Education Overview
Education
Learn more about educational opportunities available for AQHYA members.
AQHLearn
Online education resources designed for youth ages 8 to 18
Grow your skills and test your horse knowledge through online education resources designed for youth ages 8 to 18. The educational materials will feature topics that pertain to all aspects of horses, including horse health, history and basic knowledge. These industry-leading resources will help grow our youth’s knowledge as they grow into future leaders.
Junior Master Horseman
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.
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.
AQHA Youth Racing Experience
Youth Racing Experiences allow AQHYA members the opportunity to participate in the fast-paced world of American Quarter Horse racing.
The AQHA Youth Racing Experience is held in conjunction with the AQHA Challenge Championship each year. This national event allows participants to build on the knowledge gained during a regional racing experience from behind the starting gate to the finish line.
AQHUniversity
It's time to saddle up and go to school with AQHUniversity.
The American Quarter Horse Association is a horse community for everyone. AQHUniversity is the place where that community comes to life online with the resources, tools and educational opportunities you need to elevate the relationship you share with your horses. AQHUniversity has something for everyone.
August 14, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards more than $440,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders.
August 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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General Scholarship
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards more than $270,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders.
April 21, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The American Quarter Horse Foundation in partnership with the Youth Activities Committee set its sights on endowing the Youth Activities Scholarship to perpetually award youth.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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Outside Scholarships
The American Quarter Horse Association renews partnership with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association to provide expanded scholarship opportunities for IEA riders with AQHYA memberships.
January 04, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The deadline to apply for an American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship is January 15.