PRESS RELEASE: AUGUST 20, 2021
The Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 BCHA Youth Scholarships:
Nora Ditzel, $250 Teen Scholarship
Madeline Williams, $750 Collegiate Scholarship
These two very impressive young horsewomen demonstrated equestrian dedication, along with high standards of character in their community involvement and educational achievements.
About Nora Ditzel
Nora plans to use her BCHA Teen Scholarship award to further her education in reining and ranch horse versatility. She credits her pony, Butch, with getting her hooked on horses at the ripe old age of eight. Nora has had many mentors—both horse and human—especially Liz Johnson of Windy Creek Ranch. Through Liz, Nora has had the experience of helping to train four ponies over three years, and has been able to ride and show Liz’ horse Chex. Nora is now in her ninth year of Blazing Saddles 4-H. She has done everything from serving as the social director, parliamentarian and even historian. To think I didn’t even know there was such a thing as ‘parliamentarian’—way to go Nora! BCHA will be watching your progress and cheering you on, and we look forward to seeing you at BCHA events and activities!
About Madeline Williams
BCHA Collegiate Scholarship recipient Madeline (Maddie) Williams will apply her scholarship funds toward studies at Colorado State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a focus on Equine Sciences. On top of her studies, Maddie is the 2021 Boulder County Fair Lady-In-Waiting and 2022 Queen! As Rodeo Royalty she’s an ambassador to the public for everything from the rodeo industry to Boulder County Fair history, and the western way of life in general. She enjoys educational outreach events at local schools and through the Aims Community College Agriculture Club. In 2020 Maddie was accepted into the AQHA Young Horse Development Program and is now the proud owner of a two-year-old Quarter Horse. Maddie, we’ll be watching for you out there in your royalty role, and we hope to hear more from you about the AQHA Young Horse Development Program. Congratulations Maddie!
Through member dues and generous donations BCHA is dedicated to its tradition of awarding two yearly scholarships to outstanding youth in the community. In 2021 and beyond, we’ll be strengthening our outreach to youth. We’re looking for volunteers—young, old and in-between—to help us build opportunities and engagement for the youngest members of the local equestrian and agricultural community. Please contact me if you’d like to join or find out more about the BCHA Youth Committee!
Clare Tone, BCHA President
