Applications NOW OPEN for ASHBA Breeder Excellence Fund Grants
The ASHBA Breeder Excellence Fund is established to help support American Saddlebred breeding programs in the United States. The Fund provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of American Saddlebred horses. Specifically, the ASHBA Breeder Excellence Fund supports attendance at educational programs related to breeding, such as:
- Colorado State Equine Reproduction Continuing Education
Grant Information:
- Applicants must be a member of ASHBA.
Grants of up to $1,000 available. The amount awarded will depend on the financial plan provided as part of the application.
ASHBA reserves the right to not award a grant in any given year if they determine that no candidate has met the criteria. Funds would then be held until the following year.
If the grant recipient is unable to attend the program specified in his/her application, ASHBA must be notified as soon as possible. Approval for a change in the use of funds is at the discretion of ASHBA.
The online application form and all required documents must be submitted to ASHBA on or before June 1st of each year.
The grant must be used for training and programs that fall after the grant deadline date of June 1st and within 2 years of that date.
"The goal of the ASHBA Breeder Excellence Fund is to not only educate breeders, but also help lower the costs associated with breeding," said ASHBA Executive Director David Mount. "The program is based on a successful United States Dressage Federation program of the same name."
To apply for the grant, click this link.