| For more information on any of the programs presented on this page, contact ASIYP at 507 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542, phone 630-844-3533 or e-mail us. |
| The ASIYP Badge program is offered for use by individuals and groups for a more in depth study of certain aspects of riding, horse care and history. You do not have to be enrolled in the ASIYP Levels to apply for badges. These badges can be especially useful for clubs or camps to use for riders to earn as a group. The badges are approximately two inch (2") embroidered patches in bright colors and unique designs suitable for attaching to a jacket or sweatshirt. |
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The ASIYP Letter program was established in early 1999. This Letter can be earned by completing all the ASIYP Levels, plus a list of other requirements. Riders completing all requirements will receive a custom designed chenille Letter (similar to a school sports or activity letter) and special recognition. |
| ASIYP Competitions will be open to any youth currently enrolled in ASIYP, all ASHA junior members and any member of an ASHA Youth Club (ASHAYC). The competitions will be conducted in two main categories - Activity Division and Horsemanship Division. |
 | The American Saddlebred International Youth Program includes the opportunity for youth involved with American Saddlebred horses to earn a letter, similar to a school activity letter, which may be sewn to a jacket. The letter is in the shape of an American Saddlebred head in red chenille on a royal blue felt backing with the letters "ASIYP" embroidered vertically on the neck. This letter may be earned by any youth 21 years of age and under by completing the ten requirements listed below. There is no charge to the recipient and completion of the requirements will be recognized as proof that the recipient has put diligent, serious effort into learning about horses in general, the American Saddlebred in particular and in putting the knowledge they have gained into bettering their experiences with horses. |
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| ACTIVITY DIVISION | HORSEMANSHIP DIVISION |
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The Activity Division consists of several events which will be conducted via mail. Tentative events for this division include:
| The Horsemanship Division consists of six specific events:
Each contestant is required to compete in all six events and will receive a numerical score plus award ribbons through sixth place in each event. At the conclusion of the six events, each contestant's scores will be totaled. The top ten contestants, based on their total scores, will receive "Top Ten" ribbons. The two highest scoring contestants will be crowned the ASIYP Champion and Reserve Champion and may receive monetary or other valuable prizes. You are not required to own a horse to compete in this division but you will need the USE of an American Saddlebred. This division is open to youth who ride any discipline (Saddleseat, Huntseat, Stockseat, Dressage) and, because of its "knowledge" classes, offers an equal opportunity to youth of various riding skill levels. We encourage ASHAYC's, ASHA Charter Clubs, etc., to hold Horsemanship Competitions in their area. They may be held in conjunction with an existing show, Academy show, other event or as their own special event. Please contact ASIYP for details and fees. |
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