ARHA encourages youth to compete in the spirit of good sportsmanship and horsemanship!

Youth Age Requirements

1. Youth Activities classes and events are open to persons 18 years of age and younger.
2. The age of the youth on January 1st shall be maintained throughout the year.
3. Married and/or divorced contestants, regardless of age, are not eligible to participate in the youth program.                                                

4. ALL stallions, regardless of age, are prohibited in ALL ARHA youth events.

Youth Divisions

Youth classes may be divided by age of youth on the following basis:

1. It is recommended that, where there are large classes, the classes be divided into age groups to provide more equal competition.
   Age division listed below does not apply to conformation classes.
   1. If there is to be one (1) class, undivided, the age group is to be 18 & under.
   2. If there is to be two (2) classes offered, the age division must be: 
   13 & Under and 14-18                  
   b. Age groups may be combined when there are insufficient entries for points in one of the age groups.

Youth Memberships Offered:  Youth Membership: Qualifying individuals 18 years of age, or under, on January 1 of Membership Year. Includes membership and youth card to compete in ARHA youth classes.                                                                                                                                                         

Youth Rookie of the Year 
The Rookie Of The Year Award is for those youth exhibitors who have never earned ANY breed association points at any time prior to the year of the award. All you have to do is check the box  for Rookie of the Year on your youth application when you submit it.       

Have a question about Youth Membership? Send e-mail to Youth Questions