The American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) invites proposals to speak at the 37th Annual AYHC Symposium taking place March 21-23, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minn. This event is designed to present an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to come together to learn, network, share ideas, and grow as an industry.

Three audiences will be represented:

• Adult leaders of youth—Mostly volunteers who work directly with youth in the field
• Youth industry professionals—Those employed in the youth horse industry (such as extension specialists and breed association youth program coordinators)
• Peer leaders of youth—Older teen leaders and college students focusing on leadership (who are also encouraged to submit proposals for presentations).

The non-breed/discipline specific curriculum throughout the symposium is designed to offer equine knowledge that transfers from the book to the barn, providing take-home tools to teach youth about safe and effective horsemanship. The symposium is designed to connect participants with resources, referrals, and networking to help kids connect through horses