Appaloosa Horse Club

World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show

Art Contest

The AYA is pleased to sponsor an annual Art Contest for youth to showcase their artistic talents. Entrants compete for cash prizes and more.

Artwork for this competition is accepted annually between April 1st – August 31st in three age divisions: 10 under, 11 – 13 and 14-18.

You will also receive a free copy of the issue of the journal if your work is featured in the Appaloosa Journal.

Once submitted, art work belongs to the ApHC who reserves the right to use and modify as needed.

Prizes:

Youth, 10 & Under

  • 1st Place: $100.00
  • 2nd Place: $75.00
  • 3rd Place: $50.00

Youth, 11-13 & 14-18

  • 1st Place: $250.00
  • 2nd Place: $100.00
  • 3rd Place: $50.00

2022 Art Contest Winners


11-13

  • 1st Place- Cody Freeberg
  • 2nd  Place-  Kaitlyn Ryun

14-18

  • 1st Place- Eden Arthur
  • 2nd Place- Merideth Crothall
  • 3rd Place- Carley Thomas

Photography Contest

The AYA is pleased to sponsor the Youth Photography contest. Send in a photo with a caption or comment about how Appaloosas make your life exciting. All captions must be under 300 characters. Please send all photos to youth@appaloosa.com from April 1st to August 31st. After August 31st all photos will be posted on the Appaloosa Youth Association Facebook and Instagram page for voting. The photo with the most likes and comments will win. Voting will end on September 30th. For this contest-all ages will be judged together.  

  • Photograph Contest Rules & Entry Form
  • Prizes:

    Youth, 10 & Under

    • 1st Place: $100.00
    • 2nd Place: $75.00
    • 3rd Place: $50.00

    Youth, 11-13 & 14-18

    • 1st Place: $250.00
    • 2nd Place: $100.00
    • 3rd Place: $50.00

    2022 Photography Contest Winners:

  • 1st Place- Cody Freeberg
  • 2nd  Place-  Kaitlyn Ryun
  • 14-18
    • 1st Place- Eden Arthur
    • 2nd Place- Merideth Crothall
    • 3rd Place- Carley Thomas