And the 2011 Winner is…
Congratulations to Esmee Ingham of West Vancouver, British Columbia! This year’s competition was even tougher than last with a record number of entries of very qualified young equestrians. Esmee impressed us with all her accomplishments in the saddle, at school and as a volunteer… we aren’t sure how she finds the time for it all!
Please click here to read her submission.
About the Scholarship
The Horse Sport Young Riders’ Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 as part of Horse Sport’s 30th anniversary celebration. For the next 11 years, the top Canadian riders at the North American Young Riders’ Championship in dressage, show jumping and eventing were awarded a cash prize toward their pursuits.
The format of the Scholarship changed in 2010 and now rewards a single deserving Canadian young rider with a $5,000 scholarship. The inspiration for the re-vamped format is to provide a more substantial prize that will have a significant impact on a riders’ finances. To enter, please make sure you meet the Eligibility Criteria and submit your application by September 28, 2012. The winner will be announced in the December 2012 issue of Horse Sport.
Eligibility Criterias
- Canadian citizen
- 16 through 21 years of age in 2012.
- Must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school
- Competed in hunter/jumper, dressage or eventing competitions for the last three consecutive years
2012 Application Checklist
- Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email
- Name of school
- 700 – 1000 word essay on why you feel you deserve $5,000. Some topics that you may consider covering are: history with horses, level of accomplishment, volunteer work, educational accomplishments and future goals.
- You may choose to support your essay with up to five photographs and/or a digital video no more than 5 minutes long.
- List the name of one show for each of the last three years that you have entered, the division you showed in and any placings earned.
- Submit by 12 pm EST on September 28, 2012
- Mail to Horse Sport Scholarship Fund, Box 670, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 4J9 or email to janstey@horse-canada.com
- Please direct any questions to janstey@horse-canada.com
- Please note: All submissions will be posted on www.Horse-Canada.com
Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Level of competition and demonstration of success
- Commitment to the equestrian industry
- Volunteer work
- Application presentation
Past Winners
2010
2009
- Jumping: Joelle Froese
- Dressage: Amy Jager
- Eventing: Waylon Roberts
2008
- Jumping: Jaclyn Duff
- Dressage: Jaimie Holland
- Eventing: Stephanie Rhodes
2007
- Jumping: Jaclyn Duff
- Dressage: Alexandra Duncan
- Eventing: Jessica DeGenova
2006
- Jumping: Ashton Belcher
- Dressage: Pia Fortmuller
- Eventing: Jessica DeGenova
2005
- Jumping: Kim Farlinger
- Dressage: Julie Watchorn
- Eventing: Waylon Roberts
2004
- Jumping: Kelly Small
- Dressage: Julie Watchorn
- Eventing: Waylon Roberts
2003
- Jumping: Keean White
- Dressage: Veronique Lavallee
- Eventing: Ashley Minion
2002
- Jumping: Carly Campbell-Cooper
- Dressage: Tina Busse
- Eventing: Katie Evans
2001
- Jumping: Carly Campbell-Cooper
- Dressage: Julie Vysniauskas
- Eventing: Diana Burnett
2000
- Jumping: Lindsay McLean
- Dressage: Julie Vysniauskas
- Eventing: Rebecca Howard
1999
- Jumping: Erynn Ballard & Nicolas Bayzelon
- Dressage: Angela Martin & James Irwin
- Eventing: Diana Burnett & Selena O’Hanlon
1998
- Jumping: Lili Fortin & Lauren Hayes & Erynn Ballard
- Dressage: David Boots & Rebecca Schoenhardt
- Eventing: Hawley Bennett & Julie Bion
