AYA Youth Brochure - Appaloosa Horse Club

AppaloosaYouth AssociationPhoto by Larry Williams PhotographySomething just for you!The Appaloosa Youth Association was formed just for youthslike you who love spending time with their Appaloosas. The AYA offersa wide range of activities for all youth, no matter what age, ridingdiscipline or ability.The AYA was the first youth organization of its kind. TheAppaloosa Horse Club promoted AYA and it has now grown to includeyouth members from nearly every state and Canadian province, aswell as from countries around the world. Many of the youth in the AYAchoose to compete in ApHC-approved shows for national points andawards while others simply enjoy trail riding for fun. AYA memberscan enter fun contests, apply for educational scholarships andachievement awards or even run for the AYA Boardof Directors! Whether you own a horse ornot, the AYA offers fun for everyone!As a member of the Appaloosa Youth Association, you’ll learnmore about the Appaloosa breed, develop leadership skills, promotegood sportsmanship and become more active in your community.Membership in the AYA is your gateway to fun and friendship, buildingmemories to last a lifetime!Benefits to all members include:• Eligibility to compete for national points and year-end awards• Eligibility to participate in all ApHC and AYA programsand activities• Eligibility to receive AYF scholarships and enter a varietyof AYA contests• 10% off merchandise at the ApHC online shopping mall• Reduced Appaloosa Journal subscription rates• Free Appaloosa Journal Xpress (AJX)• Preferred rates for registrations and transfers• Voting privileges and eligibility to serve on theAYA Board of DirectorsAppaloosa...THE BREED OF CHOICEFor more information contactthe ApHC Youth Department:2720 W. Pullman Road • Moscow, Idaho 83843(208) 882-5578 ext. 264 • (208) 882-8150 Faxyouth@appaloosa.comwww.appaloosa.com • www.appaloosayouth.comPhoto by Jim BortvedtFor one to fly, one needs“only to take the reins. ”—Melissa James

My horse is practically my best friend...“Appaloosas can do everything andanything they want. ”—Trysten Ann TaylorPhoto by Jim BortvedtGet involved...The AYA offers many unique and fun contests that you can getinvolved in! Whether you own an Appaloosa or not, the AYA offers avariety of programs in which you can compete, scholarships and otherawards and prizes. Join AYA today!Youth contests are designed to promote the talents of Appaloosayouth. Rules, entry forms and deadlines for each contest are availableat www.appaloosayouth.comArt contest: Show off your artistic talents by submitting artworkfeaturing an Appaloosa and compete for your chance to win cash!Essay contest: Express yourself through an essay written onAppaloosa related topics and vie for your opportunity to win cash!Photography contest: Grab your camera and snap a photo of yourfavorite Appaloosa. You could win cash or a digital camera!Regional Youth Club of the Year: Create a scrapbook outlining theprevious year’s activities with other members of your regional youthclub and you could win awards and a special team party for your club!Educational scholarships: You can apply for scholarshipsoffered by the Appaloosa Youth Foundation that total up to$10,000 each year!Photo by Jim BortvedtAchievement awards: If you demonstrate outstanding leadership,sportsmanship and breed promotion, you could earn theCertificate of Recognition or Honor of Merit Award!Appaloosa Competitive All-breed Activities Program (ACAAP):If you enjoy competing in open, 4-H, or all-breed events, thenyou can start earning merits and recognition in a variety ofcategories by enrolling in ACAAP!World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show: The best riders fromacross the country attend this prestigious event. The Speech, DummyRoping, Stall Decorating and Team Tournament contests are held hereeach year in addition to many other fun activities and contests as wellas socials and parties open to youth.National point system: Earn national points by competing in ApHCapprovedclasses around the country and be eligible to receiveawards for year-end high-point and lifetime achievements.Appaloosa Youth Association Officers and Directors: Join an electedgroup of youth officers representing the youth membership! Serve inan advisory capacity to the ApHC Board of Directors by running forelection in your territory!Youth membershipApHC Membership Number(if previous member) ______________Name _________________________________________Date of Birth _______________ Age_________________Grade in School _ ________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________________City ______________________________ State _______Zip __________________ E-mail ___________________Phone _________________________________________I allow my child to become a member of AYA. Date _______Parent/guardian signature __________________________❑ Youth: Membership application must be signed by yourparent or guardian.❑ Yes! Sign me up to become a member of the AYA(membership expires December 31)!*❑ Yes! I would like to become a member of the AYA andreceive a subscription to Appaloosa Journal.*❑ Yes! I would like to receive a one-year subscription toAppaloosa Journal but do not wish to become a member _at this time.** See www.appaloosa.com for current membership rates or call (208) 882-5578.Method of Payment (check one):❑ Check ❑ Money Order ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCardName of Cardholder (please print)_______________________Credit Card Number_______________ Exp. Date ________Cardholder Address_____________________________________________________________Cardholder Phone Number_ _________________________Cardholder Signature______________________________