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Youth

As an AQHYA member, you can show in youth classes.

Perf Halter GeldingsThe American Quarter Horse Youth Association is open to American Quarter Horse enthusiasts 18 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the current year. AQHYA shows normally are scheduled in conjunction with AQHA-approved shows. Virtually all types of classes are offered to youth exhibitors.

Youth must exhibit a horse in their ownership or in the ownership of someone directly related to them, such as:

  • Child
  • Stepchild
  • Parent
  • Stepparent
  • Sibling
  • Half-Sibling
  • Step Sibling
  • Sibling's Child
  • Sibling's Spouse
  • Half-Sibling's Spouse
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Ward
  • Legal Guardian

Learn more about the AQHA show leveling program.

Separate legal entities, such as family corporations, trusts or partnerships are also authorized owners of the youth exhibitor's horse so long as all legal and equitable owners and beneficiaries of the legal entity are individuals specifically authorized by this rule.

The relationship of the Youth to the owner of the participating horse must be evidenced by submitting legal documentation (i.e., copies of marriage and/or birth certificates) to AQHA's Show Department.  Every person competing in a youth class at any AQHA approved show must hold an Youth membership and be 18 years of age or younger on or before January 1 of the current year.