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Bridge the Bridle Horse Show Award 

A financial assistance grant for Cheryl & Co. horse showing aimed at opening the door for your riders to experience the magic of showing. 

About the Award

The Bridge the Bridle Horse Show Award was created to open doors for individuals whose financial circumstances might otherwise hold them back from horse showing. By easing these barriers, the award helps riders experience the joy of growth, the pride of achievement, and the deep connection that comes from partnership with their horses.
 

The purpose of this award is to give one rider each show season with Cheryl & Co – a rider who would not ordinarily be able to participate due to financial constraints – the chance to experience the magic of showing alongside their barn family. This opportunity opens the door for a rider to share in the excitement, camaraderie, and sense of belonging that comes from showing and growing together. Through this experience, the rider will gain far more than time in the show ring and ribbons for their wall; they will build perseverance through challenges, resilience in the face of setbacks, confidence in their abilities, focus on their goals, and learning to put the welfare of their horse before their own needs and desires. The award will provide $3,000 in horse show credit to one individual per season with Cheryl & Co. 

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Grant Application Procedure

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Step One

Trainers  complete the online application.

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Step Two

Applications will be assigned a number. 

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Step Three

Grant Selection Committee will select five nominees.

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Step Four

Nominees receive additional questionnaire. 

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Step Five

Grant Selection Committee will select three finalists. 

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Step Six

Finalists complete a virtual interview with Grant Selection Committee.

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Step Seven

Winner selected and notified by email within five days.

Previous Award Recipients

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Recipient #1, 2024

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Recipient #2, 2025

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Seasonal Application Timeline

September 1

Application process opens for all applicants at 9:00 a.m. EST.

October 15

Application process closes for all applicants at 12:00 a.m. EST.

October 31

Applicants are notified of initial results; Finalists are emailed essay question by 5:00 p.m. EST.

November 15

Applicants' essay question responses are due by 12:00 a.m. EST.

November 30

Finalists are selected by the Grant Selection Committee and invited to participate in a virtual interview. 

December 30

Winner notified by Grant Selection Committee via email.

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