Leg Up Scholarship: Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
Strides for Equality Equestrians is currently accepting applications for Leg Up Scholarships from the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation. These scholarships are geared towards diverse, young equestrians competing at a grassroots level. Scholarship recipients will receive a credit of $500 towards Maryland Horse Trials entries and schooling opportunities at Loch Moy Farm over the next year.
Applications for this initial round are due April 24, 2023. TWO scholarships will be awarded during this round.
Read on to learn more about this opportunity and submit your application.
About the Scholarship
The scholarship can be used to cover the cost of entries, schooling fees, or stabling for events at Loch Moy Farm. Scholarship funds may be used at any of the events in the Maryland Horse Trials calendar. The scholarship period is one year after the date the recipient enters their first event. After this period unused scholarship funds will expire.
This scholarship is geared towards young riders who are just starting their competitive careers. Loch Moy offers a variety of fun and accessible opportunities throughout the year for grassroots riders to learn and compete. Staff at SEE and the Maryland Horse Trials are happy to assist scholarship recipients with planning how they will use their scholarship funds to take advantage of the many exciting events on their calendar.
Eligibility and Application
Applicants should be…
Young people riding at a grassroots level who would like to compete at the elementary, beginner novice, or novice levels.
Local to Loch Moy farm and able to arrange a suitable horse and travel to the venue. Scholarship funds can also be applied towards stabling. Recipients do not need to own their own horse, or use the same horse throughout the year. Participants in riding school programs are encouraged to apply!
Ready to tell us how this scholarship would help them advance their riding goals.
Enthusiastic about increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.
Willing to share their experience as part of SEE blogs, vlogs, social & print media.
Scholarship recipients will be subject to the rules and requirements of the events they enter.
About Loch Moy Farm
Photo credit: Maryland Horse Trials
Nestled in the hills of Adamstown, Maryland, the Highlands at Loch Moy Farm provides the perfect setting and facility for Horse Trials, Cross-Country Schooling, and other exciting community and sporting events. Just 15 minutes from Frederick, Maryland, and 30 minutes from Leesburg, Virginia.
The Maryland Horse Trials hosts back-to-back weekends of USEA Recognized Horse Trials as well as many other schooling events and clinics.
About The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) is dedicated to supporting equestrian sport from grass roots to FEI level at Loch Moy Farm, and committed to providing funding for the development of dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds to compete at the top levels of our sport.
In addition to sponsoring SEE Leg Up Scholarships for grassroots riders, MIEF also offers scholarships equivalent to riders competing at the 1*, 2*, 3* and 4* levels at the July Maryland International.
Are you Interested in volunteering at Maryland Horse Trials Events?
Maryland Horse Trials is always looking for volunteers. Volunteering at events is a fun and rewarding way to get more involved with the sport. You get to spend your day in a beautiful setting, watching amazing animals & excellent horsemanship.
Plus, volunteering comes with perks! You’ll get free food, drinks, logo wear, a FREE XC schooling pass or raffle ticket, and more.
Eligible for USEA Area II VIP Volunteer Program credit.
Are you a trainer or Event interested in sponsoring a leg up scholarship?
We would love to work with you!
