2008 IQHA Annual Trail Ride
Can't attend the IQHA/AQHA Charity Trail
Ride?
There are still ways you can help.
We are seeking items to auction at the ride
or monetary donations to help offset the cost
of the ride.
There are over 6,000+ individuals of all ages
and abilities currently on waiting lists at
NARHA Member Centers hoping to experience the
benefits
of equine assisted activities.
Through the proceeds of our 2008 trail ride,
IQHA was able to raise over $10,000-almost half
of which was raised through the charity auction!
The future success of our charity ride can only
be accomplished through donations from individuals
and businesses.
You can have your name, or company name added
to our video. Or perhaps you have a special equine
friend that we can mention on the video.
Watch the Video on Youtube...Click link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKSIw82zrBI
Please consider supporting this very worthwhile
cause.
Please contact Roxanne Swygart at: info@nutrenagoldcoastqh.com
Or call 260-639-3402
 
November 7, 8, 9 2008
Midwest Trail Ride, Norman,
Indiana
Sponsored by IQHA and AQHA
Overview of the AQHA Program: AQHA's
Ride Program began in 1997 and annually hosts
some 70 rides throughout the world. All horse
enthusiasts are welcome to participate. A portion
of the proceeds benefit the American Quarter Horse
Foundation and a local charity selected by the
host affiliates.
The Ride Program is a great way to have fun on
horseback, meet people from all aspects of the
equine industry who love horses and riding and
support many worthy causes. Rider's will explore
private ranches and some of the world's most scenic
public lands. See the AQHA
website for more information.
IQHA member Don Swygart (pictured) has won the
top Passport award from AQHA. He has attended
20 AQHA rides and will be receiving a trophy from
AQHA.
Below is Don's mare Kate. The picture was taken
at the Biltmore Estate ride last summer. She is
wearing the saddle he won for attending the most
AQHA trail rides in 2003.
Highlights of the IQHA HORSEBACK RIDING/DRIVING
PROGRAM
1. To participate in the IQHA Horseback Riding/Driving
Program you must be a member of the Indiana Quarter
Horse Association. An active membership must be
maintained during the time that you accumulate
hours.
2. There is a one time $20.00 enrollment fee.
3. The horse you ride or drive in this program
must be registered in the American Quarter Horse
Association. You do not have to own the horse.
You may accumulate hours in IQHA's program at
the same time you are accumulating hours in the
AQHA Horseback Riding Program, if you are enrolled
in both.
4. The AQHA registered name and registration number
of the horse must be on the log sheets.
5. You may ride more than one quarter horse. Separate
log sheets must be kept for each horse.
6. All time logged is on a one horse - one rider
basis and is on the honor system. An accurate
record of the time you actually spend riding
or
driving must be reported on your official IQHA
Horseback Riding Program Log Sheets (copies of
AQHA log sheets will be accepted). Your hours
carry over from year to year as long as you maintain
your IQHA membership.
7. Members who log time on a State or National
trail (as recognized by the State of Indiana or
US National Parks) earn bonus hours. For every
hour you spend riding or driving in a State or
National Park you receive one bonus hour. (Double
hours). You must name the park in your log. The
coordinator awards the bonus hours.
8. The Indiana Quarter Horse Association will
recognize achievement winners at its Annual Awards
Banquet
The following levels will be recognized:
50 Hours - Certificate
100 Hours - Certificate
250 Hours - Certificate
500 Hours- Gift Certificate
750 Hours - Gift Certificate
1000Hours - Plaque
All achievement levels will be listed in the IQHA
Journal. In addition, 500, 750 and 1000-hour levels
will be pictured with a short article. Higher
awards will be determined as the program develops.
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