The DSDCTA scholarship program for adult amateur riders is for members who are working to sharpen their equestrian skills.  The objective of the grant is to enable the adult amateur dressage rider to set aside time to take some concentrated instruction away from the requirements of job and family.

The program looks for thinking riders, with strong volunteer backgrounds, who want to work on their riding in a situation that is normally unavailable to them because of other financial obligations.  Grants of up to $150 will be offered.  The number of grants to be provided each year will be based on availability of funds and eligibility of applicants, and ultimately the decision of the DSDCTA Board of Directors.

Applications are due no later than December 15th, but may be submitted at any time during the year.

It is a requirement that recipients of the scholarship:

1. Be current members of the DSDCTA
2. Be adult amateur riders as defined by USEF (i.e. not eligible for young rider programs)
3. Write an article for the TEMPO newsletter or the DSDCTA website summarizing their accomplishments and acquired knowledge related to the scholarship
4. Give a verbal report at a DSDCTA meeting following their training experience

The grant amount will be up to $150, and will be sent directly by DSDCTA to the trainer with whom the recipient will be working.

COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION

The DSDCTA scholarship program is for Junior/Young Riders who are working to sharpen their equestrian skills.  The objective of the grant is to enable the JR/YR dressage rider to take some concentrated instruction to further or meet specific goals that might not be otherwise financially available.

The program looks for thinking, purposeful young riders who have set specific riding/training goals and have demonstrated a commitment to attaining those goals.   Grants of up to $150 will be offered.  The number of grants to be provided each year will be based on availability of funds and eligibility of applicants, and ultimately the decision of the DSDCTA Board of Directors.

Applications are due no later than December 15th, but may be submitted at any time during the year.

It is a requirement that recipients of the scholarship:

1. Be current members of the DSDCTA
2. Be age 21 years or youngers)
3. Write an article for the TEMPO newsletter or the DSDCTA website summarizing their accomplishments and acquired knowledge related to the scholarship
4. Give a verbal report at a DSDCTA meeting (i.e. Board, membership or awards meeting) following their training experience

The grant amount will be up to $150, and will be sent directly by DSDCTA to the trainer with whom the recipient will be working.

COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION

Applications should be sent to:

Ruthanne Faine-Gardner
Joint Venture Farm
10671 N SR 53
Madison, FL 32340