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October, 2008

Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award Presented at NEDA Fall Festival Will Benefit Deserving Young Rider

Kassandra Barteau (IL) received the Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award riding her Hanoverian Mare Gabriella at the New England Dressage Association's Fall Festival competition, held this past September in Saugerties, NY. She received the $1000 award for her high score of 68.222% in the CDI class 282CYoung Rider Team.
Kassandra resides in Maple Park, IL.  She currently trains with her parents Kim and Yvonne Barteau. 

 Lendon Gray, President & CEO of The Dressage Foundation presented the award. Following the presentation Lendon said, "It is a pleasure for The Dressage Foundation to be able to honor and assist Kassie, the USEF National YR Champion, in her quest to qualify to represent the US at the Young Rider World Cup." 

The Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award was established in 2007 in special remembrance of Amanda, who was killed in an automobile accident.  The purpose of this scholarship is to inspire future young dressage riders to pursue their dreams of dancing with horses as Amanda did everyday of her life.  It is awarded annually to the highest scoring Junior/Young Rider at Third Level and above, at the New England Dressage Association Fall Festival.  Said Lendon Gray, "The Dressage Foundation is proud to administer the Amanda Ward Legacy Fund, which recognizes and encourages the achievements of young dressage riders."


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