The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting, and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders, judges, instructors, breeders, high performance teams, and nonprofit equestrian organizations. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.
TDF Awards Trip Harting Pony Club Fund Grant To Christine Headley
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip HartingFund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Christine Headley of Port Townsend, WA.
Posted on Apr 26, 2022
The Dressage Foundation Awards Grant to Dressage Instructor for USDF Instructor/Trainer Program
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce the first recipient of a grant from its Maryal and Charlie Barnett Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund for 2022.
Posted on Feb 24, 2022
The Dressage Foundation Announces First Recipients for Visually Impaired or Blind Riders
The purpose of the Para-Equestrian Dressage Fund is to provide financial support of up to $1,000 for para-dressage riders to attend educational events and receive training that will enable them to improve and reach their goals.
Posted on Jan 22, 2022
The Dressage Foundation's Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Awards $22,500 To Adult Amateur Riders
The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce 15 recipients of its Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a $1,500 grant to enable them to set aside quality time in concentrated training with their horse.
Posted on Jan 13, 2022
Five Young Riders to Participate in 2022 International Dream Program Trip to Wellington
The Dressage Foundation (TDF) is pleased to announce that five young adults will participate in the first ever Young Rider International Dream Program trip to Wellington, Florida, in March 2022.
Posted on Jan 3, 2022
The Jane Savoie Fund for Adult Amateurs
Beth Baumert, TDF’s President and CEO said, “I don’t remember a time when I didn’t know and love Jane Savoie. Maybe it’s been forever. And that’s how long we want Jane to be remembered—forever.
Posted on Dec 15, 2021
The Dressage Foundation Announces 2021 Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund Recipient
Brynne Varvel of Bloomington, IN, as the 2021 recipient of the AmandaJohnson Freestyle Fund grant. This Fund provides an annual grant of up to $2,000 to a young professional from USDF Region 2 or 4 to pay for the costs of creating a professionally prepared musical freestyle for competition.
Posted on Dec 8, 2021
Cynthia Aspden Youth and Young Adult Development Fund Awards Grants to 4 Young Riders
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that grants from the Cynthia Aspden Youth and Young Adult Development Fund have been awarded to four young riders. This Fund provides up to $1,000 of financial assistance to youth and young adult riders (age 25 and under) to aid in their development in dressage.
Posted on Nov 23, 2021
Claire Darnell and Amelia Newcomb Awarded $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Grant
"This grant is a total game-changer for us, as we have big dreams and a very limited budget for our journey."
Posted on Nov 6, 2021
The Dressage Foundation Recipients of the 2021 Verne Batchelder Instructor Fund Grants
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 VerneBatchelder Instructor Fund grants. The Fund is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Batchelder’s long career as a dressage instructor and sport horse breeder.
Posted on Oct 29, 2021