Welcome to the August 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.

Horse Show Season is in Full Swing!

Youth Contests

Oregon Morgan Classic YOTY Contest

June 14-17 - Eugene, OR

Senior winner: Cassidy Deveney-Huggins

Junior Winner: Ashlyn Edwards

Walk/Trot winner: Kyla Edwards

Morgan Gold Cup YOTY Contest Results

June 14-17 - Columbus, OH

Junior Winner: Matalyn Burkhart

Walk/Trot Winner: Allie Awwad

Morgan Medallion YOTY Contest Results

July 20 - Las Vegas, NV

Senior winner: Isabella Miles

Senior reserve: Hannah Gray

Junior winner: Paige Torok

Walk/Trot winner: Olivier Swain

Route 66 YOTY Contest Results

July 6-8 - Tulsa, OK

Senior winner: Emilia Saint Loup

Senior reserve: Madeline Wolff

Junior winner: McKenzie Mattox

Walk/Trot winner: Ahni Neel

Congratulations to all participants!

AMHA Virtual Youth of the Year Contest is Back!

We are excited that the virtual Youth of the Year contest is back for 2023! This year this all senior contest will be held from August 22nd through August 31st. All four (4) phases of this contest will be virtual. For more information please email Nikki at nicole@morganhorse.com. There will be a scholarship for the winner and all contestants that score over 800 will qualify for the Grand National Youth of the Year contest. Hope to see you there!

Deadline to apply is August 10th, 2023

Click HERE for the application!

Upcoming 2023 Youth of the Year Contests

Find one near you!

July 5th Route 66 YOTY

July 6-8 Harold P Brown DVM YOTY at Summer Kickoff

July 20-23 Morgan Medallion YOTY

July 23rd New England Morgan YOTY

August 2-6 C-Fair Charity YOTY

August 10-12 Buckeye Morgan Challenge YOTY

August 15 Mass Morgan YOTY

August 22-31 Virtual YOTY (Seniors Only)

Click HERE for the complete contest list and contacts

Are you running a YOTY contest? Don't forget to send in your application . . . you can find it HERE!

Deadline is approaching...Apply today!

US Equestrian Youth Sportsman's Award

This award is open to applicants aged 17 or younger as of December 1, 2022. The award is open to individuals across all breeds and disciplines who are active members of US Equestrian and their Recognized National Affiliate organization. The goal of the award is to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and recognize youth members for their achievements both in and outside of the sport. Applicants should demonstrate an ongoing dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as a positive role model for their peers, participate at any level of equestrian competition, exhibit characteristics of positive sportsmanship, and be involved in their community. Applications for Morgan Horse exhibitors can be send directly to AMHA Executive Director, Carrie Mortensen at carrie@morganhorse.com. AMHA will select one nominee to submit to US Equestrian for final selection of the overall award winner. The National Youth Sportsman’s Award winner will be recognized during the Pegasus Awards at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting. The overall winner will receive a commemorative trophy and a $1,000 grant to be paid to the educational program of their choice. The overall reserve winner will receive a $500 educational grant. Deadline is August 15th.

Find the application HERE

2023 Silver Medal Classes

Congratulations recent 2023 AMHA

Silver Medal Winners!

Summer Kickoff Horse Show

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Tatym Levesque (Dewacres Watt-N-I-Ful)

Santa Barbara National

Saddle Seat

Keara Holland (xxxx)

Route 66 Horse Show

Saddle Seat

Sidney Byer (The Chase)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Berkley McGill (HPW Friday Night Lights)

Western Seat

Anna Ryen Rowe (Merriewold Jesse James)

Tri-State All Morgan Horse Show

Western Seat

Ella Matalyn Turner (Playmor's Date Night CH)

Hunt Seat on the Flat

Lainey Jacobson (Ultras King of the Road)

To see all of the 2023 Silver Medal Winners click HERE

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

Youth Facebook Page

Attention Saddle Seat Equitation Riders!

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

2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals and 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

November 11, 2023

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.

Are you HOT this summer?

The AMHA Youth council is currently holding a fundraiser selling spritzer fans! The proceeds from this fundraiser will help them to travel to a location near you to hold Youth clinics!

Keep your eyes open at horse shows near you to purchase your fan today!

Get ready to Dance the night away at the Grand National Morgan Horse Show!

The AMHA Youth Council is sponsoring the 1st annual Youth dance this year on Friday, October 13th starting at 7pm. ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED! Join the council for music, dancing, games, light snacks and so much more!

Can't wait to see you there!

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 AMHA, (859) 287-2470 ext.404.

The Morgan Horse Source

The AMHA Youth Council proudly presents another episode of the Morgan Horse Source!

AUGUST EDITION TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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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? Click the link below!

For previous Morgan Horse Source Episodes click here!

Stay tuned to for the September issue to see the 2nd quarter standings!

Primarch Morgan Equestrian team members have been busy! 

Check out what they have been up to this quarter!

"Quarter two gave our team the opportunity to learn about the Morgan Safenet program with a visit to the Blackrose Morgan Farm! Angie Maple, Keli Tylenda and their crew welcomed our team graciously at their farm. They introduced us to so many lovely Morgans and we learned about each powerful story that came with them. We are so grateful to have met their Morgan’s and each has left a lasting impression on us. Almost all of the team walked away asking themselves “how can we help” & “are we shoppers or rescuers”. The impact that Angie and her farm make on so many Morgans lives is truly inspiring. We are so grateful we got to spend the day learning, while expanding our minds and hearts alongside fellow Morgan enthusiasts!! During Q2 we also continued our partnership with Good Hope Farm and the Champlain adaptive mounted program. Our team volunteered cleaning paddock areas and spent time in the glorious Vermont springtime sun playing music, singing, & being grateful to be surrounded by such beauty and opportunity!! In June CHAMP hosted a benefit movie night viewing the film “If I could ride” and many of our team members were able to go support such a wonderful cause! We are grateful for Jean, and Pauline for their encouragement, support & opportunities they’ve given our team & for all the very important work they do for their community!"  

2023 Teams

Want to start a Team? Contact Nikki!

For more info (859)448-5109

nicole@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!

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