TSQHA Youth Program
Youth Are the Future
TSQHA’s youth program welcomes riders of all skill levels, offering opportunities to compete, learn, and grow. From novice classes to the All American Quarter Horse Congress NYATT team, we provide a supportive environment for young equestrians to shine.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
To participate in TSQHYA and be eligible for the Congress Youth Team, youth must first hold an Individual or Family TSQHA membership. Youth membership is an additional $5.
Member Benefits
Why Join Our Youth Program?
- Compete in youth divisions at our shows and earn points toward year-end awards.
- Participate in becoming a member of the Congress Youth Team.
- Build lifelong friendships in our welcoming, horse-loving community, all while having the best time.
Fun events all season long!
- Basket Raffles
- Egg and Spoon classes
- Balloon Toss
- Trainer Pie-in the face
- And more – cake walk, waffle breakfast, potato bar, and stall bedding fairies
Congress Youth Team
NYATT Requirements
The TSQHA NYATT team competes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio each October. The team may consist of up to 14 eligible members — two per event.
Requirements
- Be a current TSQHA member nominated in youth classes
- Attend at least one TSQHA show during the qualifying year
- Complete minimum 4 volunteer hours by August 3rd
- Secure a $75 sponsor — form and payment to Casey Lehman by August 3rd
- Donate at least one basket for the August TSQHA show raffle
- Participate in other seasonal fundraising events
2026 Qualifying Shows
- May 15–17: PQHA Summer Kick-off
- May 22-25: WPQHA Memorial Day Show
- May 30-31: TSQHA Summer Celebration
- Jun 10–14: Keystone Showdown
- Jun 20–21: WPQHA Summer Bash
- Jul 1–5: PQHA Midsummer Madness
- Jul 2–5: WPQHA 4th of July
- Jul 31–Aug 2: TSQHA Amazing August
Forms & Downloads
The TSQHA NYATT team competes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio each October. The team may consist of up to 14 eligible members — two per event.
Membership & Nomination
Combined membership, youth team, and nomination application. Covers TSQHA membership plus the $5 TSQHYA enrollment.
NYATT Requirements 2026
Full requirements document for the Congress Youth Team including qualifying shows and deadlines.
Youth Point Calculation Guide
How team points are calculated — class placements, participation points, and tie-breaking rules.
Apply for Youth Membership Online
Prefer to submit your youth membership online?
Complete the form below. For paper applications, download the PDF above.
