The dedication and commitment by our volunteers, is the spine of our organization. To request additional information about one or more of the committees, please contact any of the Board members listed, or the Executive Secretary. We look forward to working with you!

2023 COMMITTEES

Hearing Committee (elected)
Hears protests and charges in connection with alleged violations of the GHJA Rules. This committee consists of 5 members each with a two year elected term.
Scott Armour, Susan Bowen, Meg Halloran, Julie Mohr, Katherine Paul

Rules and Regulations Committee
Review rule change suggestions; present proposals to the Board and the membership; edit rulebook for publication.
Chairperson: Meg Halloran

Show Standards Committee 
Review and approve show sanction applications; assist and advise show management as prescribed by the rules; monitor feedback from the shows and recommend penalties for rule violations. The Judges Subcommittee now comes under the direct advisement of this Committee.
Chairperson: Linda Matthews
Members: Debby Bandy, Donna Orban

Stewards Committee 
Appointed each year by the President. Members of this committee must be a current steward.
Chairperson: Debby Bandy
Members: All stewards

Nominating Committee 
Recommend senior member candidates to run for election to the Board of Directors, verify qualifications, submit candidates biographies and election instructions for publication and coordinate January election at GHJA Annual Membership Meeting.
Chairman: Meg Halloran

Banquet Committee 
Arrange for all aspects of the Year End Awards Banquet held in January.
Chairman: Lauren Kissel
Members: Anna Bomar

GHJA Horse Show Finals 
Produce and budget the local Grand Finale Horse Show in November. 
Chairperson:

Education Committee 
To maximize resources to emphasize safety, promote riding excellence and encourage educational opportunities. This committee includes the following subcommittees: Grants (Scholarships), GHJA Riders Showcase, Safety, and General Education.
Chairperson: Megan Thiel

Hospitality Committee
Hospitality is responsible for communication efforts between Committees and Sponsors. This would include most correspondence at the request of the Board or the Committee Chairs.
Chairperson: 

Jumper Committee
Chairperson: Daniel Pizarro

Outreach Committee
Outreach is committed to engaging individuals and the community with useful information for all attendees at horse shows.
Chairperson: Anna Bomar & Anna Booth

PR/Technology Committee
Technology is involved with the website, newsletters, and social media. 
Chairperson: Carri Beach
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USHJA Ad Hoc Committee
Chairperson: Kat DeMas Mulkey
Members: Vickie Bryans, Stephanie Cumming