Germany to Host the AQHA 2012 Youth World Cup

General Event Information:

The AQHA has confirmed the prestigious American Quarter Horse Association 2012 Youth World Cup will take place in Kreuth, Germany from July 21-29, 2012.

This biennial event, will see teams of youth, literally from around the world, gather to learn and compete in a variety of events. International hosts, judges, clinicians and handlers will be educating participants, not just in their horsemanship skills, but also will be encouraging and demonstrating good sportsmanship, camaraderie and promoting the benefits of teamwork.

The event includes several days of intense horse show competition with classes consisting of: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Showmanship at Halter, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Western Riding, Reining and Cutting.

The riders will be learning with and competing on horses provided by their American hosts.


2012 Team Canada Information:

Canada will field a competing team of up to ten youth participants.
The Team Canada Coach, Manager and youth members from across Canada will be selected by the CQHA Youth World Cup Committee. A press release, and the 2012 application materials will be issued in the near future.