Stacy Adams - 2021 Gifted Memorial Fund for Adult Amateurs & 2022 Lynn Palm Western Dressage Grant Recipient

I want to give a shoutout to all the amazing donors and grant reviewers for The Dressage Foundation. Your support has seriously been a game changer for me, both in the saddle and in my confidence to really push my dressage skills to the next level. 
 
Receiving that grant was like a shot of adrenaline for my riding journey. It made me reassess my priorities after years of focusing on my kids. With all five leaving the nest, it was high time I shifted gears and invested in myself again. Using the grant for specialized training was eye-opening. It highlighted where I needed to improve and where my connection with my horse was lacking. 
 
Thanks to your support, I've hit milestones I only dreamed of hitting. Qualifying for the Championships and having the ride of my summer at Second Level was a major bucket list moment for me. I smiled through my entire test that day as I was over the moon just to be there. 
 
So again, a massive thank you for helping turn my dreams into reality. Your generosity hasn't gone unnoticed, and I am still reaping the benefits going into the 2024 show season. I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity you've given me.