American Quarter Horse Association
As an expert on Texas horses, Helen was one of the founders of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) in the mid 1930’s. She met some initial resistance and prejudice as a woman in the livestock industry, but ultimately gained the respect of her peers. She was elected as a director of the AQHA in 1940, and held the position of secretary-treasurer from March 1942 to August 1946. Helen Michaelis was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 1985.
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