Mission Statement

To provide beneficial services to our members which enhance and encourage Quarter Horse ownership and participation.

To generate growth of the OQHA and AQHA membership via promotion, advertising, and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.

To uphold the rules of AQHA and to promote the Quarter Horse Industry.

2008 Recipients

Northwest Scholastic Incentive Program

Over $11,000 in US Savings Bonds given out!!!

2008 Recipients:

1 Heather Lee Shawcross

2 Rachelle Durfey

3 Taylor Gillette

4 Graysen Stroud

5 Jamie Sutton

6 Marcus Mann

7 Carrie Hackenberger

8 Katie Shipman

9 Mack Dodsworth

10 Taylor Searles

11 Lauren Uhrich

12 Gabriella Salamone

13 Parris Rice

14 Briyanna Randles Boehme

15 Julia Smith

This was a great group of youth who applied for the scholarships. Congratulations!!

The NW Scholastic Incentive Program would like to thank the following sponsors:

Lesley Cummins

Drag n Fly Ranch

Coyote Rock Ranch

Kirk Toy “Shoe Shine Man” and SilverLite Trailers

It is not too late to sponsor this event! Contact 503-537-9845 to make your donation to the NW Scholastic Incentive Fund.

Northwest Scholastic Incentive Fund

Managed by: Oregon Quarter Horse Association

Object:

To provide funds to be used for higher education.

To promote participation in the equine industry.

Eligibility: Be a member in the AQHYA. Participate in AQHA approved youth or novice youth classes.

Apply in person prior to first class entered. Must have back number before applying. Must show in at least one class in every show youth classes are offered. Need not be same class everyday, however all youth or novice youth classes entered will be counted.

Scholarship: To be awarded based on interview and success while showing. Interview consists of applying in person to a panel of 3 persons. The applicant will be judged on their presence, ability to communicate at a level consistent with their age, and overall appearance. The interview will count for 50% of total score (0 to 50 points).

The 50 points for the interview portion will be divided as follows:

5 Points Attire

10 Points Based on need

20 Points based on the following 4 criteria:

1. Accomplishments – Outside of the show arena

2. Commitment – Commitment to the horse industry

3. Desire – Desire to participate in the horse industry

4. What kind of Spokesman/Ambassador are they or will they make for the AQHA & the Oregon Summer Classic.

15 Points Presentation

A feedback section has been added so that each person that interviews will get some constructive feedback after the interview from the judging panel.

50 Points will be awarded for accomplishments in the arena at the horse show.

The following amounts will be awarded in the form of US Savings Bonds**: