AQHA Programs Overview
Youth Programs
Learn more about the programs available to AQHYA members.
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.
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.
October 13, 2021 | News and Publications
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Quarter Racing Journal
The 2021 National Youth Racing Experience allows AQHYA members a first-hand glimpse into the American Quarter Horse racing industry.
October 04, 2021 | News and Publications
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Showing
Enter the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest, scheduled for November 7, in conjunction with the 2021 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World.
September 02, 2021 | News and Publications
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National youth racing experience
Do you have what it takes for the American Quarter Horse Racing Skillathon?
August 20, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Circle Bar Peptonita and Tees Alley Cat earn additional awards at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 10, 2021 | News and Publications
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Year-end high-point award
Watch the 2020 Level 3 youth year-end high-point recognition video, featuring high-point award recipients who were honored during the 2021 Ford Youth World.