Five Young Eventing Athletes Awarded Eventing Canada [!]'s Young Rider bursaries Eventing Canada [!]
is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the Young Rider Bursaries, generously donated by Ms. BELLA WHITE of Toronto.JOEL HAMILTON of Thornton, ON, MEGHAN HEWITT of Smiths Falls, ON, AMELIA JONES of Bobcaygeon, ON, HOLLY MARTIN of Oshawa, ON and JESSICA RUPPEL of Feversham, ON will each receive a $1000. Bursary to support their training and competitive efforrts."I believe that all young equestrians should be able to
pursue their dreams. I hope that these bursaries will provide additional opportunities for young eventers to learn, care for, and compete with their equine partners to further their equestrian goals,"
said White. Bursary applicants were assessed on financial need, equestrian experience and equestrian goals, and were under 21 as of 01 January 2004. Eventing Canada [!] is an amateur athletic
association, and is an independent supporter of the Olympic Sport of Three Day Event and Horse Trials in Canada. The Directors and Volunteers of the Association annually organize a fundraiser, "
imagine (!)", schedulked for 08 May 2004 in Orangeville, ON. The proceeds from this event supported the competitive efforts of ten élite Athletes, including Hawley Bennett, Bruce Mandeville, Penny
Rowland and Michael Winter who won a silver Team medal at this year's Pan American Games in Fairhill, MD. Eventing Canada [!] conducts equestrian clinics with international trainers, which will include Lucinda
Green and James Wofford in 2004. The Association also organizes Ride for Riders, a fundraising clinic inviting top Canadian coaches from all disciplines to volunteer their day to teach Riders at all
levels. The proceeds from this fun-filled clinic are credited to The Event Riders Benevolent Fund to assist injured or disadvantaged Athletes of the Sport. This year, Ride for Riders will be
hosted by Glen Oro and Grandview Farms in Hawkestone, ON on July 24. For more information on the Heather Wellman Youth Bursary and Eventing Canada [!], please contact Arthur Tateishi @
416.429-1415, or visit our website at www.eventingcanada.com. Related Links:
2002 Bursary Recipients
2001 Bursary Recipients |
