New Brunswick Draft Horse Youth Association

09/06/2026

We're excited to be heading to the Albert County Exhibition, where they'll be hosting our NBDHYA Youth Challenge Classes!

📣 Youth exhibitors, you're on deck Friday at 10:00 AM and we can't wait to see you in the ring!

This is one of our final opportunities to earn points before the year-end finals, so let's make it count! Bring your horses, bring your enthusiasm, and let's have an amazing turnout as we race toward the finish line of another fantastic season!

✅️Don't forget to register your membership with the NBDHYA.
✅️ Let the show committee know if you're trailering in ahead of time.
✅️Tag photos to

Here is this year’s schedule!
As always, the schedule is subject to change, but we can’t wait to welcome you to the 113th Albert County Exhibition!🎡🎶

Mark your calendars, bring the family, and get ready for another year of community, agriculture, entertainment, and plenty of fun!

We can’t wait to see you at the fair! ❤️

09/04/2026

🐴 2026 NBDHYA Point Standings Update! 🏆

The latest point standings are in, and with only a few shows remaining in the season, the race for year-end awards is heating up! Congratulations to all of our youth participants for their hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout the season.

Due to the postponement of FREX and the precautionary measures that have been put in place, NBDHYA has made the decision to conclude the 2026 Points Challenge at our Sussex Final Show. This decision ensures a fair and consistent year-end competition for all participants and allows us to proceed with our season finale as planned.

We would like to wish everyone the best of luck for the remainder of the show season and hope to see all of our youth participants in Sussex for the final challenges and award presentations. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments and recognizing our 2026 Champions and Reserve Champions!

🐴🏅 Good luck, travel safely, and we'll see you in Sussex! 🏅🐴

08/18/2026

🐴🌟 NBDHYA Youth Members – Two Opportunities to Earn Points This Weekend! 🌟🐴

We're heading into another exciting weekend of youth classes with two Maritime shows hosting NBDHYA point-earning opportunities!

📍 Port Elgin Fair
🗓️ August 21, 2026

📍 Stanley Fair
🗓️ August 22, 2026

Whether you're chasing points toward the Finals or just looking to gain experience in the ring, we hope to see you there!

✅ Remember to register directly with the show committee in advance if you plan to attend.

✅ Ensure your 2026 NBDHYA membership registration has been submitted & paid.

08/18/2026

🏆 Season Point Standings Update! 🏆

Here are the current NBDHYA point standings as we head into the next round of host shows. Every point counts, and there are still plenty of opportunities to climb the leaderboard before finals.

Don't forget to tag us in photos and have a great show!

Host shows up next:
Old Home Week PEI
Stanley Fair
Port Elgin Exhibition
Kent County Agricultural Fair
Kings County Agricultural Fair

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the youth challenge classes, We couldn't do it without you!
Elite Horse Decorations
Eastwind Percherons
Maritime Classic Series
Dunn Construction

08/16/2026

It was another fantastic morning of youth classes at the Elm City Classic Draft Horse Show today!

From first-time exhibitors stepping into the ring to experienced youth continuing to build their skills and confidence, it was incredible to see the growth, determination, and sportsmanship on display. A huge thank you to the Elm City Classic team for their warm hospitality and support of our youth program.

Congratulations to all of our participants!

08/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Sydney Nason!

The NB Draft Horse Youth Association is proud to recognize Sydney Nason as the recipient of the 2026 NBDHYA Scholarship!

Sydney's dedication, hard work, and commitment to the draft horse industry and agricultural community make her a deserving recipient of this award. We can't wait to see where her future takes her and are proud to support her journey.

A special thank you to Feeds 'N Needs Fredericton for sponsoring this scholarship and investing in the future of our youth. Your support helps young people like Sydney pursue their goals and continue making a positive impact in our industry.

Please join us in congratulating Sydney

08/13/2026

🐴🌾 Old Home Week, here we come! 🌾🐴
Monday August 17th, 2026

We're excited to head to Old Home Week PEI, our first Maritime-wide host show featuring all three NBDHYA Challenge Classes. We can't wait to see youth exhibitors from across the region come together to learn, compete, and make memories.

✅ Don't forget to register with the NBDHYA before the show & Make sure your membership is paid so points count against the finals! ✅️ have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

Most importantly, have fun, support one another, and don't forget to share your photos and tag us.

08/12/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Elite Horse Decorations 🌟

A huge thank you to Elite Horse Decorations for their generous prize donation for our NBDHYA High Point Youth Awards!

We're incredibly grateful for your support of the next generation of draft horse exhibitors. Thank you for investing in our youth and helping recognize the hard work and dedication they bring to the ring all season long. 🐴

Be sure to check out Elite Horse Decorations for beautiful, custom horse decorations.

Custom horse decorations from miniatures to draft horses. Handmade in the USA. Mane Rolls, Mane Flowers and Tail Bows