The van Schaik Dressage Scholarship
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Dr. H.L.M. van Schaik fought throughout his life to preserve the classical art of Horsemanship in dressage... |
To van Schaik, this meant utilizing gentleness, psychology and the horse’s innate qualities to develop a horse that is useful, willing and correct in his work. To preserve and encourage the classical methods van Schaik so strongly believed in, the Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. (MHF) shall make an award of $1,000 to a Morgan individual wishing to further his or her skill, knowledge or proficiency in classically ridden dressage. Our members and friends have supported this popular scholarship since 1993. Please read below how you can help us to continue providing this opportunity to our Dressage ambassadors. |
In selecting a candidate for this scholarship, emphasis will be placed on helping a RIDER move from the lower levels of dressage to fourth level and above. Preference will be given to applicants who have competed their Morgan(s) at First Level Test 3 or above and received a 60 percent or higher score at a recognized competition.
The scholarship must be used to further the training and education of the APPLICANT and their Morgan(s). Eligible expenses include instruction, travel and living expenses directly related to receiving instruction, instructional materials, etc. Following selection, the successful applicant must attest that he/she will continue to pursue dressage training on a Morgan for the duration of the scholarship.
- Previous van Schaik Dressage Scholarship winners are not eligible.
- Applicant must be a current competing AMHA member and the Morgans must compete under their registered names.
The application deadline is November 30 by 5 p.m. (Eastern). Applicants must submit a fresh application package each year to be considered. Applications will be scored independently by a team of qualified reviewers designated by the AMHA. Applicants will be notified no later than the following April 1st. (Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
For the instructions and application, click HERE.
Applications can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the MHF Office:
Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc.
Attention: van Schaik Dressage Scholarship
4037 Iron Works Parkway Suite 130
Lexington, KY 40511-8508
Fax: 859/287-3555
execdir@morganhorse.com
Your Support is Needed...First awarded in 1993, the van Schaik Dressage Scholarship has consistently helped our members expand their classical dressage talents, showcasing the Morgan in this challenging and beautiful discipline on a broad stage. It is funded 100% by donations, so your support is essential to continue providing this popular scholarship. Please consider a donation to this fund today - to ensure it's available to our members for many years to come. Thank you! Click HERE to donate.