Cynthia Aspden Youth Development Application : Youth and Young Adult Riders : Apply For A Grant : Grants and Programs : The Dressage Foundation

Important Notes - Cynthia Aspden Fund

Completed applications and required documentation must be submitted directly to The Dressage Foundation through the following online application on or before September 1st. The selection committee will review and discuss the applications with a final decision being announced by November 1st. All applicants will be notified of the results.

We encourage you to review this application and gather all materials prior to starting the online application process. Once you start, you 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.

Aspden Signature Page

Please download and sign this Signature Page, acknowledging terms and conditions of TDF's Cynthia Aspden Youth Development Fund. After it is signed and dated, please scan and upload to this application.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip

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Phone

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

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Name of Parent/Guardian

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

Phone of Parent/Guardian

Email of Parent/Guardian

Riding Information

Are you a member of a USDF Group Member Organization? If yes, which one(s)?

How long have you been riding dressage?

Provide a brief summary of your dressage experience for the past couple of years, including Level(s) ridden, awards received, and educational events attended.

What are your goals for the next 12 months?

What are your long-term goals as a rider?

Describe any volunteer work you are involved with, including for the dressage community.

Event/Training Information

Describe what educational event you plan to attend with this Grant. Include name of program/instructor, date, and location.

(The date of the event must take place after November 1st of the year in which you apply.)

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

In one page or less, tell the Selection Committee why you should be chosen for a grant from the Cynthia Aspden Youth Development Fund.

Financial Plan

Include a line item budget for expenses related to your request.

Format should be Word, PDF or Excel documents.

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How much money are you requesting from the Cynthia Aspden Youth Development Fund? Grant amounts are typically $1,000.

If you are awarded a partial grant, indicate your plan for paying for the balance of the expenses.

Recommendation Letters

Two (2) recommendation letters are required to be submitted with your application. They must be from adults over the age of 21 who are not members of your family. Include one personal letter of recommendation and one dressage/horse industry letter of recommendation.

Personal letter of recommendation:

Word, JPEG or PDF Formats Acceptable

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Dressage/Horse Industry Letter of Recommendation:

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Signature Page

Please upload the Aspden Signature Page.

(The Signature Page can be downloaded from the top of the application form. Please sign and scan/upload to this application.)

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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 from TDF Staff Members 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!

Youth and Young Adult Riders

Application in Word Format

Photo by Susan J Stickle

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