The AMHA Youth Scoop

Welcome to the May 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 back 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!

Sterling Hill Farm St. Patricks Day Youth Contest

Ava Cardone, Senior Winner

Ivy Morgan, Junior Winner

Finley Makein, Walk/Trot Winner

Carousel Charity Horse Show YOTY Contest

Keara Holland, Senior Winner

Jacqueline Schatzberg, Senior Reserve Winner

Estella Hornbacher, Walk/Trot Winner

Upcoming 2024 Youth of the Year Contests

May 8-12, Key Classic Youth Contest

Monroe, WA

May 22-25, Southern States Regional Morgan Youth Contest

Raleigh, NC

May 23-25, Michigan All Morgan Youth Contest

Lansing, MI

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

Hamburg, NY

June 7-8, Connecticut Morgan Youth Contest

West Springfield, MA

June 12-15, Morgan Gold Cup Youth Contest

Columbus, OH

June 12-15, Oregon Morgan Classic Youth Contest

Eugene, OR

July 4, Summer Kick-Off Youth Contest

Deerfield, NH

July 18-20, Morgan Masterpiece Youth Contest

Oshkosh, WI

July 21, New England Regional Morgan Youth Contest

Northampton, MA

July 31-August 4, C-Fair Charity Youth Contest

Monroe, WA

August 8-10, Buckeye Morgan Challenge Youth Contest

Springfield, OH

August 13, Massachusetts Morgan Youth Contest

W. Springfield, MA

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!

Carousel Charity Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Tatum Foster (Old School Grove)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Hannah Harmon (Flintlocks Envy CH)

Western Seat

Ashlyn Edwards (Harlington's Farquar GCH)

Indiana Spring Classic Horse Show

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Zoe Kovanis (Pinecreek Immortal Vision GCH)

Western Seat

Ella Turner (Playmors Date Night CH)

UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Stella Carrara (HyLee's Lock N Load CH)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Tatum Foster (Gradell Ring My Bell GCH)

Western Seat

Olive Carr (HVK Noble Action)

Big D Charity Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Madeline Wolff (Alphastar Carmen's Agent)

Upcoming Shows Holding AMHA Silver Medal Classes

May 8-12, Key Classic Benefit Horse Show

Monroe, WA

May 15-18, UPHA Chapter V Horse Show

Lake St, Louis, MO

May 22-25, Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show

Raleigh, NC

May 23-25, Route 66 Morgan Classic Horse Show

Oklahoma, OK

May 24-26, Michigan All Morgan Horse Show

East Lansing, MI

June 5-8, Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show

West Springfield, MA

June 12-15, Charity Fair Horse Show

Del Mar, CA

June 12-15, Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show

Eugene, OR

June 26-29, Syracuse International Horse Show

Syracuse, NY

July 18-20, Morgan Masterpiece Horse Show

Oshkosh, WI

July 22-27, New England Morgan Regional Horse Show

North Hampton, MA

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

Monroe, WA

Click here to find more Medal Classes Near You!

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.

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.

MEET YOUR YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS!

The Morgan Horse Source

Episode 32:

Behind the Scenes of Rose Haven Farm with Julianne Rafferty

Join the AMHA Youth Council TODAY, May 1, at 7 p.m. CST!

Follow our Facebook page to receive updates.

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? Visit the AMHAY Spotify Podcast!

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

Laugh it up!

Q: What is the difference between a horse and the weather?

A: One reins up and one rains down!

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:

Bulrush

Olivia Pulcher

Meghan Mathias

Margo Lehr

Adyson Metts

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!

Current 2024 Teams Points

SMALL TEAMS POINTS

Blackrose Morgans - 7,615
Braeburn Hot Trotters - 3,105
Evergreen Morgans - 2,150
The Crystal Champions - 1,900
CCR Morganites - 1,840
WRA Team Morgan - 1,205
St. Lawrence Stables River Riders - 790
Show Me Morgan Horse Youth Club - 660
Mid-Michigan Morgans - 330
Rushton Stables LA Team - 0

MEDIUM TEAMS POINTS

Riding Rascals - 945
The Mighty Morgans - 230
Team Sebring - 50
More with Morgans - 0

LARGE TEAMS POINTS

Twin Elm's Show Team - 4,225
Lingering Hills Youth Group - 1,400

2nd quarter points are due June 30!

Thank you and good luck to all Teams Program participants!

Want to start a Team?

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