AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE

America's most popular breed has many programs for youth riders.

- BY SAMANTHA JOHNSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF AQHA

It's easy to love American Quarter Horses. They're beautiful, athletic, versatile, and sensible, and they excel in just about everything. And best of all, they are extremely popular with youth riders!

The American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) has a lot of exciting things going on and a whole slate of youth programs to encourage young riders to learn and have fun with their horses. Are you ready to saddle up and join in?

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

According to the American Quarter Horse Association's Helen Hardy, Manager of Youth Development and AQHYA, the organization divides their programs into several categories, although some programs fall into more than one category. The categories are: horsemanship, leadership, education, competitions and contests, and scholarships and awards. You can learn all about each program at aqha.com/youth-overview or create a customized list of programs you are eligible for at findyourprogram.aqha.com.