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Essay contest for free horse-riding lessons offered by Apache Junction Mounted Rangers
Apache Junction Mounted Rangers
The classes will be held once a week on Saturday mornings for four months at Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue, 288 W. Smoketree St. in Apache Junction.
Apache Junction Mounted Rangers
Twice a year the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers choose four or five students to receive free horseback riding lessons.
The Apache Junction Mounted Rangers are looking for five young people interested in learning horsemanship.
Twice a year the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers choose four or five students to receive free horseback riding lessons. They are also introduced to caring for an animal, saddling and riding but mostly safety around horses. This program has been ongoing in Apache Junction for more than 10 years, according to a release.
“The students will be chosen from essays they submit explaining why they would like to be chosen for this opportunity. Please include your age and tell us something about yourself. We only need a one- to two-page essay. Must include your contact information and a parent or guardian contact number,” it states. “If we receive more good candidates we will start a wait list for the second session of lessons. This is a great opportunity to learn about these beautiful animals, meet new friends and have some fun. The lessons start again in September 2023.”
Essays should be mailed or emailed to: AJ Mounted Rangers, P.O. Box 699, Apache Junction, Arizona, 85117. Email to: captain.ajmr.2022@gmail.com. Deadline to submit the essay is Aug. 15, 2023.
The applicants’ essays will be read by a panel of judges comprised of Apache Junction Mounted Rangers. There is no charge for the lessons or any supplies which will be provided during the lessons. All activities and lessons will be funded by the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers.
The classes will be held once a week on Saturday mornings for four months at Good Shepherd Healing Ministries Horse Rescue, 288 W. Smoketree St. in Apache Junction.
