MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
OEA YR/U25 riders can apply for one of three mentorship positions for the 2020 season. Mentorships are working student positions that are three consecutive months in length, can be taken at any time during the 2020 year, and will include; complementary training, coaching at competitions, free board for one horse, and onsite accommodation for the rider. Mentors are Lesley Grant Law, Jennifer Holling (both in Ocala, FL) and Doug Payne (in Aiken, SC). Application form is here
Criteria and Application Process:
Riders must be members in good standing in the OEA YR/U25 2019 program, as well as with Ontario Equestrian and Equine Canada. The following must be demonstrated:
Proper and Quality Horsemanship skills
Required to volunteer at a minimum of 3 – 2019 OEA events including, Horse Trials, OEA Growing the Sport events and/or YR/U25 clinics
Have successfully completed 3 OEA sanctioned horse trials at their competition level in 2019
Have a healthy and sound horse as determined by a recent veterinary lameness exam
Have demonstrated a dedicated work ethic and a willingness to learn
Applicants must submit a reference letter from their coach, and it is recommended that they submit a second reference from one other person in the equestrian field.
Deadline to apply is October 18th, 2019. Winners will be chosen by the Mentorship Selection Committee (Deb Welna, OEA President; Veronica Low, OEA Vice-President; Penny Rowland, OEA YR/U25 Technical Advisor; and an OEA Member Coach). The winning riders will be announced at the OEA Banquet in November 2019. Successful applicants will be responsible for the cost and requirements of shipping their horse to/from the Mentor’s farm.
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