Major Lindgren Instructor Application : Dressage Instructors : 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 30 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. 

Attachments Needed:

Budget
Confirmation Letter from Trainer
Video
One Letter of Recommendation
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 this word document, save, and then copy and paste your answers into this form.

All fields are required, please check before submitting.

Contact Information:

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

Website

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

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

Please list equestrian organizations in which you are a member.

(local, national, international)

Proposed Training or Event Plan

(in one sentence)

Proposed Training or Event Dates

Applicant 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 500 words)

What are your overall dressage goals?

(Max 100 words)

Proposed Training/Educational Event:

How do you plan to use the grant? Include dates, locations, instructors and their credentials, 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)

Include a letter from your trainer to verify you are accepted to work with them.

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Community Involvement:

In what ways have you been involved in your local dressage community? Examples include hosting open clinics, donating time/resources, volunteer work, etc.

(Max 100 words)

Specific Grant Questions:

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?

(Max 100 words)

Years you have been raining, and levels of training?

(Max 100 words)

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

(Max 250 words)

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

(Max 250 words)

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.

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

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.

Letter of Recommendation:

Attach one letter of recommendation from your peers validating your dressage experience/qualifications, good character, and professionalism.

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Signature Page:

Signature Page

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

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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!

Major Lindgren Grants for Instructors Application

Major Lindgren Instructor Application

Contact Information:

Applicant Information:

Proposed Training/Educational Event:

Community Involvement:

Specific Grant Questions:

Financial Planning Information

Video

Letter of Recommendation:

Signature Page:

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