The newly formed, elite WSQHA Intern Program brings together outstanding young men and women between the ages of 14 to 18 from the WSQHYA membership.  They will promote the association, it’s programs and initiatives along with the American Quarter Horse.  This program encourages youth to become active and engaged citizens through service and to develop leadership, speaking, and organizational skills. In many cases, they are able to earn school credit by participating in these events and activities and the Board will work with each individual and their school to accommodate unique needs.  There will be four interns competitively selected based on demonstration of leadership, an interest in community service, maturity, and integrity.  Once chosen, these individuals will receive show stall bags, listing on the WSQHA website, inclusion on the WSQHA Facebook site and special training in addition to future special benefits

Goals:

You are an ambassador. That’s right, YOU! As a member of WSQHYA and AQHA you are a member of a social group. Each time you talk to members of our group, you are acting as an ambassador. Being part of an Ambassador Program is part of our brand strategy to help create greater awareness, not only for your association but for our horse industry as well. You will benefit by building much needed life skills that will help you navigate through this world now and in the future.  Our goal is to reach out to our new and potential members, create a welcoming environment, guide them through our club requirements and to make lifelong friends.

What is required:

• Must be 14-18 years of age
• Must have transportation to and from events
• Current membership in the WSQHA
• Commit to a minimum of 20 hours of service
• Must serve on a WSQHA committee with the committee chair
• Present and complete one committee project
• Attend WSQHA Board meetings
• Participate in a 30-minute training Orientation
• Submission of a completed application including 1 reference by May 15^th 2024
• Stall bag hung at every show in the state of Washington that you attend
• Meet and bring three new members into WSQHA
• Have the opportunity to bring a 4 H or WAHSET member to one of our shows on a full ride scholarship. This scholarship will include free stall, entries and a WSQHA membership as well as an AQHYA membership. This is available to first time exhibitors at a WSQHA show in which you will be their mentor. You will work with your candidate and present them to the Executive Board prior to receiving a scholarship.

You will receive upon completion:

• A custom stall bag to be displayed at all Washington Shows
• A free stall at a WSQHA shown of your choice
• $200 Scholarship for travel to the Youth Excellence Seminar
• $200 Scholarship in Campaign funds for running for an AQHYA National Youth Office
• $200 Scholarship for participating as a WSQHYA Youth World Team Member