CAQHA Scholarships & Grants
7The Capitol Area Quarter Horse Association is proud of our annual scholarship program. CAQHA invests in our youth by providing scholarships to eligible CAQHA youth members for continuing their education. The 2017 scholarship application is coming soon and will be available for download below.
In addition to scholarships for youth, CAQHA offers grants to worthwhile non-profits who work with horses. Grant applications are available for download below.
In addition to scholarships for youth, CAQHA offers grants to worthwhile non-profits who work with horses. Grant applications are available for download below.
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Sponsors
Mission Statement
To promote interest in the American Quarter Horse
To develop friendship and fellowship among horsemen To exchange ideas, practices, and methods of operation for the education of the Association’s members Proudly Supporting
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Grants and Scholarships
 One of our 2016 Grant Recipients, Brenda McCall, with Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship, receiving our $1000 grant from Board Member, Donna Arnett.
Congratulations to our 2016 Grant recipients: - Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship - RED Arena - Morning Star Ranch Ministries 
Andy Isaacs with Morning Star Ranch Ministries receives a $1000 grant from Board Member Donna Arnett.
Congratulations to our two $1000 scholarship recipients: Jarrett Haydon and Julie Hill Jarrett Haydon has been an active part of CAQHA for years beginning with his volunteer work handing out ribbons at our shows. Working the exit gate, setting up and taking down the trail patterns, hauling shavings, painting trail poles, cleaning out our trail trailer are just a few of the many tasks that Jarrett has happily performed for our organization. Jarrett wrote, “I have learned from my involvement with CAQHA that serving others is better than serving yourself. I’ve learned how much work it takes to put on a horse show and my volunteer efforts have been the most enjoyable part of the shows.” An outstanding horseman, Jarrett has also competed in our western and ranch division classes, winning the Ranch 18 & Under High Point at our August show. He has also been very active in the Burnet County 4-H program serving as President as well as qualifying and competing successfully at the State 4-H Horse Show for three years in a row. A Deans List graduate of Faith Academy in Marble Falls, Jarrett is attending Texas A&M and will be in the Corps of Cadets where he will have the opportunity to commission into a branch of the military. Following his military service, Jarrett hopes to work as a mechanical engineer and one day start his own engineering firm. “I understand that a plan can never be fully trusted in the sporadic, unpredictable world that we live in. For this reason I put my trust in a greater Being, the Lord. I know that Texas A&M can provide much for its students, but my God can provide more. I will always be a Christian, an Aggie, and a Texan – these characteristics will keep me focused on my plans and my goals for the rest of my life.” Julie Hill’s involvement with CAQHA started when she begin showing her POA in the Walk/Trot classes at our shows many years ago. Julie wrote, “I continued showing at CAQHA shows when I got my 3 year old Paint. I’ve had so many wonderful experiences at the shows. More importantly, I have been blessed with friendships. As my riding experience has grown, so has my circle of friends. The friendships that I have built while being involved with CAQHA are special to me. I have enjoyed spending time getting to know my competitors as well as their families. CAQHA has been an important part of my life as I have grown from a little girl in pigtails and ribbons to a student athlete at a Division 1 university. Whoop whoop!” Julie will be riding Horsemanship for Texas A&M’s Women’s Equestrian Team and has received early acceptance into A&M’s Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science college. With her rigorous academic schedule in high school and her 5.4 GPA, Julie is entering A&M as a sophomore. Julie’s success in the show arena includes the CAQHA Super Team award in 2014 and numerous Circuit awards and High Point awards. She and Cooper have also earned 7 World Championship titles and 3 Reserve Championship titles at Paint World and Pinto World Shows! Julie’s high school involvement with horses wasn’t limited to showing. She has volunteered her time helping an number of horse-related clubs including the 4-H Hoofpicks, Special Olympics horse shows, and APHA shows. Julie added, “Serving the community is important to me. That is why I chose the medial field. I hope to give back what I have been so lucky to receive. I will always have horses in my life. After I graduate with my doctorate, I will be instructing little girls and boys as they fulfill their dreams of loving and riding horses.” Congratulations to our three $1000 Grant recipients: Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship, Morning Star Ranch Ministries, and RED Arena Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship, based in Leander, is a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horseback riding, equine assisted therapies, social skills therapies and community service outreach programs. Executive Director, Brenda McCall wrote, “Our program is dedicated to helping others by using the beautiful spirit of the horse to make a difference in individual’s lives – from those with autism and CP to those who are in need of life skills and work experience, to those who are in need of community service. Our goal is: make a difference in this world and change lives forever. Our motto is: All who come here are able. We should not dwell on our weaknesses, instead we should strengthen our ability to overcome them.” DADTH serves over 65 individuals between regular sessions and summer camps. More information about Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship can be found on their website – dadth.org. Morning Star Ranch Ministries in Milano is a non-profit organization that offers year round camps with a strong Christian focus for underprivileged teens. They use their horse programs to teach kids about responsibility and a good work ethic. For over 18 years, the major focus of MSR Ministries has been to build leadership skills in young teens that may otherwise lack the courage and confidence to reach their full potential. Andy Isaacs, President of MSR wrote, “We work with 27 school districts in 7 counties. We ask school faculty members to nominate sixth grade students who meet the following criteria: - Financially challenged – Honest – Hard working – Positive influence on others. Once nominated, these young teens enter an ongoing program where they receive scholarships to attend 3 summer camps and 2 spring break retreats. Most of these kids are not able to afford summer sports, camps or vacations. This gives them something to look forward to. Our wonderful volunteer staff helps them feel important and loved.” With 15 horses in the MSR program, the kids take riding lessons, learn and perform all the daily horse care as well as enjoy riding competition at each camp session. For more information on Morning Star Ranch Ministries check out their website – msrministries.org. RED Arena in Dripping Springs is a non-profit organization that serves individuals from age 2 to 70+ with a range of diagnosis such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, TBI, stroke and PTSD. They also offer support services to siblings and families. Jennifer Young, Physical Therapist, Founder and Executive Director of RED Arena wrote, “Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through horses. We offer equine assisted therapies (physical / occupational / speech) and therapeutic riding lessons, mental health services to children and adults including military veterans, as well as a job-training program for adults with disabilities. We have inclusive summer horse camps for kids of all ability levels. This past year we served over 200 individuals in Central Texas and were able to provide full and partial scholarships to all participants so no family was burdened with the actual cost of this powerful therapy.” Their annual spring fundraiser and “awareness” raiser - RED Arena Round-Up - is an inclusive “rodeo playday” where kids and adults of all ability levels compete together in games on horseback. This event helps bring awareness to the potential the RED Arena kids and adults have as they showcase their skills. Find out more about RED Arena by visiting their website – redarena.org. |
