Meadow Lands, PA --- The three winners of the 2009 Meadows Standardbred Owners Association College Scholarship Awards were honored on Adios Day in the winner's circle at The Meadows.

Chelsea Fahy, of Washington, Pa., is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship. She will attend the University of Findlay this fall as a freshman and plans to major in Pre-Veterinary Mediciner. Her father, Bill, is a trainer/driver at The Meadows, while her mother, Moira, is an owner and trainer.

Ashleigh Altmeyer, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, is also receiving a $2,500 MSOA scholarship. The Kittanning, Pa., resident is the daughter of Jeff and Teresa Altmeyer, horse owners at The Meadows. Ashleigh is studying Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy.

Shawn Harvey is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the MSOA and LCM Nutraceuticals. The Imperial, Pa., resident is the son of trainer Leo Harvey and Kathy Harvey. He is the grandson of longtime trainers Harry Harvey and Walter “Boots” Dunn. A Marketing major, Shawn will be a sophomore this fall at West Virginia University.

The MSOA worked in conjunction with the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, which reviewed the applications and administered the scholarship awards.