Site Updated 5/17/2013
The Mission of The Dressage Foundation is "To cultivate and provide financial support for the Advancement of Dressage." The Dressage Foundation was established in 1989 by Lowell Boomer, who was also the founding organizer of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) in 1973.
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What's New at The Dressage Foundation...
Grants, Scholarships, & Programs:
- 5/17/13 - Four young riders have been selected for this year's International Dream Program. Congratulations to Molly Eastridge (WA), Katie Foster (MI), Molly Maloney (NY) and Hannah Pierucci (VA)! The first and second alternates are Katrina Hiller (WI) and Genay Vaughn (CA). Continue reading...
- 5/17/13 - Thank you to everyone who participated in Give to Lincoln Day! TDF donors generously provided $10,420 that will be used to help advance dressage in the U.S. Matching funds from the Lincoln Community Foundation are being determined. We are very thankful for your support!
- 5/9/13 - The Century Club is off to a fantastic start for 2013! We've had several new teams join the club recently, so please help us welcome Sy Budofsky (FL), Liz Hotchkiss (MO), and Joy Quinn (OK). More stories will be posted soon!
- 5/8/13 - Congratulations to Allison Spivey (VA), this year's recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Fund Grant. Allison will use the funds to continue the 'L' Education Program, with a goal of becoming a judge. Read more...
- 5/2/13 - Based on feedback we have received from Adult Amateur riders, we have revised the guidelines for the Gifted Fund grants for Adult Amateurs. Riders who formally lease a horse (with paperwork through USDF or USEF) are now eligible to apply for a grant! See the Gifted Fund page for more information.
- 5/1/13 - Speaking of the Gifted Fund for Adult Amateurs, how did two adult amateurs spend a week with their horse and a $1,000 Gifted Fund grant? Read the reports from Kari Bradshaw (CT) and Carolyn Luther (FL/OH) to find out!
- 3/14/13 - We are proud to introduce the TDF State Representatives - Keeping us close, to better serve the dressage community where you live. These volunteer representatives are available to provide information about TDF, and to keep TDF informed about dressage in your state. Find your local Representative...
- 3/5/13 - We are very pleased to announce that a new fund has been established to provide financial assistance to North American, non-professional riders to attend the Spanish Riding School's Training Center in Heldenberg, Austria. Ralph and Freddie Dreitzler established the Heldenberg Training Center Fund in Memory of E.L. Dreitzler in conjunction with the Dreitzler family and Andreas Hausberger, Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School and Director of the Training Center in Heldenberg. Continue reading...
Stay in Touch and Learn More about TDF:
Through our monthly e-newsletter, "Your TDF Update," you'll become part of our family! We'll share stories from some of our grant recipients, you'll be able to "meet" new Century Club members, learn about upcoming grant deadlines, and much more.
Newsletter:
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The 2012 issue of The Dressage Foundation News is now available. Click on the picture to the left to download a pdf version. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact us at (402) 434-8585.
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