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NARG $15,000 Rider’s Grant

The North American Riders Group Rider's Grant provides $15,000 USD to be spent within North America on expenses approved by the NARG Board.  

 

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The North American Riders Group Rider’s Grant provides $15,000 USD to be spent within North America on expenses approved by the NARG Board.  

 

The Grant will be awarded at the sole discretion of the NARG board on the basis of financial need, past performance and goals. The grant is designed to enable an emerging rider, dedicated to the sport of show jumping, an opportunity to achieve levels of performance they otherwise may not have been able to attain.  

The North American Riders Group is grateful for the generosity of the Southern-Heathcott family who make this grant possible.

                                                                                                                                               

Requirements:

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  1. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, Mexico or Canada and a current NARG member. (You can apply online at www.NARG.org.)
  2. The applicant should have demonstrated outstanding skill in show jumping and the intention to be a lifelong participant in the sport.
  3. Financial need is an important criterion in awarding this grant.
  4. Applicants must provide AT LEAST one signed recommendation from a trainer/professional who knows the applicant personally. The letter should discuss the applicant’s appropriateness to receive this grant.                            

Procedure:

  1. Thoroughly answer all questions on the application
  2. Applications must be typed. (send by email or post)
  3. Applications must be received by November 29, 2013

Rules:

  • The grant will be awarded by vote of the NARG Board.
  • Upon receipt, applications and associated material become the property of the NARG and will not be returned to applicants or disclosed to others.
  • Receiving and considering applications, in no way obligates the board to make this award. All decisions will be made at the sole discretion NARG board and are final.

Questionnaire:

  1. Tell us a bit about when and how you started riding.
  2. Provide us with history of your riding experience, particularly any victories, awards or accomplishments that were important to you and why.
  3.  Please describe two qualities that distinguish you as a horseman/woman.
  4. Tell us about your 2012-2013 show experience.
  5. This grant is to be used within North America. How do you intend to utilize this grant to further your show jumping goals?
  6. Where do you see yourself in show jumping 5 and 10 years from now?
  7. Please attach a list of references including your current or past trainers.  

Requirements of Grant Recipients: 

  • Attend the Annual meeting for the presentation
  • Write an article or participate in an interview for the NARG newsletter
  • The applications must be received by November 29, 2013

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jen Markee at (516) 428-4423 or email jenmarkee888@yahoo.com.

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