Greetings,

 

It is a true honor to represent this family friendly association in 2024 as Queen. I have been member of the Arabian Horse Association for over three decades. Being involved in a Royalty program is something that is near and dear to my heart. I had the honor of representing the MN Pinto Horse Association in 2001, 2002, 2006 and 2007 as their Queen, as well as competing for Miss Pinto of America in 2001. I was also the Royalty Advisor for an Arabian Association for ten years.

 

Giving back to our youth is something that I feel is important and needed. I have been involved with the Meeker County 4-H with clinics, open ride nights and giving pointers when asked. I have been the official judge for Region II FFA Horse Judging contest, where I’ve been able to discuss my placings with several advisors and provide reasons for my placings to the students.

 

I have served on different Board of Directors and Show Committees, Sponsorship Coordinator, PR Chair and have been an exhibitor of numerous breeds, for many years with a variety of equines. This has been a wonderful opportunity to display my versatility in the horse industry. 

 

Breeding, raising, and training Arabians and Part-Arabians on our farm, Reflection Farm, has been a lifelong business that I have had the pleasure of being a part of, thanks to my mother, Jean Liestman. We stand several stallions at stud and dedicate our lives to ensuring the needs of the horses we care for are met, as well as their owner's. I have shown both Arabians and Part-Arabians to local, state, national and world titles. One of the top highlights of my horse career, was when RF RAMBO, a Part-Arabian Pinto stallion, who I grew up alongside, showed and loved was inducted into the Pinto Horse Association of America Equine Hall of Fame. This was such an honor and an emotional time receiving this award in Tulsa, OK. It was a moment of a lifetime that I will forever cherish. My first Purebred Arabian was a grey gelding, Marwan+, who I had the joy of riding at the young age of three. The world needs more horses like him to take care of and protect youth riders.

 

I am not shy when it comes to volunteering and sharing my love of the Arabian horse. When time allows, I promote Arabians/Half-Arabians by attending WSCA Open shows, which allows me to be an ambassador for our association and as a perk, be active in the Noble Promotional Incentive Program.  I received an AHA Club Level Volunteer Award in 2023. I try to provided many of my riding lesson students a way to love and appreciate the Arabian horse and several have gone on to participate in shows through my guidance and encouragement.

 

Community involvement helps to stay connected to those around you. Being active in both Cornerstone Church and Salem Historical Church is very rewarding for me. I am also involved in the Litchfield community through Danner, Brekke & Everts Financial and Insurance Solutions, where I have been the Office Manager for nearly 10 years. In recent years, our agency has expanded into Equine Insurance. At DBE, we partake in many Chamber of Commerce events. Other community involvement has been through Reflection Farm. I have been part of the Adopt-A-Highway program since 1993. Throughout the years Reflection Farm has also opened our doors for many summer and holiday events and we always welcome visitors.

 

Outside of the horse world, I enjoy graphic design, craft projects, photography, Ford trucks and outdoor activities, which include but are not limited to: gardening, landscaping, fishing, trail riding, and witnessing God’s glorious sunrises and sunsets.

 

I hope to see many of you at different functions and events in 2024 and beyond!

 

Jaime Liestman

2024 NAHAM Queen