Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund Application

Important Notes - Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund

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 October 15th to be considered.

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.

Applications will only be accepted through this online form. Please contact us at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions or need assistance.

Signature Page

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

Please check that all required fields are complete before submitting.

Contact Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Street Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

Date of Birth

Age (must be between 20-30 at the time of this application)

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

USDF Region of residence (must currently reside in Region 2 or 4)

Professional Information

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How long have you been a professional instructor/trainer?

In one paragraph, tell us why you became a dressage professional.

Provide a brief summary of your dressage experience for the past 2-3 years, including levels ridden/competed, awards received, educational activities attended.

Your Grant Plan

Have you ever ridden a musical freestyle in competition? If yes, please describe.

Have you ever had a musical freestyle professionally prepared for you?

If selected for this grant, where would you plan on using your freestyle?

Who would design your freestyle? Provide their name, brief bio, and website (if applicable).

Tell us why you would like to be selected for the Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund Grant.

(in 500 words or less)

Competition Scores

Provide a USDF printout of scores from the past few years from recognized competitions.

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Budget Information

Provide a detailed budget for the professionally prepared musical freestyle.

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)

If the grant will not cover all costs for the freestyle design, please indicate to the Committee how you will handle the balance of these expenses.

Recommendation Letters

Provide two (2) recommendation letters from individuals who can speak about you as a dressage professional.

1st letter

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2nd letter

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Signature Page

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

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After you click submit, a notification page will show confirming your application has been received. You will be notified via email that the application has been received within 2 business days. If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received, please call our office at (402) 434-8585.

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Application in Word Format

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