Youth > AMHyA World Show Youth Awards

At the AMHyA World Championship Show, exhibitors compete for a variety of awards. Some of the top-of-the-line prizes include beautiful bronze horse-head trophies and neck sashes for champion and reserve, classic ribbons for Top Ten winners, and an array of special awards that vary by category. Thank you to all the AMHA sponsors that make these awards possible for the AMHyA World Championship Show! Your generosity is amazing!

REECE FAMILY YOUTH AWARD ~ Rebecca Myers

Custom made keepsake box courtesy of Homestead Acres & Dalmar Miniatures.

Custom belt buckle courtesy of Benchmark Buckles.

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This award will is given in memory of Ronnie Reece and in honor of the Reece family. The recipient is selected by the youth committee, from nominations from the youths local clubs based on leadership, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, competitiveness and versatility and someone that other youth look up to as a role model.

JAMES PAYNE MEMORIAL AWARD ~ Megan Postlethewait

Bronze statue courtesy of Janet King of Limestone Miniatures

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The Jim Payne Memorial Award is all about “Making the Best Better." This award will be awarded to a youth who has been an AMHA member for at least 2 years and is at least 10. This particular individual is passionate about miniature horses, demonstrates good sportsmanship, and is an active participant in the AMHA community. This youth should be driven to succeed, however, is humble and accepting whether he or she wins or loses. 

GAYLE NUTTALL MEMORIAL AWARD ~ Sarah LaPrade

Trophy courtesy of Tammi Nuttall.

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The Gayle Nuttall Memorial award is presented to the winner of the Youth Roadster 12 & under Class. This award honors the dedication and support of Gayle to the Miniature Horses and exhibitors she loved so dearly. Award courtesy of Tammi Nuttall.

ROSS CEARLEY YOUTH SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD ~ Lucy Droleskey 

Custom trophy courtesy of AMHA - Custom belt buckle courtesy of Benchmark Buckles 

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This award will be given in honor and memory of Ross Cearley, in recognition of the tremendous support and assistance that he provided for many years to the AMHyA Program. This award will be given to the Youth selected for exemplifying, in the opinion of the judges, the best sportsmanship – both in victory and defeat – while exhibiting in the AMHyA World Championship Show. 

Youth 1st Place Team - Purple

Leader: Shana Crow

Sponsored by:

KC & Stephanie Pappas, First Knight Miniatures

Youth Hi Point Girl 7 & Under - One Horse

Callie Richardson

Sponsored by:

Jon & Charmayne Zucker, Rockin Z Miniatures

Youth Hi Point Boy 13 -18 yrs - One Horse

Ben Hansen

Sponsored by: 

Michael Wright, Clark Real Estate Group

Youth Hi Point Girl  - Multiple Horses

Rebecca Myers

Sponsored by: 

Jon & Charmayne Zucker, Rockin Z Miniatures

Youth 2st Place Team - Turquoise

Leader: Margaux malek

Sponsored by:

KC & Stephanie Pappas, First Knight Miniatures

Youth Hi Point Boy 8 to 12 yrs - One Horse

Jordan Henrich

Sponsored by: 

Featherlite Trailers & Deborah Palmer

Youth Hi Point Girl 13 -18 yrs - One Horse

Avery Richardson

Sponsored by: 

Michael Wright, Clark Real Estate Group

Youth Hi Point Boy 7 & Under - One Horse

Cruze Hill

Sponsored by:

Jon & Charmayne Zucker, Rockin Z Miniatures

Youth Hi Point Girl 8 -12 yrs - One Horse

Sydney Grosklags

Sponsored by: 

Featherlite Trailers & Deborah Palmer

Youth Hi Point Boy - Multiple Horses

Tommy Yost

Sponsored by: 

Jon & Charmayne Zucker, Rockin Z Miniatures

Youth Hi Point YOTE

Zach Zehetner

Sponsored by: 

Featherlite Trailers & Deborah Palmer