Read the AzQHA President's Letter.

Mission Statement
  • To unite American Quarter Horse owners
  • To develop and provide beneficial services for all horse enthusiasts which enhance and encourage American Quarter Horse ownership, participation and enjoyment
  • To generate growth of AzQHA membership via the educational programs, recognition, monitoring public policy, marketing, promotion and publicity of the American Quarter Horse

Vision Statement

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association will be the leading industry voice serving all AQHA members and horse enthusiasts at the state level with diverse programs that promote the American Quarter Horse.


2009/10 AzQHA Board of Directors

Executive Board
President Joni Hegel
Vice-President Doug Huls
Treasurer Dorn Parkinson
Secretary Connie Hay
Exec. Past President Jim Searles
Exec. Board Member Jeff Abbott
Exec. Board Member Barbara Truex


Board of Directors
Marge Crumpton       Debbie Cooper            Laurel Denton           Susan Johns                Bob Kail                      Walt Kimes               Kristin Mangosing        Bonnie Thwaits, DVM  Taffy Wolf


Directors at Large Past Presidents
Jim Searles 2008         Dorn Parkinson 2007       JJ Fletcher 2006        Steve Hungate 2005    Carol Whittaker 2003/04 Mark Sheridan 2002  Donna Powell 2001    Gayle Drennan 2000     Guy Walters, 1998, 1999

 Kay Snyder, 1997 Barbara Dietz, 1996
Mike Drennan, 1995




Get Involved!


The AzQHA is looking for individuals with an interest in horses and horse activities to assist various committees throughout the State. We would like your input, ideas and hands to help in many different areas of our growing organization.

Openings range from the Ride Committee to Awards and Banquet Committees. Everyone is welcome.

To volunteer, please contact:

Connie Hay, AzQHA Secretary, at  or (623)869-8037

For assistance, email webmaster@azqha.org
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