Entry Fee Scholarship

Entry Fee Scholarships

LWSC is interested in rewarding members who demonstrate good horsemanship and sportsmanship skills. LWSC will provide deserving members with an entry fee scholarship for one LWSC show. This show could be a Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, Dressage Schooling Show, English/Western Schooling Show or one of our other events such as a Trail Obstacle Training Day or Prize Ride. Multiple scholarships will be awarded but each recipient will receive a scholarship for only one show.

Scholarship Use:
The Scholarship must be used for the show that the member is awarded entry and must be used in the year the scholarship was awarded.

Selection Criteria:
All applicants must be a current LWSC member and will be judged on:
1. Completed application form, including a 500 word or less essay that illustrates the following good horsemanship characteristics:

Demonstrates good sportsmanship. Member strives to improve, learns from failures, maintains a good attitude, and works hard.
Is passionate about horses and riding, this is not just a fun hobby, horses and riding is something they truly love.
Demonstrates good horsemanship. Member demonstrates that they put the horse first. Member shows a lot of consideration for what a horse needs, takes good care of the horses they ride, is patient and kind.
Looks for opportunities and has demonstrated extra efforts to help horses, trainer, and fellow riders.

2. Letter of recommendation from their trainer. If the member does not have a trainer, a letter of recommendation from a parent or friend.

Application Date:
All applications must be submitted via this web site by March 31st.

Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the LWSC Board at the April Board meeting. Finalists may be asked for an interview by board member(s) of LWSC. The LWSC Board will select recipients and notify those who applied. Board members and their relatives are not eligible for this scholarship.

Entry Fee Scholarship Submittal

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone Number *

How long have you been a LWSC member? *

1 year or less 2 - 5 years 6 - 10 years Over 10 years

Which shows are you applying for? (check one or more) *

Hunter/Jumper Schooling Shows Dressage Schooling Shows Trail Obstacle Training Days Prize Rides or Scavenger Hunts English/Western Schooling Show

Essay: Describe what sportsmanship means and what horses mean to you (500 words or less, see criteria above): *

A letter of recommendation is required from the member's trainer. If the member does not have a trainer, a letter of recommendation is required from their parent or friend.

Letters of recommendations must include the member's name, trainer's/parent/friend name and contact information and must be received by March 31st. Email letters of recommendation to; president@lakewashingtonsaddleclub.org or mail them to: LWSC President P.O. Box 831 Bellevue, WA 98009

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