Youth Bursary

 

 

 

Details and Application Form

 

 

 2024 NBEA Youth Bursary Recipients

Congratulations to the ten recipents of the 2024 NBEA Youth Bursaries.

Thank you to all applicants, their coaches, and their NBEA member supporters.

Lorena Burrell

 

Age: 17

Town: Bedell

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Laura Burtt

Short-term Goals: move young horse up to 2’9” Jumper division; compete in Quebec & Nova Scotia

Long-Term Goals: attend UPEI and become a large animal vet

ESSAY

 

Khloe Kilpatrick

 

Age: 14

Town: Quispamsis

Rider Level: English 1

Coach: Jennifer Hanson

Goals: pony club, hunter/jumper, and dressage competitions

ESSAY

 

Claire Little

 

Age: 15

Town: Stilesville

Rider Level: English 2

Coach: Jasmine Poirier

Short-term Goals: attend AQHA Congress, northeaster N.A. competitions with new horse

Long-Term Goals: member of Canadian team at AQHA Youth World Cup; member of collegiate equestrian team

ESSAY

Chelsey MacIsaac

 

Age: 15

Town: Rusagonis

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Valerie Phelan

Short-term Goals: Rider Level 4; compete Jumper, ride cross country

Long-Term Goals: expand knowledge; Team Canada

ESSAY

Emily McConnell

 

Age: 15

Town: Kingsley

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Zoe Erichsen-Meesters

Short-term Goals: Rider Levels 4 & 5; compete in eventing

Long-Term Goals: Instructor certification; long-term development of her horse

ESSAY

Ella McKnight

 

Age: 15

Town: Fredericton

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Nicole Beaulieu

Short-term Goals: compete in hunter divisions; extra lessons; Rider Levels 5, 6

Long-Term Goals: compete at the Royal

ESSAY

 

Camryn McMillan

 

Age: 15

Town: Island View

Rider Level: English 2

Coach: Tamara Neadow

Short-term Goals: clinics & show debut with new young horse

Long-Term Goals: eventing

ESSAY

Leah Quigley

 

Age: 14

Town: Waasis

Rider Level: English 2

Coach: Nicole Beaulieu

Short-term Goals: Rider Level 3; show prep camp

Long-Term Goals: large animal vet; compete at higher levels

ESSAY

 

Katy Sooley

 

Age: 15

Town: Quispamsis

Rider Level: English 4; Pony Club D2

Coach: Jennifer Hanson

Short-term Goals: CPC dressage nationals; Pony Club C, RL5; shows; clinics

Long-Term Goals: international competition; PC C2; RL8; teach & coach young riders

ESSAY

 

Mya Young

 

Age: 17

Town: Fredericton

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Valerie Phelan

Short-term Goals: RL 4-6; compete over fences

Long-Term Goals: have own competition horses; coach certification & teaching

ESSAY