posted on August 26th, 2011 by Pin Oak Admin
September 23, 2011
Great Southwest Equestrian Center ? Texas Children?s Hospital Arena Club
Time ? 4:30 ? 6:30 ? College Meet & Greet / 7:00 ? 9:00 ? Panel Lecture & Q & A
Cost ? Family $50 / Individual $25 / THJA or POC Member ? $15
Call the Pin Oak office at 713-621-6290 or email info@pinoaok.org to register
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Feeding Your Passion for Horses in College
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is known as one of the most prestigious and largest horse shows in the country. With 67 years of helping children, and a leader in giving, donating over $4.5 million to help build Texas Children?s Hospital Main and West Campuses.
Six years ago, Pin Oak chose to create an educational field trip by inviting 1st and 2nd grade school children to the show for a ?behind the scene? barn tour of this spectacular horse show steeped in deep tradition to foster a passion of horses and excite young children about the world of equestrian sports.
Continuing the passion for education, Pin Oak chose to expand its support of young riders by hosting the THJA College Equestrian Fair. ?Riders spend countless hours dedicated to the sport in their lower, middle and high school years, then graduate, and ask themselves ?Now what??? With the growth of Collegiate Equestrian teams, we decided to provide a forum to educate high school students and their parents on continuing their passion for horses into the collegiate level. Pin Oak chooses a select group of Division I & II colleges and other handpicked schools with equestrian riding teams from around the country to promote their programs and provide aspiring riders a ?one-stop shopping? experience to learn about what these colleges offer and hopefully find a program that fits their goals ? both in and out of the show ring.
Until now, this event was open to THJA and GHHJA members and students associated with Pin Oak. During this year?s show, the Ram Riders equine club from Mayde Creek High School, came to the rescue to fill a need at education day. Their ?painted horse? contribution to our Vet Station made a lasting impact on show organizers and participants became the catalyst to opening the fair to others. Pin Oak?s leadership team realized there are many other equestrian minded students participating in disciplines other than English riding, who could benefit from this college fair.? There are dressage teams, western teams, high school horse clubs and many equine college degrees that allow a rider?s passion with horses to continue as well as spawn the next generation of equestrian leaders.
Pin Oak extends the invitation to all equestrian minded students to attend the 3rd Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair, September 23rd, from 4:30 ? 9:00 in the Texas Children?s Hospital Arena Club at Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.? Why would a high school student attend this college fair over the others provided?? Our college fair provides the student with a one on one opportunity to meet with college representatives in a more intimate setting than at the larger fairs.? Following the two hour college meet and greet is a two hour panel lecture and Q & A period with representatives from IHSA, ANRC and Equestrian Riding.? Joining us this year will be a speaker from the USEF High School Equestrian Program, where grants, scholarships, letter jackets and patches are available. A fashion show with door prizes has been added to the event and is hosted by The Lead Change, who takes tremendous pride in offering quality used tack and apparel. Visit theleadchangetx.com to learn more about this Katy owned company.
This is a unique opportunity for high school age riders and their parents to learn about what is available in the world of collegiate equestrian sports; speak with college representative from around the country and meet many wonderful equestrians who share your riding goals.? As a parent, if you were wondering how your child could continue on in the show ring and earn their college degree, this is the perfect event for you and your child to attend. ?The information received, both verbal and literature will save us so much time in the future. It has helped this whole college process become clearer.? The Bifano Family?
Special thanks to The Plaid Horse Magazine and The Plaid U for assisting with making this event happen and providing door prizes.? We would also like to thank Great Southwest Equestrian Center for providing the facility for us to hold this event in.
Media Partners for this event are Living Magazine, Lifestyle and Homes Magazine, Sidelines, Show & Tell Magazine, In & Out and Practical Horseman.
Source: http://pinoak.org/2011/08/the-3rd-annual-thja-college-equestrian-fair/
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