Created in 1949 by a Texas educator and rodeo rider, the NHSRA encourages youth to stay in school and promotes the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship. One of the nation’s fastest growing youth organizations, the NHSRA has about 10,500 students from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia, and sanctions over 1,100 rodeos each year.
The AQHYA is the largest single-breed youth association in the world, providing programs to encourage participation in American Quarter Horse activities. Started in Texas in 1970 with 3,000 members, today the AQHYA has more than 30,000 members from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and South America.
The mission of the U.S. Pony Clubs is “to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence.” The USPC has produced countless well-rounded horsemen and women, including Olympic and international stars.
A 1902 youth agriculture program in Ohio is considered the genesis of 4-H, which now encompasses 6 million young members in clubs all over the world. The four Hs are head, heart, hands and health, all part of the personal growth achieved through work on individual and club projects.
The national FFA (Future Farmers of America) organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Established in the early 1970s, the AYHC was founded by breed organizations and extension specialists to support groups of youngsters involved in horses, as well as their adult leaders. The organization provides educational materials, training opportunities and a forum for discussions.
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