We believe youth who engage with horses grow in leadership and life skills.
By empowering adults who teach youth about horses, and connecting them with resources, we are fostering a thriving horse industry.
Giving Day
Invest in the Future
Giving Day, a global movement dedicated to generosity and community uplift, takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving—December 3rd. Our fundraiser will provide essential funding for grants that empower leadership at the regional level. The primary goal of AYHC's grant program is to support groups and equip adults with the knowledge they need to educate and inspire youth, enriching their equine experiences.
48th ANNUAL
AYHC SYMPOSIUM
April 11-13, 2025
Tucson, Arizona
WHO WE ARE
First established in the 1970s, the American Youth Horse Council was founded by breed organizations and specialists to provide support to all youth and youth leaders throughout the equine industry. Today the AYHC is leading the charge to unite kids and horses, across breeds and disciplines, through a variety of means and opportunities.
In the News
Nominations and Applications are Open for AQHA Young Adult Leadership Programs
November 12, 2024
Judging Contest Returns to NRHA Futurity
October 22, 2024
American Horse Council’s October Webinar on “Biosecurity for the Horse Owner”
October 15, 2024
The Power of Horses: A New Horse Week Documentary Showcases Detroit Horse Power’s Impact on Urban Youth
October 8, 2024
Apply Now for EQUUS Foundation Equine Studies Scholarships!
September 24, 2024
Internships
Available in Spring, Summer & Fall semesters
Digital Publications
Now Available
AYHC SPONSORS & PARTNERS
