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The Horse Farm Workers' Educational Assistance Fund is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Charity |
THE HORSE FARM WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND |
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ABOUT US The Horse Farm Workers’ Education Assistance Fund has awarded 32 scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year to children of full-time workers on central Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding farms. Scholarships are for education after high school and are based upon need, merit, essays, and personal interviews. To date, 416 scholarships have been awarded since the Fund’s inception in 1996. Over 125 Farm Workers’ Scholars have graduated from college and or technical programs, several with honors and one as a 4.0 valedictorian. |
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Scholarships are also available for full-time horse farm workers who wish to take equine courses or training related to working more effectively with horses in their current farm job.
Rob Whiteley, President of
the Fund, states that “year after year, hard working, extraordinary
young people continue to impress the board with their ability,
accomplishments, and enthusiasm. They have internalized the
work ethic of their parents and most
of them help pay their way through school by working one or more
jobs in addition to attending classes. Thus the goal of the Fund is
to provide enough money to these deserving students so that their
school work can be their number one priority. In many instances our
scholars are the first in their families to pursue a post-secondary
education, and in some cases, they would not be able to attend
without our financial assistance.”
“I would like to thank all
of the contributors who have supported and valued this remarkable
group of young scholars. Over the years we have received significant
contributions from the Carl Pollard Foundation, the Crafty
Prospector syndicate, the Kentucky Farm Managers’ Club,
Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders and KTA,
Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, and many other individual donors, including
generous contributions from Mr. William Marquard of Eaglestone Farm
and Mr. William T. Young of Overbrook.
Horse Farm workers are the
backbone of the Thoroughbred industry, and these scholars are a
source of pride to their parents who have worked so hard in order
for their children to enjoy a fulfilling and productive quality of
life,” said Whiteley. “The scholarships are an investment in truly
motivated young people who possess initiative, great potential; and
the best news of all is that many of them intend to pursue careers
in the Thoroughbred industry. Several graduates are distinguishing
themselves in the industry, one having served as the director of
racing at a major North American race track.”
Board members include
President Whiteley who is owner of Liberation Farm,
Vice-President/Treasurer and co-founder, Tom Evans of Trackside
Farm, Secretary Judge Wilson of Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, John
Stuart, Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, John Sikura of
Hill ‘n Dale Farm, and Chet Blackey,
DVM. Carl Pollard serves as an informal advisor. Muffy Stuart is
coordinator.
The
Scholarship is run on a volunteer
basis and over 92% of monies donated flow through to the recipients.
Tax deductible contributions may be made to Horse Farm Workers’
Education Assistance Fund, 2938 Four Pines
Drive, Lexington, KY 40502-2969. Inquiries regarding
applications may be made to 859-269-1719.
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