The AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is the premier show for top young exhibitors and their talented Paint Horses, and the 2016 event is stacking up to be the go-to educational event for equestrians of all levels and interests. Attend these informative events, then stick around to watch some tough competition or scout out the great deals at the World of Color Gift Show.

How to Get Recruited in NCEA College Equestrian

Saturday, July 2 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & Tuesday, July 5 from 10–11 a.m.
Brown-Lupton North Meeting Room
Young competitors dreaming of collegiate competition can get a leg up, thanks to a new seminar by College Equestrian Consulting. Parents and students are both invited to attend this presentation by Wendy Willis, which covers the details surrounding NCEA recruitment, which are often hard to find or understand.

Wendy says this presentation is crucial for anyone interested in eventual collegiate competition, no matter how young, as timing is critical.

“You would be surprised how many exhibitors contact me the summer before their senior year wanting to start the recruitment process,” she said. “Sadly, I have to tell them it’s too late.”

Can’t make the seminars? Visit Wendy at her World Show booth July 1–July 6.

Don’t miss these other great Youth World Show clinics, too!

Ride the Pattern Clinic

Tuesday, June 28
John Justin Arena
Bring your pattern book and your best listening ears! This popular seminar reviews patterns for all divisions of showmanship, horsemanship and equitation with a World Show judge. The seminar is also recorded and viewed by all World Show judges. This is your opportunity to see the patterns in action and to ask any questions.

Cowtown Classic Ranch Horse Educational Seminar

Wednesday, July 6 at 5 p.m.
John Justin Arena
This clinic is part of an APHA/ASHA special ranch event, and participation is free. Come learn from a top ranching professional—she’ll demonstrate tried-and-true tips to get your best ranch-even performance—and then stick around for fun competition. Click here to learn more about the Cowtown Classic clinic and competition.

Horsemanship Clinics with Barbara Cox & Stormy Mullins

Friday, July 8 from 12–4 p.m. & Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
John Justin Arena
Barbara Cox and Stormy Mullins—competitors, trainers, clinicians—bring their special connection with horses to the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. Auditing is free and open to the public; grab a notepad and capture a wealth of knowledge in each of these sessions. Click here to learn more about these star clinicians.

For more information about the show, visit apha.com/ywcs.

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About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded. APHA creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses.