Youth and Amateur Rookies of the Year earn trophy buckles and custom Cowboy Bronze trophies painted in the likeness of their horses.

Judges for the event will be Chris Jones, Gretchen Mathes, Charlene Carter, and Will Knabenshue.

“Winning this title three years in a row is incredible, and I still can’t believe it, even thought I knew I had a really good horse and that it could be done.”

Louisiana Paint Horse Club- New Iberia, Louisiana
Green Country Paint Horse Club- Tulsa, Oklahoma
Paint Performance Horse Super Stakes- Alvarado, Texas

This year, there is no qualifying required for the Youth World Show. So bring your favorite Paint Horse and show your stuff!

“I feel this partnership will bring our breeds together and most of all contribute to the growth of the sport of Reining as a whole.”

In addition to the competition and shopping, several special events will take place over the 13-day period. The Costume Class, Challenged Rider’s Leadline, and Versatilities are always a big hit. On Flag Day, you can take the opportunity to honor our military personnel through the Parade of Heroes and Operation Free Ride event, taking place that afternoon.

AQHA Publicity John and Linda Andreini endowed a scholarship fund in 2013 to be awarded to fully deserving American Quarter Horse Youth Association members. The generous scholarship donation is named for their daughter Adrianna, who has been involved with horses from a young age and is very passionate about showing and ranching. “I want to […]

Dr. Myers has served as executive director of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association since 2012. He is an NSBA national director, serving on the Animal Welfare and Grievance committees. Prior to becoming an executive with OQHA, Dr. Myers served as that association’s president, All American Quarter Horse Congress Tri-Chairman and as a board member.