March 2016 Newsletter

COLORADO HUNTER JUMPER FOUNDATION SERVES HORSE COMMUNITY

We all know the Colorado Hunter Jumper Association exists to serve its members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communications, and rules development and management but did you know our association has a charitable arm?

Formed in May 2010, the Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation is a 501(c)3 organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. CHJF was established to provide educational scholarships, support equine charities, provide achievement opportunities, and offer emergency financial support to individuals and families in the hunter-jumper sport.

Fundraising for the Foundation is primarily through the annual Silent Auction at the CHJA Awards Banquet. Additional funds have been received from CHJA, individual donations, fund raising events at the Estes Park Horse Shows, and donated income from sales of consigned tack and equipment. The foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have no paid staff and all of the activities of CHJF are carried out by volunteers.

Since 2011, CHJF has:

Awarded nearly $38,000 in scholarships to CHJA members either starting or continuing their post-secondary educations
Donated hay to flood victims in 2013
Donated to the family of a CHJA member injured in an auto accident, and
Donated funds to CHJA for recognition of member achievements

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Special thanks to Carol O'Meara for her contribution to this report.

CHJF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Are you a graduating high school senior or a CHJA young adult member continuing your post-secondary education? You may be eligible for one of several scholarships offered through the Colorado Hunter Jumper Foundation. Information about the scholarships and application forms are available by clicking the Foundation button on CHJA website or by emailing carolomeara@aol.com. The deadline for application is May 1, 2016. Scholarship winners will be notified by the beginning of June.

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FOXCREEK ANNUAL SPRING SALES EVENT AND FREE RAFFLE

April 1-2, 2016

No foolin'!

DID YOU KNOW?

CHJA's core value is the creation of member satisfaction through the delivery of excellent programs, competitions and educational opportunities based on the four cornerstones set forth by the United States Equestrian Federation.