Welcome to the November 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.

Youth Contests

Youth Of The Year Overall

1. Lauren Rekis

2. Hannah Stetson

3. Clea Cloutier

4. Alexa Rahman

5. Isabella Miles

6. Allison Hall

Junior Invitational Overall

1. Emily Kolodziej

2. Ivy Morgan

Individual Judging Contest Overall

1. Evie Davis

2. Allie Awwad

3. Ryker Crimm

4. Ryker Edgeington

5. Gretta Kassens

6. Elayna Harman

Great job everyone!

Would you like to run a YOTY contest at your show next year? Send in your application . . . you can find it HERE!

2024 Gold Medal Classes

Congratulations to the Gold Medal Winners at the 2024 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®!

Dressage Seat:

Isabelle Gellner

Age 16; Duvall, WA

Hunt Seat on the Flat:

Sage Jellerson

Age 17; Snohomish, WA

Hunt Seat over Fences: 

Amanda White

Age 21; Poway, CA

Reining Seat:

Aaron Woodland

Age 20; Junction City, OR

Saddle Seat:

Madison Hoffmeyer

Age 17; Linden, Mi

Western Seat:

Emmy Kraegel Varner

Age 14; Oklahoma City, OK

To see all of the 2024 Silver Medal Winners click HERE

Attention Saddle Seat Equitation Riders!

Did you know placing 1st - 4th in the AMHA Saddle Seat Medal at USEF rated Morgan competitions can qualify you for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal or Saddle Seat Adult Amateur 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 Amateur Medal Finals*!

2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals and 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

November 15 & 16, 2024

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.

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

Youth Facebook Page

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

The 2024 Barn Olympics!

Congratulations to the winners of our first ever AMHA Youth Council’s BARN OLYMPICS at the Grand National! Gold Medal "Team Magic", Silver Medal "Miller's Minions" and Bronze Medal "Team Crystal". The participants all pushed, ran, rolled and hauled their way to glory, and all are Champions in our eyes!

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.

The Morgan Horse Source

Stay tuned for more information coming out on the next episode!

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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? Visit the AMHAY Spotify Podcast!

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

The AMHA Youth Committee has been working hard to enhance all five levels of the Merit Program.

Check the Merit program out here!

Congratulations to the most recent Merit Level achievers:

Woodbury

Hannah Harmon

Alyssa Beach

Figure

Madi Fairleigh

Sherman

Hannah Harmon

Alyssa Beach

Bulrush

Hannah Harmon

Alyssa Beach

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 for 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 by clicking Here

Reminder: All 3rd Quarter Points are Due!

Current 2024 Teams Points Turned In So Far!

SMALL TEAMS POINTS

• Blackrose Morgans - 18,075
• Braeburn Hot Trotters - 9,540
• The Crystal Champions - 8,870
• CCR Morganites - 4,610
• WRA Team Morgan - 4,345
• Primarch Equestrians - 2,840
• Evergreen Morgans - 2,210
• Show Me Morgan Horse Youth - 1,815
• Mid-Michigan Morgans - 1,730
• St. Lawrence Stables River Riders - 790
• Rushton Stables LA Team - 30

MEDIUM TEAMS POINTS

• The Mighty Morgans - 10,545
• Riding Rascals - 3,864
• Team Sebring - 165
• More with Morgans - 100

LARGE TEAMS POINTS

• Twin Elm's Show Team - 11,045
• Lingering Hills Youth Group - 5,095

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!

Just a reminder - the AMHA offices will be closed on November 28-29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy your time with friends and family!

STAY CONNECTED WITH EVERYTHING YOUTH

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