Quest for Gold Funding Available for Ontario Equestrians

The Quest for Gold: Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (QFG-OAAP) is a program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS).

Quest for Gold’s overarching goal is to improve the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels, contributing to the improved performance of Canada at international competitions. The program supports Ontario’s amateur athletes through direct financial assistance, enhanced coaching, and enhanced training and competitive opportunities.

This program funds up to 10 Ontario Equestrian athletes between the ages of 11 and 35 in the 3 Olympic disciplines including Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage, as well as Para-Dressage. Athletes are invited to apply and selections will be made by the Ontario Equestrian Quest For Gold Selection Committee.

The deadline for receipt of the 2017-2018 Quest for Gold application is January 29, 2018 at 12pm.

For more information about Quest for Gold or to access the sport specific selection criteria and 2017-2018 application form, please click HERE.

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