Please sign the petition if you agree that UPHA's Ribbons of Service program should let hunt seat and western equitation riders participate in the program in addition to saddleseat riders.
This amazing program allows you to raise money for charity every time you enter the show ring. However right now only saddle seat riders can participate. We know hunt seat and western divisions have some of the largest classes at the shows, so please sign the petition to encourage UPHA to expand the program. Allowing more hunt seat and western riders will raise more money for charity, spread awareness of this great program and make more youth eligible for scholarships - it's a win, win situation!
The Ribbons of Service Program is currently designed to encourage, challenge, and reward saddle seat equitation and performance riders/drivers who …
- Participate in horse show competitions in order to raise funds for a charitable organization that helps those less fortunate;
- Commit to helping others through hours of hands-on community service;
- Educate themselves and others about the needs and important work of a charitable organization such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and
- Prepare themselves to discuss how participation with horses helps riders learn the value of hard work, sportsmanship, poise, and a rewarding relationship with an equine partner.
At the end of the show season, prizes are given to the riders who raise the most funds for their designated charity. Each of these winners are then eligible for the overall award -- including a scholarship to be given to the rider of any of the four breeds or performance rider/drivers who has raised the most funds and the (a minimum of $1,000 is required) and completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service.
To learn more about Ribbons of Service, visit http://www.uphaonline.com/ribbonsofservice.html.
Updates
January 6, 2016
im still getting messages from hunt seat and western riders who feel like they are being left out of a great opportunity to give back. if we can just get more people looking at this hopefully the decision makers will see that it makes sense to open it up to everyone.
January 6, 2016
im honestly blown away by how much this has grown since i first hit publish. seeing so many people from the hunt seat and western worlds get behind this really shows how much we all want to give back through our riding.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2016
29 Comments
There are far more hunt and western riders, at least in the Morgan division. These riders want to participate and deserve the right to do so!
I absolutely agree that huntseat and western should be added. I have many riders that would be interested in this great program and they are all hunt seat and western riders.
I've often wondered why the Hunt Seat and Western divisions were not included. I am voting to include these very talented riders in the UPHA program as well.
While I understand that initially the UPHA Ribbons of Service was a joint initiative to promote Saddle Seat Riding and community service, I think it is time to expand the program. Bringing more riders into the fold only helps to expand the program and will promote saddle seat riding with its association with the program roots.
Growth in any industry can only be achieved by targeting as many Participants as possible, the horse industry is certainly no exception to that. By allowing hunt seat and western exhibitors to participate in this program you will expand the industry. Isn't it time to become inclusive?
Absolutely
Great way to get more junior exhibitors involved!
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Please sign the petition if you agree that UPHA's Ribbons of Service program should let hunt seat and western equitation riders participate in the program in addition to saddleseat riders.
This amazing program allows you to raise money for charity every time you enter the show ring. However right now only saddle seat riders can participate. We know hunt seat and western divisions have some of the largest classes at the shows, so please sign the petition to encourage UPHA to expand the program. Allowing more hunt seat and western riders will raise more money for charity, spread awareness of this great program and make more youth eligible for scholarships - it's a win, win situation!
The Ribbons of Service Program is currently designed to encourage, challenge, and reward saddle seat equitation and performance riders/drivers who …
- Participate in horse show competitions in order to raise funds for a charitable organization that helps those less fortunate;
- Commit to helping others through hours of hands-on community service;
- Educate themselves and others about the needs and important work of a charitable organization such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and
- Prepare themselves to discuss how participation with horses helps riders learn the value of hard work, sportsmanship, poise, and a rewarding relationship with an equine partner.
At the end of the show season, prizes are given to the riders who raise the most funds for their designated charity. Each of these winners are then eligible for the overall award -- including a scholarship to be given to the rider of any of the four breeds or performance rider/drivers who has raised the most funds and the (a minimum of $1,000 is required) and completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service.
To learn more about Ribbons of Service, visit http://www.uphaonline.com/ribbonsofservice.html.
Updates
January 6, 2016
im still getting messages from hunt seat and western riders who feel like they are being left out of a great opportunity to give back. if we can just get more people looking at this hopefully the decision makers will see that it makes sense to open it up to everyone.
January 6, 2016
im honestly blown away by how much this has grown since i first hit publish. seeing so many people from the hunt seat and western worlds get behind this really shows how much we all want to give back through our riding.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2016
29 Comments
I grew up competing hunt seat & western on Morgans. Would LOVE to see these added :)
There are far more hunt and western riders, at least in the Morgan division. These riders want to participate and deserve the right to do so!
I absolutely agree that huntseat and western should be added. I have many riders that would be interested in this great program and they are all hunt seat and western riders.
I've often wondered why the Hunt Seat and Western divisions were not included. I am voting to include these very talented riders in the UPHA program as well.
While I understand that initially the UPHA Ribbons of Service was a joint initiative to promote Saddle Seat Riding and community service, I think it is time to expand the program. Bringing more riders into the fold only helps to expand the program and will promote saddle seat riding with its association with the program roots.
Growth in any industry can only be achieved by targeting as many Participants as possible, the horse industry is certainly no exception to that. By allowing hunt seat and western exhibitors to participate in this program you will expand the industry. Isn't it time to become inclusive?
Absolutely
Great way to get more junior exhibitors involved!
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I grew up competing hunt seat & western on Morgans. Would LOVE to see these added :)