During AMHR Nationals in Tulsa, OK, in September, Jessica Tamboe was awarded a gelding of her own, Westwind A Blaze N Fiero (HOF). Jessica became the proud owner of this three year old gelding donated by Karen Wales of Andalusia, IL, by submitting the winning essay in the Gelding Essay Contest sponsored by the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR).
Shetland ponies enjoying a competition
By submitting the winning essay in the Gelding Essay Contest sponsored by the American Miniature Horse Registry, Jessica Tamboe became the proud owner of a three year old gelding Shetland Pony.
© 2015 by Peter V. Facey
The essay contest was open to all current Youth Members of the American Shetland Pony Club/ American Miniature Horse Registry and American Show Pony Registry. The panel of judges scored the anonymous 200 â 500 word essays based on the essay requirement criteria.
Criteria included seven topics including why they want to own small equine, have they ever raised a Shetland Pony or Miniature Horse foal, and why they think they deserve the equine.
Jessica Tamboeâs essay was read during the presentation of the gelding at the 2015 AMHR National Show in Tulsa. Tamboeâs surprise was evident, âKaren Wales, I canât thank you enough for this opportunity! A special thanks to Merry Wicke, AMHR Youth Director, and the panel of judges who read my essay and really felt my words.
Alan and Tammi Dial â Wow! You can really keep a secret!â Star Lake Tack donated a blanket and halter. Clark Wood and Shauna Wood-Holm transported, groomed and presented Fiero to Tamboe.
"Iâd like to thank Dale Ganger for encouraging me to write an essay, enter the contest and telling my parents that you can never have enough ponies,â states Tamboe. âHe is a great horse and has settled in perfectly and we are forming a very special bond already. I think he knew I was his new mom the moment we met. I love him!â
Youth membership is free. For more information on the Gelding Essay Contest and the ASPC/AMHR/ASPR Youth Program, visit www.shetlandminiature.com.
About the American Sheland Pony Club/Registry
The American Shetland Pony Club/American Miniature Horse Registry/American Show Pony Registry is a non-profit organization established to preserve and refine the bloodlines of these small equines and promote the enjoyment of small equines.
Recognized as the oldest and most versatile registry in the United States, the American Shetland Pony Club offer a variety of programs for Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse enthusiasts of all ages. Visit their website at www.shetlandminiature.com or 81-B East Queenwood Road, Morton, IL 61550