Joyce Webster Academy Grant Form

The Joyce Webster American Saddlebred Academy Grant Form

The purpose of the $20,000 Joyce Webster American Saddlebred Academy Grant (JWASAG) is to financially assist academy instructors who are ASHBA and UPHA members and participate in The National Academy Championship Finals Horse Show on October 30th -November 2nd, 2025, in Murfreesboro, TN. The JWASAG supports both existing academy programs and the initiation of new programs, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities and resources for instructors, ensuring high-quality and innovative learning experiences while furthering participation in equestrian sports.
Deadline and Selection: The deadline for completed applications, letters of reference, attached financials and supporting documents are due in the ASHBA office no later than December 1st, 2025. Funding for the JWASAG comes directly from the National Academy Championship Finals Horse Show. The selection process is determined by a panel consisting of two National Academy board members and one ASHBA employee. This panel will review the submissions and make a final determination.

For more information about the grant objectives and requirements for application - please read the information packet here.

Criteria:
JWASAG will be awarded only to applicants on the basis of submitted evidence on the below criteria and will be awarded in the first quarter of the subsequent fiscal year. The grant will be determined by, and in no specific order:
1. Financial need.
2. Years of involvement in the National Academy Championship Finals Horse Show.
3. Participation in the American Saddlebred industry.
4. Number and frequency of lessons.
5. Longevity of lesson program.
6. Percentage of academy riders that your program has moved into performance riding.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Farm Name*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth*

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ASHBA Member #*
UPHA Member #*
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Provide a written essay outlining your program and how it meets JWASAG criteria, and how the grant would enhance your academy program.*

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Provide a list of academy riders that graduated into performance riders (photos of those riders are encouraged, please upload below).*
Provide a copy of the business license and the first page of the most current filed income tax return.*

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Submit a detailed budget for the grant funds that support the objectives. Cost estimates and breakdowns for development and implementation of new programs, technology estimates, marketing needs, facility improvements, continuing education or clinics, any related costs that might be incurred.*

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Applicants are encouraged to list academy riders that now serve our industry in any capacity including a chosen professional degree in an equestrian field.
Applicants are encouraged to provide letters of reference. Please submit any additional materials here such as: letters of reference, photos, resume.

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The Joyce Webster American Saddlebred Academy Grant Form