PtHAYO

The Pinto Horse Association of America® Youth Organization (PtHAYO) was created to promote and encourage the Youth members of the PtHA® on a state and national level, and to promote the general interest of Youth and the Pinto. The Pinto Youth excel in community service, sportsmanship and leadership.

Each year, national officers and representatives are elected or appointed to represent the PtHAYO.

The officers of 2024-2025 are:

President: Awbrey Alvarado

Vice President: Ava Mariotti

Secretary: Teagan Kallus

Treasurer: Bobby Culwell

Reporter: Hattie Carter

Youth President

The 2024-2025 Youth Directors are:

Emma Hartmann, Illinois

Katie Kruse, Iowa

Faith Engemann, Missouri

Kelsey Bunn, Nebraska

Prax Morgan, Texas

Brook Copeland, Oklahoma

Addison Holland, Oklahoma

Weston Dettmer, Indiana

Thomas Ternes, Ohio

Valuable leadership experience is just the beginning; youth will learn how the PtHA® works, meet new friends and make great memories.

The PtHA® offers competition to Youth of all ages and experience levels. The Pinto World Championship® Horse Show and Color Breed Congress® bring PtHA® Youth members together from all over the world.

While competing in PtHA® approved shows, members can earn points that enable Youth to win awards that include Register of Merit, Register of Excellence, Legion of Merit, Supreme Champion and Superior Performance. Each year, Youth and their Pintos compete against their peers for national awards like Pinto of the Year, Top 10, Zone Top Five, Challenge 20 and overall High Point.

National Youth Activities