Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of youth programs are available using Arabian horses?
Arabian Horse Youth Association.
There are more than 200 Arabian youth clubs across the US and Canada. Whether you
own a horse or not, you can get hands-on experience riding, caring for and showing
horses with other kids who share your interest through club membership. The AHYA
enables participants to vote for youth officers, take part in award programs,
contests, shows and other activities.
AHA Sponsored Programs include:
Judging Contest - The Arabian Youth Judging Contest is an annual event
where teams come together at the National Championship Show.
Creative Contest -Photography, Creative Writing, Computer, Art, or Audio
Visual-we want to see your talent! Youth members of AHA up to the age of 21 can enter
our annual creative contest! Enter as many categories as you like for just $10.00!
Amateur Achievement Awards - The AAA program assigns points to individual
riders, handlers and drivers. Riders don't have to own the horse they compete with since
this program tracks riders only.
Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show - This
six day event is held every summer for the best young competitive riders in the
country. There are also clinics, contests, socials and parties for the whole family.
Regional Youth Team Tournament - Want to earn points and win prizes with your friends,
or make new friends through showing and riding? The Regional Youth Team Tournament offers youth
from each region the opportunity to form teams which work together to earn points.
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Many young Arabian horse owners participate in horse oriented programs and events
organized and managed by 4-H clubs. Each state has multiple clubs where members share
their love for horses and horse activities. Membership is not breed specific so you
can share your Arabian experience with those who have little knowledge of this
wonderful breed.
Check out the 4-H web site to find the club nearest to you.
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The mission of The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) is to provide a program
for youth which teaches riding, mounted sports, and care of horses and ponies,
thereby developing responsibility, moral judgement, leadership and self-confidence.
Check out the USPC web site
for a list of contacts in your part of the country.
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