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Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund Application

Please read the Grant information and requirements before proceeding.

The following application form and all required documentation must be received by TDF's office on or before July 20 to be eligible for review.

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.

Please check that all required fields are complete before submitting.

Signature Page

Please download and sign this Signature Page. Attach it to this application at the bottom of this page.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

Western Dressage Association of America Membership # and # of years as a Member

WDAA Membership Required to Apply

USEF Membership # and # of years as a Member

USEF Membership is Required to Apply

Are you applying as

Youth
Adult Amateur
Professional

If under 19 years of age, please provide the name, address, and email of your parent/guardian.

Riding Information

How long have you been riding Western dressage? How did you get started? If you have not yet started in the discipline, why do you want to?

Provide a brief summary of your dressage training and showing experience for the past 5 years. • Include levels ridden and awards received.  • How have you continued your Western dressage education? (clinics, lessons, studies, etc) Please include who you have trained with.

If not applicable, please type N/A

If applying as a professional: • How long have you been a Western dressage professional? Are you an instructor, trainer, judge, and/or clinician?  • Tell us about your business – include number of students, their average age, skill level, number of horses in training, schedule as a clinician, etc. 

What are your goals for the next 12 months?

What are your long-term “dream” goals?

In what ways have you been involved in your Western dressage community on a local, regional, and/or national level? Examples include hosting open clinics, donating time/resources, volunteer work, etc.

Event/Training Information:

Describe what educational event(s) and/or training you plan to participate in with this Grant. Include name of instructor with a short bio, dates, location.

What specific goals do you wish to achieve during this time?

What will be different from what you normally do in your regular training? What would this Grant allow you to do that you would be unable to do otherwise?

Financial

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Grants are currently $1,000 each. Provide a detailed budget of how you plan to use the grant funds.  If the grant doesn’t cover all expenses, please indicate to the Committee how you will handle the balance of these expenses. 

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

Video

Please submit a YouTube link of a recent 4-5 minute riding video. The video can be schooling or at a show.

Recommendation Letters

Provide one recommendation letter from someone who can speak to your dedication to Western dressage, your desire to improve, and your volunteer activity.

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Signature

Download and sign where indicated on the Signature Page.  

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Important Notes

You will be notified that the application has been received within 2 business days. If you do not receive 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!

Western Dressage

Application in Word Format

Photo by Susan J Stickle

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