The National Snaffle Bit Association announces the recipients of three scholarships to youth members; T. Joe Jean, Carrie Schimpff and Kirsten Swanson.  

The funds for the scholarships came from two sources.  10% of the money generated annually by the Trainer Sale is earmarked for the Scholarship Fund.  For the second year, Andrea Simons of Simons Show Horses in Aubrey, Texas generously donated a $1,000 scholarship in memory of her husband, Lynn Simons.

Taylor Joe Jeane, T. Joe, who will be attending LSU in the fall to study Architecture, is the recipient of the Lynn Simons Memorial Scholarship.  A high school varsity athlete in Football and Baseball and National Honor Society member, T. Joe is active in church and community volunteer activities.  He is an AQHYA Reserve World Champion and NSBA World Champion and has earned multiple superiors in Western Riding and Trail.  “This scholarship is special to me not only because it will help with the rising cost of education but because Lynn Simons was a special mentor in my life.  His ethics, integrity and dedication to the industry had a great influence on me” said Jeane.

Carrie Schimpff, will be attending Texas Christian University in the fall to study Graphic Design/Art Advertising.  A cellist in her high school orchestra, competing in both solo and ensemble competitions and a National Honor Society member, Carrie is active in church and community volunteer activities.  She has received many AQHA and NSBA awards in western riding, trail and western pleasure.  She has been the NSBA youth reporter for the past two years.  “Winning this scholarship is not only a great honor, but proves to me that NSBA takes to heart the success of their youth” Schimpff  said.