The Program: The Arabian Horse Youth Association hosts annual activities designed to help youth members expand leadership experience, build team work skills, gain knowledge of the equine industry, and develop essential life skills. Active AHYA members become successful professionals in a range of industries, from business to medicine to law. Further, they become leaders of not only the Arabian breed, but of the equine industry as a whole, acting as owners, trainers, breeders, and more. Sponsors: Sponsors have the opportunity to align themselves with the youth of the Arabian horse world. Advertisements will reach youth exhibitors, members, trainers, owners, and spectators throughout the United States. The Youth National Championship Show: Youth Nationals attracts exhibitors from numerous disciplines in the Arabian Industry. Classes range from performance and halter classes, to reining and trail, and showcase our youth exhibitors. Arabians and Half-Arabians, described as the most versatile breed, are showcased in the many events for spectators from all over the country. Exposure: Sponsors may receive year round exposure and benefits to include website advertisements, social media advertisements and promotion through the Arabian Horse Association, and email blasts. Surrounding the events, sponsors may receive promotion through press releases, radio announcements, and PA announcements at the event.
THE ASSOCIATION: 26,000+ 76% 85,000 48 $90,000 24% 22% 8 800+ 850 159 24 $12,535,600 AHA Members/U.S. and Canada Buy products and services that sponsor equestrian events Owners Median Age Median Income Own two or more homes Have a net worth greater than $1M THE YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW: Days of Competition Qualified Horses Number of Exhibitors National Championships Years of Continual Competition Local Economic Impact For more association and/or event information call: Brenna Whitlock, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, Arabian Horse Associaton
Social Media Statistics: Arabian Horse Assoc. Arabian Horse Youth Assoc. 84,000+ Likes 9,000+ Likes 15,800+ Followers 730+ Followers 4,200+ Followers 1,900+ Followers 26,000+ Views 300+ Friends
QUALIFIER SPONSORSHIP ~ $250 Recognition on 1,000 Qualifier T-shirts Recognition in Monthly AHYA Insider Reaching 1,200+ Youth Qualifier T-shirt Sponsor Event: Every year, contestants at Youth Nationals are awarded a qualifier t-shirt emblazoned with the Youth Nationals theme for that year. TOP TEN SPONSORSHIP ~ $500 Qualifier level benefits If Prior to March 1, Sponsor Recognition in National Show Omnibus If Prior to June 5, Sponsor Recognition in Youth Nationals Program Name promoted with event promotion Flying Pigs Sponsor Event: Flying Pig Toss during Youth Nationals. Participants purchase bags of rubber pigs for a chance to win half the earnings. To win the prize you must land a pig on the target on the arena floor, from the stands. Stick Horse Workshop and Contest Sponsor Event: An event that allows the youngest horse enthusiasts to take part in Youth Nationals festivities by building and showing their own stick horses! Pink Flamingo Flock Fundraiser Sponsor Event: Hundreds of pink flamingos move from barn to barn at Youth Nationals every year and you sponsorship allows them to continue.
CHAMPION SPONSORSHIP ~ $1000 Top Ten Sponsor benefits Recognition on Banner (provided by sponsor) at Youth Nationals Recognition in AHYA Section of Modern Arabian Horse Magazine Parade of Regions Sponsor Event: The Parade of Regions kicks off the Youth Nationals show with a touch of friendly competition. Youth from each region decorate their golf carts and compete for several titles. Hippology Contest Sponsor Event: Youth from AHA participate in the Hippology contest to test their general equine knowledge. Stall Decorating Contest Sponsor Event: During Youth Nationals barns compete in a decorating contest to see who can display the years theme the best by decorating their stalls. Ice Cream Social Sponsor Event: One of the most popular social events at Youth Nationals, the Ice Cream Social provides youth contestants the chance to get a break from the heat and stress of showing and relax with their peers. GENERAL YOUTH NATIONALS ACTIVITIES SPONSOR Any amount can be provided to AHYA as a generic sponsorship. (Benefits depend on the amount of the sponsorship)
AHYA CONVENTION: Event: The annual AHYA Convention provides youth members across the US and Canada an opportunity to lend their voice to their breed and industry. Run by the AHYA Board of Directors, Convention includes fun activities, prizes, and important discussions regarding competition, membership, promotion, and educational opportunities. Top Ten Sponsorship - $500 Recognition on 1,000 Youth Qualifier T-shirts If Prior to March 1, Sponsor Recognition in National Show Omnibus If Prior to June 5, Sponsor Recognition in Youth Nationals Program Recognition in Monthly AHYA Insider Reaching 1,200+ Name Promoted with the Event Reserve Champion Sponsorship - $750 Recognition on Event Signage at Youth Nationals Recognition in AHYA section of Modern Arabian Horse Magazine All Benefits Listed Above Champion Sponsorship - $1000 Banner (provided by sponsor) All Benefits Listed Above
Regional Youth Team Tournament Event: The annual Regional Youth Team Tournament provides youth the opportunity to work together to accumulate points and win prizes for their accomplishments at AHA Recognized and Non-Recognized shows Top Ten Sponsorship - $500 Recognition in Monthly AHYA Insider Reaching 1,200+ All Above Benefits Champion Sponsorship - $1000 Sponsor Logo Included on Custom Prizes Sponsor Recognition in AHYA Section of Modern Arabian Horse Magazine All Above Benefits
Annual Youth Judging Contest Event: This special event is the training ground for young men and women who will shape the horse industry for the next millennium. Contestants from 4-H, FFA clubs, AHA clubs, colleges and universities from across the country and Canada evaluate the conformation and performance of some of the finest Arabian horses in the country. The contest takes place during the finals weekend of the U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Bronze Sponsor - $500 Listing in the U.S. National Show Program Listing in the Official Judging Contest Program Invitation for two to the Judging Awards Breakfast Complimentary Judging Contest Program Recognition in Monthly AHYA Insider Reaching 1,200+ Silver Sponsor - $1,000 One Half-Page, Black and White Ad in the Official Judging Contest Program Public Address Recognition During the Judging Awards Breakfast All Above Benefits
Gold Sponsor - $2,500 One Banner (provided by Sponsor) Hung at the Awards Banquet One Full-Page, Black and White Ad in the Official Judging Contest Program Logo on AHYA section of website Public address recognition/photo presentations during the Judging Contest Awards Breakfast Invitation for four to the Judging Contest Awards Breakfast All Above Benefits Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Sponsor Name and Logo on All Print Materials Associated with Contest, Including but not limited to Flyers in U.S. Nationals Acknowledgement and Exhibitor Packets, Front of Official Judging Contest Program, etc. U.S. Nationals Center Ring Presentation on the Final Saturday Afternoon of the Show During the Afternoon Class Session for the 15 Minute Judging Contest Presentation of Teams Two Banners (provided by Sponsor) Hung in the Arena During the Judging Contest and At The Awards Banquet Invitation for six to the Judging Contest Awards Breakfast Social Media Recognition with Youth Judging Contest promotional posts All Above Benefits