Hallie Rush was one of several mid-south young riders who went to the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) Pony Finals in Lexington, KY, August 6-11, 2013. At the Pony Finals, many young riders participated in the two-phase Emerson Burr Horsemanship competition. The winners were: 8 and under—Hallie Rush; 9-11—Alex Trubey; 12-14—Rachel Tanio; 15-17—Katherine Wiedmann.
The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Fund was created in 2002 by friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate good horsemanship in younger equestrians. The USEF Pony Finals Emerson Burr Grant is open to any rider competing at Pony Finals. Participants are divided into four age groups: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17. Every participant takes a multiple choice written test on horsemanship. The top four in each age group that score the highest on the written test will move on to the hands-on horsemanship test. After the hands-on test a winner will be chosen from each age group based on his/her horsemanship knowledge. Each winner at Pony Finals will receive a $500 grant. The grants will be awarded for educational or equestrian related expenses.
The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Fund was created in 2002 by friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate good horsemanship in younger equestrians. The USEF Pony Finals Emerson Burr Grant is open to any rider competing at Pony Finals. Participants are divided into four age groups: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17. Every participant takes a multiple choice written test on horsemanship. The top four in each age group that score the highest on the written test will move on to the hands-on horsemanship test. After the hands-on test a winner will be chosen from each age group based on his/her horsemanship knowledge. Each winner at Pony Finals will receive a $500 grant. The grants will be awarded for educational or equestrian related expenses.
