Youth News

GOPHC President Bob G. Alberding washing Miss China Imprint.  Everyone that donated something for our soldier had their name in a drawing for the horse bath.

Photos of Youth during GOPHC Summer Show

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Funny Picture from GOPHC Summer Show.  

Looks like Trisha Shorten-Armstrong's horse is smiling real BIG at the judge or making a face at him as he looks away.

Thank you Renee Cartwright for getting this candid pic. It is funny ! ! ! !

GOPHC Youth will have their own Year End Banquet this year.  Besides games, music, and snacks, we will have a bunch of fabulous items that can be purchased with GOPHC "Spotted Bucks".  Everyone attending will receive 200 "Spotted Bucks".  Youth can earn extra bucks throughout the year.  Below is a list of things you can do to earn extra bucks.

5 "Spotted Bucks" for each Open Class entered at any GOPHC show. (Lead Line and Walk Trotters will receive 5 Spotted Bucks for each class entered)

15 "Spotted Bucks" for being in the parade (on horse or on float)

25 "Spotted Bucks" for each letter sent to our Soldier

30 "Spotted Bucks" for each Costume Class you enter at GOPHC shows

50 "Spotted Bucks" for each show you attend.

50 "Spotted Bucks" for each meeting you attend.

Click on the button to see how many bucks you have earned so far.  If you write a letter to the Soldier, please let Staci Anderson know so she can add your points.  Get Competitive....the Youth that earns the most "Spotted Bucks" at the end of the year will earn an Awesome Award.

GOPHC Youth has adopted a SOLDIER ! ! ! !

Sgt Jason King

Photo shows Jason with his 2yr old daughter, Liberty, on the day he left for Iraq.  As a youth, he showed cattle and competed in Public Speaking in FFA.   Jason is currently stationed in Iraq.  GOPHC encourages the youth to write a letter to him and mail it to the address below..... The Youth were given pictures of Sgt King to put in the band of their hat during the Summer show.  Click the button for a list of items you can bring to a show to go in his care packages. 

Sgt King Jason

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AjPHA Short Story Contest - AjPHA wants you to write about your favorite subject.....your American Paint Horse !   Your story can be make-believe or real.  Age divisions are 13 & Under and 14 - 18 years.  Deadline is Oct 1, 2008.  Start thinking about writing your story now.  Download the form here.

AjPHA Photo Contest.- Get the cameras ready !   Get that perfect shot of a Paint Horse.  Age divisions are 9 & Under, 10 - 14 years, and 15 - 18 years.    Deadline is Nov 1, 2008.  Get your cameras loaded and start snappin!  Click for more info.  

Officers

Youth Coordinator:  Staci Anderson

Youth President:  Kelsey Ritchie

Youth Vice President:  Mary Kate Hilmes

Secretary/Treasurer:  Hailey Stottlemyer

Board Members:  Travis Anderson, Johanna Hilmes, Kiley Ritchie, and Wyatt Summers

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