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2008 NARHA
Child Equestrian of the Year Recognition Award
Nomination information
All participants at NARHA centers are unique and deserve
recognition. But every once in a while a child equestrian comes
along who is simply outstanding. She may be a star at horse
show competitions, or he may still be relying on two sidewalkers
and a horse leader to get around the area at a walk. But
whenever this child appears the hearts and spirits of everyone
are transformed. Who will you nominate for NARHA ‘s 2008 Child
Equestrian of the Year Award?
For the
first time, this year NARHA will award an individual membership
to the NARHA 2008 Child Equestrian of the Year. Your nominees
don’t need to be a NARHA member or join. It is our honor to
recognize this individual by welcoming him or her into the
community that appreciates the power of the horse to change
lives. And of course, we hope he or she will be able to join us
at the 2008 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting Awards
banquet on Saturday, November 1.
We want to
celebrate with him or her as much as we did with …
The fun and inspirational 2007 Child
Equestrian of the Year
 Eric
Angelo
has cheerful nature, an abundant smile, a great love of horses
and the challenges shared by all the regular kids who happened
to be born with Down Syndrome. Every Monday afternoon he
brightens the day of staff and volunteers alike at the Little
Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodenville, Washington.
Everybody knows Eric for his contagious enthusiasm and his
determination to rise above the challenges he finds with his
horse partner and around the barn.
NARHA Child Equestrian Criteria (age 3 to
12):
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The nominee must be at least 3 years old and no older than 12 by
January 1, 2008.
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The nominee must be a participant at an equestrian activity at a
NARHA center in good standing and must have a disability.
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The nominee does not need to ride independently.
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Please submit two (2) letters of nomination. Letters should not
exceed 500 words and should be double-spaced and postmarked by
May 31, 2008.
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Include
names, addresses and phone numbers of the nominee’s local
newspaper, equine magazine and other appropriate publications.
Press releases will be sent for all award recipients.
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Nominations must be received via email no later than May 31,
2008.
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Please do
not send any photographs at this time. The NARHA office will
contact you if photos are needed.
Link to
Nomination Form |
