Joyce Webster Hackney Academy Grant Form

$5000 Joyce Webster Hackney Academy Grant

(JWHAG)

The purpose of the $5000 Joyce Webster Hackney Academy Grant (JWHAG) is to financially assist academy instructors who are AHHS and UPHA members and participate in The National Academy Championship Finals Horse Show on October 30th—November 2nd, 2025, in Murfreesboro, TN. The JWHAG 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 AHHS office no later than December 1st, 2025. Funding for the JWHAG 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 AHHS board member. This panel will review the submissions and make a final determination.

Objectives:
1. Support Existing Programs: Provide necessary funds to maintain and improve current academy programs that have demonstrated success and impact on equestrian learning.
2. Initiate New Programs: Allocate resources to develop and implement new academy programs that require an initial capital investment.
3. Enhance Educational Resources: Invest in materials, technology, and facilities that are essential for the effective delivery of academy programs.
4. Professional Development: Support training and development opportunities for instructors to ensure they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality lesson programming.

Expected Outcomes:
1. Improved Program Quality: Enhanced effectiveness and reach of new and existing programs, leading to better student outcomes and enjoyment and increased participation in equestrian sports.
2. Innovation in Education: Introduction of new, cutting-edge programs that cater to diverse learning needs and prepare equestrians for future challenges.
3. Resource Availability: Increased availability and access to essential educational resources, contributing to a richer learning environment and sustained participation.
4. Educator Empowerment: Continuous professional growth for instructors, translating into improved teaching methodologies and equestrian engagement.

Criteria:
JWHAG will be awarded to applicants on a yearly basis and will be awarded in the first quarter of each subsequent fiscal year. The grant will be determined by, and in no specific order.

Financial need.
Years of involvement in the National Academy Championship Finals Horse Show.
Participation in the Hackney industry.
Number and frequency of lessons.
Longevity of lesson program.
Percentage of academy participants that your program has moved into performance.

Requirements for Application:
Only complete applications will be reviewed, and they must contain the following:

Completed and signed application submitted to the AHHS office by December 1st, 2025.
Current AHHS and UPHA membership number and participate at the National Academy
Championships Finals Horse Show to be held on October 30th -November 2nd, 2025, in Murfreesboro, TN.
GED or higher education and at least 21 years of age.
Provide a copy of the business license and a copy of the first page of the most current filed income tax return.
Written essay, and optional video if desired, outlining your program and how it meets JWHAG criteria, and how the grant would enhance your academy program.
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.
Applicants are encouraged to provide a list of academy participants that graduated into performance (photos of those riders are encouraged).
Applicants are encouraged to list academy participants 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.

Monitoring and Evaluation:
To be eligible for future grants, recipients must establish and provide a yearly framework for tracking the progress and impact of funded programs, ensuring accountability and effectiveness and submit to AHHS office by November 1st of 2026.

Name*

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Farm Name*

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Where the confirmation will be send to

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Date of Birth*

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AHHS Member Number*

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Street Address

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Provide a written essay outlining your program and how it meets JWHAG criteria, and how the grant would enhance your academy program. *

Provide a list of academy riders who graduated into performance riders.*

Please provide photos of the riders you listed who graduated into performance riders.*

Provide a copy of the business license and the first page of the most current tiled income tax return. *

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, and any related costs that might be incurred. *

Applicants are encouraged to list academy riders who 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, resumé.

I AFFIRM THAT ALL STATEMENTS I HAVE INDICATED HEREIN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY MISREPRESENTATION I HAVE MADE CAN BE CAUSE FOR THE INVALIDATION OF MY APPLICATION AND SHALL BAR ME FROM RE-APPLYING FOR THE SAME.

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