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New All-Around Youth Buckle Competition Coming to MFTHBA Spring Show

Youth exhibitors should start preparing for a new all-around competition at the Spring Show.  Just approved by the MFTHBA Board of Directors, the program is designed to recognize youth that exhibit in various types of competitions and encourage youth exhibitors to try new activities.

“I think this is a wonderful idea,” shared Larissa Seward-Malott, MFTHBA member from Illinois and MFTHBA Youth Committee Member. “Once the kids and parents see that their hard work pays off, I think that it will encourage them to work harder to participate in classes that may be outside if their comfort range.”

Two All-Around titles will be up for grabs.  One for youth 11 and under and one for those 12 to 17.  Youth may utilize different horses to earn points toward the All-Around Award.  Youth classes will be split into different divisions including model, performance, versatility, trail, and ranch horse.  Youth will need to participate in at least three areas to be eligible with their highest placing in the division going toward their overall points.

Specific information on how the classes will be separated will be announced once the final showbill for the Spring Show is released.

“We plan to try this competition at our Spring Show.  If it goes well, I hope we can expand it to include the World Show and Celebration,” shared Lisa Cantrell, MFTHBA Vice President.

Exhibitors should watch for more information on the program to be released in the coming months.