the Galleria Parkway  Madison, MS.   

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MQHYA INVITES EVERYONE

TO SUPPORT
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
DONATE OLD/USED BRAS
Several drop off locations in the

Jackson and Hattiesburg areas.
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Scholarship- HS Seniors and College Students

The deadline to apply for an American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship is December 1, 2013.  Go to www.aqha.com for scholarship applications.  MQHA and MAQHA Dixie scholarship applications will be updated soon at www.mqha.org.

MQHYA MEMBERS ENJOY RACE EXPERIENCE
 
Seven MQHYA members enjoyed a day at the races in New Orleans.  Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders sponsored this education experience at the Fairgrounds Race Track.  From the starting gates to the stewards perch, MQHYA members were given access to the backside of the track and the front offices.  MQHYA would like to thank everyone involved in making this a day at the races they will never forget. 

Powerpoint Slide Presentation (VIEW HERE)

Digital Scapbook

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YES CONFERENCE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!!!!

Ten MQHYA members traveled to Amarillo,TX on a roadtrip to remember.  National directors, Kalee McCann and Mary Claire Cornett, had arrived early to prepare for the leadership conference.   While in Amarillo, Kalee was elected AQHYA Vice President, and Mary Claire was elected AQHYA Teasurer.  Enjoy the pictures from our trip, and make plans to attend YES in 2014 in College Station, TX.

MQHYA RETREAT 2012
  On Saturday, November 17th, MQHYA hosted it first retreat.  The MQHYA members met at the Jackson Hotel & Suites near the fairgrounds for a meeting and eating, followed by a few games and activities.  Next the group traveled to Christmas on Ice in Madison where they were treated to ice skating, ice sliding, a beautiful light display choreographed to music, and a concert by the Mississippi Boys' Choir. 
   Everyone tested their ice skating skills.  As expected, the ice was the BIG winner when these cowboys and cowgirls swapped their boots for skates.   There were some bumps and bruises but no bones were broken. (Wyatt broke his ankle weeks before)   With great hot chocolate to keep them warm, MQHYA members enjoyed the challenge of the ice and the fellowship with each other.   Before everyone headed on their way, members, parents, and advisors had a little snack by "tailgating" in the parking lot.  While having a snack for the road, plans were made for the MQHYA 2013 retreat-- A YEARLY EVENT!!!  

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