DRESSAGE
The Brosda Olympic Bursary
The Brosda Olympic Bursary is offered in memory of the late Élisabeth Brosda of Gatineau, QC, and designed to help NextGen dressage athletes develop the skill and determination to represent Canada at the 2024 and/or 2028 Olympic Games.
The Bursary will provide up to $10,000 annually toward financial support for international competition, sport science, training, equipment and sport education. Recipients will become ambassadors for the Bursary, promoting the Olympic values of excellence, teamwork, leadership and fair play. This will include public speaking engagements, appearances, and sharing stories about their experience in the sport publicly and through social media.
- Applications can be submitted through the Brosda Olympic Bursary online portal.
- The Brosda Olympic Bursary Criteria
About the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund
A passionate young equestrian and an accomplished dressage athlete, Élisabeth was tragically killed in a car collision in September 2016. Élisabeth’s goal was to reach the Grand Prix level and represent Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games. As a lasting legacy in her memory, EC is honoured to facilitate support for the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund on behalf of the Brosda family through the Horsepower Foundation. Funds donated to the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund are directed specifically to the annual Brosda Olympic Bursary.
Orion Cup
The Orion Cup was created in memory of Orion, a very special horse in Canadian dressage history, to encourage and assist young Canadian athletes in making the transition from the young rider level to the grand prix level. Not only does this program provide an important developmental opportunity for athletes, it also is a means to achieve the goal of putting Canadians on the podium at major games.
The recipient of the Orion Cup will receive:
- A commemorative jacket and cooler
- $1,000 cash prize
- Title of Orion Cup National Champion
About Orion
Orion was first trained to the advanced level by Leslie Reid and represented Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Orion was later sold to one of Reid’s students at that time, Pia Fortmuller. Orion helped Fortmuller break into the grand prix ranks, and carried her all the way to the national team level, with the duo being named the reserve combination for the 2012 London Olympics. Sadly, Orion passed away in 2014. His passing was a devastating personal loss to Fortmuller and her family, and a loss to the sport of dressage in Canada. The Orion Cup was established to pay tribute to this very special gelding.
EVENTING
The EC- Eventing Committee provides funding support to assist provinces in the delivery of learning opportunities of grassroots riders, to assist in provincial utilization of national standards in coaching and course development and to develop and encourage a collaborative national/ provincial network for the purposes of programme planning and delivery. There is also a travel support program and CCI international competition support program.
Eventing Committee Development Fund Program Information
Provincial Domestic Development Support Program & Expense Claim
JUMPING
Jumping Youth Bursary
In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of jumping sport, a Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for competitors between the ages of 14 and 21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.
- Nominations are welcomed from coaches, show organizers, provincial federations, fellow competitors who are Equestrian Canada (EC) Sport Licence Holders in good standing.
- Nominations close annually on October 30
- Nominations must include a letter of support from an EC Sport Licence Holder in good standing who is independent of both the nominee and the nominator
Elements to be considered in the application include:
- Outline of academic curriculum and grades
- Future educational plans
- Equestrian experience
- Commitment and dedication to jumping sport
- Image within jumping sport
- Notable competition results at local, regional or national level
- Equestrian-related goals
- Financial need
PARA DRESSAGE
Lauren Barwick Bridging the Gap Training Bursary
Have you ever wanted to train with a Paralympian? Well now is your time! Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to introduce and invite Para-Dressage athletes 18 or over to apply for the Lauren Barwick Bridging the Gap Training bursary.