The Board of Directors of the American Shetland Pony Club announced that they will again offer a $10,000 scholarship to any registered American Shetland Pony who earns the title of Champion Small Pony Hunter at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals to be hosted in August.

“The $10,000 incentive prize was designed to encourage participation and reward success,” explained Zona Schneider, Operations Director of the American Shetland Pony Club Executive Committee. “Today Shetland Ponies are not the wooly ponies depicted in Thelwell cartoons. They are sleek, well-bred little athletes with excellent dispositions and a great deal of heart,” said Johnny Robb, Marketing Director of the American Shetland Pony Club.

“American Shetland Ponies are making inroads in a number of areas, including Pony Hunters, Pony Jumpers and dressage,” added Robb.

To be eligible for the $10,000 priz,e the Champion Small Pony Hunter must be registered with American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) and the owner and rider must be current members of the ASPC at the time of the win.

In addition, the winning pony must measure within the ASPC height limit of 46 inches at the withers. Owners and riders who have qualified an American Shetland Pony for the 2007 USEF Pony Finals can join the ASPC prior to the Pony Finals and be eligible for the $10,000 prize.

For more information about this and other programs offered by the American Shetland Pony Club, visit their website at www.shetlandminiature.com.


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