Texas Pony of Americas Club is pleased announce the 2015 Win
A POA 4-H Essay Contest. This is a statewide 4-H contest open to registered
Texas 4-H club members between the ages of 9 (or entered in the third grade)
and 16 as of August 31. The purpose of this contest is to acquaint 4-H members
with the Pony of the Americas breed, horse ownership and care in general. The
winner will receive a registered POA, halter and lead rope, a Junior Membership
for a year in the Texas POA Club, and various other donated prizes.
“Texas POA is very excited and pleased to offer this contest
to Texas 4-H members. It’s a great opportunity to connect a youth who desires
to train and compete with their own horse with a quality pony and youth
oriented breed organization,” said contest coordinator and Texas POA Vice
President Julie Hinz.
Pat Burton, a National POAC Director, Texas POA Director,
and professional farrier, will personally choose the young pony to be given
through the contest.
In order to enter the contest, 4-Hers must complete an
essay, questionnaire and something creative, as well as provide a letter of
recommendation from their 4-H leader. Deadline to enter the competition is
October 15,2015. Please log onto the club’s website at www.texaspoa.com/4hessay.html
or email 4-H Essay Coordinator Julie Hinz hinzjulie@hotmail.com
for a complete set of rules and entry form. The pony will be awarded during the
Texas Pony of the Americas Club Turkey Trot IBC Show to be held at Navarro
County Exposition Center in Corsicana, Texas, November 21-22, 2015.
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