Area IV YR Classic 3-Day Scholarship
Area IV YR Classic 3-Day Scholarship
Congratulations to our 2024 Classic 3-Day Scholarship Recipient - Kayli M. Read about her experience here.
The Area IV Young Rider Classic 3-Day Scholarship was developed in 2023 through the efforts of the Area IV Young Rider Youth Council with the purpose of providing the educational and competitive opportunity to attend a Classic 3-Day event in the United States.
One (1) Area IV Young Rider Classic 3-Day Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded annually.
Scholarship recipients are required to submit an article to USEA Area IV Young Riders detailing their experience within 3 months of completion of the event. Funds will be distributed upon verified attendance at a Classic 3-Day and the submission of the required article to USEA Area IV Young Riders.
The Area IV Young Rider Classic 3-Day Scholarship recipient will be announced via the Young Rider website, social media, and at the USEA Area IV Annual Meeting
Requirements:
Applicants must be current a USEA Area IV Young Rider member who resides and competes within Area IV.
Applicants must have met the USEF/USEA Minimum Eligibility Requirements for the intended level of the Classic 3-Day.
Additional qualification standards include service to the sport, involvement in the Area IV Young Rider Program, and demonstration of attention to horsemanship and sportsmanship.
Application Process:
Essay: Who or what has inspired you to experience a Classic 3-Day event and what do you find most intriguing about this experience?
Letters of Recommendation: Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from an equine professional who has a personal working knowledge of your horsemanship.
Please provide a proposed competition calendar for preparation for the event and a current training plan
Submit the above to Area IV Young Riders.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025.
Scholarship recipient will be notified by April 1, 2025.
Selection Committee shall be comprised of the Area IV Young Rider Adult Advisory Council and the Area IV Chair. A family member or current coach of an applicant shall recuse themselves from voting during the selection process.