Dear FVC Members,

I am attaching the FVC Scholarship Application for the 2012 USDF Region 6 Youth Camp. Please feel free to forward it to Pony Clubs or 4-H groups. The idea behind this scholarship is to sponsor kids that could not afford to go without assistance, or where it would be a financial hardship, but we will consider all applications.

Click here for the application: FVC-Camp-ScholarshipApplication

Thanks for your help!

Lorraine Nettles – FVC Treasurer

The Dressage Foundation is now accepting applications from U.S. dressage breeders who want to continue their education in the United States or overseas.

The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence, established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 by Abbey Henderson, provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses.

Specifically, the Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence supports attendance at educational programs related to breeding, such as a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Sport Horse Seminar, the American Hanoverian Society Breed Orientation Course, the Hannoveraner Verband’s Breed Orientation Course, or similar educational program.  No preference is given to programs focusing on a particular breed.  Preference is given to USDF members.

The maximum amount to be awarded will be $1,000 per year for programs held in the U.S. and up to $5,000 per year for programs held overseas.  The amount awarded will depend on the financial plan provided as part of the application.

Completed applications are due to The Dressage Foundation by May 1^st for consideration.  Grant announcements will be made no later than August 1st.

Application and donation information for the Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence is available at The Dressage Foundation website, www.dressagefoundation.org.

For more information about The Dressage Foundation, please contact Jenny Johnson or Melissa Filipi at (402) 434-8585 or visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

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.

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The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence was established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 to help support breeding programs in the United States. The Fund provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses.

Specifically, the Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence at The Dressage Foundation supports attendance at educational programs related to breeding, such as a USDF Sport Horse Seminar, the American Hanoverian Society Breed Orientation Course, the Hannoveraner Verband’s Breed Orientation Course, or similar educational program.

No preference is given to programs focusing on a particular breed.  Preference is given to USDF members.

The maximum amount to be awarded will be $1,000 per year for programs held in the U.S. and up to $5,000 per year for programs held overseas.  The amount awarded will depend on the financial plan provided as part of the application.

It is required that complete application packets arrive in The Dressage Foundation’s office on or before May 1st of each year.  Grant announcements will be made by August 1st.

The Olympic Dream Program for Advanced Young Riders

–funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation

The Dressage Foundation Young Rider Olympic Dream Program is ready to go for the eleventh year!

The concept of the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Michael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage theory through a European tour. The program is both funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation. (more…)

Dear ODS Members,

The Dressage for the Ages Show is seeking sponsors.  The show will be held March 10 & 11 in Salem, Oregon at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.  Since 2006, over $10,000 in profit has been raised by this show and designated to fund college scholarships for ODS High School Dressage Team members.

The cost to sponsor a class is $25.00; we are also accepting on-site vendors, larger sponsorships, in-kind donations and/or direct contributions to the scholarship fund.

Please contact me directly if you are able to assist in sponsoring class(s) or if you have any questions about the ODS Youth Program.

Thank you,

Gaye McCabe – Chair, ODS Youth Program and ODS President-Elect

7985 Darling St. SE

Salem, OR  97317
j-g.mccabe@juno.com
(503) 378-0309

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Dear ODS Members,

The Dressage Foundation has a scholarship available for an individual to attend an upcoming “L” Education Program.  The Trip Harting Fund provides a $500 scholarship for a current or graduate Pony Club rider with a rating of B or A to attend the L Program or Instructor Certification Program.  The deadline to apply for the scholarship is coming up fast – February 1st!  Details and the application can be found here: http://www.dressagefoundation.org/The_Trip_Harting_Fund.htm or by contacting The Dressage Foundation directly at (402) 434-8585.

More information about the upcoming ODS “L” Education Program – Part II can be found at http://www.oregondressage.com/lprogram.html.   There are 3 spots still available, first come, first reserved.

Thank you.

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The Dressage Foundation has a couple of High Performance grant opportunities that I’d like to share with you.

The deadlines will be here before we know it, and it is never too early to start working on an application! Please feel free to share this information with High Performance riders in your area.

Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Annual $25,000 Grant – The purpose of this annual grant is to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by United States citizens, by providing funds to train and compete in Europe. The horse and rider applicants will be competing successfully at Prix St. George or higher, and demonstrate an ability to move forward into High Performance competition. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to be an ambassador for the American-bred horse in Europe. Applications are due October 25, 2011.  http://www.dressagefoundation.org/Anne_Barlow_Ramsay_Charitable_Remainder_Un itrust.htm

Carol Lavell $25,000 Advanced Dressage Prize – The Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize was established at The Dressage Foundation to provide financial assistance for coaching and training to a talented, committed, qualified rider whose plan is to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance dressage. Up to TWO $25,000 grants are available each year. Applications are due December 13, 2011. http://www.dressagefoundation.org/The_Carol_Lavell_Advanced_Dressage_Prize.h tm

Please contact The Dressage Foundation office at 402-434-8585 with any questions.

Have a wonderful day!

Jenny Johnson Administrative Director — The Dressage Foundation 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-434-8585 www.dressagefoundation.org

(Lincoln, Nebraska) July 28, 2011 – The Dressage Foundation’s Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund has awarded a $1,250 grant to Mija Paris (OR) to help her attend the United States Dressage Federation’s Instructor Certification Program.

Mija said, “This funding will be used to attend Instructor Certification workshops, and will help expand my dressage education as a rider, trainer, instructor, and judge.  It will allow me to access new information to help me develop a more well-rounded knowledge base.  In addition, I will be able to pass along the new knowledge I gain to my students.”

Maryal Barnett established this Fund in 2007, in order to provide grants for dressage instructor education.  Since that time, over $10,000 has been awarded to USDF Group Member Organizations and individual dressage instructors.

“We want to encourage dressage instructors and GMOs to take advantage of the grants that are available for furthering instructor education,” said Jenny Johnson, Administrative Director for The Dressage Foundation.  “If instructors continue to learn and improve, then everyone benefits.”

Individual grants range from $500 to $1,500 each and are awarded twice per year.  Upcoming application deadlines for individual grants are February 1, 2012, and a fall 2012 date to be determined.  GMOs may apply for financial assistance of up to $1,000 for instructor clinics, and those applications are due at least 90 days prior to the event.

For more information about the Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund or The Dressage Foundation, please contact Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

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.

One deserving Group Member will receive the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant to attend the 2011 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. The grant includes full convention registration and partial reimbursement for travel expenses. Applications are due in the USDF office by August 31.

http://www.usdf.org/docs/clubs/gmos/RAGrantApplication.pdf

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Hello,

The Oregon Dressage Society is looking for support for our 30^th Annual Championship Show happening at DevonWood Equestrian Centre, September 9-11, 2011.

This show is ODS’s biggest money-raiser and it is because of your support that we are able to hold this show each year.  There are numerous ways to show your support: sponsorships range from Presenting to Sapphire.

This year we are announcing all of our sponsors and vendors on our new Facebook page.

Please go to http://www.odschampionshipshow.com/2011-art/2011_ODS_Sponsor_Form.pdf for all the information on sponsorships, becoming  an on-site vendor, or placing an acknowledgement in the show’s program.

We thank you for your support!

Melissa L. Frazier

360-921-1012

dressage.sponsors@gmail.com

“Like” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oregon-Dressage-Societys-30th-Annual-Championship-Show/179778805412205

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