The All American Youth Horse Show began in 1968 as a way to provide building funds for the Franklin County fairgrounds in central Ohio. Improvements over the years have included construction of a multi animal barn, construction of a new horse barn, improvements to stalls, construction of a restroom facility near the horse area, along with many donations over the years. 

 

The first show was held at the Ohio Expo Center and ran for 2 ½ days.  Now drawing exhibitors from all over Ohio and many of the surrounding states, as the Ohio Expo Center grew, it allowed the show to grow with it.  From what started as a small idea and 2 ½ day show in 2 arenas, has now grown to a 4 day, multi judged, event using 4 arenas and offering a variety of classes for the ever-changing interests of the exhibitors.

  

Always ran by a volunteer staff, the non-profit show has benefited many exhibitors by offering scholarships to those who apply, and a sponsor incentive program, by which exhibitors can receive a refund of their entries and stall fees.  Several non-profit groups have benefited as well by volunteering their services at the show. Those include the Ohio Horseman’s Council of Fairfield County, Renegade Equestrian Drill Team, Stockhands Horses for Healing - Veteran's Group and the Franklin County 4-H Horse Committee.