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.



2007/08 AzQHA Board of Directors


Executive Board

President Dorn Parkinson
Vice-President Jim Searles
Treasurer Joni Hegel
Secretary Connie Hay
Exec. Past President JJ Fletcher
Exec. Board Member Doug Huls
Exec. Board Member Bob Kail


Board of Directors

Jeff Abbott (Youth Advisor) Karen Barber
Carol Brock 
               Shiara Kirsch                   Susan Johns           Barbara Rickert        Bonnie Thwaits, DVM
Taffy Wolf


Directors at Large Past Presidents

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
1 (877) 730-0212 or (623) 869-8037




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