Learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program for AQHYA members.

The AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program (YHD) showcases the stock being bred and raised by AQHA Ranching Heritage members by matching donated weanlings with AQHYA members.  Youth in this program are engaged in the horse industry at a fundamental level that is both fun and educational. 

Participating Ranching Heritage breeders donate young horses for Young Horse Development participants to raise and train.  Young horsemen and women learn responsibility and goal-setting, important components of horse ownership - and life skills that can follow them for years to come.  Encouraged by good fun, was well as key education in the horse industry, youth learn to raise and train their weanlings.