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The Dressage Foundation’s Dream Program: Aachen Application

Completed applications and all required documentation must be received by TDF's office on or before January 15, 2025 to be considered. No late applications, or parts of applications, will be accepted. Please read the following information carefully and contact us with questions.

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.

Mailed, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Contact TDF at 402-434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions about the online form. All fields are required, please check before submitting.

Signature Page

Please download, sign, and attach this Signature Page to the bottom of this application form.

Applicant Information:

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

Please list the equestrian organizations in which you are a member (including local clubs):

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Date of Birth

Age

Must be between between 21-25 as of July 2, 2025

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Riding Experience:

How long have you been studying dressage?

Who is your instructor/trainer?

Are you now or have you previously trained and competed at Fourth Level or above?

Have you competed at Fourth Level or above?

Have you been or are you now a working student? If yes, with whom?

Have you previously visited Europe? Have you previously trained and/or competed in Europe?

Skills:

How would you rank your computer skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your photography skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your writing skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

How would you rank your teaching skills (1=poor, 5=excellent)?

Competition Experience:

Are you presently competing? If yes, at which level(s)?

Have you competed at a Regional and/or National Championship? If yes, which year(s) and at which level(s)?

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Have you competed at NAYC? If yes, which year(s)?

Do you intend to try out for 2025 NAYC?

Have you competed in other FEI competitions? If yes, when and where?

Short Answer Questions:

Please explain in what ways you are involved with your local and national dressage communities. Include committee work and volunteering.

On the trip to Aachen, you will have the opportunity to observe great dressage. How do you propose to share your experience with other riders?

What do you hope to be doing in 5-10 years?

Essay Question:

Why should you be selected for this program? For example, tell us how this program will impact your growth in dressage and what this experience will give you that may not otherwise be possible.

Answer should be in essay form, between 400-500 words.

Video:

Please submit a YouTube link of a 5-minute video of you and your horse riding any level dressage test.

Competition Scores:

Provide a USDF printout of scores at Fourth Level and above from the last 2-4 years (Maximum of three pages).

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