Youth
Arabian Horse Youth Association
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.
A Huge Thank You!
Thank You For Your Support!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone that supported the 2018 Region 4 Youth Silent Auction!!!
Because of your generous support the Youth of Region 4 attended the 2018 Youth National Championship and Summer Convention. Everyone came home with loads of ideas, inspiration and a few Rose Garlands and Ribbons.
They look forward to reconnecting with their peers at the 2018 AHA National Convention, and continuing to grow and support the many Youth of Region 4 in the upcoming year!
Youth Leadership
Youth Director
My name is Shelby Howey and I am a senior at Philomath High School. I have been riding horses for about 14 years and have been showing for 5 years. I work and show horses at Harmony Training Center in Corvallis, Oregon. I have always had a love for Arabians and the horse life. Working, riding and showing has changed my life in so many great ways. I am so excited to be the Arabian Region 4 Director and I plan to do what’s best for our region.
Youth Vice-Director
I am Camryn Pugh. I am in 9th grade at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis Oregon. I started riding before I could walk, and started showing in walk/jog at the age of 3. Arabians have always been a huge part of my life. I have had the privilege of working with many different and amazing Arabians throughout my life. They have made me who I am and I will always be grateful for that. When I am not riding I love to play soccer, basketball, and the ukulele. I am so honored to be the Arabian Region 4 Youth Vice Director and look forward to doing the best I can in representing our region.
Youth Leader
For more information regarding youth programs in Region 4:
Contact: Karla Moffitt
Phone: (503) 819-1995
