We’ve created two youth scholarships – one for the in hand competitor who scores the most points and one for the Non Pro Under Saddle competitor who scores the most points.
In order to win, the competitor must:
Complete a scholarship application by June 15th
Be a Junior or Senior in high school during the 2024-2025 school year
Plan on attending a college or trade school or is participating in an approved apprenticeship program (While we appreciate students working towards equine-related degrees or trades, that is not a requirement for this scholarship)
Post on their Training Challenge horse’s official Facebook page in accordance with Facebook post guidelines in the rulebook a minimum of three times per month.
They must bring the horse to the competition, compete, and take the horse back home after the competition if he/she is not adopted (in line with the Challenge rules).
Follow all Training Challenge rules and deadlines.
Score the most points of any other Junior or Senior who is competing in their division. They do not have to win their division or place high (although those two things would increase their scores).
Our goal is to attract more youth competitors and also support youth competitors as they prepare for their careers.
This year’s scholarship project is a pilot program – and if it works well, we’ll look at expanding the scholarship program in the future.