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.