PRESIDENT
 Jordan Willette Hi everyone, my name is Jordan Willette and I am running for the position of 2010 NRHyA President. I am 17 years old and I am a freshman at Yavapai Community College, in Prescott AZ. I have been enjoying every minute of the past 4 years in which I have been showing Reining horses. This past year I was your 2009 NRHyA Treasurer, and I was also President of the AZ Reining Horse Association’s Youth program. I feel that I have the experience to be your 2010 NRHyA President. I was one of 4 students to be chosen to represent the state of California to the Jr. National Young Leadership Conference in Washington DC, which further enhanced my leadership skills. Along with my experience as a leader, I have many goals for 2010, one of which is to bring more recognition to the NRHYA by increasing participation in our individual communities. |
VICE PRESIDENT
 Meaghan Burns Hey! I'm Meaghan Burns from the great state of Oklahoma. I'm 15 years old and a sophomore at Cheyenne High School. I'm a very experienced and active leader! I am involved in FFA and 4-H! I have learned great leadership and team building skills. I have served on the NRHyA officer team in 2007 as Sentinel, 2008 as Secretary, and I have spent this last year serving as your 2009 NRHyA Vice President. I believe I am capable and I am willing to take the roll of the 2010 NRHyA Vice President for my second year in a row. I would appreciate your support in representing NRHyA for another great year. |
TREASURER
 Hannah Bengtson My name is Hannah Bengtson. I am 17 years old and I am running for treasurer of the NRHyA. I have been riding horses for six years, but I have been reining for five. I spend a lot of time with my horses, whether I am reining, doing showmanship, or just passing time in the barn. Although a lot of my time is taken up by horses, I also enjoy dancing on my high school dance team, playing the flute in my high school wind symphony, four wheeling, fishing, and hanging out with my friends. I would make a good treasurer because I am responsible, organized, and dependable. I also have leadership skills. I am captain of my dance team and a section leader in band. I am very good at math and calculations. I think I could represent the NRHyA very well and it would be a great experience for me. |
SECRETARY
 Abbie Weyeneth Abbie is running for Secretary because she has experience in running her 4-H meetings, she was voted Captain of her volleyball team and went undefeated in their season, and received a Merit Award from the State of Iowa for her educational demonstration on “How to Care for a Reining Horse” at the Iowa State Fair. She enjoys speaking with people socially, advertising and educating people on the sport of reining and wants to begin a long and successful journey with the National Reining Horse Youth Association. She says “I feel I would be a good National Officer because I care about giving the position the best of what I have to offer, youthful energy and mentoring from the current Secretary, Helen Lauth, who is in my Region.” She also enjoys track, swimming and participating in her local 4-H club where she has won numerous awards. One charity of hers is to help raise money and supplies for “Samaritan’s Purse” Oversea Military Service Members. She is also very active with her church and local charities. Abbie has won several NRHyA awards like 1st place in the 13 & Under “Spookefest” at the 2008 North Central Regional Affiliate finals as well as being on the first place Youth Team. She was Reserve High Point at St. Paul, MN. Abbie is an Honor student and is fluent in Latin. Abbie has continued her success in 2009 winning the Illinois Reining Horse Assoc. 13 & Under and Rookie of the year awards. Abbie is very active and served as a North Central Delegate in 2009. |
HISTORIAN
 Keifer Cosper I have been riding and showing Reining horses since 2006 and will complete a term as an NRHyA delegate for the South East region at the end of this year. While I am from Wilmington, NC I attend high school in Pennsylvania at Westtown School. In addition to my academic studies I participate on our lacrosse and soccer teams and play drums. This year I have traveled all over the eastern half of the country showing Reiners; from Texas and Oklahoma to Indiana, New Jersey and Florida. I qualified for the USEF Championships at the NRHA Derby in 2009 and am working towards participating in the FEI Young Riders Championships. This year I am the Reserve Champion in the 14-18 class in two affiliates and am on track to finish in the Top 10 of the NRHA year-end standings. I qualified to participate in the NAAC this year but was unable to compete due to my horse getting sold. I have enjoyed my involvement with the NRHyA and would like to continue to serve the organization as Historian. Due to my choice to attend boarding school my showing schedule will be reduced, but I see the NAAC program as well as the USEF and FEI programs as perfect opportunities to continue showing without having to take extended time away from school. |