Youth

Youth members are the future of our Paint Horse industry. This past year, the Colorado Junior Paint Horse Association was established and sanctioned by both RMPHA and HPPHC in an effort to consolidate and strengthen youth activities in Colorado. It is a regional club which encompasses all AjPHA members that reside in Colorado. This organization allows members from all geographic locations in Colorado to participate as a unified state in national events and contests. The CjPHA also has a multitude of opportunities for those members who are not currently showing or who show in solid-bred paint classes.  In addition to participating in community service events, the CjPHA plans on holding various fundraisers, attending the AjPHA national leadership conference, and participating in the Youth Team Tournament in 2013. There is no horse needed to be an active member!  CjPHA Newsletter

On a national level, American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) is hosting its annual Youth Leadership Conference in Grape- vine, Texas on May 30-June 1. This event is being held in conjunction with the 2013 APHA Workshop at the DFW Hilton Lakes Hotel. This event is open to all Paint Horse loving youth who are interested in growing their leadership skills and meeting other youth with similar interests, as well as any AjPHA National Director, AjPHA Executive Committee member or AjPHA member; the recommended ages are 13-18. For more information see the APHA web site.