The National Academy Championship Horse Show was inspired by the love of children and horses in 1999 by Joyce Webster of
B&W Stables.
The Story Behind the Event
Joyce Webster met a
very sick little girl one day riding a horse at her barn. Even though
the child was very ill, this little girl had the biggest smile on her
face because she was riding a horse -- this was the child's dream come
true! From that moment on, Joyce couldn't stop thinking about this
beautiful child and how happy being around horses made her. Joyce
decided to create the National Academy Championship Horse Show and give
all the proceeds to St. Jude's to help children with life threatening
diseases.