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Sebring/Honstein Memorial Grants Deadline Nov. 1




A new application period has been established for the 2019 memorial grants offered by the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT). The application period for both of the 2019 grants outlined below will be October 1, 2018 through November 1, 2018.

The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who would like to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient's business endeavors.

The Elberta Honstein Memorial Grant is a grant offered to all AMHA members under the age of 21 to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency, and/or further his or her academic education.

Harry Sebring was a renowned Morgan horse trainer and the grant was created by his family in his memory, since he always wanted to see young adults excel personally and professionally in the show ring.

Elberta Honstein and Roy-El Morgan Farm have a rich and long history with the Morgan breed. Roy-El Morgan Farm was founded in the early 1960s by Roy and Elberta Honstein. They passed on their love of Morgans to their daughter, Debbie, and then Debbie's daughters, Elberta Seybold and Erlene Seybold-Smythe. The farm still operates under the third generation to continue the tradition.

Applications must be accompanied by a complete proposal answering ALL questions listed on the application form including an itemized budget of the program/event. Grant awards (checks) may not be made payable to the individual, but to the clinician, institution, or business providing the services.

Inquiries about grant applications or the grant process are handled by email only. Email execdir@morganhorse.com with any questions or comments.

Applications are available by clicking below:

Elberta Honstein Memorial Grant
Harry Sebring Memorial Grant

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