Meagan Davis (NY) received the Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award at the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival competition, held in September in Saugerties, NY. She received the $1,000 award for her high score of 70.368% in the FEI Young Riders Individual class aboard her horse, Bentley. Meagan resides in Stone Ridge, NY.

Meagan Davis (NY) received the [#27136 override=”Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award” title=”Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award”] at the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Festival competition, held in September in Saugerties, NY. She received the $1,000 award for her high score of 70.368% in the FEI Young Riders Individual class aboard her horse, Bentley. Meagan resides in Stone Ridge, NY. The Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award was established in 2007 in special remembrance of Amanda, who was killed in an automobile accident. The purpose of this scholarship is to inspire future young dressage riders to pursue their dressage dreams. It is awarded annually to the highest scoring Junior/Young Rider at the Third Level and above at the New England Dressage Association Fall Festival. “It is a privilege for The Dressage Foundation to give this annual award to a deserving rider. It is a wonderful way to pay tribute to Amanda,” said Jenny Johnson, Administrative Manager for The Dressage Foundation.Previous Amanda Ward Fund recipients are: Kristen Schwaegerle in 2009, Kassandra Barteau in 2008, and Micaela Mabragana in 2007.For more information or to donate to the Amanda Ward Legacy Fund or The Dressage Foundation, please contact Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or visit www.dressagefoundation.org.The Dressage FoundationThe Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.