The Professional Riders Organization (PRO) and the PRO Junior board are very pleased to announce that Triple Crown Nutrition is returning as the title and presenting sponsor for the Triple Crown JYR Scholarship Program, which takes place at training level, and the Prelim to PRO Team Series program which is geared to preliminary level riders who are looking for a introductory team experience.
The Prelim to PRO Team Series, presented by Triple Crown Nutrition, introduces juniors and young riders to a team experience at the CIC1* level. Participating riders can qualify for the Prelim to PRO CIC1* Team Final at Plantation Field International, September 15-18, 2016 at the preliminary level by achieving a qualifying score at one of three qualifying events. Carolina International March 24-27 is the first Event in the qualifying series.
2016 PRELIM TO PRO TEAM SERIES SCHEDULE
Carolina International | March 24-27 | Raeford, NC
Surefire Farm Horse Trials | June 24-26 | Purcellville, VA
Millbrook Horse Trials | August 2-7 | Millbrook, NY
The Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program uses the same qualifying events on the East Coast and has additional events for West Coast competitors. Both programs emphasize horsemanship and education with seminars and online PRO University content covering topics in veterinary care, equine nutrition and tack fitting.
2016 TRIPLE CROWN JYR PRO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SCHEDULE
EAST COAST
Carolina International | March 24-27 | Raeford, NC
Surefire Farm Horse Trials | June 24-26 | Purcellville, VA
Millbrook Horse Trials | August 2-7 | Millbrook, NY
WEST COAST
Galway Downs | April 1-3 | Temecula, CA
Rebecca Farm | July 21-24 | Kalispell, MT
Aspen Farms | Sept. 9-11 | Yelm, WA
Ashley Leith, PRO Junior Programs Director, and Team Manager Kathleen Blauth will coordinate both programs. The Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship is available on both the East and West Coasts while the Prelim to PRO Team Series is only open to riders on the East Coast. Prizes include brand ambassadorships for selected sponsors, an Amerigo Saddle, girth and leathers and Vespucci Bridles provided by World Equestrian Brands.
For more specific information and schedule for PRO Junior Programs, please visit:
http://professionalriders.org/tlsa-scholarship-program &
http://professionalriders.org/prelim-to-pro
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