“Continual educational and international experi- ences are important for America’s growth, advancement and promotion of our sports.”
TDF. This grant helps breeders attend breeding-related edu- cational courses and seminars. Up to $1,000 may be awarded annually for programs in the U.S. and up to $5,000 annually for programs held overseas.
Hunter / Jumper The USHJA Foundation administers grants for individuals and organizations involved in the hunter/jumper industry. These grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. Most of the USHJA Foundation scholarships and grants
are administered through their Zone Scholarship Program. Scholarships and grants are divided into three main catego- ries: college and trade school scholarships, grants to attend the USHJA Trainer Certification Program, and grants for the Emerging Athletes Program. USHJA has twelve zones, ten of which are currently offering grants and/or scholarships. Each zone determines which type of grants or scholarships (if any) they would like to offer, determines the funding amounts, sets the criteria and chooses the recipients. The USHJA Foun- dation also established a Scholarship Partner Program in 2011 which helps supplement the zone scholarships. For individuals facing physical challenges or limited re-
sources, the USHJA Foundation offers the ‘Making a Dream’ scholarship program. This program awards up to $2,500 per person and potential recipients must be nominated by an- other person. The program began in 2011 and was inspired by Elizabeth “Lizzy” Traband, a talented young equestrian who was born without a left hand. According to the USHJA Foundation’s website, “each experience is custom-designed depending upon the specific interests of the recipient.” Any USHJA member may be nominated for this award. Last is the Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant, overseen
by the USEF. This grant benefits young Hunter Pony and Pony Jumper riders. Awards of $100 and $500 are offered to zone and national level winners and Pony Finals winners in a vari- ety of categories and age ranges up to age 17. Winners are chosen following a written test and a short hands-on test to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills.
Eventing The USEA and the USEA Endowment Trust offers a handful of grants ranging from $250 to $10,000. The Cindy Burge Memorial ICP Grant is perhaps the most far reaching, as it is available in each of the USEA’s ten areas. This grant offers $250 to $500 towards the cost of the Instructors’ Certification Program for qualified applicants. Young Riders, young adults (defined as riders between the ages of 16 and 25), and Adult Amateurs have three grants and scholarships available to them—the Essex Grant, the Beacon Charm Grant and the Worth the Trust Scholarship. The Essex Grant is available to riders age 25 and under.
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Katherine (Katy) Groesbeck, of Ocala, Florida, was one of 25 riders to win a Rebecca Broussard Travel Grant for 2013, and she won the $30,000 Rebecca Broussard Developing Rider Grant for 2014.
This grant awards $10,000 to help with coaching, training and competition fees for an event rider who is transition- ing from Young Riders to the senior rider ranks. The Beacon Charm Grant awards $5,000 to a Young Rider who has suc- cessfully competed at the NAJYRC and shows the potential to continue on to international level competition. The Worth the Trust Scholarship targets “up-and-coming
eventers” and provides funding towards a variety of things such as clinics, working student opportunities, or even gain- ing knowledge by working with professionals such as show organizers, course designers or veterinarians. A $3,000 schol- arship is available to event riders age 16 to 25 and a $2,000 scholarship is available to event riders age 26 and older. High Performance event riders may apply for the Rebecca
Broussard Developing International Rider and Travel Grants. This $250,000 grant was founded in 2011 and awards $30,000 per year. These grants help provide talented event riders with financial assistance to compete at the Event at Rebecca Farm and to pursue international level training opportunities. They are limited to riders who have not yet represented the U.S. at international CCIO 3* or 4* eventing competitions.
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Jenni Autry
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