President's Message

President's Message

Let me be honest with you, I am not one for New Year's Resolutions.

But goals?  That's a different thing.
 
Something about a new year makes me reflective and wanting to build into the year ahead.

I continue to ask why we do what we do? What is our impact? What value drives our message? What do we want to achieve?  These are some of the questions I consider as President of BCQHA and considering what goals could we set.
 

Success begins with a clear vision. Take becoming an accomplished equestrian, for example. While it's an admirable goal, its broadness can make it feel overwhelming. The key is breaking it down into achievable milestones—daily commitments like grooming and groundwork, weekly goals like perfecting your jog, monthly targets like mastering a trail gate, and yearly benchmarks accomplishing something you haven't done before.

These stepping stones create a path forward, but remember that developing true horsemanship takes time. Some of our most ambitious goals—whether it's training a young horse from the ground up, going for a trail ride alone or reaching a national championship level—might be years in the making. The journey is about progress, not perfection. By regularly reviewing our goals and adjusting our approach, we ensure we're moving in the right direction—one ride at a time.

We will determine these goals as a club at our early 2025 meetings.

As we look ahead to the coming year, we have goals for many things here at BCQHA.  We are looking to increase membership, recruit new volunteers and directors, host shows and clinics, build a new website, hold social events, and create fun and engaging fundraisers.
 
My responsibilities will be to create an environment of compassion, compromise, and respect within our club and to hold us to a higher level of communication and transparency for our members.

We are passionate about the breed and the organization that allows us to participate in a journey of betterment for the horse and ourselves. That is why the majority of us are here.  My goal is to lead purposefully and invite people to see beyond our surface.  As I set our intentions for the year ahead, I remind myself that growth is a journey, not a destination.

Lets embrace each step, celebrate our progress, and learn from the hurdles. Let’s make this year of small goals become building blocks for the years ahead, filled with moments that inspire us to reach higher, dream bigger, and connect more profoundly.
 
Tracy Schell, BCQHA President

SCQHA Annual General Meeting

SCQHA Annual General Meeting

SCQHA will hold their AGM via zoom on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM. 

We will be electing/re-electing  three directors for a three year term.  Please consider letting your name stand to help make the club succeed.

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CQHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CQHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Annual General Meeting

January 9, 2025 | 7:00PM ET

This is a VIRTUAL MEETING

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CALL FOR PHOTOS

CALL FOR PHOTOS

BCQHA is building a new website and we'd love more photos!

We are seeking professional quality photos to showcase the American Quarter Horse on our new website.  We are particularly interested in images that are artistic in nature and non-identifying.

We welcome photos created by professional photographers however you MUST have their permission for use on our website.  We offer all photographers a Logo and Link for photo credits on our website.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your submissions.


TIME TO RENEW

TIME TO RENEW

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