Welcome
Mission:
The South Dakota Quarter Horse Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and providing beneficial services and opportunities for all horse enthusiasts. Our goal is to develop our membership through educational programs, recognition programs, recreational opportunities, the monitoring of equine public policy, the fostering of industry relations, and the marketing, promotion, and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.
Announcements
Annual Banquet & Meeting January 7th, 8th, and 9th 2022
2022 National Director Opening
Dear SDQHA Members:
I would like to notify you that based on the allocation of Directors and the elevation of Janet Hansen to Director Emeritus during the 2022 AQHA Convention, South Dakota will have a vacancy on AQHA’s Board of Directors. Congratulations Janet Hansen on your upcoming elevation to Director Emeritus!
Qualified individuals interested in representing South Dakota on AQHA’s Board of Directors should complete the attached application and submit it along with a headshot and short bio to SDQHA Vice-President Jodie Svennes by December 1, 2021. Eligible applicants' bios and photos will be published on the SDQHA website to allow the membership to get to know the candidates before voting at the January 8, 2022, annual meeting in Pierre, SD. To cast a vote for National Director, SDQHA membership must have been obtained prior to September 30, 2021, and a 2022 membership must have been purchased prior to voting. Each eligible family membership is allowed up to 2 votes if two members of the family are present. Business and individual memberships present are allowed one vote per membership. No mail in or proxy votes are allowed.
The affiliate's collective applicant recommendation will be forwarded before February 1,2022 to the AQHA Nominations & Credentials Committee for their review and consideration during the 2022 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas.
Members, please mark your calendars for the annual meeting and banquet extravaganza to be held January 7-9. The banquet committee is planning a great event filled with fun and fellowship while honoring many greats in our South Dakota equine industry. A complete weekend schedule will be available soon!
One last item, anyone interested in to apply for the following positions for SDQHA 2022; Points Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary/Website is encouraged to submit their bid to Jodie Svennes or myself prior to the annual meeting.
Thanks!
Kristen Gonsoir- M.S.ed.
AQHA Professional Horseman Mentor, AQHA Level 1 and Specialized Ranch Riding Judge
SDQHA President
Chemistry Instructor and Speech and Debate Coach
Fulbright Japan ICT Teacher Exchange
NEA Foundation Global Fellow
2021 SDQHA Executive Committee
2021 Officers
Kristen Gonsoir, President
Jodie Svennes, Vice President/Treasurer
Victoria Cuka, Secretary/Web Master
Becky Johnson, Youth Advisors
Janet Hansen, Point Secretary
State Directors
Shirley Wetz
Joellen Miller
Sheila Price
Bob Quikstad
Troy Crowser
Heather Sutton
Penny Petersen
Beth Price
Amy Krueger
Dede Cuka
National Directors
Debbi Holmes-Stockstill
Janet Hansen
Jim Hunt
Dean Johnson
Georga Sutton, AQHA Honorary Vice President
James Hootman, National Director Emeritus
Mike Clites National Directors Emeritus
Larry Larson, National Director at Large
James Sutton, National Directors At Large
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2020 SDQHA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - (Seated) President Kristen Gonsoir, Groton; Vice-President /Treasurer Jodie Svennes, Brandt; and Secretary/Webmaster Victoria Cuka, Vale. (Standing) AQHA National Directors Larry Larson, Rapid City; Jim Hootman, Harrisburg; Georga Sutton, Gettysburg (Honorary Vice-President); Jim Hunt, Faith; Janet Hansen, Fort Pierre; Dean Johnson, Mud Butte; and Debbi Holmes Stockstill, Virgil. SDQHA State Directors Bob Quickstad, Whitewood; Penny Petersen, Mitchell; Sheila Prins, Sisseton; Shirley Wetz, Vale; Joellen Miller, Houghton; Sheila Price, Reliance; Troy Crowser, Whitewood; and Dede Cuka, Wagner.
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AQHA Region 2