Stay up to date on all the latest things going on at YEDA! You can find links to photos and results from our shows as well as read about exciting news!
LATEST NEWS
YEDA SIF Benefit Open Show
May 3-4, 2025
Fulton County Fairgrounds
COVERED ARENA
8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH
This show is not a YEDA regular season show, it is an open show to support the Scholarship Incentive Fund (SIF) and is open to all riders.
Show Management: Lacie Yeager lacieyeda@gmail.com
YEDA SIF Benefit Open Show entry form
YEDA Royalty Competition at Nationals
The following royalty positions will be awarded at the 2025 YEDA National Show in McDonald, TN:
- Queen: chosen from high school female applicants
- King: chosen from high school male applicants
- Princess: chosen from middle school female applicants
- Prince: chosen from middle school male applicants
- Lil Miss: chosen from elementary female applicants
- Lil Mister: chosen from elementary...Read More »
Inflation Buster Show Series
Fight inflation with lower costs at the following shows!
Woodstock, Illinois – 4 Judges
January 11 – 12 Silver Sands New Smyrna Beach, FL – 4 Judges
The Great Congress Quest
Attention teams attending the Quarter Horse Congress YEDA Show.
Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU, is sponsoring and organizing The Great Congress Quest, a Congress scavenger hunt.
All details will be shared with coaches at the coaches’ meeting on Tuesday evening, October 8th.
Ohio Quarter Horse Congress YEDA Show Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2024 Ohio Quarter Horse Congress YEDA Show has expanded to a two-day YEDA show, October 9 & 10. This year, we are offering sponsorship opportunities for the Congress show and we would greatly appreciate your support.
PDF Congress Sponsor Form 2024
DOC Congress Sponsor Form 2024
For more information...Read More »
2023 - 2024 Archived Points
As you prepare to renew your membership here is a link to all of the 2023 – 2024 Season Points Archived.
2024 National Championship Commemorative Buckles
This year, we are offering another way to commemorate your Nationals experience. Celebrate your accomplishment with a buckle! Buckles will be ordered after Nationals.
Riders earning the championship title in their division will still be receiving buckles at Nationals.
You can order by mailing the order form, or ordering at Nationals.
YEDA...Read More »
2024 YEDA Nationals Equine Knowledge Contest
Calling ALL YEDA Members!!
“Saddle up your smarts and trot on over to the 2024 YEDA Nationals Equine Knowledge Contest! Let’s see who reigns supreme in the world of horse sense!”
Thursday May 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM till the Show Ends
Open to ALL YEDA members (regardless of Nationals qualifying)
3 Phases: Hippology,...Read More »
Video Production Contest “What YEDA Means To Me”
“What YEDA Means To Me” Video Contest Rules
What YEDA Means To Me- Video Contest Rules DOC
What YEDA Means To Me- Video Contest Rules PDF
Categories:
1. From the perspective of an individual rider. Tell us about your personal experience with YEDA! This may include how...Read More »
YEDA Royalty Competition at Nationals
The following royalty positions will be awarded at the 2024 YEDA National Show in McDonald, TN:
- Queen: chosen from high school female applicants
- King: chosen from high school male applicants
- Princess: chosen from middle school female applicants
- Prince: chosen from middle school male applicants
- Lil Miss: chosen from elementary female applicants
- Lil Mister: chosen from elementary...Read More »
Rally Up Fundraiser
Buy raffle tickets for chances to win custom chaps from Paradise Leather, a custom hat from Shortie’s, a Milwaukee Packout Storage Bundle with M18 Fuel 4 PC Tool Kit or Cash with a 50/50! https://go.rallyup.com/yeda1
Make Money Apply for Scholarships
YEDA Offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for all riders.
For more information go to the scholarship tab.
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Class of 2024 are you enrolled in the Scholarship Incentive Fund?
To check if you are enrolled and how many points you have, click here
If you have questions or contact Debbie Arnold @ DArnold@showyeda.com
...Read More »Honoring Our Heroes YEDA Show
YEDA Reining Clinic with Keith Ceddia
Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 @ 7 PM
Before the Honoring Our Heroes YEDA SHOW
Champion Center in Springfield, Ohio
Keith’s free clinic will focus on catch-ride reining. He will highlight what the judges are looking...Read More »
OFFICIAL YEDA APPAREL!
We are excited to announce that ShopYeda.com is NOW OPEN and is the place to get all your OFFICIAL YEDA...Read More »
2025 Coaches Convention Febuary 11
2025 Coaches Convention
Where: OQHA Office 6325 Quarter Horse Drive Columbus Ohio
When: Feb. 11, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
Who: Any Active Coach is invited.
Please email RSVP and Suggested Rule Proposals to Rweitzel@showyeda.com.
Zoom Link: TBA
...Read More »YEDA Show at The Color Breed Congress Expo Square Tulsa Oklahoma November 4 & 5
Join us for a great 4 Judge YEDA show held in conjunction with the Color Breed Congress at Expo Square in Tulsa Oklahoma. YEDA is very thankful for the support of the PtHA, sponsoring the show at the CBC. There will be awesome awards, shopping at the trade show, and...Read More »
YEDA Horse of the Day winners have been awarded Fenwick Equestrian Graphic Blankets at shows
YEDA is Excited about our partnership with Fenwick Equestrian. Fenwick Equestrian’s Liquid Titanium Line of products are designed to enhance the well-being and performance of both horses and riders. These therapeutic products utilize Far Infrared therapy, harnessing the natural power of titanium dispersed in water at the nano level...Read More »
For YEDA Parents: Collegiate Equestrian Consulting
Coach Mary Meneely will be hosting an informational meeting for all YEDA parents to learn more about the collegiate equestrian opportunities and how to navigate the recruitingg and cellege decision process. This will take place at YEDA Nationals, Friday, June 2 at 7:30 PM while riders are at the Prom.
Share A One Line Message To Your Student Rider In The Nationals Program
Share A One Line Message To Your Student Rider In The Nationals Program
YEDA one-liner message order form
Mail or email the following information:
- Your Name Rider’s
- Name Team’s Name
- The one-line message, with a maximum of 100 characters.
- Mail a check payable to YEDA for $30
Deadline April 25, 2023
- Mail checks to Laura...Read More »
AQHA Supports Youth Through YEDA Sponsorship
AQHA Supports Youth Through YEDA Sponsorship
The American Quarter Horse Association’s new sponsorship of the Youth Equestrian Development Association offers scholarship opportunities.
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to partner with the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) to create new scholarship opportunities for participating...Read More »
Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show
YEDA & IHSA Show and College Fair @ MEC
Combined YEDA and IHSA Show
November 12-13, 2022
Michiana Event Center (MEC)
Trade show and Colleges
...Read More »Blue Raider Cup
Blue Raider Cup
Location: Tennessee Miller Coliseum with MTSU Address: 304 W. Thompson LaneMurfreesboro, TN 37129
Entries Open on July 25, 2022 Entries Due on August 22, 2022
Entries Close on August 26, 2022
Showbill/Program:
Blue Raider Cup Sept 10-11 Showbill Word
YEDA Team for the NYATT Competition at The Quarter Horse Congress
YEDA Team for the NYATT Competition at The Quarter Horse Congress
DOC Guidelines Application and Rubric for the YEDA NYATT Team competition at the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress
PDF Guidelines Application and Rubric for the YEDA NYATT Team competition at the 2022 All American Quarter Horse...Read More »
2022 – 2023 Show Calendar
Check out the show calendar for next year…
2022 – 2023 Show Calendar LINK
More shows will be added
...Read More »Shorty's Custom Hat and Paradise Leather Custom Chaps Raffle to Support the SIF
Win a Shorty’s Custom Hat OR Paradise Leather Custom Chaps!
Use this link to get started! https://go.rallyup.com/yedasif
WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH A TOUGH DRAW? A Keith Ceddia Clinic
WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH A TOUGH DRAW 2022 Clinic with Keith Ceddia
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Shipshewana YEDA Show November 13-14
Location: Michiana Event Center Address: 455 E Farver St. Shipshewana, Indiana 46565
Sponsor Information:
YEDA College Fair Flyer
PDF Shipshewana YEDA Show Sponsor Information & Reservation Form
DOC Shipshewana YEDA Show Sponsor Information & Reservation Form
Entries Open on September 15, 2021 ...Read More »
2021 - 2022 Show Schedule Posted!
2021 – 2022 Show Schedule Posted!
There will be more shows added, as we confirm details on them. However, a large portion of the season is currently posted! Send your memberships in and plan your season! Looking forward to a great YEDA Season!
The showbill and information for the All...Read More »
October 6 Quarter Horse Congress
Location: All American Quarter Horse Congress Columbus, Ohio
Entries Open on August 15, 2021 Entries Due on September 12, 2021
Entries Close on September 27, 2021
Showbill/Program:
All American Quarter Horse Congress showbill-doc – pdf
All American Quarter Horse Congress showbill-doc
2021 National Championship Results and Information
To view photos from the week: http://bit.ly/YEDA2021
FREE! Please download and screenshot and use to cherish great memories and post on social media etc!
https://www.youtube.com/c/YEDAOfficial
2021 YEDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
Click HERE to learn more about the 2021 National Championship Weekend!
Details about Nationals and how many qualify how to interpret ties CLICK HERE
-Individual & Team Point Requirements for Championship Horse Shows From Rule Book
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YEDA Collegiate Celebration
YEDA Collegiate Celebration
May 13-14, 2021
Cleveland, TN
YEDA Collegiate Celebration showbill Showbill
YEDA is proud to announce this horse show for our collegiate friends and partners in the catch riding format. On May 13 and 14, YEDA will host a collegiate-only competition for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association...Read More »
YEDA Reining Clinic with Keith Ceddia
When: Saturday, October 17, 2020 @ 3:00PM
Where: Ceddia Performace Horses 5655 CR 13 Centerburg, OH 43011.
Cost: $100 for participants $25 to audit
YEDA Reining Flyer & Registraion Form
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YEDA COVID PLAN TO PROTECT AGAINST COVID FALL 2020
YEDA COVID PLAN TO PROTECT AGAINST COVID PDF
...Read More »PHOTOS from the 2020 YEDA National Championship Event
Please follow this link to view photos from the 2020 YEDA National Championship Event. We are allowing downloads of these photos.
Thank you to our wonderful photographer, Mary Bowman, for taking these and making these photos available. Mary also designs our website, any of our published materials and the Nationals program....Read More »
2020 - 2021 YEDA Show Schedule
Watch Nationals on Live Feed with Timeless Photography
YEDA is excited to announce that a Live Feed of the entire show starting with horse warm-up Sunday evening will be provided by Shane Hesson of Timeless Photography.
https://livestream.com/timeless/yeda
They can be downloaded as well. Here is the link: https://drive.google.
2020 National Apparel!!
2020 National Apparel!!
Pre Order and Shipping are an option visit https://www.mudturtletees.com/
These items will be available for purchase at the Nationals Show and you will be able to choose your customization from many different glitter and foil color options. See the apparel booth at Nationals to get your gear!
...Read More »YEDA Reschedules Nationals: June 22-25, 2020
Seniors Submit Bio to be Displayed at YEDA Nationals!
2019-2020 Show Results
September 15 NEOAM College, Miami, OK Hosted by Red Dirt Riders
NWY YEDA SHOW SEPT 2019
September 21-22 Lancaster, Ohio Hosted by YEDA Founders
YEDA Kickoff Sunday Scoresheets YEDA Kickoff Saturday Scoresheets (2)
September...Read More »
Scholarships
Please click on a link below to access the forms and information for our current scholarships.
Scholarship Incentive Fund Application
Lakota Of Ohio Senior Achievement Scholarship
...Read More »Color Breed Congress YEDA Show November 2-3
Location: Expo Square @ Color Breed Congress
Address: 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74112
Entries Open on September 8, 2019
Entries Due/Close on October 18, 2019
Hosted By: Color Breed Congress & YEDA
CBC YEDA Show Scoresheets
Final Show Program
DOC Color-Breed-Congress-YEDA-Show-Showbill
PDF...Read More »
Tough Enough To Wear Pink YEDA Invitational
September 13-15
Tough Enough To Wear Pink Show
Location: World Equestrian Center
Address: 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH 45177
This show is an invitational and is considered outside the normal YEDA show season. The riders who participate will not be awarded seasonal YEDA points.
NSBA Western Show Team World Championship August 17-18, 2019
The NSBA Western Show Team World Championship offers competition for both Sr High and Jr High school student riders with awards provided for Individuals and Teams. Competition guidelines allow teams to be formed providing they are currently part of an...Read More »
The Little Buckeye and YEDA Classic
DOC Little buckeye _ YEDA classic showbill
PDF Little buckeye _ YEDA classic showbill
NOQHA Little Buckeye Show Bill / List of Classes and Info
July 12-14: Sunbury, Ohio
YEDA will be partnering with the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association (OAQHA) to host The Little Buckeye and YEDA...Read More »
2019-2020 Show Schedule
Printable 2019-2020 Show Schedule
Many more shows will be added so watch the website for details. If you would like to host a show in the 2019-2020 Show Season Click HERE for help or contact a founder.
National Championship Weekend Patterns
All Invitational classes Pattern #8
All Individual classes on Friday Night (Ranch Riding) and Saturday are going to be Pattern #10
All Team classes are Pattern #11
On Sunday the Diamond Elite Pattern is #12
Note: All Reining Patterns will be NRHA Patterns
Update of Class Schedules
National Championship Weekend Qualifiers
Team National Qualifiers with Alternate Teams Noted
Individual National Qualifiers with Alternate Riders Noted
Invitational Qualifiers from each state
Try It Program
This program is exclusively for approved YEDA shows to allow first time team, riders, and coach that would like to experience YEDA without a full commitment of membership. A discounted team membership of $25, coach membership $10 and individual membership of $10. For more information please download the Try It...Read More »
YEDA National Championship Invitational
YEDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL
THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2020
ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Judge Pete McAlister
The YEDA National Championship Invitational gives student/riders nationwide the opportunity to qualify for the YEDA National Championship Show.
National-Championship-Showbill-2020 National-Championship-Showbill-2020
- An invitation to compete will be offered to the...Read More »
Ranch Riding Clinic with Mr. Clark Bradley
Friday, December 7th at 7:30 pm before the YEDA ‘Twas the Show Before Christmas show there will be a Ranch Riding clinic with NRHA/AQHA professional horse trainer and University of Findlay Western Equestrian Program Instructor, Clark Bradley. Mr. Bradley had over 50 years of training experience...Read More »
NSBA Team Championship Show August 18 - 19 . ** Form Updated** Due July 21st
ALL YEDA COACHES & RIDERS ARE INVITED
NSBA is having a Team Championship Show from August 18-19,2018 at the NSBA WORLD SHOW in Tulsa, OK
YEDA coaches and riders are invited. If a rider wants to show and their coach cannot go we will have a team for you to participate with....Read More »
Nationals Results
Congratulations Riders
Final program with Advertisements and Placings
2018National Championship Final Program
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Two fundraisers for the Scholarship Incentive Fund at Nationals.
2018 Nationals Individual Qualifiers
2018 Nationals Individual Qualifiers
2018 Nationals Team Qualifiers
...Read More »2018 Scholarship Opportunities
$4000 of Scholarships has been added to the scholarship opportunities for juniors and seniors thanks to TIM MCHUGH DODGE JEEP and THE ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. For more information navigate to the scholarships pages under the scholarship tab.
...Read More »Ride a Reiner Clinic with Marcia Hignett FREE CLINIC
Ride a Reiner Clinic with Marcia Hignett FREE CLINIC
When: Friday Evening, Feb 23 @ 7:30 pm Where: WB Ranch
The clinic will be presented by Marcia Hignett, professional reining trainer and will walk riders through the best way to layout YEDA reining patterns. Food Booth will be available for snacks and a light...Read More »
January 13 - 14 Mid Winter Melt Show Canceled Due to Weather
Due to the extreme winter weather forecasted for this upcoming weekend show staff and YEDA Founders, have decided to CANCEL the Mid-Winter Melt show, January 13-14, in Springfield, OH. The safety of our riders, coaches and show staff is of utmost importance to our organization and we decided that the...Read More »
Ride The Pattern Clinic with Art O’Brien
Ride The Pattern Clinic with Art O’Brien
When: Friday Evening, DEC. 8 Where: University of Findlay Western Farm
Friday, December 8th at 7:30 pm before the YEDA ‘Twas the Show Before Christmas there will be a ride the pattern clinic with AQHA professional trainer and director of the UF...Read More »
Bobbing For Ribbons Results
Bobbing For Ribbons Results
Bobbing For Ribbons Saturday Scoresheets
Bobbing For Apples Program Final
Bobbing for Ribbons Sunday Scoresheets
...Read More »Kickoff Classic Results
Great Job to all riders!
WORD September Kickoff Classic Show Program PDF September Kickoff Classic Show Program
Saturday Kickoff Scoresheets.compressed
Kickoff Sunday Scoresheets.compressed
Points will be updated in October
...Read More »EQD Season Opener Results
Results are in for the EQD Season Opener!
Please see attachments to find the judges feedback and scoresheets and the final program for placings. The website will be updated with these points in the next few weeks!
EQD Season Opener Program Final
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Slideshows of 2016-2017 YEDA Show Season
Video slideshow of the 2016-2017 YEDA show season featuring teams and team members
Click to view the slideshow of the 2017 YEDA Nationals
http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e4455304d5463304f44553d0d0a
...Read More »Thousands of Dollars in Scholarship funds up for grabs!
YEDA has designed a Scholarship Incentive Fund to assist graduating members with their educational goals. Every rider no matter the division in which they compete or the year they become eligible to receive scholarship funds, is invited to enroll in the YEDA Scholarship Incentive Fund. Once an enrollee, all points...Read More »
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