Hi Fellow Amateur Team Members
Survey Monkey
Well done to all the Amateurs who filled in the Amateur Division
Survey Monkey questions. The Survey gives every Amateur the
opportunity to give realistic feedback to the Committee and the
AQHA.
This information allows the Amateur Division to formulate our Busi-
ness Plan and meet the needs of its members.
Here is your feedback.
Survey sent on the 8th, 13th, 18th, 22nd and 29th August 2018.
Survey closed on the 2nd September 2018.
Survey Statistics
Information collated from the Survey. (not all answers will be in this
report, but all information will be sent to the AQHA).
Q7 - Do you register your vote in the AQHA elections?
Responses - Forgot or poor time management
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Not sure who to vote for, can’t make an informed
decision
Q10 What holds you away from Showing?
Responses - Stabling and travel costs
- Distance to travel to Shows
- Limited vacation time available
- Family Commitments
- Drought
- Working to maintain Affiliate clubs &
AQHA work load
Q11 Why do you hold an Amateur Permit?
Response - Inclusion
- Friendship
- Progression from Novice… Amateur… Select Am
- Extra Halter Classes
- Pattern Events
Q14 Why you do not enter the Teams Challenge events.
Response - Lack of confidence
- Only at State Shows, need at every Show
- Not good enough
- Don’t enter enough events
- Not asked
MOI
- Just enter and have a go!!!!!
- You only need 2 events.
- You will lose nothing, but gain more friends etc
Q16 What would you like done for the AQHA Amateurs?
Responses - More Clinics
- Multiple Clinics in each State
- More socializing
- Team Challenges at all Shows
- Amateur Facebook page, to ask questions
and get answers
- more prize money
Q17 Magazine suggestions
Response - Training Tips
- Fashion Tips for Showing (horse and rider)
- Preparation Tips for horses
- Article on how to start as an Amateur
Q19 Other suggestions
Responses - Reward the riders who train their own horses
- Encourage Improvers to become Amateurs
- Amateur Committee is very ‘hands on’
- Praise for the Amateur Division Committee,
attempting to promote and help all Amateurs.
The positive comments for the Clinics that have been run so far, was
overwhelming. Some riders would like the opportunity to ride in
other States’ Clinics, as their horses reside in these States.
This concept needs more thought, as the Committee does not have
access to any Amateur information, except for each State’s email
addresses. By accessing emails only, the Survey is beyond reproach,
both equitable and transparent. This ensures every Amateur has the
opportunity to attend Clinics/Events without Committee
favouritism. Each Survey is sent to every Amateur at exactly the same
time and so far, nobody that applied for a Clinic in any State was
denied a position.
It is time for the Amateurs to start riding, socializing, meeting new
people and having fun with your ponies!!!
Cheers Leonie Gorski
2018/2019
Amateur Division President
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