Welcome to the 2011 4-H/FFA Essay Contest! Please read all instructions carefully and direct any questions to your 4-H/FFA leader or the contest chairperson, Peggy Tolboom. This is a statewide 4-H/FFA contest. The purpose of this contest is to acquaint 4-H/FFA members with the American Paint Horse breed, horse ownership and care in general.
The contest will award the yearling gelding; Smoke a Little Smoke, foaled May 2, 2010. The following must be completed in full and submitted or postmarked by November 28, 2111.
Early submission is highly recommended. Each submission must contain the following:
1. 4-H/FFA Club Leader Recommendation – ATTENTION LEADERS – Please include pertinent information such as the child’s extracurricular activities, degree of involvement in 4-H/FFA, talents, enthusiasm to learn, and any background information that will help us get to know the applicant in your recommendation. The recommendation should be typed, include the applicant’s full name, age, 4-H/FFA club, and attributes which make them suitable for ownership of the solid paint gelding. Please use one-inch margins, standard 8-1/2 X 11 inch paper, font size no smaller than 10 characters per inch, and restrict your recommendations to less than two pages.
2. One essay written by the applicant – Please type the essay using one-inch margins, standard 8-1/2 X 11 inch paper, font size no smaller than 10 characters per inch, and restrict the essay to two pages or less. The subjects of the one essay will include:
My Plans for Keeping and Training the Solid Paint Gelding
Why I want a Solid Paint Gelding
What 4-H/FFA Means to Me
Please keep in mind that the solid paint gelding will be a yearling. Include information that will help the judges determine the suitability of the selected yearling as a match for the individual child. For example, are there adults who will supervise the care and training of the yearling and child? It is not necessary to include specific names, but the judges want to know what support and resources the child will have in the future.
3. Supplemental Questionnaire completed by the applicant – Please type, if possible, but a neatly printed questionnaire in blue or black ink will not be penalized. Helpful tip: Photocopy the form and practice filling it out before completing a final copy. Photocopied application forms will be accepted without penalty.
4. One self-addressed, stamped postcard, envelope, or provide email address. Receipt of your application will be confirmed either with the postcard, envelope, or by email. Please submit your information in a loose-leaf folder with brads. This will help keep all of the applicant’s information together. The folder should be arranged in the following order:
Cover page including the applicant’s name, age, and candid or posed picture,
4-H/FFA club
Supplemental Questionnaire
Essay
Letter of Recommendation
It is acceptable for an adult to type the contest materials. However, ALL other work should be completed by the applicant. We do not expect perfection, but an honest effort is required. Mail your materials in a large envelope that will keep them flat. You may need to reinforce the envelope with cardboard. Entries must be postmarked by November 28, 2011.
Mail your materials to: Peggy Tolboom, Touchstone Ranch Essay Contest
3945 N FM 219, Dublin, TX 76446
Questions concerning the contest can be directed to Peggy Tolboom via mail, phone (254)445-
3436, or email at equest@our-town.com. If contacting by email, list “Essay Contest” on the
subject line.
After submission of the essays, the five finalists will be selected. All applicants will be notified
of their status by January 1, 2012. Upon the finalists’ selection, they will need to attend a
personal interview with their parents to be arranged. Following the interview, the solid paint
gelding will be awarded. Winner will need to pick up the gelding from Stephenville, Texas.
Applications are available in the Extension Office or can be emailed to you.
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