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Kentucky Horse Council Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Students
Four Kentucky students pursuing degrees in equine studies or related fields each received a $1250 scholarship toward spring 2010 tuition from the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC).
A total of eight $1250 scholarships were awarded in 2009 KHC awarded (four each semester) to elite students. Applicants were evaluated based on their academic performance, community involvement and personal essay.
"2009 recipients of the Kentucky Horse Council scholarships are distinctive students with a resume of outstanding accomplishments," observed Madelyn Millard, KHC Board President.
KHC scholarships were awarded for spring semester 2010 to the following students attending Kentucky schools:
Ashlyn Anderson-Keelin of Owensboro, Kentucky studies English in the Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown College. A sophomore, she plans to work in the equine industry and hopes to continue teaching dressage lessons. Anderson-Keelin was active in the Pennyrile Pony Club competing in dressage and she fostered a horse from the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. A member of the National Honor Society in High School and the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at Georgetown College, Anderson-Keelin excels at academics including the studies of English, German, History, and Physics.
Christopher Bellis-Jones of Paris, Kentucky attends Eastern Kentucky University and is in his fourth year studying pre-veterinary science. He plans to practice veterinary science in Kentucky. Bellis-Jones has, for the past four years, worked as a veterinary assistant at Central Kentucky Veterinary Clinic, and also works at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, as an assistant to Dr. Tom Riddle. He is an active volunteer with numerous organizations including St. Jude Children's Hospital, Scott County Saddle Blankets 4-H Club, and Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Courtney Gunneson of Aurora, Illinois is a freshman studying pre-veterinary science at Murray State University. She plans to become an equine veterinarian. Gunneson was the captain of her Horse Bowl and Hippology team, active with the Veterinary Mentorship Program, and a volunteer at local Illinois horse shows. She volunteered an impressive 758 hours at the Brookfield Zoo through her involvement with the Youth Volunteer Crops. At MSU Gunneson is a member of the Rodeo Team and the Pre-Vet Club.
Brittany Anne Wells of Springfield, Kentucky is in her first year studying Agricultural Biotechnology with an equine emphasis at the University of Kentucky. She plans to work in equine agricultural research. Wells was active in horse 4-H and FFA and she competed in quiz bowl and the Walking Horse division at 4-H shows. In 2005 Wells was awarded the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeder's & Exhibitor's Association Achievement Award for the State of Kentucky. In 2008 Wells initiated an Unwanted Horse Program to promote awareness for unwanted horses.
The Kentucky Horse Council also sponsors a $1,000 4-H scholarship annually which is announced at the July State Show. In 2010 one $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a Kentucky resident attending a Kentucky post-secondary educational equine studies program. Applications for the 2010 scholarship (payable for fall 2010 semester tuition) will be accepted through May 1, 2010.
For more information about a KHC scholarship or to apply visit www.kentuckyhorse.org. Photographs of scholarship recipients may be obtained by emailing erogers@kentuckyhorse.org.
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