The AMHA Youth Scoop

Welcome to the March edition of AMHA Youth's newsletter! Stay up to date with all Youth happenings and don't forget to check out the AMHA Youth website for more information.

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Youth Contests

The 2024 show season is getting underway! Don't forget to check out the AMHA website for more information and to see a full list of YOTY Contests!

Upcoming 2024 Youth of the Year Contests

Find one near you!

March 17, St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Youth Contest

Sterling Hill Farm, Derry, NH

March 28-30, Carousel Charity Regional Youth Contest

Scottsdale, AZ

May 8-12, Key Classic Youth Contest

Monroe, WA

May 24-26, Western New York Morgan Horse Show Youth Contest

Hamburg, NY

Would you like to run a YOTY contest at your show in 2024? Send in your application . . . you can find it HERE!

2024 Silver Medal Classes

Don't forget to send in your

AMHA Silver Medal Class application for the 2024 Show Season!

Shows holding AMHA Silver Medal Classes near you!

March 2, City Kickoff Horse Show

Oklahoma City, OK

March 20-23, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

Katy, TX

March 28-31, Carousel Charity Horse Show

Scottsdale, AZ

April 17-20, UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Horse Show

West Springfield, MA

April 24-27, Citrus Cup Morgan Regional Horse Show

Ocala, FL

May 8-12, Key Classic Benefit Horse Show

Monroe, WA

June 5-8, Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show

West Springfield, MA

June 12-15, Charity Fair Horse Show

Del Mar, CA

June12-15, Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show

Eugene, OR

July 31-August 4, C-Fair Charity Horse Show

Monroe, WA

August 14-17, Massachusetts Morgan Classic Horse Show

West Springfield, MA

August 28-31, Jubilee Regional Horse Show

Springfield, IL

August 31-September 1, The Silver Cup Horse Show

Medina, OH

Those who place first and second in an AMHA Silver Medal Class are qualified to participate in the Gold Medal Finals at the Grand National.

*To compete in the Gold Medal Finals, riders must be current active competing USEF members,

either as a junior or have declared amateur status with USEF if they are 18 & older.

Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see a different medal winner featured every "Medal Monday"!

Youth Facebook Page

Youth Council

The AMHA Youth Council is composed of AMHA Youth members (21 and under), each selected for his or her devotion to the breed, creativity, and professionalism. Youth Council members are instrumental in promoting Morgan horse education and advancement across the country to their peers through friendship, fundraising and fun.

Would you like to be a part of this amazing group?

AMHA welcomes all youth ages 12-21 interested in joining the Youth Council. Fill out the Youth Council Application form HERE

and send to nicole@morganhorse.com.

For more information please contact Nikki at (859) 287-2470, ext.404.

MEET YOUR YOUTH

COUNCIL MEMBERS!

All About the Youth Council

The Morgan Horse Source

Episode 31:

Exploring Opportunities with the Youth Council

Join the AMHA Youth Council on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. CST.

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We have all episodes from this fun interview series available to binge! Want to hear from industry experts how they got started? Learn some tricks of the trade? Hear about a day in the life of horse pro? Click the link below!

For previous Morgan Horse Source Episodes click here!

Laugh it up!

Q: Why don't you ever see a horse using an Android phone?

A: They prefer Apples!

Youth Merit Program

The AMHA Youth Committee has been working hard to improve and renovate all five levels of the Merit Program.

Check the Merit program out here.

Congratulations to the most recent Merit Level achievers:

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Isabella Nazzaro

Paige Spengler

Ila Miller

Rebecca Caragan

Alexis Panetti

Alexis Rose Hall

Brenna Ahlen

Emily Almeida

Morgan Sarafin

Gabriella Coyle

Isla Osterberg

Natalie Coyle

Ella Miller

Gracelyn Martone

Parker Lougal

Vera Florentino

Ava Governale

Hannah Burt

Bulrush

Matt Mast

Do you have a Youth that would like to become an AMHA Youth member?

Complete the Figure Level of the Merit Program and get a

FREE YOUTH MEMBERSHIP for the remainder of the year!

AMHA Teams Programs

The AMHA Teams Program is made possible in part by funding received by the United States Equestrian Federation. USEF has provided funding for the program that will go toward end of year awards.

The Program is based on an accumulation of points within your “team” throughout the competition year. It recognizes Morgan youth at all levels of horsemanship. Points will be earned performing many different tasks relating to the Morgan horse from all aspects, from home at the barn, to horse shows, to their commitment to AMHA youth programs such as Youth Contests and the AMHA Youth Council.

Find out more about the Teams Program Here!

Congratulations to all AMHA Teams in 2023!

2023 Overall Results

Individual High Point Winner

Emmy Kraegel Varner of CCR Morganites

Small Teams

The Crystal Champions
CCR Morganites
Meadowair Minions
ABS High Trotters
SLF Morgan Youths
Show Me Morgan Horse Youth Club

Medium Teams

Evergreen Morgans
Primarch Morgan Equestrians
Blackrose Morgans
St. Lawrence Stables River Riders
The Mighty Morgans
Jackalope Club

Large Teams

Lingering Hills Fillies & Colts

Now accepting applications for the 2024 year!

Thank you and good luck to all Teams Program participants!

Want to start a Team?

For more info contact Nikki! (859) 448-5109 or nicole@morganhorse.com

or click HERE.

Scholarship Opportunities

Morgan Horse Associations nationwide, along with Morgan Shows and Clubs offer great scholarships for our Youth. Please CLICK HERE for opportunities across that nation!