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The Aid to Members Committee is responsible for reviewing applications for temporary financial aid to needy Professional Members and making recommendations to chapter members and/or Board of Directors. The PHA offers each of its Professional Members in good standing of more than five years, a $2500 death benefit payable to a named beneficiary upon that Professional Member's death. Should that Professional member receive part of the $2500 in aid during his lifetime, the remainder will be paid to his named beneficiary upon death. There will be no limit to the aid paid to any individual Professional Member.

The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance from a fund established for children of Professional Members or Professional Members of more than two years who are enrolled in an approved school for the advancement of their education beyond the elementary level. Life Associate and Life Professional membership dues are automatically applied to the Scholarship fund and are tax deductible. ANY donation to the Scholarship Fund is considered tax deductible by the IRS.

PHA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: The initial items that need to be sent to the Scholarship Committee by MAY 1st in order to qualify for a scholarship are:

1. A brief biography that includes your academic background and career plans.
2. A list of extra-curricular activities both in and out of school.
3. A summary of any volunteer work you have been involved with
4. List of all organizations to which you are now, or have been a member of.
5. A list of any employment you have been involved in.
6. An email address and phone number where the applicant can be reached.
7. An email or mailing address for the PHA chapter Chairman and Treasurer of the applicant.
8. Please email this information to foxhill33@aol.com or fax to 914-206-4574 by MAY 1 st. Please put PHA Scholarship in the subject box.

DUE DATE FOR THESE ITEMS IS MAY 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE.

The applicants will be spoken to by a member of the scholarship committee, and at that time they will be asked to mail BY JULY 1st the following:
1. An IRS Report
2. A transcript of their final grades
3. A written character recommendation from an individual of their choice

THE PREVIOUS ITEMS ARE TO BE MAILED BY JULY 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS!

NATIONAL PHA MEDAL HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

The National PHA Medal Hunter Seat Equitation Class is open to riders under 18 years of age. To be shown over a course of eight or more fences at 3’6” in height, with at least one combination including an oxer and two changes of lead after the first fence. The judge will insert two tests into the original course (USEF Tests 1-18). Further testing of the top riders is optional. Only one rider per horse. To fill a class, six competitors must complete the course. Points won in this class are as follows: With up to 15 horses, points will count 10-6-4-2-1-1/2. With 16 to 30 riders points will count double and 31 riders and above, points will count triple. All classes with 50 or more entries at the beginning of the class must be divided and run as two separate classes with separate trophies and ribbons. (EQ 103-3A) Based on these points there will be a Championship ride-off class for the 30 riders who have accumulated the most points throughout the year, at a horse show to be selected by the National PHA. The season each year begins August 16th and ends August 15th of the following year. Riders who will lose their Junior status at the end of the year are NOT eligible to compete in the PHA Medal class after August 15th. The winner of the championship ride-off class is NOT eligible to ride in future PHA Medal classes. For permission to offer this class please contact Mrs. H. O. Bilby, 968C Heritage Hills, Somers, NY 10589 or call 914-276-0348 after 7PM to receive applications.

You may download an application to hold this class here:

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The PHA Junior Cup is awarded each year to a Junior Member in their last year as a junior who personifies the term "Professional Junior." The winner must be an active Junior Member of the PHA and have demonstrated their ability and desire to continue in the horse industry.

The National Junior PHA Riding Scholarship Award is presented to an active Junior Member of the PHA. The individual must be one who has shown interest and good sportsmanship in any aspect of the horse industry, and has the ability to benefit from professional training. The award is to be used by the junior for riding instruction with a Professional Member of the PHA.

For information about these awards, contact: Mary Jane Mitchell, 245 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Phone: 914-769-6240.

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