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.

2011 IBHA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The Scholarship Auction held at the 2011 IBHA Convention was a success. With all the donated items and donations from individuals and charter clubs we brought in over $3500.00. The scholarship committee awarded 2 new scholarships to Katherine Maxwell, IA and Garrick Olsen, MO for $800.00 each.

The renewals were Cody McConnell, In, Raquel Novotny, Wi, Cory Grandstaff, Oh, Carly Kidner, Oh, Taylor Boardman, Wi, And Lynsey Madison, Wi, all receiving $800.00 a piece.

Tim Conlin, our auctioneer, did a great job getting bids for all the items. We need to keep up the good work to insure that the scholarship recipients can be supported. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Memphis.

If you'd like to make a donation, either monetary or an item, please download this form and mail your donation to the IBHA office. SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM

Although the 2011 Scholarship Auction held at the IBHA World Show was small in quantity, the exhibitors came through with generous bids reaching almost $3000.00. Thank You to the following donors: Judy Handel, Carly Kidner, Dolores Kurzeja, Brandon Kurtz, Lyndsey Madison, Katie Maxwell, Kim Maxwell, the Maxwell Family, Candy Munz, the Munz Family, Garrick Olson, Valley Vet Supply, Wages Silversmith, Wayne Williams and Megan Wolfinger. Without the donors there would be no auction! Also thanks to ringmen Bob Sneed and Leon Sonnier, and auctioneer Russ Spreckelmeier. As you can see by the picture they really gave it their all!

In addition to the scholarship auctions, the Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA is currently selling "the Buckskin" by Orren Mixer

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.

"the Buckskin" print order form

Over $150,000 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: