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South Central Hackney Assocaition Offers Road Pony Camp Scholarship
Wednesday, May 6, 2015


The South Central Hackney Association is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering a scholarship to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, KY.  Anyone under the age of 18 and a member of SCHA is encouraged to submit an essay and a brief biography.  Scholarships will be awarded to the winner of an essay contest entitled “Why I Want to Learn More about the Hackney Breed.”  The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food and lodging. Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the winner.

The dates for the 2015 camp are July 5- July 11.  Applicants please submit your essay and a short autobiography, including equine experience, no later than June 19, 2015.  Applicant should send essays to:  Laura Schmidt, Sec/Treas. SCHA, 369 Schmidt Lane,   California, Kentucky 41007.  Additional information on the scholarship may be obtained by calling Laura Schmidt at 513-218-8678. 

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