Welcome to the July 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.

Horse Show Season is in Full Swing!

US Equestrian Higher Education Scholarship Application Deadline is July 31st!

US Equestrian awards five $1,000 scholarships each year to US Equestrian members from any breed or discipline who are committed to continuing their equestrian involvement in college. College classes in equine subjects, participation in an intercollegiate equestrian team, or a horse-related job, internship, or volunteer position are among the ways that scholarship recipients can continue their participation in the equestrian community. Students must be active competing or subscribing members of USEF and preparing to enter a college or university in the fall of the current competition year. An essay, at least one reference from an individual within the horse industry, and a completed application are required.

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be announced on September 15, 2023.

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

US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2023 National Youth Sportsman’s Award. Applications will be accepted through August 15.

The 2023 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award is open to applicants aged 17 or younger as of December 1, 2022. The goal of the award is to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and recognize youth members for their achievements both in and outside of the sport. Applicants should demonstrate an ongoing dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as a positive role model for their peers, participate at any level of equestrian competition, exhibit characteristics of positive sportsmanship, and be involved in their community.

Applications for Morgan Horse exhibitors can be sent directly to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen at carrie@morganhorse.com. AMHA will select one nominee to submit to US Equestrian for final selection of the overall award winner.

Youth Contests

Southern States Regional Youth Contest Results

May 24-27 - Raleigh, NC

Senior winner: Adyson Metts

Junior winner: Reese Young

Walk/Trot winner: Ryleigh Metts

Connecticut Morgan Youth Contest Results

June 9-10 - W. Springfield, MA

Senior winner: Kathryn Donnelly-Taylor

Senior reserve: Miranda Pitt

Junior winner: Mark Smallback

Walk/Trot winner: Kelsey Israel

Michigan All Morgan Youth Contest Results

May 10-14 - East Lansing, MI

Senior winner: Lauren Rekis

Senior reserve: Hyelim Shin

Junior winner: Matalyn Burkart

Walk/Trot winner: Zoe Kovanis-Wilson

Western New York Youth Contest Results

May 26-28 - Hamburg, NY

Senior winner: Kathryn Donnelly-Taylor

Senior reserve: Miranda Pitt

Junior winner: Mark Smallback

Walk/Trot winner: Kelsey Israel

Congratulations to all participants!

AMHA Virtual Youth of the Year Contest is Back!

We are excited that the virtual Youth of the Year contest is back for 2023! This year this all senior contest will be held from August 22nd through August 31st. 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!

Click HERE for the application!

Upcoming 2023 Youth of the Year Contests

Find one near you!

July 5th Route 66 YOTY

July 6-8 Harold P Brown DVM YOTY at Summer Kickoff

July 20-23 Morgan Medallion YOTY

July 23rd New England Morgan YOTY

August 2-6 C-Fair Charity YOTY

August 10-12 Buckeye Morgan Challenge YOTY

August 15 Mass Morgan YOTY

August 22-31 Virtual YOTY (Seniors Only)

Click HERE for the complete contest list and contacts

Are you running a YOTY contest? Don't forget to send in your application . . . you can find it HERE!

2023 Silver Medal Classes

Congratulations recent 2023 AMHA

Silver Medal Winners!

Southern States Regional

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Alayna Locascio (HPW Bringin The Bling)

Western Seat

Alayna Locascio (Hollybrook Domino GCH)

Michigan All Morgan

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Hyelim Shin (CBMF Sinatra GCH)

Western Seat

Berkley Shingledecker (Delawares Night Life GCH)

Dressage Seat

Siena Paskvan (Bayside)

Western New York

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Brinlee Wright (Ultras Now and Forever GCH)

Western Seat

Jillian Peek (Martha Stewart GCH)

Summer Fun

Western Seat

Lillian Grace Cook (LRWF Peaceful Warrior GCH)

Connecticut Morgan

Saddle Seat

Nellie Gest (Hazard County)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Kasey Roza (Streets of Cheyenne)

Prairie State

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Lily Fox (Ultras Xtra Special)

Charity Fair

Saddle Seat

Nini Hodge (Baccarat's Wild Thyme GCH)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Hannah Harmon (Flintlocks Envy)

Oregon Morgan Classic

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Lucia Dizon (SSLLC High Definition)

Western Seat

Ashlyn Edwards (Harlingtons's Farquar GCH (CN))

Gold Cup Regional

Saddle Seat

Madeline Thomas Higgins (Unzipped GCH)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Lauren Rekis (Mendon Twist of Fate GCH)

Western Seat

Bailey Braddon (RCW Royal Beau)

To see all of the 2023 Silver Medal Winners click HERE

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

Youth Facebook Page

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*!

2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals and 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

November 11, 2023

UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show 

Kansas City, MO

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

*Riders must be current active competing USEF members, either as a junior or have declared amateur status with USEF if they are 18 & older.

Congratulations to your newly elected Youth Council officers!!!

President: Emilia Saint Loup

Vice President: Kiana Pearson

Secretary: Allison Hall

Treasurer: Katheryn Messana

Director of Public Relations: Jordan Freitag

Director of Marketing: Cassidy Moore

Delegates: Cassidy Deveney-Huggins, Isabella Rinz, Madeline Wolff, Madeline Tylenda

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 AMHA, (859) 287-2470 ext.404.

The Morgan Horse Source

The AMHA Youth Council proudly presents another episode of the Morgan Horse Source!

JULY EDITION TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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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!

2nd Quarter standings were due June 30th!

1st Quarter Team Standings

Small Team

1st - Meadowair Minions (50 points)

2nd(T)- The Crystal Champions (10 points)

2nd(T) - SLF Morgan Youths (10 points)

Medium Team

1st - Evergreen Morgans (305 points)

2nd - Primarch Morgan Equestrians (290 points)

3rd - The Mighty Morgans (85 points)

4th - St. Lawrence Stables River Riders (55 points)

5th - Team Sebring (40 points)

6th - Jackalope Morgan Youth Club (20 points)

Large Team

Lingering Hills Fillies and Colts - 180 Points

Individual

Benjamin Witte (CCR Morganites) - 1142 Points

2023 Teams

Want to start a Team? Contact Nikki!

For more info (859)448-5109

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!

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