AMHyA

Youth Classes for 2013

2013 Rulebook Amendment
The BOD voted in the following Amendment to the 2013 Rulebook at the 2013 Annual Meeting held in Reno NV.

Effective at the 2013 World Show (WS-030-A, class number 118 on page 170 of the 2013 Rulebook)
Youth Country Pleasure Driving 7 & Under will be replaced by Youth Pleasure Driving 7 & Under**.
   **This class will include youth 7 & under in which all three styles of driving (Classic, Country, Single) may be exhibited.
       The horse will be judged according to the style that it is being driven.

The Youth Pleausre Driving 7 & Under class will be a zero (0) point qualifying class for the World Show however a form MUST be completed and turned in with your World Show entries in order for the youth to exhibit in this class at the 2013 World Show. The youth must have DRIVEN the horse at one AMHA sanctioned local or regional championship show. Click here for the required form.

***NEW Youth Classes for 2013
      Youth Versatility 12 & Under
      Youth Versatility 13-18

***Both Youth Versatility classes require no (0) points to qualify for the 2013 World Show, however for 2014 they will require one (1) point.

The following Youth Classes will require no (0) points to qualify for the 2013 World Show:
     Youth Showmanship 7 & Under
     Youth 7 & Under exhibiting Junior Mare
     Youth 7 & Under exhibiting Senior Mare
     Youth 7 & Under exhibiting Junior Gelding
     Youth 7 & Under exhibiting Senior Gelding
     Youth Costume
     Youth Special Needs Showmanship 18 & Under
     Youth Special Needs 18 & Under exhibiting Mare or Gelding
     Youth Pleasure Driving 7 & Under (must have completed form)

ALL other Youth and YOTE classes require one (1) point to qualify for the 2013 World Show.

If you have any questions, please call AMHA at 817.783.5600.

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AMHyA Membership

Youth Members, 18-years-old or younger, are eligible to participate in any or all of the American Miniature Horse Youth Association programs. AMHyA Membership is an opportunity to connect with friends, participate in AMHA shows, support the American Miniature Horse industry, hold a leadership position, apply for scholarship money and so much more!

Click here to download an AMHyA Lifetime Membership Form!

Click here to download an AMHyA E.C. Leadership Manual!

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AMHyA Show Division Competition

As an AMHyA member, youth may participate in any AMHA-approved show. AMHA-approved shows offer more than 30 youth classes including halter, driving, jumping, showmanship, costume and others. Classes are judged in several age divisions and are also offered for special needs individuals.

In addition to show awards, youth may compete for titles including Honor Roll, AMHyA Champion, AMHyA Superior Event Horse and AMHyA Register of Merit. AMHA hosts three regional shows and a World Championship Show each year. The AMHyA World Championship Show is held in conjunction with the AMHA World Championship Show .

At the AMHyA World Championship Show, there are a number of other activities for members participation: Art Contest, Essay Contest, Photo Contest, and Team Tournament, just to name a few.

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Meet your 2013 AMHyA Executive Commitee

They are already hard at work making plans for the 2013 year.
If you have any suggestions for them, please email us!

Maclay Walker - President
Olivia Reynolds - Vice President
Cara Martin - Secretary
Landin Doner - Treasurer
Jessica Myers - Western Vice President
Bridget Yates - Central Vice President
Shanna Crowe - Eastern Vice President