August - September 2016 Newsletter

CHJA Newsletter

CHJA MEMBERS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM FOUNDATION

The Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation has awarded scholarships to nine members pursuing post-secondary degrees at a variety of colleges and universities. Claire Aden, Shaelyn Doyle, Kate Harr, Kaylea Horacek, Molly Hoskins and Ashley Sprinkle each received $2,000 while Rachel Benson, Alexis Karet and Annamarie Glenn were awarded $1,250 each.
 
Claire Aden is attending the University of Nebraska – Lincoln following her graduation from Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton. She plans to earn a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education. She also anticipates competing on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team while at school. Claire began riding horses when she was five. She notes that “being an equestrian is one of the most important things in my life. The ability to be responsible for an animal and to become a team member competing or noncompeting has provided me with many valuable memories and skills that I will always be thankful for.”
 
After graduating near the top of her class from Legend High School in Parker, Shaelyn Doyle is headed to Montana State University in Bozeman. Shaelyn says she began pestering her parents to let her ride from a very young age. She began her riding career at the age of five while her family was living in Texas and continued riding when she and her family moved to Colorado two years later. In letters of recommendation, her high school teachers noted Shaelyn’s ability to think critically and help other students do the same. “Her generous and outgoing personality make an immediate, positive impression on every individual she encounters,” said AP History Teacher Scott DesBois.
 
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Katherine (Kate) Harr will be attending the University of Kentucky in Lexington where she plans to study Human Health Sciences in an effort to become a physician’s assistant or doctor. As part of Arvada West High School’s Link Crew, Kate worked to hone her leadership skills and assist freshmen navigate the school on their first day. She also was a member of National Honor Society and Peace Jam, a club that works to make A-West a more environmentally friendly place. Neighbor Darren Maurer noted that Kate’s interest in horses was not a passing “infatuation” but rather choice that morphed into a lifestyle. “As she grew, she learned time management skills that were critical to balance school work, extracurricular activities and still get to the barn.”

 
Kaylea Horachek graduated from Thunder Ridge High School in Highlands Ranch and will be attending Colorado State University where she plans to study biomedical science with an eye toward pursuing a medical or veterinary career. Active in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Kaylea has served as a team captain guiding not only her co-captains but the entire team. Volunteerism is important to Kaylea. She delivered meals and other items to those in need through TLC Meals on Wheels. She also participated in Operation Santa Claus where she packaged and delivered gift to the underprivileged. Kaylea has been around horses her entire life. She started out riding English but also participated in 4-H, rodeos, buckle series shows and county fairs.
 
Following graduation from Legend High School in Parker, Molly Hoskins will head to Savannah Collage of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. There, she hopes to earn a degree in graphic design. Molly began taking riding lessons when she was 11. She has progressed through the Short Stirrup divisions to competing at the local, regional and national levels in hunters, jumpers and equitation. This past year, Molly was tapped to serve as captain for her IEA team. The experience allowed her to learn more about working with her coaches, preparing things before the show and remaining organized throughout the competition. Friend Joe Peters noted, “Molly has exceptional personal, social and academic skills. She is enthusiastic about her present endeavors and future plans. When putting her mind to something, she does everything necessary to accomplish her goals.”
 
Mountain Vista High School graduate Ashley Sprinkle is headed to either Texas A&M or Colorado State University where she will enter the animal studies and pre-vet program. Ashley has been riding and showing for 12 years. Active in IEA, she served two years as team captain. In that role, she was responsible for correspondence with team member, marinating point counts and assisting the head trainer at shows. She also has volunteered with The Right Step, Inc., an organization that specializes in therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities. Her high school counselor spoke highly of Ashley’s character noting that “There is not an area of her life that is not at the top of its game. She is an outstanding student, leader, friend, worker and trailblazer.” 
 
Rachel Benson is pursuing a degree in criminal justice from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Upon earning her degree, she hopes to land a job with the Lakewood, Arvada or Westminster Police Departments or with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. One of her college professors noted that “Rachel is a very self-motivated student who demonstrated an impressive level of reliability and always completes assigned tasks in a timely manner … She has set and maintained high expectations for herself, which made her an inspiration and role model for other students.” Rachel has been around horses her entire life. Since participating in her first horse show in 2006, Rachel has shown almost every year since, sharing her love for horses with those around her. 
 
Lexie Karet is pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree from Colorado State University following a brief stint at the University of Denver. According to Lexie, the decision to transfer from DU or CSU made her last year of school an interesting one. While she did well at DU academically, the cultural fit was not good. She revisited CSU after her first quarter at DU and immediately felt at home.  She loved the college town atmosphere and the people she met. Equally important, she liked that she was readily accepted on the school’s IHSA team and asked to be a member of the swim club. 
 
[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"2232","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image image-style-none","height":"220","width":"220"}}]] Annamarie Glenn is entering her third year at Fort Lewis College in Durango where she is pursuing a double major in accounting and economics. In writing a letter of recommendation, one of Annamarie’s professors commented on her ability to understand complicated material and critically interpret the content discussed in class.  “Annamarie is a very dedicated student. She also has a great sense of humor.” Annamarie carries a 3.4 grade point average and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society recognizing business excellence. While in Durango, Annamarie works at Riversong Ranch, a high-end boarding facility. There, she cares for horses and on occasion, manages the barn when the barn manager is out of town. 

These scholarships are offered to qualified CHJA members pursuing post-secondary education. Applications are taken during the summer with scholarships awarded each August. Information on the CHJF scholarships or other activities of the Foundation is available online at chja.org.

CROCKPOT COOK-OFF RETURNS TO CHJA MEDAL FINALS

It’s back! The popular crockpot cook-off is returning to the CHJA Medal Finals. The event will be held on Saturday afternoon during the Finals and includes two highly compve categories – main dish and dessert. Participants should bring a dish that can feed a minimum of 12 people plus serving utensils and plates. The winning dishes are selected by taste-test voting. Winners will receive a cool prize. So you don’t want to miss out! Questions reading this competition should be directed to Barb Arkin or Val Williams. And may the best dish win!

CHJA OFFERS ADVERTISTING OPPORTUNITIES IN MEDAL FINALS PROGRAM

The Medal Finals program offers a great way for you to get your business, services or products in front of our CHJA membership. Choose from two sizes – full-page (8.5” x 11”) or half-page (8.5” x 6.5”). The full-page ads are $140.00 and the half-page ads are $70.00. Ads must be submitted as a camera-ready .jpg or .pdf. Contact Carole Kenney to reserve your space by Sept. 18, 2016.
 

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These scholarships are offered to qualified CHJA members pursuing post-secondary education. Applications are taken during the summer with scholarships awarded each August. Information on the CHJF scholarships or other activities of the Foundation is available online at chja.org.