New York State Morgan Horse Society

The New York State Morgan Horse Society

Preserving, promoting & perpetuating the Morgan Horse

If you love MORGANS, and you’re 21 years old or under, JOIN OUR 2026 YOUTH CONTEST!

AMHA’s Youth Contest is a four-phase competition designed to test your skills in various equine related areas, and accommodates any level rider. Phases include:

  1. Horsemanship Test (video submission)
  2. Judging four classes—two in hand, two performance
  3. Presenting a speech on a horse-related topic
  4. Riding or driving a horsemanship pattern (video submission)

Awards to the high scoring competitors will be made in the following age groups:

  • Leadline (7 & under
  • Walk-Trot (8-13)
  • Junior Exhibitor (14-17)
  • Youth (14-21)

The awards ceremony will take place Friday night during the NYS Sweepstakes!

For more information:

Holly Bedient – Coordinator
315-521-1055
rieslingridgestables@yahoo.com

2026 youth contest