Funding Amount

Entry fees, stabling, and additional stipend

Deadline

September 30, 2026

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Leo Conroy Equitation Grant

Status: Active annual grant program

Background: Established in 2015 to honor long-time horseman Leo Conroy, who co-managed the National Horse Show and was Chairman of the National Horse Show Equitation Committee. Conroy helped many young equestrians achieve their goal of competing in the ASPCA Maclay Championships at the National Horse Show.

Geographic Scope: National; open to riders competing at the National Horse Show

Focus Areas: Supporting young equestrian riders with demonstrated financial need to compete in equitation championships

Award Details:

  • Up to five (5) grants awarded from each of three equitation championships (15 total possible awards)

  • ASPCA Maclay Finals

  • Hamel Foundation NHS 3'3" Equitation Championship

  • Taylor Harris Insurance Services NHS Adult Equitation Championship
  • Eligibility:

  • Riders who qualify to compete in ASPCA Maclay Finals, Hamel Foundation NHS 3'3" Equitation Championship, or Taylor Harris Insurance Services NHS Adult Equitation Championship

  • Must demonstrate financial need to participate at the National Horse Show
  • Award Includes:

  • Entry fees to the equitation championship

  • Stabling

  • Additional stipend to cover show-related expenses
  • Organization: National Horse Show, 501(c)3 nonprofit

    Website: nhs.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method: Online application only through www.nhs.org

    Required Information:
    1. Rider's complete contact information
    2. Trainer's complete contact information
    3. Three (3) references
    4. Two-part essay

    Two-Part Essay Requirements:

  • Part 1: How have your equestrian experiences added to the development of your personal character?

  • Part 2: Describe the applicant's basis for financial need
  • Application Timeline (typical):

  • Applications open: August 18

  • Deadline: September 30

  • Applicants receive confirmation email upon submission
  • Important Notes:

  • All applications must be completed and submitted online through www.nhs.org

  • No hard copy applications accepted

  • Dates may vary by year; check website for current year deadlines
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsrecreation

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