Region 17 Youth

Youth Director   Jessica Passey

phone: 604.531.9278
cell: 604.323.6091
email: debbie_passey@shaw.ca


MAH Youth Contest

Sydney Young, the talented Aurora AHA junior member, won twice in the Modern Arabian Horse magazine's Youth Contest.
  - Champion - Art 13 & Under
  - Reserve Champion - Photography 13 & Under
Well done, Sydney!!


Region 17 Youth Scholarships

Scholarship Recipients

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 Youth Team Tournament

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

2008 Youth Team Tournament Results
1 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #3 261 points
  Coach: Paige Preston
Team Members: Hailey Fast, Emily Fast, Allison Demers, Ashleigh Clark, Megan Norton, Jessica Erickson
2 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #2 216 points
  Coach: Brenda Driediger
Team Members: Daniella Gray, Conley Driediger, Jessica Passey, Leah Frew, Kayla Mills, Cassandra Beaudet
3 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #4 201 points
  Coach: Candace Fast
Team Members: Hailey Fast, Emily Fast, Jordanna Johnston, Kayla Booth, John Thibeault, Katie Terlecki
4 SAHA-Triple M 166 points
  Coach: Merilee Mollard
Team Members: Amanda Mollard, Madison Reimer, Lena Sprague, Julie Sprague
5 VIAHA Vancouver Island Express 152 points
  Coach: Andrea Pringle
Team Members: Jody Pringle, Emma Hawkins, Erin Pringle, Sacha Kazakoff, Caryssa Kinnear
6 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #1 122 points
  Coach: Brenda Driediger
Team Members: Conley Driediger, Jessica Passey, Morgan Sage, Emily Drain, Kristen Mozel, Katie Johnson
7 Aurora AHA-Aurora Brights 92 points
  Coach: Diane Comeau
Team Members: Brandon Leubner, Khennedy Leubner, Mackenzie Leubner, Amanda Stannard, Isobelle Ehret
8 BCHAA Team #1 89 points
  Coach: Allison Morris
Team Members: Laura Leitch, Rachel Barker, Kristen Wiemken, Sarah Kavanagh, Amanda Wood
9 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #7 Willow 87 points
  Coach: Jan McKim-Lowe
Team Members: Lyndsey Clark, Jackie Thomas, Anja Graham, Lauren Ross, Stefanie Hedler, Alycia Cannell
10 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #5 86 points
  Coach: Shelby Preston
Team Members: Jordanna Johnston, Kayla Booth, Lauryn Williams, Alexia Booth, Alexa Christopher, Jamie-Lynn Culpepper
11 Aurora AHA-Aurora Gold 70 points
  Coach: Diane Comeau
Team Members: Tamara Ubell, Sydney Young, Leah Lawrence, Melissa Sirman
12 All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #6 48 points
  Coach: Lori Osberg
Team Members: Nicolette Streiling, Hennesey Zimmerman, Erica McGougan, Kanisha Krahn, Anja Graham, Kelsey Ackimenko

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Region 17 Scholarship Application Requirements

Region 17 of the Arabian Horse Association will award one scholarship, in the amount of $1500, towards the educational pursuits of a youth member in good standing of a Region 17 Arabian Horse Association Club.  The applicant must be a youth member of the Arabian Horse Association as defined within the A.H.A. 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.  An interview may be required whether in person or by telephone for all short-listed applicants.  The interviews shall be pre-arranged with all short listed-applicants.  Applicants must be active during the current year of application.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION:

  1. A completed application form.
  2. A resume outlining the applicant’s achievements in equestrian activities.
  3. Two letters of Recommendation: One letter from the applicants coach/ Local club member commenting on personal character, and one letter of recommendation from the applicant’s teacher or principal commenting on scholastic work habits.
  4. A photocopy of the last report card from the 2009-2010 school year.
  5. Copies of membership cards for a Region 17 club and A.H.A.
  6. A statement describing the applicant’s contribution and commitment to the Arabian breed. Please include any volunteer work that is equine related.
  7. A statement describing the applicants intended use of the funds.
  8. References: three sportsmanship references including names and telephone numbers.
  9. A short biography (one page or less) and recent photograph. Please include any volunteer work that is not equine related.

Download: Region 17 Youth Scholarship Requirements and Application Cover Page for 2010

Please include 3 copies

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2010
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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