Fellow PHBA friends and family,

I am beyond thrilled to introduce myself – Alisa Wold – as the 2026-2027 Amateur President of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America! As a longtime exhibitor and member of PHBA, I am so very honored to be in this role and super excited to work alongside so many great people as well as being a very passionate advocate for PHBA!

My husband, Randy, and I live on a small ranch 5 miles north of Detroit Lakes, Mn, where we own a commercial and residential metal roof restoration business – RAM Roof Restoration. We also own and operate Misty Maples Golden Retrievers, a breeding, training, and boarding kennel for AKC Golden Retrievers for over 27 yrs, as well as Misty Maples Stables, a small show barn for which we show, train and breed our own AQHA Palomino’s to show in various association events for several different disciplines. Our daughter, Megan Wold (now Carlson), has been involved with and part of showing with me since she was 4 yrs old. I started showing PHBA in 2014 with my Megan after getting my pleasure show mare Xena – RSJ Golden Sonrise and my trainer (Darren Buckle) suggested showing her in PHBA. I was struck by the family friendly atmosphere and such wonderful people I meet at my first show – I was hooked! Since that time, I have expanded my showing to include a number of different states and APAs, and including our first World Show, which brought a mother-daughter champion-reserve champion win that was so special! I have enjoyed working to promote the specialness of our wonderful association!

 Aside from my home background, I have worked professionally as a radio advertising sales rep for 22 yrs, selling nuts and bolts for 3yrs, selling garden and gift shop décor for 2 yrs and am going back into Billboard and Graphic design sales since April 2026. My positions in these fields have led to my knowledge and understanding of how to relate, navigate, encourage, and promote this association. I have also done a large amount of volunteering during this time for various civic and social associations and understand how to give back, support and promote helping others.

My goal for this year is to help ensure that amateur members feel connected, encouraged, supported, and excited to be part of the Amateur association and PHBA. I want every member to know that their opinion matters and is valued and is needed to continue this association. Whether you show at an APA show, participate in the Recreational Riding program or just simply enjoy a trail ride with your special equine partner, your membership and voice is valued! I welcome and encourage any member to share their thoughts or concerns with me or any other board member throughout the coming year.

The Amateur Board has been working diligently to continue and create new and exciting changes for our amateur events for the year! We are proud to serve the membership and celebrate 40 years of Amateur events! Stay tuned for some exciting things to come at the Palomino Worlds Show in July!

I’m so excited to head into the Year of the Horse and the rest of our events for 2026!

Sincerely,

Alisa

Alisa Wold

2026-2027 Amateur President