EQ PRO, a Naples-based equestrian apparel designer, is offering a summer camp scholarship in conjunction with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association for hunt seat and dressage riders in grades 4-8..
Juliette Douros Hawk, a 14-year-old award-winning junior equestrian and founder of EQ PRO, stated, “My horseback riding journey began when I was 10 at a local summer camp, where I discovered my passion for riding and competing. I know how expensive this sport is. This is why I am honored to partner with IEA in the hopes that together we can continue to inspire the next generation of riders.”
“By supporting IEA scholarships, young equestrian athletes are empowered with opportunities like attending specialized horse training programs or pursuing degrees related to their equestrian passion,” said IEA Resource Development Director Kathy Dando.
“The EQ PRO Summer Camp Scholarship will benefit young novice riders by helping them improve their horsemanship skills during the off-season.”
A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two IEA rider applicants per year, one each for hunt seat and dressage (or until scholarship funds have been fully dispersed). Applicants must be in fourth through eighth grade at the time of application deadline May 17.
EQ Pro Summer Camp Equestrian Scholarship winners will be chosen and notified in early June 2024. The deadline to submit your application is May 17, 2024, via the online application form at https://www.rideiea.org/opportunities/for-riders/ .