An American Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Club is the perfect place to meet other young people interested in horses and the perfect way to become involved with American Saddlebreds - to have great fun, friendly competition, and learn new skills. As an ASHA Youth Club Member, you can help plan and take part in activities and projects you might never have dreamed possible. You can be part of something that will benefit your club, your community, and the American Saddlebred breed itself. And here is the best part - ASHA Youth Club members need not own a horse or even be taking riding lessons to participate. Any young person who likes horses is welcome!

In addition to a wide variety of activities and projects, both entertaining and educational, membership in an ASHA Youth Club will provide you with the opportunity to participate in all the American Saddlebred Horse Association's programs for youth. These include judging contests, gymkana events, trail rides, farm visits, clinics, horse shows, and other horse-related adventures. One highlight of every year is the exciting Youth Club of the Year Award, which is presented annually at the ASHA Youth Conference.

In fact, this award is only one of many given annually to recognize ASHA's junior members' achievements. Academy Awards include gold, silver, and bronze medallions, and plaques and certificates for nearly a dozen other area of accomplishments are presented each year to proud Youth Club recipients.

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