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.
Strides for Equality Equestrians at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
SEE was in the spotlight at the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Annual Meeting & Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico in December.
Access Matters: Detroit Horsepower
This summer SEE was proud to award a $2,500 Access Grant to fund the participation of five young people in Detroit Horse Power’s summer camp programming.
Ever so Sweet Scholarship Awarded to Sierra Lesny
The winter 2022 round of the Ever So Sweet Scholarship has been awarded to Sierra Lesny.
Jockey Club Scholarships Open for 2022-23 School Year
The Jockey Club is accepting applications for 2022-23 scholarships targeted to horse farm and backstretch employees and family members, low-income students, students studying for a career in the Thoroughbred industry, and more.
Detroit Horse Power is Hiring
Our friends at Detroit Horse Power are looking for an experienced development professional to bring their skills to an emerging organization to help it grow and maximize its potential for Detroit’s future. Please help spread the word! The deadline to apply is October 29, 2021.
Centered Riding® Inc. accepting applications for Instructor Diversity Scholarship
Centered Riding® Inc. is now accepting applications for their 2022 Instructor Diversity Scholarship to cover clinic or instructor certification fees. Applications are due by December 1, 2021.
Ever So Sweet Scholarship Accepting Applications for Winter 2022
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER 2021-2022. The Ever So Sweet Scholarship provides a fully-funded internship opportunity for riders from diverse backgrounds to train with upper-level professionals. Qualified recipients will train with Sara Kozumplik Murphy and Brian Murphy at their farms in Virginia and Florida. Special thanks to Edy Rameika for funding the scholarship. Learn more about this opportunity and apply today!
Professional Pathways: Marketing Manager for Equestrian Events
Reed Exhibitions is seeking a Marketing Manager for Equestrian Events who will play a key role in the development and execution of EQUITANA USA. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
Professional Pathways: Catching Up with ESS Recipient Helen Casteel
As Strides for Equality Equestrians prepares to award its second round of the Ever So Sweet scholarship, generously supported by Edy Rameika and the USEA Foundation, we sat down and caught up with our first scholarship winner, Helen Casteel of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Access Matters: White Oak Riders Get VIP Experience at MarsGMI
The MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Great Meadow International (MARSGMI) offered a VIP experience to local young riders from White Oak Stables.
SEE at The 2021 American Eventing Championships
SEE is proud to announce that our ongoing partnership with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) will be taking us to the 2021 USEA American Eventing Championships Presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of eventing!
SEE On the Horse Show Podcast
SEE leadership team member Catherine Reddick had the privilege of sitting down with veteran equestrian commentator Chris Stafford from Women in Sports Podcast (WISP) for an episode of the long-running podcast The Horse Show about SEE.
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.
Professional Pathways: Moore Hebert Dressage
Moore Hebert Dressage is in search of a farm manager for a progressive, safe dressage barn in a suburb of Washington, DC in Germantown, Maryland.
Professional Pathways: Katie Ebbage Equestrian
Katie Ebbage Equestrian offers horse-centered education focused on enhancing the well-being and performance of equestrian athletes from all disciplines, with a focus on the next generation of equestrians. They are seeking candidates for on-site Barn Manager and/or Riding Instructor positions. Learn more about this opportunity and apply today!