Youth

AHYA was founded in 1994 to instill leadership, foster camaraderie, provide organization and promote a sense of community to Arabian horse youth. It is modeled after its parent association – the Arabian Horse Association.

AHYA Goals

• Promote the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horse to interested youth.
• Increase membership within AHYA.
• Promote additional youth classes and programs at the regional and local levels.
• Develop regional and local AHYA clubs.
• Create and develop liaisons to numerous AHA committees and other associations including USEF (formerly USAE), Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (formerly NARHA), Pony Club, 4-H and FFA.
• Increase availability and promotion of educational programs and seminars for members.
• Increase communication with all members of AHYA.
• Expand and enhance AHYA programs.

As a member of AHYA, you will receive:

• Voting privileges through AHYA.
• Liability insurance (U.S. residents only).
• Showing privileges.
• AHA programs eligibility.
• Registration discounts.
• Members Only access online.
• AHA Handbook.
• Arabian Horse Magazine subscription.
• AHYA broadcast emails and mailings.
• Eligibility to participate in Incentive Programs.