Attract more Youth
I think it may be possible to attract more youth to show AQHA if the requirement to own or lease a horse were removed for Rookie and Novice youth. Parents may be reluctant to pay for the large expense of a horse in addition to lessons, show expenses for a child who may only want to participate for a short period. If these new to showing youth could ride a trainer's school horse and have some successs it may prolong ...more »