AjPHA Executive Committee and Zone Representatives
elected during 2010 Summer World Show!

New appointees will serve youth association for 2010-2011 term year

Fort Worth, TX—Amidst the horse show classes and vast array of other activities scheduled during the annual Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show, the AjPHA (American Junior Paint Horse Association) makes use of the gathering of its constituents to vote on and elect representatives to its leadership board.

The AjPHA and its parent organization, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) formally announce and welcome the young people who have been elected to the 2010-2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association’s Executive Committee. These positions were voted on by the Youth Directors throughout the course of the Summer World Show after the AjPHA National Convention.

AjPHA National Directors represent their state, province, or country. They are responsible for directing association business, including voting on by-law changes and electing the AjPHA Executive Committee. National Directors meet annually at the AjPHA National Convention, and are asked for input on association activities throughout the year.

Zone Representatives:
 • Zone 1 - C.J. Fisher from Oregon
 • Zone 2 - Cassandra Stambuk from California
 • Zone 3 - Bailey Johnston from Colorado
 • Zone 4 - Kelsay Singleton from Texas
 • Zone 5 - Colt Cumpton from Missouri
 • Zone 6 - Helena Hattendorf from Tennessee
 • Zone 7 - Taylor Dixon from Delaware
 • Zone 8 - Sarah York from Indiana
 • Zone 9 - Carlee McDuffie from North Carolina

 2010-2011 AjPHA Executive Committee:
 • President - Garrett Skinner of Conroe, Texas
 • President-Elect - Kate Peterson of Chico, California
 • Vice President - Danielle Kemper of Gilbert, Arizona
 • Secretary - Madison Malsch of Castle Rock, Colorado
 • Treasurer - Kaitlyn McCulley of Kenney, Texas

“We wish this group of young leaders congratulations and success in leading the youth of the AjPHA in the coming year,” said APHA Director of Youth Activities Shelly deBarbanson.

More about AjPHA
The American Junior Paint Horse Association is the youth association of the American Paint Horse Association. Anyone aged 18 & under (as of January 1st) with an interest in Paint Horses is invited to join the “j.” AjPHA members enjoy the same membership benefits as adult APHA members, and can participate in APHA approved shows and programs. In addition, the AjPHA offers activities geared toward youth, including a youth leadership conference, art contest, photography contest, short story contest, and horse judging contest. AjPHA members are part of a huge family of friends sharing a common bond- a love for the American Paint Horse. AjPHA offers something for everyone, no matter how long you have been riding, where you live, or the discipline you enjoy. AjPHA has members who show on a regular basis, members who ride for fun, and even members who don’t own a horse.

To join AjPHA or learn more information about all of the opportunities and activities available to its members, visit www.ajpha.com or call (817) 834-2742.