OQHA

The National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) is the most popular youth event at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. State and regional Quarter Horse Associations across the U.S. and Canada form teams consisting of at least four youth that compete in Barrel Racing, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Showmanship and Western Pleasure.

2012 Overall NYATT Teams

1st – River Cities Quarter Horse Association with 48 points
2nd – Ohio Quarter Horse Association with 31 points
3rd – Indiana Quarter Horse Association with 16 points
4th – Georgia Quarter Horse Association with 16 points
5th – Mississippi Quarter Horse Association with 15 points
6th – Texas Quarter Horse Association with 13 points
7th – Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association with 12 points
8th – Missouri Quarter Horse Association with 11 points
9th – Michigan Quarter Horse Association with 10 points
10th – Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association with 10 points

Eligibility

Only contestants 18 years of age and younger (as of January 1st), that are sponsored by an association affiliated with AQHA and/or recognized by the NYATT committee, are eligible to show in NYATT events. Teams must consist of a minimum of four youth members and a maximum of 12 members, with no more than two members competing in each of the NYATT classes.

How to Enter

Youth wishing to compete should contact their state, provincial or regional Quarter Horse association’s youth advisor regarding entry fees and additional team requirement information. Entries are accepted only from youth team advisors, and are due August 25th. These entries must be made on a separate NYATT-specific entry form that is available from the NYATT Coordinator, Lisa Martin, at (740) 943-2346, ext. 121 or LMartin@oqha.com. Team advisors should also contact Lisa for any additional information.

Scoring

The top ten places in each event receive awards and points. First place receives ten points, second nine points, and so on. The top six overall teams will receive tournament trophies. The winners of each class receive awards, and the top ten youth in each event receive medallions.

2013 Contest

Dates and times of NYATT Classes and Awards Ceremony TBA.