Region 17 Youth

Katie and her vice directors Faith Seward and Sydney Young have been working hard to to provide fun events for the youth and to raise money for youth programs.

At the Region 17 Championship Show, the youth organized an egg-and-spoon race, Simon Says, an ice-cream social, a novelty costume class, a silent auction and sold 50/50 tickets, all with great success! Read more ... (Sept 2011 Youth Report)

Pictures with a Mountie

At the 2011 AHA Convention, this Region 17 Youth fundraiser was enthusiastically received and profitable!

AHA Redefines Age Limit for Youth!

Resolution #1-11 was passed at the AHA Convention held in Vancouver:  Effective December 31 2012, Youth will be defined as 18 & under.  Classes will then be split by age into “18 & under” or “14 to 18 years” for Juniors and “19 to 39 years” for Seniors.  The other age splits will remain the same.
The effective date has been deferred to the end of the year as the 2012 show season is underway.

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Region 17 Youth Scholarships

Scholarship Recipients

2011   Kathleen Fryer
2010   Conley Driediger, Ashliegh Clark and Daniella Gray
2009   Dana Adolphson
2008   Melissa Sirman
2007   Gina Georgeson and Jade Anderson
2006   Laura Kippen
2005   Diane Comeau
2004   Carlyn Whelihan

Region 17 congratulates these youth on their achievements!

All youth are eligible to apply for the Region 17 Scholarship (application due June 30th each year) and also any of the Arabian Horse Foundation Scholarships (due April 1st)

Region 17 Scholarship Application Requirements

Region 17 of the Arabian Horse Association will award one scholarship (or more), in the amount of $1500, towards the educational pursuits of a youth member in good standing of a Region 17 Member Association or Club.  The applicant must be a youth member of the Arabian Horse Association as defined within the AHA handbook.

Any youth member of Region 17 can apply.  Applicants will be measured on the following:  equestrian excellence, sportsmanship, scholastic achievement and work habits, and must demonstrate an ongoing commitment and contribution to the Arabian breed.  Applicants must be active during the current year of application.

Download this document which contains all information and the application:
Region 17 Youth Scholarship Requirements and Application Cover Page for 2012

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2012
Please submit 3 copies
Send completed applications and all other required information to:

Region 17  Scholarship Chairperson
C/O Donna Kavanagh
Box 64, Site 14, R.R. #1
De Winton, Alberta   T0L 0X0

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Region 17 Youth Team Tournament

Region 17 Youth Team Secretary: Kimberly Toye, 604.538.2215 (home phone)

2011 Youth Team Tournament Results
Recognized Division
Region 17 Champions   5th of all AHA Youth Teams in this category		197 points
	All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #3 Molly Minker, Hennasey Zimmerman, Nicole Quinn, Cheyenne Cook, Laura Leitch, Stefanie Hedler Coach: Lori Osberg
Region 17 Reserve Champions		157 points
	BCHAA Team A Amanda Wood, Rachel Barker, Kristin Wiemka, Makinley Wilson, Kestril Zalesky, Griffon Zalesky Coach: Allison Morris
Non-Recognized Division
Region 17 Champions   4th of all AHA Youth Teams in this category		170 points
	Vancouver Island Riders Louisa Feary, Emma Heusser Coach: Edwina MacDonald