Region 5 Youth - Officer Bios
Marin McKee - Director
Hi, my name is Marin McKee. I am beyond excited to be your Region 5 youth director this year! I am 17 years old and have been in the regions for as long as I can remember! I own two purebred Arabians (Eros MA +/ and Lobomotion +) and ride with Munson Performance Horses. I have competed in all disciplines but primarily in western and hunt seat. Outside of AHA I compete on my High School Equestrian Team and on a Youth Equestrian Development Team as well as play high school volleyball! As your director I hope to open up conversation between youth to better connect people across the region.
Hannah Hiiva- Vice Director
My name is Hannah Hiiva, I am 15 years old. I have been showing Arabs for 6 years and I have been on the youth board for 3. I own a purebred gelding (Zaiden) and I show with N Joy Arabians. Outside of horses I love to play soccer and I have many leadership positions at school. As Vice Director I hope to continue to make Region 5 more fun and inclusive, as well as encourage other youth to participate.
Penelope Cox - Secretary
Hi, My name is Penelope Cox, I am the Region 5 youth secretary. I am 15 years old. I own a black purebred Arabian mare, her name is Remarkably Hot KM, and I ride with N Joy Arabians. I show in hunt seat classes and I am looking forward to trying more disciplines. I spend most of my time at the barn but when I am not I like to bake, be outside, and play with my dogs. I am so excited to be more involved with the region!
Chandler Brown- Treasurer
My name is Chandler Brown and I am 12 years old. I love Alabama Football and music. Queen is my favorite band along with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I have been showing Arabians and Half-Arabians since I was 4. I have a 17-year-old Arabian mare named Brigetta PE (Gigi) that I show Halter, Liberty, Performance Halter and WT Huntseat Pleasure & Equitation. We have been Region 16 Champions, Buckeye Champions, Region 14 Champions and have won multiple class a show Championships and Reserve Championships. My biggest dream is to work with Michael Byatt and show halter horses all over the world. While I was showing at Region 14 in 2019, I was blessed with the chance to be coached by Mr. Byatt and even got to lead his Champion colt out in the victory pass. It was AMAZING!