Military Grant Fund Application : Adult Amateurs : Apply For A Grant : Grants and Programs : The Dressage Foundation

Important Notes - Military Grant Fund:

Completed applications and required documentation must be submitted online, directly to The Dressage Foundation, and be received by TDF's office on or before May 15 of each year. Emails and hard copies will not be accepted.

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.

All fields are required, please check before submitting.

If you have questions or need assistance, please email info@dressagefoundation.org

Signature Page

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

General Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

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

Parent/Guardian name, phone, email (if applicant under the age of 19):

Are you applying as a youth, adult amateur, and/or as a para-equestrian dressage rider?

Youth
Adult
Para-Equestrian Dressage Rider

If applying as an amateur, please confirm the following: I understand that it is my responsibility to know the rules governing amateur status. I certify that I am an amateur within the meaning of USEF Article GR 1306.

Please list equestrian organizations in which you are a member:

Include Local Clubs

What amount are you requesting from the Military Grant Fund?

Grants are typically $1,000

Proposed Training:

In one sentence

You will provide additional details below

Proposed Training Dates:

Riding & Training Information

Provide a brief summary of your dressage experience, including levels ridden, awards received, and key educational activities attended in the past few years. Please include any volunteer experiences you have.

250 words maximum

What are your goals as a rider?

Describe the training you would like to receive with this Grant. Include instructor’s name, credentials, and a few sentences about why you want to work with this instructor.

What would this Grant allow you to do that you would be unable to do otherwise?

Military Information

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How are you associated with the military? If you are current or retired military, what was your rank and years of service? If you are a dependent, please describe your parent/guardian rank and years of service.

How has being a part of the military community impacted you as a dressage rider?

250 words maximum

Financial Information

Provide a budget of anticipated expenses for your stated training plan.

Expenses can include training, trailering, horse board, hotel, food, etc that are directly related to your training plan. Keep in mind, these grants are not intended for competition.

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Financially speaking, why do you need this grant for your dressage training?

Recommendation Letters

Provide two letters of recommendation – At least one must be from individuals within the dressage/equestrian industry who can reflect on you as a horseperson, such as an instructor/trainer, judge, dressage club leader, or barn owner.

Recommendation Letter #1

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Recommendation Letter #2

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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 2 business days (please check your spam folder). If you do not receive an email confirmation that your application has been received, please call our office at (402) 434-8585. Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the application, feel free to contact us. Thank you!

Adult Amateurs

Application in Word Format

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