Supporting young riders

Our Youth Bursary program supports young equestrians from all disciplines who are members, full-time high school students, and who demonstrate a significant financial impediment to reaching their equestrian goals.

We believe in investing in the future of equestrian sport by providing resources for success.

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Financial assistance for Young Equestrians

Fund Your Passion

Our youth bursaries provide support to young equestrians who are full-time high school students, helping them pursue their passion for riding.

Apply Today

Applications are reviewed by a panel of professional equestrians - applicants and their coach must be current Ontario Equestrian members.

Tell your story

Applicants must complete the application form and submit an essay outlining their equestrian skills, volunteering activities and how the funds will benefit their riding.

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Youth Bursary

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2025 recipients

Previous Youth Bursary recipients tell their stories about how the financial support has changed their equestrian journey.

Scarlet Gulliver

CITY
Tweed
DISCIPLINE
Hunter/Jumper
COACH
Brandan Reid

Averie Knight

CITY
Pickering
DISCIPLINE
Hunter/Jumper
COACH
Melanie Colwell

Ariella Olejarski

CITY
Bancroft
DISCIPLINE
Mounted Games
COACH
Jocelyn Donaldson

Kaitlin Roddy

CITY
Little Britain
DISCIPLINE
Dressage
COACH
Melanie Thompson

Taylor Saunders

CITY
Perth Road
DISCIPLINE
Eventing
COACH
Sarah Roney