The Dressage Foundation announcex that, for the first time, two grants have been awarded from its $25,000 Anne L. Barlow-Ramsay Grant for U.S.-Bred Horses Fund.
The recipients are Lauren Chumley and Leeloo Dallas (NJ) and Molly O’Brien and Fortunato H2O (FL). The purpose of the Grant is to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by United States citizens, by providing money to train and compete in Wellington, Florida, or in Europe.
Lauren Chumley
With the grant funding, Lauren and her eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Leeloo Dallas, will work with Michael Bragdell during the Wellington, Florida, winter season. Lauren is a USDF gold medalist specializing in the development of young horses. She and Leeloo Dallas are currently USEF Developing Program members. Leeloo Dallas, purchased by Lauren as a foal, was bred by Racheal McKinney.
Lauren said, “this funding will enable us to continue our training with Michael Bragdell as we solidify all the Grand Prix work. I believe in this little American horse with my whole heart and in Michael's program. I am absolutely thrilled that TDF believes in us too!”
Molly O'Brien
Molly and Fortunato H2O, an eight-year-old Oldenburg stallion owned by Lehua Custer, will use the grant funding to train with Susan Blinks and Ali Brock during the winter season in Wellington, Florida. Molly is currently an assistant trainer and head groom for Lehua Custer and has competed Fortunato H2O successfully through Prix St. Georges. Fortunato H2O was bred by Kendra Hansis of Runningwater Warmbloods.
Molly said, “this grant is life changing and a dream come true. Not just for me, but also for Fortunato H20’s owner, Lehua Custer, and breeder, Kendra Hansis of Runningwater Warmbloods. Dr. Ramsay’s philanthropic generosity affords riders like me, without private sponsorship, to pursue training opportunities to showcase elite, U.S.-bred equine athletes on a competitive stage.”
Anne L. Barlow-Ramsay Grant Fund
The Anne L. Barlow-Ramsay Grant Fund was established at The Dressage Foundation in 2008 by Dr. Barlow-Ramsay to fulfill her desire to support U.S.-bred horses that are competing on the international dressage stage.
Since 2008, eleven recipients have been awarded a $25,000 grant for training or competition, including those who have successfully competed at the highest level of the sport. Applications are due August 15 each year.
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