USEA Convention Program

64 REBECCA BROUSSARD INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPING RIDERS GRANTS Funded by the Broussard Family Available to riders at the CCI4* and above who have not yet ridden represented the USA in an official team competition. (Preference given to riders who compete at the CCI4* level at The Event at Rebecca Farm) Two grants will be awarded to offset some of the expenses incurred to compete at international FEI events held outside of the United States. Recipients: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 THE ESSEX HORSE TRIALS GRANT Funded by the Essex Horse Trials The Essex Horse Trials Grant is available to a Developing Rider aged 25 and under who is competing successfully at the CCI4*-S and above and who is working towards representing the U.S. in international team competition. The grant is intended to assist the recipient develop 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. Recipient: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 THE CAPTAIN MENDIVIL-YUCUPICIO AWARD Funded by Pam Duffy The Captain Mendivil-Yucupicio Award is presented annually at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention and honors a foreign international rider competing in the U.S. who has demonstrated integrity and good sportsmanship. The $5,000 award will be presented to a deserving individual who: demonstrates integrity; shows strong determination; is tenacious; demonstrates overall good sportsmanship; has experienced struggles but worked to overcome them; and has financial need. Recipient: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 THE HALLER EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EVENTING OFFICIALS & TECHNICAL DELEGATES In Memory of Roger and Ann Haller The Haller Scholarship for the Education of Eventing Officials was established in memory of the late Roger and Ann Haller. Designed to provide financial assistance to those licensed officials who are working towards promotion to the "R" license, the "S" license or FEI licenses. The $5,000 Haller Scholarship may be used to offset the costs involved in attending the necessary seminars and obtaining the practical experience required to attain promotion to the next level of licensing. Recipient: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 SEEMA SONNAD JUNIOR RIDERS GRANT Funded by the family of Seema Sonnad The Seema Sonnad Junior Rider's Grant is available to a Junior Rider aged 18 and under who is competing successfully at the Preliminary and CCI2* level and who is working towards representing his or her Area at the NAYC CCI3* team competition in the following year. The grant is intended to assist the recipient develop the essential horsemanship skills required for a successful transition from the Junior Rider ranks to the Young Rider CCI2* level. The grant may be used for expenses related to equestrian education, coaching, training, and competing. Recipient: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 WILTON FAIR FUND GRANTS Funded by David and Cheryl Lenaburg The Wilton Fair Fund allows up to $100,000 in grants to be given each year for a variety of educational opportunities for riders 29 and under who have not yet ridden for a senior team. Recipients: To Be Announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 U S E A G R A N T S

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