Idaho Dressage and Eventing Association

Embracing the relationship between horse and rider

EIC and IDEA Grant

The Eastern Idaho Chapter (EIC) of the Idaho Dressage and Eventing Association (IDEA) is excited to announce a new Grant Program for IDEA members!

In partnership with IDEA, EIC is offering two educational grants for 2022!

$250 for members who have selected Eastern Idaho as their chapter during membership renewal
$250 for IDEA members state-wide (any chapter affiliation or state-wide only)

Each grant is open to all rider divisions: Junior/YR, Adult Amateur and Open

Grants are to be used for educational purposes. Examples of educational purposes include, but are not limited to:

Lessons with your regular trainer at your home/boarding barn
Lessons with a trainer at a different barn
Lessons in a Clinic
Show Management Education/Certification
Judges Programs

Examples of purposes the grant proceeds cannot be utilized for include but are not limited to:

Tack, feed or any other supply purchases
Regular boarding costs
Show related expenses
Membership renewal

Read more here.

The Dressage Foundation

The Dressage Foundation, thanks to it’s generous donors, they are able to offer a wide range of grants and programs to meet the needs of dressage enthusiasts across the board. Here are a few for Adult Amateurs.

Gifted Memorial Fund – This Fund was seeded with donations received in special remembrance of Carol Lavell’s great dressage horse, Gifted.
Jane Savoie – The Jane Savoie Adult Amateur Fund was established in memory of Jane, whose dedication, commitment, intelligence, and passion for the classical art of dressage was her life-long work.
Lynn Palm Western Dressage – The Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund was established at The Dressage Foundation in 2019 by Lynn in celebration of her 50 years as a professional equestrian and to give back to the sport she loves.