AjPHA Youth Futurity Project adds 3yo division & more

New for 2025, opportunities within the AjPHA Youth Futurity Project have expanded and now include a 3-year-old horse division.

This unique Youth horse-training project is open to all AjPHA members and all breeds of horses. It culminates with a special slate of championship classes at the APHA World Championship Show. Horse ownership is not required, but only the Youth participant may train the horse from March 1 of the current show year until completion of the Youth Futurity Project classes.

Participating horses must be nominated by March 1. Nominate your horse for free here!

Youth Futurity Project: 2025 Classes & Divisions

Classes have been reimagined for 2025; for rules and details about each class, visit apha.com/youth/contests/youth-futurity-project.

Yearling Classes

Fitting & Handling
Longe Line
In-Hand Trail
Logbook & Video

2-Year-Old Classes

Fitting & Handling
Walk-Trot Rail
Walk-Trot Trail
Logbook & Video

3-Year-Old Classes

**Horse must have participated as a 2-year-old to be eligible to compete as a 3-year-old.

Versatility Pattern Class
Trail
Rail
Logbook & Video

New Award: Youth Futurity Horseman Award

The Youth Futurity Horseman Award recognizes the highest-placing 3-year-old horse exhibitor who has participated in the project all three years.

Top 10 placings in each class will be awarded, along with an overall Top 10 for each division. The overall Highest-Placing Paint Horse will be awarded in each division. The Highest-Placing Logbook will also be recognized.

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About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association. Since it was founded in 1962, APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Learn more at apha.com.