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I’m headed off today to the American Youth Horse Council leaders symposium www.ayhc.com, and next week I’ll bring you some insights I gained there. Once a year, youth leaders from around the country meet to learn better ways to work with youth and horses, and teens attend, too. Their motto is Kids + Horses = Magic, and you don’t have to be a youth leader to know that kids and horses really do equal magic. One of the things I think is most fun about this gathering is that you get
to see adults and youth from lots of breeds and disciplines all working
together. The teen projects are cool, and you see the Ag kids, cowboy kids, hunter kids, trail riding kids, 4-H kids, Pony Club kids, and so forth all having fun. Another aspect that is really inspirational is the leaders who have been supporting the youth for years, sometimes long after their kids are grown. Their only pay is that they love horses and kids, and they know they’re
making a contribution. If you’re an adult working with kids and horses, you might want to consider attending next year. It’s fun and educational, and no matter your skill level, you won’t feel out of place. Whether you attend or not, I salute you and thank you for your work, because I know it’s making a difference.
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