McKee-Pownall Equine Services is committed to giving back to the equine community. We support horses and horse lovers both through charitable donations scholarship awards.
Charities
In the spirit of our commitment, we donate a percentage of our billings to several local charitable organizations. Currently, we are supporting:
- Long Run Thoroughbred Adoption Society
- The Standardbred Adoption Society
- CARD (Canadian Association for Riding for the Disabled)
Scholarships 2010
We recognize the importance of a good education and the opportunities that it can provide. McKee-Pownall Equine Services is proud to announce a new and exciting scholarship award available to child and junior riders participating in the 1.0 meter and 1.10 meter divisions at OHJA horse shows for the 2010 show season. This is a Scholarship award in the form of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate. This GIC will be put aside on behalf of the recipient. In order to receive the funds, the winner must use the money for post-secondary education. In order to be eligible for the award, interested competitors must complete a separate nomination form for each horse/pony they ride. Stay tuned to www.mpequine.com for further details and requirements on this and other scholarships for 2010.
Scholarships 2009
In 2009, McKee-Pownall Equine Services created a series of scholarship awards available to junior riders at participating horse shows this year. The award was in the form of a guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) to be used for post-secondary education. Congratulations to our 2009 recipients!
Central East Trillium Recipients-Sarah Tackaberry and Lauren Collins
Central West Trillium Recipients-Avory Hunter and Sophie Itenson
Area 3 Quarter Horse Recipients-Emma Kelebay and Rianna Storey
Halton Place Series Recipients - Laura Biancolin and Mackenzie Clark