Application For Pony Award
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Our Mission
The Feather Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to continue the work begun by Carollynn Suplee to assist deserving children with the purchase and attendant costs associated with the acquisition of Chincoteague Ponies, with the goal of helping a child learn about responsibility, care, love, work ethic, as well as the concept of “giving back to others” through the care and training of his or her animal. Additionally, the fund may provide financial support to related causes as determined by the advisory committee.
Criteria
Applicant:
- Must be 10 to 18 years of age (as of the date of the annual auction).
- Must reside in the Continental United States.
- Must have parental or Guardian permission.
- Must provide adequate housing for the pony (or have access to the same).
- Must demonstrate equestrian background.
- Must have a minimum amount of dollars saved, earned through his/her own effort.
- Must be available for a phone or personal interview by the full selection committee or by a representative(s) of the committee.
- Must be present at the auction to participate in the bidding process.
- Must give the committee the first right of refusal if they decide to sell the pony within two years... the committee (at it's option) may then repurchase the pony at the auction price paid.
- Must complete a short essay or video on “Why I want a Chincoteague Pony”.
- Must submit the Feather Fund application and include a picture of him/herself with the application.
Complete Below:
Name: _____________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
City: __________________ State: __________ Zip: _________
Age: ______________________________________________
Email & Phone Number(s): ____________________________
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Equine Experience:
(Please tell us a little about any experience you have had with horses and/or horse knowledge.)
Commitment:
How long have you been saving for a pony, and how much money have you saved?
Housing:
Do you have an adequate facility, or access to an adequate facility to house your pony?
Transportation:
If chosen, you will be responsible for your own transportation to (and lodging for) the
Chincoteague Island Wild Pony Auction, held the last Thursday in July.
Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature:__________________________
Essay:
Please write a brief essay telling us why it is your dream to own a Chincoteague Pony.
(You may attach your essay to this application.)
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Parent or Guardian Permissions
PARENTS-READ THE FOLLOWING IN IT'S ENTIRETY BEFORE YOU SIGN.
I, the parent and/or guardian of the above child, hereby give my permission for the said child to take possession of a Chincoteague Pony foal, should he/she be chosen.
I understand and acknowledge that I will be responsible for overseeing the proper housing and care of the awarded pony.
I agree to provide transportation to the Wild Pony Auction, and housing while on the island, should my child be awarded a foal.
I understand and acknowledge that under no circumstances, regardless of reason, will The Feather Fund be held responsible for any injuries or mishaps that occur as a result of pony ownership.
I have read all of the above and I agree to comply with the above in its entirety.
I am in favor of my son/daughter participating and I hereby give permission for him/her to participate in the award described above.
Date: _____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________
__________________________________________________
Parent and/or Guardian Signature
__________________________________________________
Relationship to Child
Please address questions about this application to szymanski3@verizon.net or to the Community Foundation of Carroll County.
Submit applications to:
The Feather Fund
Community Foundation of Carroll County
255 Clifton Blvd. Westminster, MD 21157