Essay Contest
2018
Essay Contest Rules & Entry Form
2017 Essay
Contest Winners:
13 & Under:
1st Place: Adam Ryun View
Essay
2nd Place: Taylor McCreedy View
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3rd Place: Mackenzie Allen View
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14-18:
1st Place: Claire Hines View
Essay
2nd Place: Kelly Alley View
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3rd Place: Lindsey Phillips View
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2016 Essay
Contest Winners:
13 & Under:
1st Place: Adam Ryun View
Essay
2nd Place: Abigail Ryun View
Essay
14-18:
1st Place: Morgan Rich View
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2nd Place: Kelly Alley View
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Each year the AYA sponsors an essay contest for youth to develop and express their skills and love of the Appaloosa breed in written format.
Essays are accepted each year between January 1 and May 1 for the
two age divisions (13 and Under & 14-18).
2016 Essay Topics
13 & Under (400-800 words): What makes my Appaloosa special?
14-18 (800-1200 words): Describe what the phrase "Appaloosa: as
unique as you are" means to you
The following will be awarded in their respective categories:
Youth, 13 & Under
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, essay printed in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
Youth, 14-18
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, essay printed in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00