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Education
Need to Raise Money? Visit the
Equestrian Fundraising School
It is said that in equestrian sports, money is the ultimate hurdle
to success. A new program from The Dressage Foundation
addresses this need. The Equestrian Fundraising School
teaches communication, presentation, marketing and fnancial
skills to help riders succeed. This bi-annual program (sessions
start in January and July) gives students both classroom and
frst-hand experience on these topics, while teaching the
benefts of giving back to the sport and community.
Kim Jones, US Para-Equestrian Team alternate for the
Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games and Fundraising student
said, “The program affrms that I have been on the right path,
though I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn about the
fundraising side of riding. Anyone hoping to compete on the
international stage and needing funding should consider taking
this course.”
In order to grow their future athletes, any sport needs a
well rounded curriculum of ideas and techniques supported
by experienced faculty, giving real-world advice. Anne Moss,
a 2012 Fundraising student and Delaware Valley Combined
Training Association President says, “I have enjoyed
approaching potential sponsors, which is a surprise to me, and
I am surprised by the friendly and generous response to my
requests. The Equestrian Fundraising School has been an
excellent experience so far.”
Visit www.DressageFoundation.org to learn more.
Anne Moss is learning about fundraising and sponsors
Photo courtesy of the Dressage Foundation