The APHF presents annual, $1,000 scholarships to qualified college students. According to the Foundation, the applicant must be an APHA or American Junior Paint Horse Association member “in good standing and involved in horse activity using a Paint Horse or contributing actively to an APHA Regional Club for at least one year prior to and at the time of application.”
Applications must be postmarked by March 1 of the year in which the scholarships are to be used. Faxes are not accepted. Once a scholarship is awarded, it can be renewed if the recipient maintains a B or better grade-point average.
American Paint Horse Foundation Scholarships
P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
817- 834-2742, extension 422
aphfoundation.org
According to the Foundation, “The medical community has discovered what horse people have known all along–horseback riding is good for body, mind and soul. Children and adults facing physical and mental challenges are making major strides forward in recovery, thanks to the healing power of horses."
The Foundation awards grants to children and adults and has been conducting therapeutic riding classes at APHA World Shows. The Foundation also supports programs "to help our injured troops to rehabilitate on horseback.” Therapeutic riding grants typically run $500.
Therapeutic Riding Grants
American Paint Horse Foundation
P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
817-222-6431
aphfoundation.org
In addition to providing college scholarships for equestrians and grants to those involved in therapeutic riding, the APHF sponsors youth leadership training opportunities. These usually occur during annual APHA conventions and emphasize teamwork and oratorical skills.
American Junior Paint Horse Association (AjPHA) members can get involved in leadership activities by becoming leaders of their regional clubs, state representatives or executive committee members. AjPHA executive committee members help determine the association’s administration and direction.
Youth Leadership Training
American Paint Horse Association
P.O. Box 961023
Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
817-834-2742
apha.com