The Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA was founded in 1987 as a separate not for profit corporation to aid in the continued education of IBHA Youth. An auction is held twice annually in conjunction with the IBHA Convention and IBHA World Show to raise funds. Past auctions have included personal appearances by Sonny Shroyer ("Enos"), Christina Paine ("Resistol" spokesmodel) and Mike Moroff ("LaBomba" and "Robocop" to name a few). If you would like to contribute to the Youth Scholarship Fund, send your donation to IBHA, P O Box 268, Shelby, IN 46377.

In addition to the scholarship auctions, the Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA is currently running two fund raising projects. Available for purchase is "The Buckskin" by Orren Mixer and official IBHA hats.

Commissioned in 1996 and completed in 1998, “The Buckskin” was unveiled at the 1998 IBHA World Championship Show. The painting depicts 19 horses. The buckskin stallion and his band of 9 mares and 9 foals reveal the various shades of the buckskin, dun, red dun and grulla horses accepted for IBHA registration. The limited edition of 100 artist remarques were sold at the unveiling of the painting and are now only available from private individuals. There are some of the 400 numbered and autographed prints (22”X28”) available from IBHA (see form below) and from the AQHA Heritage Center and Museum in Amarillo. The original painting can be viewed at the AQHA Heritage Center where it is on display as a loan from the scholarship fund.

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The new official IBHA hats that were introduced at the 2002 IBHA World Show now come in two qualities of beaver fur felt and are hand made. IBHA commissioned Darrell Sullivan of Las Cruces, New Mexico to personally hand craft each IBHA hat. A master hatter, Mr Sullivan is a 3^rd generation hat maker. A top of the line 30X beaver fur is available in platinum and black colors. All sizes are available in regular and long oval. The hats are made exclusive for IBHA. Proceeds of the sale of the hats go to the IBHA Youth Scholarship Fund. The 20X hats sell for $265.00 plus $10.00 shipping. The 30X hats sell for $295.00 plus $10.00 shipping. The hats compare to $385.00 and $470.00 prices of major brand name manufactured hats.

2010 IBHA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

At this year’s convention, $6,600 was awarded to deserving youth to further their education. The scholarships were awarded to:

RENEWALS:

The following new scholarships were also awarded to:

Over $148,500 has been awarded to IBHA youth. Scholarships are given through the Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA, Inc. The separate NOT FOR PROFIT corporation elected officers at their annual meeting. Officers of the corporation are as follows: