The purpose of the Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund is two-fold. First, money is set aside to provide assistance to riders accepted into the FEI USDF Jr/YR Clinics, who need a financial boost to make it happen. Second, the Fund awards grants to young riders and professionals who would like to further their education and training.
Paige Miller (IL) was awarded $800 to attend the Region 2 FEI Jr/YR Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg on March 26-27. Paige feels that, with the tools she learned from the clinic, she will be able to reach her goal of qualifying for the Region 2 Young Rider Team for the 2011 NAJYRC with her horse, PANTROS-S.
Suzanne Markham (MA) applied for general assistance from the Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund. Based on her experience, goals and willingness to give back to the sport, the Selection Committee awarded her $1,000 to train with Ashley Holzer this year. Her goal is to compete internationally at the Grand Prix Level with her horse, Donarlicht.
A $1,055 grant was awarded to young rider Courtney Dale (ID) in order to help her and her horse, Fortune, attend clinics with Conrad Schumacher and Lendon Gray. Courtney believes that the education she received at the clinics will help her reach her 2011 goals of showing at 4th Level, schooling Prix St. George, and qualifying for the 2011 NAJYRC.
Each applicant completed eligibility requirements and submitted an application to The Dressage Foundation. An independent Selection Committee reviewed each application and made funding recommendations. For more information about the Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund, and how to apply for assistance, visit www.dressagefoundation.org or call (402) 434-8585.
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The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.