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$25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize Fund

FEI/High Performance Dressage

Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize Application

Applications will only be accepted through this online form.  The following application form and all required attachments must be received by The Dressage Foundation's office on or before February 5, 2025 or August 31, 2025 to be considered. Attachments must be in Word, Excel, or PDF format. 

We encourage you to review this application and gather all materials prior to starting the online application process. Once you start, your work cannot be saved. 

Attachments Needed: 

  • Budget 
  • Competition Scores 
  • Video 
  • Letter from Trainer(s)
  • Two Letters of Recommendation  
  • Letter from Horse Owner (if applicable) 
  • Signature Page 

  • Please download and sign this Signature Page. Attach it to the application at the bottom of this page.

  • Helpful tip - Type your answers into a Word document, save, and then copy and paste your answers into this form. 

Please check that all required fields are complete before submitting. Please contact us at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org if you have questions or need assistance. 

Applicant Information:
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?
(Local, national, international)
(in one sentence)
You will provide additional details below
General Information:
(Max 500 words)
(Max 250 words)
(Max 250 words)
Proposed Training/Educational Event:
(Max 250 words)
(Max 100 words)
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Community Involvement:
(Max 100 words)
Financial Information:
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(Max 250 Words)
(Max 100 words)
Ownership Documentation:
If you own the horse, attach proof of ownership. If you do not own the horse, provide a letter from the horse’s owner indicating that you have permission to train the horse as outlined in your plan.
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Competition Scores:
Scores can be from National or International competition.
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(no more than three pages)
Video Link:
(max ten minutes)
Recommendation Letters:

Attach two letters of recommendation.  

  • One from a judge (must be “R” or higher). 
  • One from a dressage professional who has high-performance credentials. 
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Signature Page
Sign and date the signature page, found at the top of the application.
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Important Notes:

You will be notified that the application has been received within two business days. If you do not receive email confirmation (please check your spam folder!) that your application has been received, call our office at (402) 434-8585.  Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the application, feel free to contact us. After the grant selection committee has made its final decision, all applicants will be notified. Thank you! 

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