Dear PHBA Members, Families, and Supporters,
I’m so excited to finally get to introduce myself as your Youth President of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America! My name is Ava Scheiderer and I am from Woodburn, Indiana, currently attending Bethel University online with a major in Business Administration.
I have been showing with PHBA since 2015 when I got my first yellow horse Hot Promises. Promise has been my show partner for 11 years competing in PHBA, Open shows and 4-H mainly in english pleasure, english equitation, ranch rail and showmanship. I have continued to show with PHBA because of how friendly everyone is and it truly feels like one big family. While showing on the western pleasure circuit I started barrel racing with IBRA and NBHA. While looking for my first ever barrel horse I told my mom it needed to be a palomino so I could continue to show with PHBA. I found an 18 year old Palomino; China Vanity Chrome, who taught me a lot before I had to retire him a couple of years ago, which led to me buying a few bays and a grey. But I eventually found my way back to another palomino; MB Steel Mercedes. I will forever be grateful for the palominos that are in my barn and the people that they brought into my life.
During my time as Youth President, I hope to encourage greater youth involvement, stronger unity, and continued growth within our program. I want to see youth members step outside of their comfort zones, support one another, and form friendships that will last a lifetime. I am so incredibly grateful for the parents, families, trainers, advisors, liaisons, and the volunteers who continue to support the youth association. Their leadership and encouragement has already made a lasting impact on our program and will forever leave an impression on me.
As we step into the 2026-27 show season I am so excited to work alongside everyone. I am looking forward to creating new opportunities, strengthening our association and making life long memories along the way. I am excited to see what my current board can do to help make this a successful and meaningful year for everyone involved.
Sincerely,
Ava Scheiderer