Application for Keystone Riding Initiative

The Keystone Riding Initiative introduces newcomers to Arabians and Half-Arabians through its support of riding and horsemanship programs. It will provide aid to beginner riders interested in pursuing lessons and horsemanship courses at riding facilities that use Arabians and Half-Arabians in their education programs. The program provides up to $400 per individual applying as a first-time or beginner horse person, regardless of age. Aid is supplied directly to the Arabian or Half-Arabian lesson program, horsemanship course or camp.

Applicants & lesson programs must be in the United States and Canada only, and lesson programs receiving aid on behalf of the applicant MUST use Arabians and/or Half-Arabians in their teaching program or they cannot qualify. Applicants must complete all information below to be considered eligible for this program. If under the age of 10, applicants may be assisted by a parent/guardian to complete the application. Parent/Guardian signature is required for all applicants under the age of 18. An interview may also be required during the award process. Should an instructor wish to apply on behalf of an applicant that shows exceptional horsemanship, potential and enthusiasm for the Arabian breed, and is in need of financial assistance, they may do so, but their application MUST ALSO be accompanied by an application directly from the individual with included parent/Guardian signature, if applicable. Applications will be reviewed by the Keystone committee, and they will determine those to be awarded based on the information submitted, consideration of need, verification of the lesson program selected/submitted, and the amount of aid available. Funding for aid varies year to year and not all applications can be approved.

2026 APPLICATION PERIOD: MAY 15-JUNE 5, 2026 *Applications will be reviewed after period closes, and those receiving funds will be notified by June 30, 2026. All funds will be sent from the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund directly to the lesson program submitted on the approved application, earmarked for use by the applicant in that lesson program. Funds are issued at the completion of the first lesson and with receipt of an invoice from the lesson program

*if under 18 years of age, applicant must have parent/guardian complete the section below.

I agree that I am the parent guardian of the above applicant, am completing this form on their behalf, and by signing below approve this application
is being submitted to this program, and all is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Additional Parent/Guardian signature is also required at
the end of the application.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Email address of applicant and/or Parent/Guardian:

*If you are an instructor applying on behalf of an applicant in financial need, please include your name and contact information below.

Do you have a lesson program/facility using Arabian/Half-Arabian horses close to you that you are interested in attending? (list all if multiples are available)

*In order to qualify for the Keystone Riding Initiative aid, the lesson program MUST use Arabians and/or Half-Arabians within their teaching programs. Keystone Riding Initiative can suggest an Arabian/Half-Arabian lesson program near the applicant, but it is the responsibility of the applicant and parent/ guardian to visit the facility, correspond with instructors, verify instructor credentials and complete all required paperwork and liability releases directly with the program. Applicant understands that a lesson program using Arabians/Half-Arabians may not be available in the area of the applicant, in which case aid cannot be granted.

I understand by submitting this application and signing below that the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund and the Keystone Committee have permission to review and verify all information on this application to the best of their ability, and may contact the above applicants or parent/guardian with additional questions. All applications received during the application period will be considered, but aid awards are distributed at the discretion of the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund, and will only be provided to verified lesson programs on behalf of chosen applicants, not directly to the applicant. Program funding varies and is limited year to year not all applicants will be awarded aid. Acceptance to The Keystone Riding Initiative does not represent any legal or liability responsibility to any entity beyond the remittance of payment directly to the lesson provider on behalf of the applicant by either the Keystone Riding Initiative or The Arabian Horse Promotional Fund. I further understand that by signing below that I hereby release the Keystone Riding Initiative, The Arabian Horse Promotion Fund, its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from any and all causes of action, suits, damages, liabilities or judgments for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage and any other demands, known and unknown, in law or equity which have now or in the future as a result of applying to, participating in, or observing the Keystone Riding Initiative. I understand that each facility and lesson program will have separate documents with required signatures upon arrival and prior to admittance to their respective riding programs.