The Reichert family has been involved in the horse business since 1934. While the pleasure horse has been their primary equine related sport and business of choice, family members have participated in rodeos, open shows and exhibited horses of all breeds at the local, state, regional and national levels in all disciplines. In addition, the family has been active in the promotion of the equine business across Iowa, the United States and Internationally.

The establishment of the Reichert Equine Foundation, in 2008, is to recognize servant leadership development, community and organizational participation while encouraging academic excellence.

The Reichert Equine Foundation will award four $500.00 Scholarships on August 15, 2009, at the Reichert Celebration. One scholarship will be awarded in each selected show: APHA Celebration, ApHC Celebration, AQHA Celebration and NSBA Celebration.

Scholarship money will be paid to the college of choice after proof of enrollment is supplied to the Reichert Equine Foundation.

2008 ApHC Scholarship Winner:
Jaclynn L. Gray
Hometown: Edmond, OK


2008 ApHC scholarship winner, Jaclynn Gray, is a student studying sports journalism at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. A member of The Appaloosa Horse Club since the age of ten, she has been an integral part of both the Oklahoma and Sooner Appaloosa Clubs. Gray, the current youth director from Oklahoma for the Appaloosa Horse Club and vice president of the Oklahoma Appaloosa Youth Horse Club, is an exceptional role model for other youths. She had a successful 2008 Reichert Celebration showing in Hunter Under Saddle 14-18, Sr. Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 18 and Under, Working Hunter 18 and Under, Hunter Hack 14-18, Sr. Hunter Hack, Jr. Western Pleasure, Western Pleasure 14-18, Western Horsemanship 14-18, Jr. Trail, Youth Trail 14-18 and Youth Showmanship 14-18.



2008 PHBA Scholarship Winner:
Amber R. Mundwiler
Hometown: Milbank, SD


Amber Mundwiler is a nursing student at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and is the 2008 PHBA Scholarship winner. Mundweiler has proven her strong leadership qualities through the many organizations and activities she has been a part of including Choir, Pep Band, Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and the Palomino Horse Breeders Association. She was an exhibitor at the 2008 Reichert Celebration in Youth Showmanship 14-18.



2009 Scholarship Information

Below is the link to the 2009 Scholarship Application and also tips for filing out scholarship applications and application faux pas.

2009 Application Link

Tips for Scholarship Applications

Scholarship Faux Pas

All application information is posted on the Reichert website, along with the 2008 Scholarship winners' stories.