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The Long Island Professional Horsemens Association LIPHA is one of sixteen nationwide chapters that make up the National PHA. The purpose of the LIPHA is to serve the needs of Long Islands professional horsemen and exhibitors as well as give aid to needy members. The LIPHA offers a Scholarship ProgramtoProfessional Associate and Junior members attending collegeor trade school. The LIPHA also strives to raise the quality of horse shows on Long Island by offering point classes in 21 divisions in which members can compete for yearend awards.