There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.Winston Churchill
2010
GEORGIA QUARTER HORSE YOUTH ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President: Sara Parr
1st Vice President: Britt Lynch
2nd Vice President: Stephanie Rucci
Secretary: Morgan Justice
Treasurer: Taylor Hooks
Reporter: Jacquelyn Beckley
Delegates: Britt Lynch and Taylor Bevis
Additional contact info coming soon!
FREE MEMBERSHIP TO ALL NEW GQHA
YOUTH MEMBERS.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Goal…To provide opportunities for serving students who wish to further their education in a school or institution of their choice.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Member of GQHA for the last three consecutive full years not including year of initial application.
- Age limit-senior high rank to age 22 (Age determined by January 1 of the year scholarship is available).
- Pursuing an education beyond high school level.
- Submit most recent transcript reflecting GPA. A 3.0 GPA out of High School or a 2.5 or better for renewal.
- Possible personal interview.
Procedure
- The student shall complete scholarship application provided by the Committee.
- The student shall submit their most recent school transcript which shall include GPA.
- A total of 4 current recommendations to be sent with application from varied sources such as principal, counselor, GQHA member, 4-H advisor, extension agent, college professor or anyone with direct working connection to applicant.
- The amount of funds and the number of scholarships available in a given year will be determined by the AQHA Board of Directors.
- Checks will be made payable to the school or institution. Checks will be made to individuals only with receipt of payment to institution.
- If a scholarship recipient withdraws from school after receiving funds from the GQHA, they must refund the scholarships monies within 30 days. They would be eligible to reapply in the Spring.
Deadline for application is June 15th.
Check back here soon for the 2010 Scholarship Application.
GET YOUR NUMBER!
Help support the youth of both Quarter Horse Associations in Georgia (GQHA/HQHA) by purchasing your number for the year!
$20 Renewal Fee
$30 New Number Fee
Show numbers are available for purchase for the 2010 season. The cost is $20 for existing numbers and $30 for new numbers. The money collected will be split between the youth of GQHA and HQHA (Horseman's Quarter Horse Association). This is a great fund-raiser for our youth and it's great to get your "favorite number"! You may order numbers by clicking here, downloading form and sending check to address on form or from the show secretary at any GQHA or HQHA show. NOTE: Existing numbers are only held through the Stock Show.
Congratulations to the 2009 GQHA Scholarship Recipients
Michelle Fulcher
Carly Lambros
Katie Lisabeth
Kelsey Moody
Kelley Mundrick
Alice Webb
Dana Wilson
Georgia ROCKS the AQHYA World Show!
2009 YES Leadership Conference
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More Youth World Updates
2009 GQHYA CONGRESS TEAM
Horsemanship
Brit Lynch
Mary Whittington
Showmanship
Carly Lambros
Western Pleasure
Cory Freilich
Cody Parrish
Second Annual Youth Equine Champions Day at the Capitol
February 10, 2010
Upcoming Youth Reminders:
Special thanks to Kim Eiberger and Michelle Hooks for taking and submitting the pictures!