Richard Picken always wanted to help. He was a friend and trainer to many top riders before he died of cancer in August 2022 at the age of 53. He enjoyed coaching young riders and training inexperienced horses as much as he thrived under the pressure of an international championship.
Richard Picken
Remembering all he did and what he stood for, those who loved him have established in his memory the Richard Picken Memorial Grants from the Fund of the same name. The funds will go toward the intensive training of riders 25 years and younger.
Grants of $5,000 will be awarded annually to one candidate competing at the FEI CCI2* level or higher. Applicants must offer two written references, an estimation of their performance strengths and weaknesses with notable focus on show jumping; a video of a recent show jumping round from a licensed USEF competition, a description of the trainer with whom they would work and how they would spend the grant funds.
Click here for an application. The deadline is Oct. 15. The grant announcement will made at the U.S. Eventing Association annual meeting.
For additional information contact USEA CEO Rob Burk.