Youth Scholarship Fund

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 July 18th, 2025
Be a Junior or Senior in high school during the 2025-2026 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).
Must Volunteer at least 2 hours at the Expo in October, or a friend/family member can volunteer and donate on your behalf.

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.

2025 Scholarship TC Application

If you have questions or would like to apply for the Training Challenge and scholarship program, please email stacy@bluebonnetequine.org