Leg Up Scholarships
SEE’s Leg Up Scholarships offer a variety of opportunities for riders from diverse backgrounds to train with top professionals and advance their equestrian goals. Scholarships typically cover the cost of instruction for a 2-5 day period or event entry fees. Scholarships do not typically cover the cost of the recipient’s travel. Some scholarships include room and board or use of a lesson horse.
For Riders
Looking for a leg up in your riding?
Now Accepting Applications: Daffodil Dressage 2026
Strides for Equality Equestrians is very proud to partner with Daffodil Dressage to provide an entry to the 2026 Daffodil Dressage Schooling Show at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Daffodil Dressage Leg Up Scholarship recipient will receive funded entry for up to three classes of choice, plus any show entry fees, at the March 28 show.
Applications to this inaugural Daffodil Dressage Leg Up Scholarship are due Sunday, March 8. The Scholarship recipient will be notified no later than Friday, March 13 to allow time to plan for the show and travel. All ages are welcome to apply.
For a list available of classes, see full Daffodil Dressage omnibus here.
Daffodil Dressage began in 2024 when founders Jennifer Hardy and Corinna Lewis saw a need in the dressage community for an inclusive, early-season schooling show in the Central Kentucky area. Strides for Equality Equestrians is thrilled to offer this opportunity with a group that has actively created a welcoming space for all to participate in their love of horses and the sport of dressage.
Requirements
Riders must have access to a horse for entry.
This Leg Up Scholarship covers entry fee expenses only. Travel and any other associated expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
Applicants must be willing to share their experience as part of the show in blogs, social & print media.
Applicants must be invested in increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the application below. The Scholarship recipient will be notified by March 13 and SEE will provide their entry directly to Daffodil Dressage. Questions? Email stridesforequality@gmail.com
For Trainers & Events
Interested in giving diverse riders a leg up?
SEE will work with you to customize a Leg Up Scholarship opportunity that leverages your expertise and available resources. SEE will handle the application process to find a rider who is a great fit for your program.
Past Leg Up Scholarships
** We are no longer accepting applications for these opportunities **
Leg Up Scholarship Sponsors
Ashley Johnson, Ashland Eventing