College Fair

4th Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair

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Make plans to attend Pin Oak's 4th Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair, September 22, 2012 in the Texas Children's Hospital Arena Club at The Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX.

With the growth of Collegiate Equestrian teams, Pin Oak is providing a forum to educate high school students and their parents on how to continue their passion for horses into the collegiate level. Pin Oak chooses a select group of Division I & II colleges as well as handpicked schools with equestrian riding teams from around the country to promote their programs and provide aspiring riders a "one-stop shopping" experience to learn what these colleges offer and hopefully find a program that fits their goals - both in and out of the show ring.

Mistress of Ceremonies will be Patty Roberts, Hunter/Jumper Chairman of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. Speakers include Sally Batton, IHSA Representative, Andrea Hanson, NCEA Representative and Margaret Swanson, former member of Mount Holyoke IHSA Team, on her experience as a team member. Participating colleges include Albion, Cazenovia College, Colby Community College,  Dartmouth, Louisiana State University, Mississippi College,  Mount Holyoke College,  North Central Texas College, Sam Houston State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Sweet Briar College,  Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Georgia, Trinity University,  University of Texas - Austin , Virginia Intermont College and William Woods University. Stay tuned to Pin Oak's Facebook page for updates on attending colleges  https://www.facebook.com/pinoak.

Door prizes are sponsored by

The Lead Change	Four $25 Gift Certificates
InkStables	A free pair of special designed Pin Oak boot socks with each new JPOC Membership
Quail Hollow Tack	Two-(2) piece luggage set
Bocage Plantation	Gift certificate for a two-(2) night stay
USHJA	Backpacks
Charlotte's Saddlery	Custom Bridle valued at $250
Sloane Milstein	Copies of College Riding 101

Each paid attendee will receive one ticket good for the prize drawings. Additional tickets will be available for $5 each or 5 for $20.

The college fair is a unique opportunity for high school age riders and their parents to learn about what is available in the world of collegiate equestrian sports and to speak with college representatives from around the country and meet many wonderful equestrians who share your riding goals. As a parent, if you were wondering how your child could continue on in the show ring and earn their college degree, this is the perfect event for you and your child to attend.

The cost of the event is $50 per family, $25 per individual, Pin Oak Club or THJA members $10, snacks will be provided.
To register online, please go to www.blacktie-houston.com/rsvp and enter event code:  POTHJA . 

Accommodations at the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor will be at the special group rate of $79 per night for this event.
Call Kenneth Benjamin 281-406-1008 kbenjamin@wyndham.com.  Group Code: POCHS

For more information please visit pinoak.org, phone us at 713.621.6290 or email  info@pinoak.org.

Meet with the college representatives from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm. The 90 minute panel lecture will start at 6:30 pm following the Southwest Showdown horse show.

We would like to thank the event chair, Janet Boatright for all of her hard work and attention to detail in making this event happen.

Thanks to our sponsors for their generosity in helping to make this event a success for you and your student.

Title Sponsor
Texas Hunter Jumper Association
Facility Sponsor
Great Southwest Equestrian Center
Hospitality Sponsors
Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches
Evamore Natural Artesian Water
Official Hotel
Wyndham Houston Energy Corridor
Media Sponsors
Texas Sport Horse Cup - Sept 5-9 Texas Rose Classic - Sept 12-16 Southwest Showdown - Sept 20-23 Great Southwest Fall Classic - Sept 27 - 30