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 Young Eventing Athletes eligible for the Heather Wellman Youth BursaryThe Directors of
Eventing Canada [!] are pleased to announce a bursary for Canada's young riders. Eventing Canada [!] will award one bursary of at least $1000. to an aspiring
young Athlete who participates in the Olympic discipline of Three Day Event and Horse Trials. "It was Heather's wish that the money which her many friends donated to Eventing Canada
[!], be directed to the formation of a bursary supporting a young athlete who participated in the Sport of Horse Trials and Three Day Event,"said Arthur Tateishi, Chair of Eventing Canada [!].
Heather believed that all young equestrians should be able to pursue their dreams. We hope that this bursary in our dear friend's name will provide an additional opportunity for a young eventer to
learn, care for, and compete with his or her equine partner to further their equestrian goals," Tateishi confirmed. Bursary applicants will be assessed on financial need, equestrian experience and equestrian goals.
Applicants may be from 14 to 21 years of age (as of 01 January 2004).
The deadline for 2004 applicatrions was April 1. The applications received are now being reviewed, and news of recipients will be published here shortly
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 (!)", next year scheduled for 08 May in Orangeville, ON. Eve
nting Canada [!] conducts equestrian clinics with international trainers, which 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 24 July 2004 For more information on the
Eventing Canada [!] Youth Bursary and Eventing Canada [!], please contact Arthur Tateishi @ 416.429-1415, or visit our website www.eventingcanada.com.For 2003, the recipient of the $1000. bursary was Amanda Beard of Orillia, ON.
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