- Meet other AHYA members from across the U.S.
- Share your favorite horse stories, photos, and experiences.
- Take part in fun prompts, activities, and discussions.
- Build lifelong friendships within the Arabian horse community.
Join the AHYA Community Connect Program!
Connecting Arabian Horse Youth Across the Country
The Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) is excited to launch the Community Connect Program — a safe, positive space for youth members to connect, make new friends, and celebrate their shared love for Arabian horses!
This online group is hosted on the Band app and is carefully monitored by SafeSport-trained adult moderators to ensure a welcoming and secure environment for everyone.
Sign-Up has been extended to May 18.
What It’s All About
Who Can Join
- Ages: 13+
- Must be a current AHYA member
- Parent/guardian consent required before joining
To comply with federal COPPA laws and the Band app’s policies, participants must be at least 13 years old.
Safety First
The AHYA Friendship Program follows U.S. Center for SafeSport guidelines for digital communication:
- Two adult moderators are always present
- 1:1 private messaging is turned off
- All posts are monitored for safety and positivity
How to Join
- Fill out the Sign Up Form.
- Have a parent/guardian complete the Parental Consent Form.
- Once approved, you’ll receive an invitation to join the private Band group.
Questions?
Contact us at youth@arabianhorses.org
Let’s make new friends, share our passion, and strengthen our Arabian horse community — together!
Writing Prompt Contest
During the Month of April we will be having a writing prompt challenge. Must be an AHYA member to participate and all entries must be submitted by end of day May 1st. Submissions will be judged on quality of writing and creativity of your story.
Email youth@arabianhorses.org with any questions
In-Hand Challenge
New Youth Horsemanship Challenge Information Coming Soon…
Coloring Contest
Share your creative touch in our coloring contest!
- Must be an AHYA member to participate.
- All entries must be submitted by end of day March 17th.
- Submissions will be judged on quality and creativity of your coloring.
- Awards will be handed out to the winner of each division: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-18.
Online Hippology Contest
See how well you know your equine facts. Must be a current AHA member to compete and awards will be provided to champion and reserve champion in each division.
This will be available as you have time to take the tests but must be completed in one sitting. There is no time limit for the contest. Results will be emailed to you after the conclusion of the contest.
Divisions:
- 10 & Under - 10 multiple choice questions, 1 station, 1 judging class
- 11-14 - 20 multiple choice questions, 2 stations, 1 judging class
- 15-18 - 30 multiple choice, 2 stations, 2 judging classes
- 19 & Over - 40 multiple choice, 2 stations, 2 judging classes
If you’ve never encountered an Arabian horse up close, start your adventure by visiting a Discovery Farm. This unique program offers you the opportunity to explore Arabian horses at farms where knowledgeable owners are delighted to introduce you to their horses and answer questions in a relaxed, no-pressure, non-sales atmosphere. You’ll learn all about the breed characteristics, and gain first hand knowledge of what makes this breed truly special. There are hundreds of Discovery Farms across the country and you can easily locate several near you.
Recommended Arabian Horse Book List
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Coloring Pages
- Other items that can be mailed to you include:
- Breed Ideal Flyer
- Color and Marking Guide
- Disciplines Descriptions Flyer
- Previous Issues of Arabian Horse Life
- Breed Brochure
For mailing requests and cost information please email youth@arabianhorses.org
