All American Youth Horse Show

06/04/2024

The poignant moment when the Olympic torch was carried on horseback across Omaha Beach in Normandy on Thursday (30 May).

05/21/2024

https://www.aayhshow.com/results

Below please find our 2023 results and score sheets. Thank you all for a fantastic show. We look forward to seeing you in 2024!

05/10/2024

Came out of the Show Office to head to the Coliseum and someone "ducked" my golf cart! So cute!! 😍 Thank you! 😊

05/07/2024

MOVE IN DAY!! WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 AFTER 6 AM. YAY ITS FINALLY HERE!!

MOST IMPORTANT - THERE IS A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT THE OHIO EXPO CTR. USE CAUTION ON WHERE YOU ARE RIDING, DRIVING & WALKING, EXPECT TRAFFIC TO BE DIVERTED!! THIS ALSO MEANS THERE WILL BE SOUNDS AND EQUIPMENT YOUR HORSE /PONY MAY NOT BE USED TO. ALSO, THERE IS A GRADUATION ON SATURDAY MORNING, PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL ACCORDINGLY WE WILL NOT HOLD CLASSES
A FEW REMINDERS:
NO ONE can come in prior to 6AM on Wednesday, May 8!! You will be fined and it's not cheap!! No vehicles without a trailer attached will be permitted behind the Gilligan on Wednesday. There will be Franklin Co. Deputies directing you. Limit your unloading time to 30 minutes. DO NOT BLOCK ANYONE IN! It's rude and inconsiderate!

SHOW OFFICE: does not open until 9AM on Wed. and we do not start pony measuring until 9AM. The lines will be long so be sure that you know your Exhibitor back number (it's on your confirmation). Office hours are in the Showbill.

BIG REMINDERS: There is no lunging in the Coliseum or Cooper Arena, you risk being scratched with no refund. Do not throw trash in the manure bins and use the Sharps containers for any medical waste! Do not ride your horse, allow it to graze or walk thru the grassy areas of the Ohio Expo grounds, the grass has been treated and if caught you risk being fined. So stay off the grass!!

PATTERNS: Bring your copies with you! We will not be printing copies at the show. Same with the showbill or day sheets! Please bring your own from home.

AWARDS: Results will be posted at the show. We will no longer be shipping awards that are not received at the show. If you place in a class, championship or high point and have to leave the arena before awards are presented it is YOUR responsibility to get your ribbons/awards before leaving! Otherwise leftover ribbons/awards will be donated back to the show.

RIDE THE PATTERN: This is open to all Exhibitors whether you are in a pattern class or not! We have a TON of stuff to give away thanks to our Vendors! 7:00 pm, Wednesday in Cooper Arena.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: SAFE TRAVELING TO THE EXPO CENTER, BE KIND, BE PATIENT, BE HELPFUL!! We are all here for the same thing the 2024 YOUTH SHOW!!!

05/05/2024

Good morning!! Today is PACKING DAY for the Youth Show staff. We will not have access to our computers, etc. until we are set up at the show on Wednesday. If you still need to email us reg. papers, coggins, cvi's, etc. you will now need to print them and bring paper copies to the Show Office when you check in on Wednesday, May 8. We will also no longer being answering messages on facebook messenger until at least a week after the show. SEE YOU SOON!!

05/01/2024

We are pleased to announce our 2024 All American Youth Horse Show Scholarship recipients! Please join us in congratulating these exhibitors!

My name is Alli Kratzer, and I am a senior at Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School. Throughout my years there, I have played varsity volleyball, been our FFA chapter reporter, been class secretary, and am a member of our National Honor Society chapter. Outside of school, I am also very active in my 4-H cl...

04/30/2024

There have been a few questions about the Ranch Trail and Walk/Trot Ranch Trail patterns. We fixed those minor details and the corrected versions are on the website. Sorry for the confusion. See ya soon!!!

04/22/2024

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! Killilea Kustoms is donating coupons for $25.00 off any custom shirt or pad to all Championship Winners & Reserves and all High Point & Reserve High Point.

04/18/2024

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT!! Jamie Hokey - Quality Show Tack Cleaning is offering great discounts to the winners of the Championship, Reserve Championship, High Point and Reserve High Point Exhibitors! Quality Show Tack Cleaning - will be set up in the vendor area during our show. Thanks Jamie, for your generous donation to our Exhibitors!

04/15/2024

https://www.aayhshow.com/patterns

Patterns are on the website!!!

Please note: There is no pattern for Walk-Trot 9 & Under Horse & Pony - Horsemanship or Equitation, unless those Exhibitors are in the championship classes.

04/15/2024

ATTENTION: To those who are sharing their coggins & CVI thru MyVetLink. We cannot access your account. Please get a copy of your coggins and CVI from your Vet or your MyVetLink account and attach it to an email, and then send it to our show secretary, [email protected] or bring the paper copies to the show!!

04/07/2024

CONGRATULATIONS three more Exhibitors who will be getting a full refund of their entries & stall fees: SUMMER LAWTHER, HAZEL EICHER and EMMALEE LEITNER!! Great job!!

04/04/2024

We wanted to hold off, but we're not good at keeping secrets! Look what came today! Buckles from Molly's Custom Silver!! There is 1 for the Championship Horsemanship winner and 1 for the High Point Ranch 16-18 Horse. https://www.mollyscustomsilver.com/

03/29/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to these Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their entries & stall fees: HADLEY SALYER, MADELYN SEDGMER, LAYLA BROWN, DRUZILLA FABRIS and EMILY MYERS. A great job was done by all the Exhibitors (and their parents) who participated in the Sponsor Incentive Program for 2024. A HUGE THANK YOU to your SPONSORS!!!

03/27/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to these Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their entries & stall fees: OLIVIA BOYLE, JULIA BOYLE, ALEXANDER MARCH, PAISLEY HALE, MABREE FABIAN, LYDIA FABIAN, LONDYN DUBON, JOSIE LUKACHEK, ANNA MORRIS, ELLA FOSTER, KENNEDY TAKAS, MEGHAN KASER, MARLEY ZEROSKI, HARLEY KEMP, LEAH ERVIN, HANNAH FREITAG, MADELINE PUCELL, EMMA TAYLOR, BROOKE DEVITO, LYLA CLUCKEY, and HUDSON FRIEND. Great job Exhibitors and THANK YOU to your Sponsors!!!

03/24/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to these Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their entries & stalls: HUDSON WEST, ADDISON CAWLEY, OLIVIA HATTER, ELLA MASON, BRYNLEE PESCARA, EMMA TINGLEY, LEAH HUMPHREY BLAY, ISABELA ARTH, CARMEN ROBERS, KAITLYNN LEBO, JESSICA CORNELL, MCKENZIE THOMPSON and ELLIE ANDREWS!! WAY TO GO!! And many thanks to your Sponsors.

We are processing tons of mail and know we will be swamped all next week getting everything entered. Please have patience, you will receive your emailed confirmations!! Also most questions you have regarding classes, rules, camping, etc. can answered on our website or in the showbill. Please check there first!

Columbus, Ohio Horse Show | All American Youth Horse Show | United States

03/22/2024

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Today's spotlight is on AT THE BARN TACK & MORE - Michelle Bates. AT THE BARN has been a vendor for the last 14 years and is the place to go for all of your AAYHS Jackets, Hoodies, T- Shirts and more. AT THE BARN is donating a Hunt Saddle to the Champion Hunter Equitation Horse Winner 2024! Be sure to stop at the little brown barn trailer just outside the Gilligan for all of your official AAYHS gear! Thanks At The Barn Tack & More and Michelle Bates for your continued support of the Youth Show. Bates Performance Horses

03/20/2024

WINDY WEDNESDAY CONGRATS to these Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their entries & stalls: BARRETT SCHOCKLING, QUINN WEINHOLD, LOGAN COTTERELL, BROOKELYNN CODER, ZOEY GRIFFIN, EMMA EDWARDS (2 HORSES), MYA CAMPBELL and AVA KATE SEIBERT!! Great job and THANKS to your Sponsors.

REMINDER - THE DEADLINE FOR ALL PRE ENTRIES, PRE STALL FEES AND SPONSORS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 24!! Items mailed must be post-marked prior to or on March 24, and since that is a Sunday, do it Saturday!! All ads for the Show Program must be mailed or emailed prior to or on March 24!! Absolutely no exceptions.

03/19/2024

AAYHS Boot camp. Bring your horse for the day.

03/19/2024

For those inquiring about camping at the Expo Center. This information is provided as a courtesy to our exhibitors. The AAYHS does not take care of camping. Any questions, you MUST contact the Ohio Expo Center or Standard Parking.

Water, electric and dump/fill station Please note that from November 1 - April 1, no water service is available in our campgrounds

03/18/2024

Introducing our 2024 - 55th All American Youth Horse Show Judges! This year we asked our judges to share a funny or memorable moment in their equine career in their bio's. Enjoy!!

I grew up outside of Columbus, Ohio and looked forward to showing at the AAYHS every spring! As a youth I competed in OHJA shows, IEA, 4-H, and at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.  

03/16/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to this weeks Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their entries & stall fees: PRESLIE DRY, KIRSTEN BUCKWALTER and AUBREY THOMPSON!! Great job and Thanks to your Sponsors!! WE STILL NEED SEVERAL SPONSORS FOR THE $60.00 CLASSES!!

Please remember the March 24th deadline is coming up for Sponsors and for Pre Entry Pricing, your mail must be received or postmarked by MARCH 24th.

03/14/2024

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT!! Schmidt's Sausage House! If you live in central Ohio or visited the Quarter Horse Congress, Schmidt's is the place to go for yummy German food and delicious cream puffs! Be sure to visit them in the 1886 Restaurant (between the Gilligan & Cooper) or their concession stand in the Coliseum. Did we mention that Schmidt's is donating coupons for a free cream puff to all Champions, Reserve Champions, High Point and Reserve High Point winners!

Schmidt’s restaurant - voted the official food of Columbus Ohio! Experience this iconic restaurant located in the heart of German Village. Open seven days a week, sorry no reservations.

03/09/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to these Exhibitors who will be receiving a full refund of their class entries & stalls, along with a copy of our show program: PYPER EARLIWINE, ADDISON ASHCRAFT, VICTORIA DENNIS, SAMANTHA PEOPLES, ELI BALL, HAILEY SPECK and OLIVIA RUSMISEL!! Great job and THANKS as always to your Sponsors.

Good News!! All coolers have been sponsored and all championship/high point neck ribbons are sponsored. If you are still in the process of gathering and mailing, any funds designated for coolers or championships those funds will now be used for the $60 classes (which we desperately need). As always there is endless space for Ads! Speaking of Ads....if you have already sent your forms and funds, please remember we must have that ad emailed no later than March 24th. Thanks everyone for supporting the Youth Show!!

08/05/2023

Haaaaay Everyone! 😂We hope you are all having a great summer. Announcing our dates for 2024. Right now that seems like a long time from now, but as you all know time flies!! This year will be our 55th Anniversary and since emerald green is the color for the 55th anniversary we'll be adding it to our color scheme. 🍀☺️