Gifted Application : Adult Amateurs : Apply For A Grant : Grants & Programs : The Dressage Foundation

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 September 15 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
Letters of Recommendation
Leased Horse Documentation (if applicable)
Signature Page

Signature Page

Please download and sign this Signature Page and attach to this application.

Application in Word Format

Helpful tip- type your answers into a word document, save, and then copy and paste your answers into this form.

Applicant Information:

USDF Region

First and Last Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

GMO Name

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USDF Member Number

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

Do you own or lease the horse you will use for training?

If you do lease the horse, TDF will be in touch to ask for additional information.

Please list equestrian organizations in which you are a member.

(local, national, international)

Proposed Training Plan

(in one sentence)

Proposed Training Dates

Training Information

Provide a brief summary of your dressage experiences, including 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 250 words)

Proposed Training:

How do you plan to use the grant? Include dates, locations, instructors, etc. Training funded by this grant can start no sooner than two months after the application deadline date.

(Max 250 Words)

With this training plan, what do you specifically hope to achieve?

(Max 100 words)

What will be different from what you normally do in your regular training?

(Max 100 words)

Name of trainer you plan to work with and their contact information. Provide a short bio and website (if applicable).

Include a letter from the trainer who will work with you, to verify that you are accepted for training and the training fee.

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Community Involvement:

Please describe your dressage-related volunteer history for the past 3-5 years for your GMO, your Region, and nationally. GMO volunteer work in your Region of residence is preferred. If your volunteer activity is outside of your Region, explain.

(Max 250 words)

Financial Information:

Provide a budget of anticipated expenses.

Includes expenses of training, trailering, horse board, hotel, food, etc. Keep in mind, these grants are not intended for competition.

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Please upload a document formatted in Word, Excel or PDF.

Please explain why you need financial assistance from The Dressage Foundation.

(Max 250 words)

If the $1,500 Gifted Fund Grant will not cover all training plan expenses, please indicate how you will handle the balance of these expenses.

(Max 100 words)

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

Leased Horse Information (if applicable):

If you lease the horse that you will use for training, please provide the following information:

Copy of the lease agreement papers from USDF or USEF (required for eligibility).

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Written statement from the horse’s owner that he/she will allow you to use the leased horse for this training, as outlined in your application.

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Information about how long you have leased the horse and your future plans.

Letter of Recommendation:

Provide one reference letter from someone who will vouch for your dedication to dressage, your desire to improve, and your volunteer activity.

Trainer acceptance letter does not count towards a reference.

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Signature Page

Please upload your signed Signature Page.

(The Signature Page can be found at the top of this application.)

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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!

Gifted Memorial Fund for Adult Amateurs Fund Application

Gifted Application

Applicant Information:

Training Information

Proposed Training:

Community Involvement:

Financial Information:

Leased Horse Information (if applicable):

Letter of Recommendation:

Signature Page

Important notes

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