Driving Spirit
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Attention AHHS members aged 18-26!
Applications for the Joe Crawford Harrod Memorial Grant are now being accepted!!
Please complete and email your application to [email protected] before the June 30 deadline.
Driving Spirit, the Joe Crawford Harrod Memorial Grant has been established to support active youth members of the American Hackney Horse Society, aged 18-26, with a desire to develop their horsemanship and showmanship skills. Funds may be used for equine industry educational programs, internships or any show horse industry program or endeavor. The grant will be awarded annually, in an amount up to $2,500.
Requirements:
• Youth must be an active member of the American Hackney Horse Society
• Youth may be an amateur or professional
• Youth must participate in the show horse industry
• Grant is open to Hackney, Saddlebred, Morgan and Roadster Youth
The intention of the grant is to recognize and support an individual who portrays the characteristics and traits that Joe Crawford Harrod strived for and pursued.
Applicant must demonstrate:
• Excellent Sportsmanship
• Value of Camaraderie & Friendship
• Value of Teamwork & Confidence Building
• Care and Compassion for Ponies/Horses
To apply for the Grant:
Along with at least 2 recommendations from active participants in the show horse industry, the applicant must submit a written essay and/or a 2-3 minute video outlining:
1) Program, school, internship, work-study, or other show horse activity for which the applicant will use the Grant Funds
2) Purpose for applying for the Grant Funds
3) Goals the applicant will achieve by the use of the Grant Funds
4) Amount the applicant is requesting (up to $2,500)
5) Contact Information (address, phone, e-mail)
Contributions: If you would like to contribute to the Joe Crawford Harrod Memorial Grant Fund with a gift of any size; you may donate online or via check to the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible.
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