SHTX Youth members enjoy riding together, learning at clinics, competing at shows and helping with certain events. Often SHTX youth ambassadors are available to help members unload or assist at shows when needed. The Youth meet at least once annually to elect officers and establish goals for the youth association. SHTX Youth also help with clinics, such as the free Stock Horse Trail clinic offered each year at the Texas State 4-H Horse Show.

SHTX knows the youth are the future of our association and the equine industry, and we are committed to enhancing the opportunities of SHTX youth through leadership experiences, community service opportunities and fun activities!

2025-2026 Youth Officers
L-R: Ella Dora, Director; Ava Turner, Vice President; Emma Gallman, President; Hadley Hemphill, Social Media Director; James Young, Secretary

Interested in becoming a youth officer?

Officer Application Officer Roles & Responsibilities Youth Code of Conduct Policy

If you have any questions, please call Jill at the SHTX office at 855-846-7468 or the SHTX Parent Ambassador Jennifer Turner at 405-568-8997.

Scholarship Opportunities

Every spring, the Darlene Hicks Youth Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been active in Stock Horse of Texas.

Click here for more information and application deadlines

Youth can compete in either the Youth division (designed for more advanced riders) or the Novice Youth division (for riders with limited showing experience), as well as any other division they are eligible for.