We realize that even if lessons are affordable for your family, sometimes the other things like showing and leasing are not. With Windfall's scholarship program we hope to offer opportunities for anyone who truly needs it. Students may apply for multiple different scholarships at a time. Consideration for scholarships will be based on the following criteria:
Click on any of the scholarship opportunities below to learn more about each scholarship and being the application process.
*Please note that the applications are not likely to save your progress if you wish to pause and come back to it later, so please set aside as much time as your may need to fill out the application.
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students bring their horsemanship level up to meet or exceed their grade in their elective discipline. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more and whose Horsemanship grade is lower than their elective grade. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st.
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students bring their horsemanship level up to meet or exceed their grade in their elective discipline. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more and whose Horsemanship grade is lower than their elective grade. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st.
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. Awarded to students who have never shown before. Scholarship funds are to be used towards coaching, horse use or transportation fees. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more and who are graded Level 2-Yellow in horsemanship and whose horsemanship level meets or exceeds their elective level. Applications will be available by February 15 of each year with a deadline of April 1 of and will be awarded on or before May 1. Previously awarded applicants are NOT eligible for future scholarship consideration.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by May 1st.
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more and who are graded at least Level 3-Purple in horsemanship and whose horsemanship level meets or exceeds their elective level. Scholarship funds are to be used towards taking lessons in a new discipline. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Question? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more, have taken at least 36 dressage lessons in the last 12 months, are graded at least Level 2-Yellow in horsemanship and whose horsemanship level meets or exceeds their dressage level grade. Scholarship is to be used for private or group dressage lessons only and is limited to 4 lessons per month during the Fall/Winter season. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Question? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more, have taken at least 36 hunt seat lessons in the last 12 months, are graded at least Level 2-Yellow in horsemanship and whose horsemanship level meets or exceeds their hunt seat level grade. Scholarship is to be used for private or group hunt seat lessons only and is limited to 4 lessons per month during the Fall/Winter season. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Question? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st
At Windfall Equestrian Center, we believe that horsemanship is about much more than riding. It is about developing responsibility, perseverance, confidence and a lifelong commitment to learning. Through our scholarship program, we seek to help dedicated riders continue their equestrian journey when financial circumstances might otherwise create barriers. Awarded to students who have been riding regularly at Windfall Equestrian Center for 12 months or more, have taken at least 36 western lessons in the last 12 months, are graded at least Level 2-Yellow in horsemanship and whose horsemanship level meets or exceeds their western level grade. Scholarship is to be used for private or group western lessons only and is limited to 4 lessons per month during the Fall/Winter season. Applications will be available by August 15 of each year with a deadline of October 1 and will be awarded on or before November 1. Previously awarded applicants are eligible for future scholarship consideration, but MUST submit a new application for each grant period.
Complete the application via the link below and submit with it a 500-750 word essay. The essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of financial need 30%
Explain the financial circumstances that make this scholarship helpful for you or your family. How would receiving this scholarship make a meaningful difference?
2. Commitment to horsemanship and learning 25%
Tell us about your experience with horses and what inspired you to pursue horsemanship. What does horsemanship mean to you? Why is it important to you? In what ways has horsemanship changed your life?
3. Clear explanation of how scholarship funds will be used 20%
Describe specifically how you plan to use the scholarship (private lessons, group lessons, membership packages, horse show entry fees, mini-clinics, etc.) and how these opportunities will help you grow as an equestrian and as a member of your community.
4. Demonstration of Windfall Equestrian Center’s Core Values 15%
Applicants need to have a track record of demonstrating the Core Values of Windfall. Your actions, past and present, need to match our mission and prove your ability to represent Windfall well and succeed in the program.
5. Quality writing, organization and authenticity 10%
The strongest essays are honest and personal. Demonstrating a genuine passion for horses and learning, a commitment to future growth and improvement and a thoughtful plan for how the scholarship will help your essay to stand out. Remember to think big picture - we hope that this scholarship will extend beyond how it is going to help just you. A willingness to contribute positively and give back to the equestrian community as a whole allows this scholarship to make the biggest positive impact possible.
Question? Email us at scholarships@windfallequestriancenter.com
Scholarship awardees will be notified via email by November 1st
