Ontario Equestrian is committed to the development of youth in equestrian sport. Annually, we award five $1,000 bursaries to members between the ages of 14 and 17. The selection process is based on the individuals’ involvement with horses, their future goals, and letters of recommendation from their coaches. Family resources and academic achievements are also considered. The bursaries are used for riding lessons, clinics, competition fees, continuing education, and other learning opportunities to help them develop their skills and continue their passion for the sport.
The Youth Bursary applications are reviewed thoroughly, and recipients are chosen by the incredible Youth Bursary committee. Although the committee members wish to remain unnamed, we thank each of them for their time, commitment, and passion for this program.
It is with great pleasure that we congratulate and announce the following Youth Bursary Recipients!
Clara Bell
City: Ottawa
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Coach: Lyndsay Charles
Clara will use the bursary to access professional clinics to further her performance and competitive development.
Emily Recker
City: Tillsonburg
Discipline: Jumper
Coach: Kelly Forrest
Emily will use the bursary to support competition training and travel costs as she steps into the gold circuit.
Emilie Roberts
City: Bolton
Discipline: Eventing
Coach: Nicole Maclellan
Emilie will use the bursary to offset competition expenses and access cross country schooling and clinic opportunities.
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- Natasha Oktavianus.
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- Abby Bickmore.
Natasha Oktavianus
City: Leamington
Discipline: Dressage
Coach: Madison Dronfield
Natasha will use the bursary to support competition opportunities and continue her development as both a rider and aspiring coach.
Abby Bickmore
City: Keene
Discipline: Western
Coach: Andrea Veldhuyzen
Abby will use the bursary to help cover competition entry fees, coaching and travel expenses for the upcoming rodeo season.
Click HERE to learn more about each recipient, and the OE Youth Bursary program.
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