This program is designed to recognize our hardworking youth who have committed themselves to the Saddlebred industry and the sport they love. MSHA will honor three junior exhibitors:
Cash prize to be awarded to two recipients in the 15–17 age division, a $1,000 award and a $500 award.
Cash prize of $300 to one recipient in the 11-14 age division.
Age divisions refer to the divisions that you participate in during 2018.
This prize is to be used toward a horse-related purchase or educational purpose. Prize money is raised through various MSHA sponsored fund raising events.
Our applicants should:
Serve as role models for their peers
Exhibit good sportsmanship and leadership
Have regular responsibilities within a barn setting (Responsibilities may include helping with chores, grooming, volunteering, helping at shows, etc.)
Have earned awards or commendations for accomplishments in various levels of competitions (example: 4-H, speech on Saddlebreds, photography, etc.) and/or work with volunteer organizations.
Applications and responsibilities:
Applicants must be members of MSHA
September 1st – Application due
October 10th – References due
You are responsible for making sure we get your references by October 10th and that they respond to us.
Around October 31st you will be notified of a topic chosen by MSHA for your essay. The essay will be due by January 3rd.
The awards are presented at the next MSHA Award Banquet.
Please contact with questions: Alice Lear, alice_lear@juno.com 651-437-2725
Or Jennefer Lear, jenneferlear@gmail.com 651-895-3088.
