Youth

TQHYA has a program to fit all levels… from Novice to World Champions

Congratulations to these 2024 Foundation Scholarship Recipients:

The Texas Quarter Horse Association Foundation is pleased to announce its 2024 Scholarship Recipients. These horse enthusiasts clearly demonstrate the TQHAF Scholarship Program’s criteria: participation in TQHYA, AQHA or other equine activities; strong academic credentials; demonstrated leadership in their schools and community organizations; and effective communication skills. Please congratulate:

Ms. Kylan Canon of Caldwell, Texas.

Ms. Isabelle Hildebrandt of Pearland, Texas.

Ms. Anna Haffelfinger of Boerne, Texas.

Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association Volunteer Form

Below you will find the TQHYA Volunteer form. Please use this form for all volunteering with TQHA. These hours will be used for your officer application, and your scholarship application with us.

Youth Excellence Seminar

YES offers a wide variety of activities for both youth and adult leaders during a three-day, action-packed event!

AQHYA World Show

In addition to competing in horse show classes, the AQHYA World Show offers many contests. TQHA will enter teams in these contests, depending on interest and eligibility.  They include Horse Judging, Yearbook Contest (will be submitted by the TQHYA Reporter), Team Demonstration, Prepared and Impromtu Speech contests, Horse Bowl, Variety Show, Justin Boot Decorating,  and Wrangler Jean Decorating.

NYATT Team Tournament

The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. State and regional Quarter Horse Associations across the U.S. and Canada form teams consisting of at least four youth that compete in Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure.

Racing Experience

The TQHYA Race Experience is going to be held at Sam Houston Race Park starting at 8 am Saturday, June 15, 2024 . Youth will be able to meet the trainers, tour the barns, and attend the races at the Park. More details to come!

The AQHA National Youth Racing Experience will be held at the Downs Racetrack & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Download the AQHYA Youth Racing Experience Handbook to learn more!

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