Lakehead Light Horse Association

The Lakehead Light Horse Association (LLHA) is pleased to offer a scholarship to our members who are entering or continuing a post secondary education. This award is funded through our fund raising events and by donations received throughout the year by our sponsors. A scholarship award of Five Hundred dollars is available through an application process. The applications are reviewed by a minimum of two (2) trustees, and one (1) officer (appointed by the trustees), who are not related in any manner to the applicants. The names of this review board will not be publicly disclosed. The successful applicant will be awarded at the year end banquet.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Individuals may apply if they:

• Have been a member in good standing since August 1 of the year of application.
• Have never received an LLHA scholarship.
• Provide proof of post secondary enrollment.

Applicants must be attending an accredited post secondary educational institute. The scholarship can be applied towards full or part-time studies.

Applicants must fill out the attached application form. Submit a typed essay with a minimum of 500, and a maximum of 750 words which must include:

• Examples of your contributions to the LLHA past or present.
• Where you would like to see the LLHA progress in the near and/or distant future.
• Why you feel you deserve this scholarship.
• How your education could impact the equine or agricultural activities in our area.
• Long term career goals.

Applicants must supply two letters of reference from non family members, and include contact information. References will be contacted by the review board. Please include all current graduating marks/scores.

For a full details and to apply please read more here at Scholarship.

What is a NAERIC Horse?

Horses found on NAERIC-member equine ranches fall under three distinct types:

• NAERIC Light Horses include popular breeds such as Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas and Standardbreds.
• NAERIC CanAm Sport Horses are produced by breeding a Thoroughbred stallion to a draft-cross mare and are known for their exceptional dispositions, athleticism and versatility. Quieter sport horses are drafts crossed with light horses such as Quarter Horses or Paints.
• NAERIC Draft Horses include Percherons, Belgians, Clydesdales, and Spotted Drafts.

Since equine ranchers are primarily horse breeders that are also involved in the collection of pregnant mares’ urine (PMU), the type and breed of horses found on equine ranches will vary depending on each rancher’s preference and breeding program. These horses are registered with NAERIC and eligible for NAERIC Advantage ® added dollars.

The entire population of horses found on equine ranches is very small. 49,000 horses have been registered with NAERIC since 1998 compared to the estimated 10 million total horse population of North America. Less than 2000 foals are born each year on the 26 equine ranches.

The most prevalent breeds of horses found on equine ranches are registered Quarter Horses, followed by registered Percherons, Belgians, and Paints.

Because of the limited number of horses bred by these reputable equine ranchers and breeders, the foals are in high demand by horsemen of all disciplines throughout North America and some foreign countries.

NAERIC Advantage Program
The NAERIC Advantage� is an incentive program for horses bred on NAERIC member ranches and registered with NAERIC. More than 42,000 horses are registered with NAERIC so far and are eligible to earn NAERIC Advantage� rewards. NAERIC horse owners, participating in NAERIC approved events, have received over $2,671,000 since 1998.

Approved events include a broad range of disciplines and levels of competition in the United States, Canada, and Europe . Availability and quality of published results are important in approving events for Advantage� payouts.
Results MUST:

  Identify the horse exhibited

  Be readily accessible on an established web site or printed in a reputable equine publication.

NAERIC horse owners are encouraged to recommend events for approval in their area . To recommend an event, print the Application for Event Approval from the NAERIC web site and fax or mail the completed form to NAERIC for consideration.

Some of the disciplines included in receiving NAERIC Advantage� money are: hunt classes, western classes, barrel racing, cutting, ranch horse, roping, reining, pole bending, trail, working cow horse, dressage, eventing, jumping, racing, team penning , halter classes, cart and team classes, and line classes.

Exhibitors, earning only ribbons or points through breed -approved shows, can earn Advantage � dollars when placing first – third. In addition, the Advantage� matches, dollar for dollar for the owner of the horse, breed registry incentive fund checks from the AQHA Incentive Fund, the APHA Breeders Trust Fund, the ApHC Breeders Trust Fund, and the ApHCC Incentive Fund.

The NAERIC web site, www.naeric.org, posts details of payouts for each event. Owners of NAERIC horses who compete at approved shows can fill out online payout applications for Advantage � rewards and submit them electronically.

Does your horse qualify for NAERIC Advantage� money? Search here for horses registered with NAERIC.

For more information visit their website at www.naeric.org.

Thursday, July 14, at Murillo Fairgrounds at 7pm.

Age catergories are 35-54 and 55+