AQHA Competitions Overview
Youth Competitions
Learn more about opportunities to compete in AQHYA events with your American Quarter Horse.
Ford Youth World
Compete against the best of the best in AQHYA and find out how you can shine with your horse in the arena.
The Ford Youth World gives AQHYA members an opportunity to show off their skills by competing with their American Quarter Horses and have some fun along the way.
AQHYA World Championship Show Contests
AQHYA members can compete in a variety of contests at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
From public speaking to art and everything in between, there's a competition for you at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
Youth World Cup
The 2020 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup was set for July 3-12, 2020 in Kronenberg, Netherlands, but was reformatted to be hosted virtually.
Find more information about the 2020 Youth World Cup.
AQHYA Awards
Learn more about the awards offered to AQHYA members.
AQHYA offers various awards for members to earn by getting involved with their American Quarter Horses.
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The top American Quarter Horses in high school and junior high rodeo will win year-end awards and checks through state and national competition.
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Awards and recognition
The Emerging Leader Award will celebrate the accomplishments of the Association’s exceptional young adult members ages 21-35.
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AQHA Programs
Save the date for two highly anticipated youth events in 2023 – the Youth Excellence Seminar held June 29-July 1 and the Youth World Cup held June 29- July 8, both in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
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Shows
AQHA open, Select and amateur exhibitors compete for prestigious honors at the world championship show.
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Ranching
Three horses earned additional honors at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).