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2008
NARHA Sis Gould Driving Recognition Award
Nomination Information
Driving has expanded the world of equine assisted activities and
offered the power of the horse to change lives to some new
participants who were formerly unable to experience this world. Please
help NARHA identify an individual who has exemplified
outstanding dedication to the development and promotion of
driving for individuals with disabilities. This person may be a
NARHA instructor who has demonstrated exceptional skills in
teaching, a participant who utilizes skills learned in a NARHA
driving program to excel in competition, or a program developer
who has worked to develop and promote driving activities for
individuals with disabilities.
The award
recipient will be presented with an award and recognized at the
2008 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting Awards Banquet
on November 1, 2008.
Help NARHA Celebrate Driving and the 2007
Sis Gould Driving Award Recipient!
 “Tom Cramer has been essential in the development of
HETRA’s program: his vision hard work and long hours have made
the driving program a reality,” wrote Jodi Teal in her
nomination. Tom has been A NARHA Certified Registered Riding
Instructor since March 04 and a Certified Driving Instructor
since December, 2004.
Tom Cramer is HETRA’s first and only driving instructor. He
currently instructs at two HETRA facilities in the Omaha area. His equine partners are: three driving horses and one driving
pony. Not only does he verify that the driving equines are
reliable and obedient in all conditions and circumstances, but
in his attention to safety, he ensures that the harnesses used
are strong, fit correctly, and are regularly maintained and
inspected. He also levels and grades the HETRA driving
facility, providing a smooth surface that is free of holes and
obstacles.
Sis Gould Driving Recognition Award
Criteria
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Please
provide a letter in narrative form explaining the nominee’s
skills, exceptional contributions, NARHA affiliation and other
pertinent information. Letters must be 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
contract you if photos are needed.
Link to
Nomination Form |
