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About
the Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association (RVHA):
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The Roanoke
Valley Horsemen's Association, Inc. consists of horse enthusiasts in
the area representing all breeds of horses. They have one common
interest; to promote horses and their welfare through education and
promotion of the sport of riding in the Roanoke area. The profits
from the show enable the Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association to
continue supporting a variety of community projects including the following:
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The Roanoke
Valley Horsemen's Association's educational and informative
newsletter contains information on all of the shows in the
surrounding area, reports from all breed coordinators, the latest
medical news on horses, and seasonal interest items.
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miles of horse trails and hiking through the Jefferson National
Forest. This would offer short and long rides, or backpack camping,
for both pleasure riding and endurance riding. It offers a variety of
trail surfaces and environments.
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Association contributes money toward the Annual Virginia Legislative
Trail Ride sponsored by the Virginia Horse Council. This objective is
to increase communication between agriculture, agribusiness, the
various support industries, and elected representatives.
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Educational
clinics and trips for members and interested people in the area.
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An Annual
Benefit Trail Ride, to raise funds for a specific person or group
that may be in need of financial assistance. Members combine a day of
fun trail riding with a serious solicitation of money to be donated
to this individual cause.
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$500
scholarships awarded to a student at the Virginia-Maryland School of
Veterinary Medicine, with priority given to a first-year student.
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4-H endowments
annually given to 10 local clubs to help support their educational
activities. These clubs must donate time in helping the R.V.H.S. to
qualify for this money.
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Financial
support of the National Champion Virginia State 4-H Horse Judging
Team through the Virginia 4-H Foundation.
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50% of profits
donated to the Bradley Free Clinic, a local non-profit clinic that
provides health care to the working poor.
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$1,000 in
scholarships annually given to two students entering Virginia
Pollytechnic Institute and State University's Agricultural
Department. The selection of students is left up to the university. |
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