News + Education
On this page, you’ll find updates from SEE as well as Educational Resources for promoting inclusivity and allyship within the equestrian community.
Great Meadow International Makes Strides for Equality
The MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Great Meadow International (MARSGMI) and Strides for Equality Equestrians (SEE) are pleased to announce a partnership to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of Eventing.
Maryland Jockey Club Celebrates ESS Scholarship Recipient
The Maryland Jockey Club joined in celebrating the summer 2021 recipient of SEE’s Ever So Sweet Scholarship, Helen Casteel and her partner Unapproachable (stable name Abel).
SEE Makes News in Montana
Strides for Equality Equestrians was on the ground at this year’s Event at Rebecca Farm, and our work was featured on wake up Montana.
Ally Interview: Mike Winter
Professional event rider Mike Winter recently posted a picture of his stirrups, emblazoned with #BLACKLIVESMATTER. SEE Co-founder Heather Gillette interviewed Mike to learn about his journey to allyship and why he is committed opposing racism in life and equestrian sport.
Ever So Sweet Scholarship Awarded to Helen Casteel
Strides for Equality Equestrians and the United States Eventing Association Foundation are proud to announce the first recipient of the Ever So Sweet Scholarship. The scholarship, which is the first of its kind, provides a fully-funded opportunity for riders from diverse backgrounds to train with upper-level professionals. Helen Casteel of Maryland is the first recipient of the bi-annual scholarship.