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.

2011 Overall NYATT Teams

1st – Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association with 32 points
2nd – Michigan Great Lakes Quarter Horse Association with 29 points
3rd – Texas Quarter Horse Association with 23 points
4th – River Cities Quarter Horse Association with 20 points
5th – Ohio Quarter Horse Association with 19 points
6th – Missouri Quarter Horse Association with 18 points
7th – Ontario Quarter Horse Association with 16 points
8th – Kentucky Quarter Horse Breeders Association with 13 points
9th – West Virginia Quarter Horse Association with 12 points
10th – Land of Lincoln 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.

2012 Contest

NYATT classes will be held throughout the dya on Sunday, October 21st. The NYATT Awards Ceremony will be held that evening in the Coliseum, beginning at 7 pm.