The junior members elect officers, are actively involved in youth rules and policies, and learn about leadership and group participation. The PHBA-Y works very closely with the PHBA Youth Committee to set PHBA guide lines. Then, the enthusiastic youth and the versatile Palomino horse can compete against individuals with the same competence and experience. Youth can compete in a number of events ranging from showmanship at halter to riding classes. Points earned in youth competition can be combined to earn Register of Merits, Superiors, and Championships in performance and halter events.
Most horse shows have a high point youth at the conclusion of the show.
Each year, national high point youths win coveted awards at the PHBA-Y National Convention. This is usually held in July following the PHBA Youth World Championship Palomino Horse Show. The PHBA Youth Palomino World Championship Horse Show is the annual showcase held for the youth members of PHBA-Y. Young people come from all over the United States to compete for individual and team awards. The show awards multiple sets of national points and is a non qualifying show. The PHBA World Championship Horse Show began in 1983 due to the support and hard working Hoosier Palomino Associations efforts.