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. The scholarship is for entry fees, other costs such as stabling are not included.
Selection Criteria:
All applicants must be a current LWSC member and will be judged on:
1. Completed application form, including a 250 word or less essay that illustrates the following good horsemanship characteristics:
Application Date:
All applications must be submitted via this web site by March 27th.
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the LWSC Board at the April Board meeting. Two scholarship per discipline will be awarded. The LWSC Board will select recipients and notify those who applied. Recipients can identify show dates they would prefer. Board members and their relatives are not eligible for this scholarship.
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. The scholarship is for entry fees, other costs such as stabling are not included.
Selection Criteria:
All applicants must be a current LWSC member and will be judged on:
1. Completed application form, including a 250 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.
Application Date:
All applications must be submitted via this web site by March 27th.
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the LWSC Board at the April Board meeting. Two scholarship per discipline will be awarded. The LWSC Board will select recipients and notify those who applied. Recipients can identify show dates they would prefer. Board members and their relatives are not eligible for this scholarship.