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AYHC Invites Young Know-It-Alls to Compete in “Horse Smarts Round-up” at 2012 Symposium

Saddle know-how can carry a rider pretty far, but it takes applied study to become a truly informed horse-person, and young people with such depth of knowledge should be justifiably proud. The American Youth Horse Council wants to reward this kind of diligence at the 2012 AYHC Symposium (March 23-25 in Herndon, Virginia), through the newly launched “AYHC Horse Smarts Round-up” contest. The competition is open to individuals age 14-18 who are registered for the Symposium; contestants will compete for first, second and third place cash prizes ($250, $150, and $100, respectively), a year’s student AYHC membership (new or renewal) and recognition at the awards banquet and in AYHC news channels.

The Round-up is completed on an individual basis, and is similar to a hippology contest, with 10 stations of items to identify and questions to answer. Competitors can sign up by indicating their interest on the AYHC Symposium Registration form, available through the American Youth Horse Council office. There’s no entry cost to compete, the Symposium fees are very reasonable, and early birds enjoy discounts on registration fees and hotel rooms. All Symposium guests enjoy two days of unparalleled seminars, demonstrations, and tours, plus networking with like-minded members of the youth horse community. And now, thanks to the AYHC, youthful “know-it-alls” have a new opportunity to show off and win cash prizes.

The American Youth Horse Council is a network of academic, breed, industry and other representatives interested in facilitating the flow of horse-related educational resources for youth. The AYHC mission is to provide encouragement, communication, leadership & resources to serve and promote the youth horse industry. For more information and for Symposium details and registration forms, please contact the American Youth Horse Council at info@AYHC.com or (719) 547-7677.