Youth

Be a Part of it, AMHA Youth at Grand National

Participating in the national Youth of the Year and Youth Horse Judging contests can give you countless rewards that will last a lifetime. Use these contests to meet peers who share the same passion for horses and form lifelong connections in the Morgan community.

Expand your knowledge of judging by attending the educational judging workshop and build your self-esteem, gain confidence by competing against other youth, and learn analytical and public speaking skills.

Being a part of a judging contest is a great way to impress colleges and add to your college résumé, setting you apart from other applicants!

Win prizes! Everyone gets to go home with something with ribbons given to 10 places in many divisions! Other prizes include plaques, trophies, and exciting prize packages from the AMHA merchandise line. 

Taking advantage of these wonderful opportunities is just one entry form away. Please download forms below or contact AMHA Youth Programs Coordinator Amanda Ryan at (802) 985-4944 extension 18 or amanda@morganhorse.com.

The National Youth Horse Judging Contest is open to anyone age 21 and under, regardless of skill level or equine knowledge. The National Youth of the Year Contest requires pre-qualification.

PDF FileMorgan Youth Judging Contest form

PDF FileOpen Youth & Collegiate Youth Judging Contest form

AMHAY, it’s not Just for Kids Anymore
The value of volunteering

As a Grand National AMHAY volunteer you can:

  • Educate youth
  • Enrich their future
  • Encourage their confidence
  • Expose possibilities
  • Empower them to achieve 

AMHAY activities, like the Youth of the Year and Judging contests, are possible only because of generous volunteers who donate their time and resources. 

Amanda Ryan, AMHA Youth Programs Coordinator, describes the importance of volunteer work for the Grand National youth contests. “When you look back over the year and see how many people have dedicated their time to support these events, you begin to realize the impact and the importance they hold. It’s heartwarming and a wonderful picture of how the Morgan community gathers to support its future.”

A variety of volunteer positions are needed and some are perfect for the horse show mom or dad with little to no horse experience.

Love to help, but you don’t have much time? More than 30 horses are needed to exhibit in judging contest classes. Volunteering a horse only requires a commitment of 10-20 minutes!

Volunteers help AMHA youth members learn valuable skills that lead them to be confident, thoughtful, and well-spoken individuals. Please consider joining us at this year’s events!

To join AMHA in fostering our youth to become successful in the future, contact AMHA Youth Programs Coordinator Amanda Ryan at (802) 985-4944 extension 18 or amanda@morganhorse.com.