JMYG welcomes members from any geographic region and of any age up to 21 years . Most meetings are held at the AMHA headquarters in Shelburne, VT.
Youth of the Year Contests
Youth of the Year contests are offered at Vermont Morgan Heritage Days, Vermont Spring Classic, and many ?A? Rated Morgan Shows throughout New England.
The Youth of the Year Contest is comprised of 4 elements:
- Written Test
- Oral Presentation
- Judging with Oral Reasons
- Horsemanship Pattern
Wonderful prizes as well as rewarding skills are earned though participation in these contests. JMYG members are encouraged to participate in these fun events!
W.Lyman Orcutt, Jr. Scholarship
The VMHA continues to encourage excellence in it's members by providing a memorial scholarship each year to an outstanding man or woman who would like to continue their education. At least one $1,000 scholarship is given each year.
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Horsemastership Achievement Program
Another great program JMYG members are encouraged to take part in is the AMHA Horsemastership Achievement Program. By earning badges at each of the five levels, participants will benefit from increased knowledge of horsemanship and the Morgan breed. Additionally, wonderful awards including savings bonds at the higher levels of the program are given to badge achievers.
The five levels offered are:
- Bulrush
- Woodbury
- Sherman
- Black Hawk
- Justin Morgan
For more information about the JMYG please contact:
Jennifer Hopper Phone: 802-434-6130
E-mail: russelljl@comcast.net |
