American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) Symposium
March 26—28, 2026
Bastian Agricultural Center
2100 W 11400 S, South Jordan, UT
We are honored and excited to host this year's 2026 AYHC Symposium! More details and information can be found on the AYHC website:
What is AYHC?
First established in the 1970s, the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) was founded by breed organizations and specialists to provide support to all youth and youth leaders throughout the equine industry. Today the AYHC is leading the charge to unite kids and horses, across breeds and disciplines, through a variety of means and opportunities.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- 1:00– 4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
- 5:00—6:30 p.m. On-Site Check-In — Host Hotel Lobby
Thursday, March 26, 2026
- 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Equine Industry Tours
Transportation and Lunch provided
Meet in Hotel Lobby
Friday, March 27, 2026
- 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Workshops & Hands-On Activities
Saturday, March 28, 2026
- 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Workshops & Hands-On Activities
Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Safe travels home!
Total Cost
Cost information can be found on the AYHC website:
Travel
Travel information can be found on the AYHC website:
From the Book to the Barn
Educational Tools to Teach Safe, Effective Horsemanship
The AYHC Symposium presents an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to learn, network, share ideas and grow as an industry. This event brings together all facets of the equine industry with a common goal of uniting kids and horses. The non-breed / non-discipline specific curriculum will offer equine knowledge that transfers from the book to the barn, providing educational tools that volunteers, teachers, trainers, and coaches can use to teach youth about safe and effective horsemanship. The annual symposium highlights the equine industry in the region through tours of local horse farms, therapeutic riding facilities, veterinary practices and commercial enterprises. Above all, the Symposium connects participants with resources, referrals, and networking to foster a thriving equine industry.
For additional questions, please contact jessie.hadfield@usu.edu