The 2021 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show kicked off July 29 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Classes began with performance halter geldings at 8 a.m. in the Jim Norick Arena. Then, the Performance Arena started with Level 2 Showmanship at 10 a.m. “We are excited to host the largest Ford Youth […]

The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger. This year, the Ford Youth World is hosted at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, July 28th through August 8th. Click on the links below to keep […]

Most horsemen, from the most seasoned professionals to the most novice beginners, have at one time or another, unintentionally allowed bad habits to develop in show horses. Some may result from pain, exhaustion, or stubbornness, and others may just come from old age and/or improper training. If not addressed, bad habits can lead to unruly […]

We’ve already examined what top amateurs and trainers sacrifice to be successful, but what do successful youth riders sacrifice to find and maintain success in the show pen? We spoke to talented youth exhibitors, including Congress, World and Reserve World Champions Emma DeJong, Bella D’Onofrio, Grant Mastin, and Novice APHA Champion Asia Reich, to get their […]

Ponying a horse is a useful tool in any horseman’s toolbox, provided it is done properly. Often, this involves the coordination of two horses, the pony horse (the horse with a rider who is leading the other horse) and the ponying horse (the horse being led by the horse/rider team). Ponying has many benefits: (1) […]

The AQHYA World Show is the premier show that many youth competitors strive for every year. In preparation for this year’s pinnacle event, we asked some of the industry’s top exhibitors to reflect on the highest points of their youth career and share them with our readers. For some, the ultimate goal is to bring […]

It is heartwarming to see young riders in the show ring representing the future generation of competitors. This class gives youth a chance to see what the show world is all about and prepares them for the more advanced classes to come, once they are ready. Plus, who doesn’t want to watch all of the […]