The Amanda Ward Legacy Fund

Meagan Davis (NY) received the 2010 Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award at the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival competition, held in September in Saugerties, NY.  She received the $1,000 award for her high score of 70.368% in the FEI Young Riders Individual class aboard her horse, Bentley.  Meagan resides in Stone Ridge, NY.

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 dressage dreams.  It is awarded annually to the highest scoring Junior/Young Rider at the Third Level and above at the New England Dressage Association Fall Festival. 

“It is a privilege for The Dressage Foundation to give this annual award to a deserving rider.  It is a wonderful way to pay tribute to Amanda,” said Jenny Johnson, Administrative Director for The Dressage Foundation.

 

Kristen Schwaegerle (NH) received the 2009 Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award.  She received the $1000 award for her high score of 69.545% in a Fourth Level class aboard her mare, Diwandre.........(Read entire news release).

Kassandra Barteau was the 2008 recipient, and Micaela Mabragana was the 2007 recipient.

Kristen Schwaegerle    



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