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Young Rider Dream Program Application

Dates: January 23-28, 2024
Wellington, Florida

Completed applications and all required documentation must be received by TDF's office on or before Saturday, October 7 to be considered. No late applications, or parts of applications, will be accepted. Please read the following information carefully and contact us with questions.

The purpose of the Dream Program is to enable young adult riders, training and competing at Third Level or above, to enhance their understanding of dressage training through observation and exposure to top trainers, riders, facilities, and events in Wellington, Florida. Riders aged 18-22 (during the dates of the program) are eligible to apply.

Selection will be based on merit, riding proficiency, a history of volunteering in the dressage community, and commitment to training in the sport of dressage. Participants will be expected to share the educational benefits of the trip through online journals, articles, photos, and videos.

TDF covers the costs of travel and lodging and will provide a daily per diem for food. Any additional expenses, such as souvenirs, will be the responsibility of individuals.

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.

Mailed, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Contact TDF at 402-434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions about the online form. All fields are required, please check before submitting.

Signature Page

Please download, sign, and attach this Signature Page to the bottom of this application form.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

Please list the equestrian organizations in which you are a member (including local clubs):

Shirt Size

Date of Birth

Age

Must be between 18 and 22 years old during the dates of the program.

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Name of Parent/Guardian

Phone Number of Parent/Guardian

Email Address of Parent/Guardian

Riding Experience

How long have you been studying dressage?

Who is your instructor/trainer?

Are you now or have you previously ridden at Third Level or above?

Have you competed at Third Level or above?

Have you been or are you now a working student? If yes, with whom?

Have you previously visited Wellington during the winter competition season? (This program is not available to riders who have previously trained or competed in Wellington. If you have visited Wellington, please explain what you did during your time there.)

How would you rank your computer skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your photography skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your writing skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your teaching skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

Competition Experience

Are you presently competing? If yes, at which level(s)?

Have you competed at a Regional and/or National Championship? If yes, which year(s) and at which level(s)?

Have you competed at NAYC? If yes, which year(s)?

Do you intend to try out for 2024 NAYC?

Have you competed in other FEI competitions? If yes, when and where?

Short Answer Questions

Please explain in what ways you are involved with your local and national dressage communities. Include committee work and volunteering.

On the trip to Wellington, you will have the opportunity to observe great dressage. How do you propose to share your experience with other riders?

What do you hope to be doing in 5-10 years?

Essay Question

Why should you be selected for this program? For example, tell us how this program will impact your growth in dressage and what this experience will give you that may not otherwise be possible.

Answer should be in essay form, between 400-500 words.

Video

Please submit a YouTube link of a 5-minute video of you and your horse riding any level dressage test.

Competition Scores

Provide a USDF printout of scores at Third Level and above from the last 2-4 years. Please no more than four pages.

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