2026 Youth Board
President
Paislee Buckle
Hello, my name is Paislee Buckle and I'm this year's 2026 NDQHYA President! I'm a sophomore in high school, and I've been showing my whole life. I show in the L 1 14-18 and the Youth all around and ranch classes with my home trained horse "Dressin In Chrome"; as well as hopefully showing my 2 year old a bit this year! I'll be showing and representing North Dakota at the Level 1 East show again this year, where I won the all around last year. I'm excited to be the NDQHYA President again this year, and hopefully we'll get to do some exciting fundraisers and all have a great show season!President: Paislee Buckle
Youth World letters are due April 30th
2026 NDQHYA World Show Letter of Intent
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AQHYA World Championship Show
Due May 1st
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Letters for Congress/NYATT are due July 1st
2026 Congress NYATT ND Letter of Intent
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Vice President​
Kinley Craig
Kinley is trotting into her role as the new Vice President of the NDAQHYA and is very curious to see what "being in charge" actually means. When she's not in a board meeting (snacks included), you can find her cruising around on her Segway or bumping volleyballs with friends. Her trusty partner in crime is Dualin Chicken, better known as Slim Jim, and together they love ranch events, especially reining and games. If there's fun to be had, Kinley and Slim Jim are already there.
Secretary
Aspyn Thelen:
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I am a senior at Garrison High School and I am the chapter treasurer for the Garrison FFA. I love to be outside at the lake and with the horses. This fall I will be attending Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana for welding.
Treasurer
Ava Craig
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Ava is the Treasurer for the NDQHYA and the proud rider of Shine to Prescribe, aka "Raio." When she's not zooming around barrels or tackling ranch events, she's probably talking about horses, hanging out with friends, or being outnumbered by her three wild (but adorable) pups.
Director
Jayda Alexis Wolf
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My name is Jayda Wolf, and I am a sixth grader at Viking Elementary in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. I show my horse, SH Americasweetheart-also known as Sweetie-an eight-year-old bay mare. Outside of AQHA, I am involved in dance, volleyball, basketball, running, and my church youth group.
I love showing with NDQHYA because I get to spend time with all of my horse friends doing what we love most. I am excited to help grow our youth association and meet new horse friends along the way. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming show season and want to wish the best of luck to all of our NDQHYA members this year!
2026 Youth Reminders & Dates:
Letters of Intent
AQHYA World Show - Due April 30th
$50 Deposit
NYATT - Due July 1st
$35 Deposit
Change of Affiliation - Due May 1st
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Fundraisers:
Annual Meeting - Tie Blanket Auction
Back Number Sale
Ice Cream Floats @ Wadena Run
Silent Auction @ Wadena Run
TBD @ ND State Fair
TBD @ Missouri River Classic
**NDQHYA has a new communication tool!
https://www.remind.com/join/ndqh
Announcements will be made in Remind and Facebook
​Back-number sale​
The youth are continuing to sell back numbers this year! Options to purchase laminated numbers are listed below:
$20 to reserve a number (no copies needed)
$25 for 3 printed copies of your number
$35 for 5 printed copies of your number
$40 for 7 printed copies of your number
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*Check written to NDQHA with your reserved back# in the memo - mail to Alexis Gleason
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*Paypal account to NDQHA - in memo type re: back numbers and #'s requested.
Director
Lillian Gleason:
My name is Lillian Gleason. My horses name is "Im The Fancy Dream" aka Fred. Outside of AQHA I am involved in 4-H, Church, and Basketball. I love being outside and spending time with my family, friends and animals. I am excited to be on the board for the NDQHYA! I want to help grow our organization, help others find joy in horses, and in showing. This year we will be competing in the L 1 13&U W/T classes at shows. I can't wait for the fun to begin!
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