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Important Notes - Major Lindgren Grants for Instructors

The following application form and all required documentation must be received by TDF's office on or before September 30th to be considered.

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.

Applications will only be accepted through this online form. Please contact us at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions or need assistance.

Signature Page

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

All fields are required, please check before submitting.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Website

Professional Information

Are you a USDF Certified Instructor? If yes, at which levels?

Provide a brief summary of your education and training experiences.

Are you a professional instructor? If yes, is this at your own barn? If no, are you employed by an equestrian center? Name the equestrian center if employed by them.

Years you have been instructing, and levels of instruction?

Years you have been Training, and levels of training?

Are you presently competing? If so, at what level/s? List names of horse(s) competed, level(s) ridden, and awards received.

List the most current instructors with whom you have studied.

Tell us why you should be selected for the Lindgren Grant.

Your Training Plan

Do you plan to take your own horse/s?

When is your anticipated date of training?

Provide contact information for anticipated trainer(s) - Address, phone number, email address, website and a short biography.

What are your expectations working with your trainer? What are some definite areas of accomplishment that you wish to achieve? Please present a clear training plan.

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Include a letter from your trainer to verify you are accepted to work with him/her.

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Financial Planning Information

Provide a line item budget of the estimated costs to fulfill your training plan.

Please upload your detailed budget in PDF, Excel or Word format.

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We do not anticipate that the grant will cover all expenses incurred. Please indicate to the Committee how you will handle the balance of these expenses.

Video

Please submit a YouTube link of a recent riding video. The video can be schooling or at a show, but must be at least First Level.

Reference Letters and Signature Page

We ask for two reference letters from equestrian professionals who will vouch for your skills, and your desire to improve your instructor techniques. Include the letters in your application packet; do NOT have recommendations sent directly to the Foundation.

Reference Letter #1

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Reference Letter #2

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Signature Page

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

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After you click send, a notification page will show confirming your application has been received. You will be notified via email that the application has been received within 2 business days. If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received, please call our office at (402) 434-8585.

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Application in Word Format

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