Want to Help a Kid? Want a New Horse?

If you answered yes, or even thought maybe, to either of these questions then you should check the Brown County Horseman's Association. Located in Georgetown Ohio the BCHA has been improving the lives of kids in the area since 1997. Kids involved with horses learn important life lessons and are less likely to get into trouble. They go onto college and careers and take their place as responsible members of our society.

With seed money from the State of Ohio and help from area organizations and individuals, the Brown County Horsemans's Association has built a 96 stall barn on our local fairgrounds that has served over 400 young men and women. It will serve many more inthe years to come. The barn is almost paid off. It cost $200,000 and we have raised over $180,000. We are almost done and can use your help to finish.

World famous horse breeder, Ann Myers has given us a yearling gelding to raffle off to help raise the final few dollars for this project. Ann is the owner of the great AQHA stallion Zips Chocolate Chip. She bought a mare that was in foal. It is this foal that she has given us. Iron AJ is by the Misko's stallion Especially Vested (55 WP points, a Superior WP),out of an Iron Rebel, Tiger Leo mare. "If AJ had been a filly, I might have kept him as a Broodmare prospect. He has such a sweet disposition, he'll be the kind of horse a kid could ride all day." Ann said.

We are raffling AJ at our May 17th show.

Like they do at Congress, tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Winner need not be present. He has a coggins and can go anywhere in the US or Canada. We are set up with Paypal so your information will be secure. The BCHA is a non profit charity. We appreciate your help. Your ticket purchase will help kids for the next 40 years. Email us at bchorsemans@yahoo.com for more informaton or go to www.zipschocolatechip.com and look under "fresh baked cookies" for a picture of Iron AJ. He'll be a wonderful horse for you or someone you love.

One more thing. If you are thinking what will I do if I win, we'll help you there too. We believe in the humane treatment of animals and if you win and don't want AJ, we'll find him a good home.

You can write us at: Brown County Horsemans' Association c/o Ohio State Extension Office 740 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Email us at bchorsemans@yahoo.com