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2025 NRHyA Officers

Emma Klug Columbus, Nebraska Hi! My name is Emma Klug, and I am running for the 2025 NRHyA President. I am 18 years old, and I live in Columbus, Nebraska. I was the Secretary/ Treasurer in 2023, and I ran for that position again in 2024. I unfortunately did not receive the position, but I took that time as an opportunity to grow. Over the summer I was able to attend different leadership conferences and programs, and they helped me to mature and grow into the person I am today. I was able to become more confident in myself, and what I believe in. Over the summer I was also able to come up with opportunity and growth ideas for NRHyA. I strongly believe in the statement that we are the future of NRHA. In order to build a strong future, I want to bring attention to all the different careers in our industry. I think it is important for youth to see what goes on behind the scenes of NRHA, and all the different important careers that keep it running. I want to support all youth’s passions, and help them see there are more ways than one that they can contribute to making a strong future for NRHA and for themselves. I want to help NRHyA grow to its full potential, and to help others love it as much as I do. I believe I have the patience, experience, and the determination to fulfill this position to its greatest potential. Thank you for your time, please slide in a vote for Klug!

Kendall Wigen Joseph, Oregon Hi my name is Kendall Wigen and I am NRHyA current Vice President. I am 18 years old and I live in Joseph Oregon with my parents Travis and Melissa, and my sister Madison. I am currently a Senior at Enterprise High School and am member of the National Honors Society, student government, and FFA. I also participate in volleyball, basketball, and track. In the spring of 2025 I will be graduating high school and in the fall I will be attending Texas A&M as a member of their D1 Equestrian team. When I'm not participating in school activities my true passion is reining. I am currently showing my horse SS Moneyman (Cash) in non-pro and youth 14-18 classes. My involvement in the NRHyA started when I was 5 years old and showed in my first short stirrups class. Since then I have taken on many leadership positions in this great association. I first started holding an officer position at a local level. These local positions included Treasurer, Vice President, and later on President. After being in these positions I then decided to run for a regional position. Later on I held a delegate position for the Northwestern region in the year 2020. Once I had been a delegate for a year I continued my role as a Northwestern delegate by rerunning in the year 2021 so that I could improve my leadership skills for when I later ran for NRHyA officer. Then I was able to serve as your 2022 Treasurer. As Treasurer I came up with multiple fundraising ideas to help raise money to support the youth. Since then I have also helped the youth association grow and I have grown as leader. Then in 2023 I held the position of International Liaison. I am now currently serving as your 2024 Vice President. After I have held all of these positions I realized how much I loved being a part of the NRHA youth. Throughout my career as a youth rider, NRHyA has become a huge part of my life. It has brought me so many different opportunities, taught me valuable life lessons, and I have made so many good friends that have made an impact on my life and will last a lifetime. I’m very excited to be to be running for your 2025 Vice President for my last year. I feel that I will be able to serve this position well due to my growth in leadership skills and experience. I have been on the officer team for 3 years and have knowledge in all aspects about NRHyA. I also have great skills involving fundraising, communication, and organization which will be beneficial in helping the NRHyA continue to grow and be successful.

MK Hardin Western Slope, Colorado Hi Everyone! My name is MK Hardin, and I am running to be your 2025 NRHyA Treasurer/Secretary. I am from the Western Slope of Colorado, where I am the Western Slope Reining Horse Association Youth President. I have grown up in the sport of reining, where I have found a passion for youth leadership. I have been an NRHyA Mountain Region Delegate for the past three years, and I have learned a lot! I am also the Plateau Valley High School FFA Chapter Secretary. As an NRHyA officer, I have three main goals: to promote inclusiveness, communication, and to create more fundraising opportunities within NRHyA. I am very excited about the future of reining, and I am thrilled to be a part of it! Vote MK Hardin for Treasurer/Secretary to be “all in� for the future of reining!

Ava Smedley Peoria, Arizona My name is Ava Smedley. I am 17 years old, and I am from Peoria, Arizona. This past year I have had the amazing opportunity to be a delegate for the NRHyA and I have loved every second of it! Being a delegate has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has helped me grow as a person. I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people throughout the regions and I will be forever grateful for them! I have been apart of the NRHA for 4 years and it has been a wonderful experience. Growing up I have always looked up to my uncle as he trains his reiners and when I moved to Arizona I found a wonderful horse who I was able to start showing! I have learned so much from my experiences since joining this association and I will use all of it throughout my life. I now show with my amazing partner Ha Chic Trashya or Chico as I lovingly call him. He has taught me so much and I am forever grateful for him. I am currently getting my bachelors degree in Business and will continue to study animal science afterwards! I cannot wait to continue to develop more skills with everyone in the association that will help me grow personally and professionally throughout my life!

Bella Beck Colorado Springs, Colorado Hi! My name is Bella Beck and I have been passionate about riding since I was little, and I have been actively involved in reining for about four years now. It's been the best experience ever. The welcoming nature of the NRHyA officers has always inspired me, and I want to do the same for the next generation of riders. I'm from Colorado Springs, and I'm dedicated to sharing my love for the sport and fostering a supportive community for fellow youth!

Kynley Bell Maysville, Oklahoma Hi! My name is Kynley Bell. I will be running for your event coordinator. If we haven’t met yet, I look forward to meeting you. To tell you a little about me, I am a freshman in high school. I live in Maysville, Oklahoma. I have been showing in reining since I was nine years old, and I also compete in cowhorse, cutting, barrels, and poles through the high school rodeo association. Additionally, I sing and shoot a compound bow in archery competitively. I would like to be on the officer team because I want to bring new ideas and events to the table. Some of my ideas for events would include team games at shows all through the year, and an outside dance at the derby. So… take a chance, ring the bell, and vote Kynley Bell.