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2008 Show dates are January 25- February 2

SUN CIRCUIT GIVES TO AMERICA’S HORSE CARES

AGAIN!

The Arizona Sun Circuit continues its dedication to the equine industry, Arizona and handicapped riders with it recent donation of ten thousand ($10,000) to America’s Horse Cares, a division of the AQHA Foundation. The Sun Circuit is the largest equine circuit in the nation. The Sun Circuit will enter its 34^th year at the upcoming show this January. The show dates are January 26-February 3, 2007 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. 

America’s Horse Cares is dedicated to creating an ongoing funding base to support special-needs children, individuals and organizations who benefit from equine experience. Peggy Kimes explained that any North American Handicapped Riding Association (NARHA) affiliate may apply for a grant through the AQHA Foundation. There are guidelines that are followed for each grant applicant and a committee decides the distribution of funds. Last year there were over 600 applicants. Now that Arizona has its capitol funding of $50,000, the entire gift from the 2005 Sun Circuit will be dedicated strictly to handicapped riding facilities in Arizona. 

America’s Horse Cares was the brainchild of AQHA Foundation members Peggy Kimes and Becky Dunning. Previously the divisions for donation to the AQHA Foundation were: AQHF Youth Scholarship, Racing Scholarship, Equine Research, and Education Outreach. Thanks to the insight of Peggy and Becky, the AQHA Foundation now has a division dedicated to the special needs of equine enthusiasts. Peggy Kimes and Becky Dunning are currently Co-Chairman of the AQHA Foundation Cabinet Committee on Awareness. 

The Sun Circuit, Sun Circuit Oversight Committee and the AzQHA are proud to once again donate $10,000 to America’s Horse Cares for the second year running.