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 |
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Coach: Paige Preston Team Members: Hailey Fast, Emily Fast, Allison Demers, Ashleigh Clark, Megan Norton, Jessica Erickson |
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| 2 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #2 | 216 points |
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Coach: Brenda Driediger Team Members: Daniella Gray, Conley Driediger, Jessica Passey, Leah Frew, Kayla Mills, Cassandra Beaudet |
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| 3 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #4 | 201 points |
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Coach: Candace Fast Team Members: Hailey Fast, Emily Fast, Jordanna Johnston, Kayla Booth, John Thibeault, Katie Terlecki |
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| 4 | SAHA-Triple M | 166 points |
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Coach: Merilee Mollard Team Members: Amanda Mollard, Madison Reimer, Lena Sprague, Julie Sprague |
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| 5 | VIAHA Vancouver Island Express | 152 points |
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Coach: Andrea Pringle Team Members: Jody Pringle, Emma Hawkins, Erin Pringle, Sacha Kazakoff, Caryssa Kinnear |
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| 6 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #1 | 122 points |
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Coach: Brenda Driediger Team Members: Conley Driediger, Jessica Passey, Morgan Sage, Emily Drain, Kristen Mozel, Katie Johnson |
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| 7 | Aurora AHA-Aurora Brights | 92 points |
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Coach: Diane Comeau Team Members: Brandon Leubner, Khennedy Leubner, Mackenzie Leubner, Amanda Stannard, Isobelle Ehret |
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| 8 | BCHAA Team #1 | 89 points |
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Coach: Allison Morris Team Members: Laura Leitch, Rachel Barker, Kristen Wiemken, Sarah Kavanagh, Amanda Wood |
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| 9 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #7 Willow | 87 points |
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Coach: Jan McKim-Lowe Team Members: Lyndsey Clark, Jackie Thomas, Anja Graham, Lauren Ross, Stefanie Hedler, Alycia Cannell |
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| 10 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #5 | 86 points |
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Coach: Shelby Preston Team Members: Jordanna Johnston, Kayla Booth, Lauryn Williams, Alexia Booth, Alexa Christopher, Jamie-Lynn Culpepper |
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| 11 | Aurora AHA-Aurora Gold | 70 points |
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Coach: Diane Comeau Team Members: Tamara Ubell, Sydney Young, Leah Lawrence, Melissa Sirman |
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| 12 | All Arabians Horse Association of BC Team #6 | 48 points |
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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:
- A completed application form.
- A resume outlining the applicant’s achievements in equestrian activities.
- 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.
- A photocopy of the last report card from the 2009-2010 school year.
- Copies of membership cards for a Region 17 club and A.H.A.
- A statement describing the applicant’s contribution and commitment to the Arabian breed. Please include any volunteer work that is equine related.
- A statement describing the applicants intended use of the funds.
- References: three sportsmanship references including names and telephone numbers.
- 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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