ESSEX HORSE TRIALS GRANT
The Essex Horse Trials Grant is available to a developing rider age 25 and under who is competing successfully at the CCI4*-S level and above and who is working towards representing the U.S. in international team competition. The grant is intended to assist the recipient in developing the essential horsemanship skills required for a successful transition from the Young Rider ranks to the Senior Rider ranks. The grant may be used for expenses related to equestrian education, coaching, training, and competing.
On behalf of the representatives of the Essex Horse Trials, the USEA Foundation will administer the processes of the grant’s intent. Eligible riders will be in good standing with the USEA. The rider’s performance at the CCI4*-S level and above during the previous competition season will be reviewed by the Essex Horse Trials Grant Committee when making the final selection. The Essex Horse Trials Grant is awarded at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in December each year.
Funds must be used within two calendar years following receipt of the grant and riders must keep complete accounting records and receipts for all funds used and submit these to the USEA Foundation by November 30 of that year. Any funds used for inappropriate activities must be repaid to the Essex Horse Trials Grant, care of the USEA Foundation. The recipient will be required to prepare a report on how the grant has benefited him/her during the year for presentation to the USEA Foundation Trustees at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.
No grant may be conferred upon or inure to the benefit of a member or relative of:
The USEA staff, Board of Governors, or Committee Chairs; or
A member of any Area Council of the USEA (their relatives are eligible if the member in question is completely removed from the process of identifying the grant recipient(s).)
Applications for the Essex Horse Trials Grant are due October 15th for the current year. The application form is available here.
Previous Recipients of the Essex Horse Trials Grant
2024 Cassie Sanger
2023 Cosby Green
2022 Cornelia Dorr and Julia Crandon
2021 Cole Horn
2019 Mia Farley
2018 Zoe Crawford
2017 Caroline Martin
2016 Hallie Coon
2015 Jenny Caras
2014 Libby Head
2013 Lizzie Snow
2012 Meghan O'Donoghue