The American Morgan Horse Association Young Adult Alliance (YAA), a group of 18-40 year old amateur and professionals working together to strengthen the Morgan breed, are again offering a scholarship to amateur and professionals who are interested in attaining their "R" Morgan judging card. This is an opportunity for young adults to educate themselves on the show ring and develop professionally.
The scholarship of $1,500 will be paid out as tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of two judges schools and one learner judging position within a two-year period from December 31 of the year awarded, upon submission and approval of receipts for the monies.
Any professional or amateur, age 21-40, who has the intent of becoming a Morgan "R" judge may apply. Applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay on the topic: "What I hope to learn from Morgan judging school and what I will contribute to the judging pool," along with one recommendation letter from a current "R" Morgan judge, a resume, and a completed application.
"Becoming a judge has been a long standing goal of mine, and with the help of the YAA scholarship I was able to achieve this goal," said first scholarship winner, Josh Noble, of Rowley, Massachusetts. "Stepping into the center ring as a judge changes your perspective on judging and showing completely. The experience has helped me become more knowledgeable not only as a judge but also as a horse trainer and a promoter of the Morgan breed."
For more information and to download the 2016 Application, please visit morganhorse.com/yaa.
-- via AMHA