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years, serves as an AQHA director and served
on the public policy committee. Phillips is also a member of AQHA’s “Q-Contact” group, which fosters relationships with members of Congress.
Phillips received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Southern Mississippi and his law degree from the University of Mississippi. In 1980, he was named the U.S. attorney for the southern district of Mississippi. Phillips also served as special counsel to Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran (R) for six years, and he was director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics before being named the state’s commissioner of public safety in 2005.
In 2008, he was appointed the Mississippi state director for USDA rural development.
Now retired, Phillips and wife Nicole have three children: Garrison, 22; Margaret, 21; and Mary, 18.
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Dr. Glenn Blodgett of Guthrie, Texas, begins his second term as a member of the Executive Committee. Dr. Blodgett became an AQHA director in 1991, and in 2011, elevated to director at large. Dr. Blodgett served on the AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee and as its
chairman. He also served on the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Dr. Blodgett received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University and earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University, and has since been recognized as an outstanding alumnus by both universities.
In 1982, Dr. Blodgett became the resident veterinarian and manager of the horse division at the Four Sixes Ranch. In his tenure at the Four Sixes, which is located near Guthrie, Texas, the ranch has become an all-time leading breeder of both racing and performance American Quarter Horses, and in 1993, won the AQHA Best Remuda Award. In addition
to its cattle, the horse operation raises racing, performance and ranch horses. Dr. Blodgett
is the recipient of the 2011 AQHA Racing Council Special Recognition Award. He and his wife, Karen, have two daughters: Buffie Guynes, 40, who lives with husband Michael and daughters Catherine, Rebecca and Clair in Keller, Texas; and Brandie Mustian, 37, who lives with husband Mike, son Maddox and daughter Myla in Weatherford, Texas.
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The newest member of the AQHA Executive Committee is Sandy Arledge of Encinitas, California. Arledge has been an AQHA director since 1997 and elevated to director emeritus in 2012. She has served on the membership, show and professional horseman’s, judges, and hall
of fame selection committees. She also served on the nominations and credentials committee and served as the committee’s chairman in 2010. She currently serves on the stud book and registration committee.
Arledge received her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.
Arledge is active within the Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association and California Horse Council. She owned and operated Sandy Arledge Quarter Horses and was a general partner
and manager of Far West Farms, a full-service boarding facility in Del Mar. She has bred and trained numerous AQHA world champions and reserve world champions. Arledge was named the 2010 Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year.
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