US Breeder Excellence Fund Application : Dressage Breeders : Apply For A Grant : Grants and Programs : The Dressage Foundation

U.S. Breeder Excellence Fund Application

Applications will only be accepted through this online form.  The following application form and all required attachments must be received by The Dressage Foundation's office on or before May 1 to be considered. Attachments must be in Word, Excel, or PDF format.

We encourage you to review this application and gather all materials prior to starting the online application process. Once you start, your work cannot be saved. Helpful tip - Type your answers into a Word document, save, and then copy and paste your answers into this form. The link to download the Word file is available in the right-hand sidebar of this page.

Attachments Needed:

Budget
One Letter of Recommendation
Signature Page

Signature Page

Please download and sign this Signature Page. Attach it to the application at the bottom of this page.

Please check that all required fields are complete before submitting. Please contact us at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions or need assistance.

Applicant Information:

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Farm Name

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone Number

Email Address

Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?

USDF Number

(Preference is given to USDF Members)

Please list other equestrian organizations in which you are a member

(local, national, international)

Proposed Training Plan or Event

(In one sentence or less)

You will provide additional details below

5ycyyckekk1s

Proposed Training or Event Dates

General Information:

Provide a brief history of your dressage experience, that can include training, instruction, competition record, levels at which you are riding, scores, certifications, national rankings, and awards.

(Max 250 words)

What are your overall dressage goals?

(Max 100 words)

Proposed Training/Educational Event:

How do you plan to use the grant? Include dates, locations, instructors and their credentials, etc. Training funded by this grant can start no sooner than two months after the application deadline date. Include a copy of any promotional materials related to the program.

(Max 250 words)

With this training plan, what do you specifically want to achieve and what are your plans to achieve those goals?

(Max 100 words)

Community Involvement:

In what ways have you been involved in your local dressage community? Examples include hosting open clinics, donating time/resources, volunteer work, etc.

(Max 100 words)

Professional Information:

Describe your breeding program and/or breeding experience.

(Max 250 words)

Briefly describe the successes of your breeding program and future plans.

(Max 200 words)

What is your primary need for this training and which skills do you hope to improve by attending?

(Max 100 words)

Have you attended other breeding programs or workshops? If, so, which?

Financial Information:

Provide a detailed budget of how you plan to use the grant.

Excel, Word or PDFs are all accepted documents.

No file selected

Click or drag here to add files

What current and past financial assistance/sponsorship have you received, including grants or awards from The Dressage Foundation?

Letter of Recommendation:

Attach one letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your dedication for education in relation to breeding dressage horses.

No file selected

Click or drag here to add files

Signature Page:

Sign and date the signature page, found at the top of the application.

No file selected

Click or drag here to add files

Important Notes:

You will be notified that the application has been received within two business days. If you do not receive email confirmation (please check your spam folder!) that your application has been received, call our office at (402) 434-8585.  Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the application, feel free to contact us. After the grant selection committee has made its final decision, all applicants will be notified. Thank you!

Dressage Breeders

Application in Word Format

Photo by Susan J Stickle

Grants and Programs

Thanks to generous donors, grants are available for instructors, youth riders, adult amateurs, breeders, judges, dressage groups and so much more!
Take a look.

Donate

Your support will foster growth, education, and excellence within the U.S. dressage community.
Make a donation today!

News and Events

There's a lot going on at TDF! Stay up-to-date with the latest press releases and grant deadlines.
Find out more.