Youth competitors have been working all year to qualify and prepare for the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. The pressure is high as this long-awaited event is finally here. Top trainers help their students stay calm and battle their nerves to help them perform to the best of their ability. The youth competitors also have their own strategies to stay mentally tough under the pressure. This video also includes a sneak peak into the awards room where the many blankets, ribbons, buckles and trophies are kept.
Click here to view the video by Emily Weiser of The American Quarter Horse Journal
