AQHA Programs Overview
Horsemanship
With resources created just for you, you’re sure to up your horsemanship game. AQHYA offers a variety of unique programs designed specifically for youth members to increase their leadership and horsemanship abilities.
Young Horse Development
Learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Program's Young Horse Development Program for AQHYA members.
This program showcases stock bred and raised by AQHA Ranching Heritage members and engages youth in the horse industry at a fundamental level in a fun and educational way.
Youth Racing Experience
AQHYA members experience the world of American Quarter Horse racing at the Bank of America Challenge Championships.
Youth Racing Experiences allow AQHYA members to participate in the fast-paced world of American Quarter Horse racing from behind the starting gate to the finish line.
Junior Master Horseman
Learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Program's Young Horse Development Program for AQHYA members.
Junior Master Horseman is a book series that uses activities to teach kids all about horses! These books are a perfect supplement for 4-H horse and pony clubs as well as classroom and rainy day craft sessions for any horse-crazy kid.
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program rewards participants with new prizes.
This program allows AQHA to reward youth members who simply enjoy riding, whether they own a horse, lease a horse or take lessons.
AQHYA World Championship Show
The AQHYA World Championship Show is for youth exhibitors 18 and under as of January 1 of that year.
The AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger.
Youth World Cup
The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is an educational, leadership and competition-based event for AQHA youth members from around the world.
This international event is hosted every two years by a different country. This event hosts teams from 16 nations around the world!
November 27, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Save the date for the highly anticipated youth event in 2024 – the Youth Excellence Seminar held July 9-11 in Amarillo, Texas.
November 27, 2023
AQHA Top Event Horse awards will be presented at both the NJHFR and NHSFR, plus American Quarter Horse of the Year awards at state, provincial and national finals.
November 21, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2024 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program allows AQHYA members to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and compete for scholarships.
November 14, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The American Quarter Horse Association is now accepting AQHLead applications for the Class of 2024.
November 07, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The Emerging Leader Award celebrates the accomplishments of the Association’s exceptional young adult members ages 21-35.