Volume 02 | February 1st, 2021
The AMHA Youth Scoop
Welcome to the February 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.
CONGRATULATIONS LUCY!!
AMHA Youth's very own Lucy Enns is the winner of the USEF Junior Equestrian of the year award!!
Lucy is an active member of our youth program. She is the current Vice President of the Central Region in the Youth Council. She also was a participant in the Grand National Youth Contest of 2020 and 2019. You also kind find her singing the anthem at the Grand Nationals!
"NAME THAT PART"
We are so excited to announce AMHA Youth's very own original card game!! This game is years in the making and helps both old and young members brush up on their horse knowledge. This 132 card deck focuses on teaching the parts of the horse, parts of the Weymouth and snaffle bridle as well as parts of the hunt saddle. Play memory games or get a group to together and play "Go Horse"! The game sells for $12 a deck plus tax, shipping and handling.

The Morgan Horse Source
The AMHA Youth Network is brought to present February's episode of The Morgan Horse Source: Making a Judgement Call.
Join the AMHA Youth Council on Wednesday, February 3rd at 8pm eastern via zoom as they discuss judging with Karen Homer Brown!
THE PERFECT VALENTINE FOR YOUR HORSE CRAZY KIDS!!
AMHA Valentine Surprise Box

Get your Youth something fun this Valentine's day! AMHA's Valentine Surprise box contains fun things to do while learning about Morgans as well as a surprise for your favorite horse!
Gift Boxes are $25 each plus tax, shipping and handling
AMHA Merit Program is proud to announce the New and Improved..
WOOBURY LEVEL!!
The AMHA Youth Committee has been working hard to improve and renovate the Woodbury level of the Merit Program.



Laugh it up!!
Q: What is the best type of story to tell a runaway horse?



A: A tale of WHOA!
WANT TO JOIN?
Check out upcoming some upcoming Youth Contests!

March 11-14

Carousel Charity Fair Horse Show
Contact: Jolene Galvin-Yerckie
jolenegalvin@yahoo.com

March 17-20

Route 66 Virtual YOTY Contest
Contact: Cathryn McCarthy
cathrynkat@yahoo.com

April 17th
Citrus Cup Regional YOTY Contest
Contact: Andrea Whelpton
Quieara@yahoo.com

June 10-11

Gold Cup YOTY Contest
Contact: Linda Stewart
lmstewart@lookawayfarm.com


Are you running a Youth Contest this year?

Don't forget to send your Application Form to nicole@morganhorse.com
Once you are registered you will see your contest here!
2021 AMHA Youth Teams


Morgan Muckateers
Contact: Christina Stewart
maplerunsouth@gmail.com



The Mighty Morgans
Contact: Alexandra Matta
a.m.equineservices@gmail.com


Want to start your team?
Contact Nicole@morganhorse.com today!
or
How about this cool Halloween photo of the Morgan Muckateers!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 AMHA TEAM PROGRAM WINNERS!
AMHA Youth is proud to announce the winners of the first annual 2020 AMHA Teams Program Awards....

Small Team Champion: Morgan Muckateers

Medium Team Champion: Stronger Together

Individual Points Champion:
AMHA YOUTH MEMBER OF THE MONTH

KIANA PEARSON
Meet Kiana Pearson from Ballston Spa, New York. Kiana is currently involved in our Youth Programs is the Vice President of Finance on the Youth Council. She rides in Jr. Exhibitor and Youth hunter pleasure classes on her Morgan, Dressed to Kill (aka Frankie). When she is not riding she loves to listen to music. She is very interested in world languages, as well as wildlife conservation. She is currently studying Marine Vertebrate biology. Kiana has also done an amazing job heading up many episdodes of the Morgan Horse Source including the the episode about Becky's gift! Thank you Kiana for all your hard work and we look forward to your accomplishments in the future!