Gifted Application : Adult Amateurs : Apply For A Grant : Grants and Programs : The Dressage Foundation

Important Notes - Gifted Fund:

Please read the Grant information and requirements before proceeding.

Completed applications and required documentation must be submitted online, directly to The Dressage Foundation and be received by TDF's office on or before September 15th of each year. Emails and hard copies will not be accepted.

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.

All fields are required, please check before submitting.

If you have questions or need assistance, please email info@dressagefoundation.org

Signature Page

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

Contact Information

USDF Region

First and Last Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

GMO Name

USDF Member Number

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

Training Information

Provide a brief summary of your dressage experience for the past 5 years, including levels ridden, awards received, educational activities attended. Maximum of 500 words.

What is your training plan (number of days, tentative schedule for each day, etc)?

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

What will be different from what you normally do in your regular training?

Do you own or lease the horse you will use for training?

If you do lease the horse, TDF will be in touch to ask for additional information.

If you lease the horse that you will use for training, please provide the following information:

Copy of the lease agreement papers from USDF or USEF (required for eligibility).

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Written statement from the horse’s owner that he/she will allow you to use the leased horse for this training, as outlined in your application.

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Information about how long you have leased the horse and your future plans.

Name of trainer you plan to work with and their contact information. Provide a short bio and website (if applicable).

Give the anticipated dates or season, if known, for your training. Training must take place the year following your application, i.e.: if applying in 2020, training must take place in 2021.

Include a letter from the trainer who will work with you, to verify that you are accepted for training and the training fee.

Please upload a document formatted in Word, Excel or PDF.

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Financial Information

Provide a budget of anticipated expenses.

Includes expenses of training, trailering, horse board, hotel, food, etc. Keep in mind, these grants are not intended for competition.

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Please upload a document formatted in Word, Excel or PDF.

If the $1,500 Gifted Fund Grant will not cover all training plan expenses, please indicate how you will handle the balance of these expenses.

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is an important criterion for these grants. Please describe your dressage-related volunteer history for the past 3-5 years for your GMO, your Region, and nationally.

GMO volunteer work in your Region of residence is preferred. If your volunteer activity is outside your Region, please explain.

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Provide one reference letter from someone who will vouch for your dedication to dressage, your desire to improve, and your volunteer activity.

Trainer acceptance letter does not count towards a reference.

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Signature Page

Please upload your signed Signature Page.

(The Signature Page can be found at the top of 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 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!

Adult Amateurs

Application in Word Format

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