Welcome to the August 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.

Youth Contests

Show season is in full swing! Don't forget to check out the AMHA website for more information and to see a full list of YOTY Contests!

Find A Youth Contest Near You

Congratulations 2024 AMHA YOTY Contest Winners!

Michigan All Morgan

Lauren Rekis, Senior Winner

Lillian Kuhn, Senior Reserve Winner

Zoe Kovanis-Wilson, Junior Winner

Allie Awwad, Walk/Trot Winner

Oregon Morgan Classic

Kyla Edwards, Junior Winner

Eden Gillard, Walk/Trot Winner

Route 66

Madeline Wolff, Senior Winner

Hannah Pickett, Senior Reserve Winner

Haley Braddy, Junior Winner

Oliver Swain, Walk/Trot Winner

Southern States

Adyson Metts, Senior Winner

Ryleigh Metts, Walk/Trot Winner

Western New York Morgan Horse Show

Kathryn Donnelly, Senior Winner

Kelsie Israel, Junior Winner

Isabella Horn, Walk/Trot Winner

Granite State & Vermont Morgan Summer Kick Off

Hannah Whitley, Senior Winner

Bella Jette, Senior Reserve Winner

Alana Noe, Junior Winner

Victoria Miller, Walk/Trot Winner

Morgan Medallion

Isabella Miles, Senior Winner

Hannah Harmon, Senior Reserve Winner

Tatum Foster, Junior Winner

New England Morgan Horse Show

Alexa Rahman, Senior Winner

Hyelim Shin, Senior Reserve Winner

Emily Kolodziej, Junior Winner

Meghan Mathias, Walk/Trot Winner

Upcoming 2024 Youth of the Year Contests

August 8-10, Buckeye Morgan Challenge Youth Contest

Springfield, OH

August 13, Massachusetts Morgan Youth Contest

W. Springfield, MA

AMHA Virtual Youth of the Year Contest is Back!

We are excited that the virtual Youth of the Year contest is back for 2024! This year this all senior contest will be held from August 21 through August 30. All four (4) phases of this contest will be virtual. For more information please email Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com. There will be a scholarship for the winner and all contestants that score over 800 will qualify for the Grand National Youth of the Year contest. Hope to see you there!

Deadline to apply is August 10th, 2024

Click HERE for the application!

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

Congratulations 2024 AMHA Silver Medal Winners!

Syracuse International Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Madeline von Ballmoos, Merriehill Sugar 'N Spice

Morgan Medallion Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Nathania Lie, BRMF Lailani's Fireball GCH

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Cassidy Deveney-Huggins, Fieldcrest Astaire

Tri State All Morgan Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Matalyn Rae Burkart, Post Malone CH

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Hyelim Shin, CBMF Sinatra GCH

Dressage Seat

Melody Foresta, MHMF Ariel CH



Western Seat

Hyelim Shin, RWF Peaceful Warrior GCH

SSMHA Summer Sizzler Horse Show

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Hensley Moses, Dragonfire Wasabi

Reining Seat

Lucy Enns, LPB Flying Bug

Dressage Seat

Sydnee Sartain, Deer Park Echoing Lark CH



Western Seat

Paige Sawyer, Arcola's Cordon Blue

Upcoming Shows Holding AMHA Silver Medal Classes

August 8-10, Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show

Springfield, OH

August 14-17, Massachusetts Morgan Classic Horse Show

West Springfield, MA

August 28-31, Jubilee Regional Horse Show

Springfield, IL

September 6-8, Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders' Futurity & Fall Horse Show

East Lansing, MI

September 11-14, New York Regional Morgan Horse Show

Syracuse, NY

Click here to find more Medal Classes Near You!

Attention Saddle Seat Equitation Riders!

Did you know placing 1st - 4th in the AMHA Saddle Seat Medal at USEF rated Morgan competitions qualifies you for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal or Saddle Seat Adult Amatuer Medal Finals?

For those 17 & under, you would qualify for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal

For those 18 & older, you would qualify for the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amatuer Medal Finals*!

2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals and 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

November 16, 2024

UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show 

Kansas City, MO

To see a list of qualifying competitions and learn more, click below!

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

Youth Facebook Page

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. 

All About the Youth Council

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.

The Morgan Horse Source

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Previous Morgan Horse Source Episodes can also be found on the website by clicking here!

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:

Figure

Savannah Muzoz

Mackenzie Patrick

Bulrush

Ryleigh Metts

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!

Reminder! Second quarter Teams points were due June 30!

Current 2024 Teams Points

SMALL TEAMS POINTS

• Blackrose Morgans - 12,860
• Braeburn Hot Trotters - 7,040
• The Crystal Champions - 5,005
• WRA Team Morgan - 3,890
• Evergreen Morgans - 2,150
• CCR Morganites - 1,840
• Primarch Equestrians - 1,285
• Show Me Morgan Horse Youth Club - 1,240
• St. Lawrence Stables River Riders - 790
• Mid-Michigan Morgans - 595
• Rushton Stables LA Team - 0

MEDIUM TEAMS POINTS

• Riding Rascals - 2,020
• The Mighty Morgans - 610
• Team Sebring - 55
• More with Morgans - 0

LARGE TEAMS POINTS

• Twin Elm's Show Team - 7,460
• Lingering Hills Youth Group - 3,725

Want to start a Team?

For more info contact Alex! (859) 309-4708 or alex@morganhorse.com

or click HERE.

Once again, the AMHECT/UPHA Open Gate Learning Center will be available to our youth, grades 5-12, who are at the 2024 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® being held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - October 5 - 12. School excuse letters will also be available.

 Seating is limited to 25 students and reserved first come, first served. Click below to learn more and/or sign up for the Learning Center.

US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman's Award - Applications Now Open!

US Equestrian invites applications for the 2024 National Youth Sportsman’s Award, open to members 17 or younger as of December 1, 2023. The award recognizes future leaders in the equine industry who demonstrate dedication to promoting equestrian sport, positive sportsmanship, and community involvement.

Applications are accepted through August 15. Morgan Horse exhibitors can submit applications to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen, at carrie@morganhorse.com. One nominee will be selected to compete for the overall award, with the overall winner and reserve winner receiving educational grants and recognition at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting.

Visit the US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award page for more details and the application. We look forward to receiving your applications!

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!

AMHA wishes everyone a happy start to the new school year!

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