Youth Bursary
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2026 NBEA Youth Bursary RecipientsCongratulations to the ten recipents of the 2026 NBEA Youth Bursaries.Thank you to all applicants, their coaches, and their NBEA member supporters. |
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Chloé Bétournay Age: 18, last year as a Junior Town: Bathurst Rider Level: English 3 and western 2 Coach: Patricia MacDonald Short-term Goals: Rider levels – western 3, 4 and more English levels, clinics, lessons Long-Term Goals: EC Licensed coach – English and wester, lifelong involvement in equestrian community Volunteerism: help at the stable - care for and exercises horses; help teach younger riders, assist with building projects |
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Lexie Bétournay Age: 15 Town: Bathurst Rider Level: English 3; western 1 Coach: Patricia MacDonald Short-term Goals: first off-property show Long-Term Goals: horse training; participate in horse training competitions Volunteerism: stable chores and training; 4-H community activities, such as barbeques, Terry Fox Run, and Rotary Gardens. |
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Naomi Buschhaus Age: 15 Town: Stilesville Rider Level: Pony Club D1; C Flat Coach: Mindy Liptay Short-term Goals: successfully complete LTED eventing program; new experience with green pony Long-Term Goals: compete at the Royal Winter Fair and be on a university equestrian team Volunteerism: runs study sessions for White Hills Pony Club quiz team; project researching horse hood effectiveness is moving on to National Science Fair. |
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Jada Cawley Age: 16 Town: Fredericton Rider Level: English 4 Coach: Donna McInnis Short-term Goals: compete in horse trial, RL 5 and 6, more confidence jumping Long-Term Goals: continue training prospect ponies and horses, building toward eventer with potential Volunteerism: volunteer at mom’s mental wellness facility/stable – chores, riding and supporting the welcoming environment
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Avrey Fletcher-Fox Age: 18, last year as Junior Town: Beaverdam Rider Level: English 2 Coach: Kerri-Ellen Chalmers Short-term Goals: participate in Ronnie Reiner clinic; compete at 2’3” jumper Long-Term Goals: gain more knowledge, improve riding abilities; gain more confidence Volunteerism: assist with barn chores; help younger lesson riders tack up
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Emerson Keays Age: 16 Town: Charters Settlement Rider Level: English 3 Coach: Kerri-Ellen Chalmers Short-term Goals: complete RL 4 & 5; compete at 2'9, and start schooling at 3'. Long-Term Goals: coach certification; own teaching stable after university Volunteerism: full stable chores at two different stables; work as show groom with full horse care and support to riders; show crew responsibilities
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Camryn McMillan Age: 17, last year as Junior Town: Island View Rider Level: English 4 Coach: Tamara Neadow Short-term Goals: take horse off-property as much as possible, including first show Long-Term Goals: event at a high level and continue training OTTB's into new careers. Volunteerism: barn chores, from mucking stalls to ranking hay; horse-sitting; supporting friends with their horses
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Amelia Munro Age: 15 Town: Charters Settlement Rider Level: English 3 Coach: Nicole Beaulieu Short-term Goals: Rider Level 5, build confidence and bond with new horse Long-Term Goals: compete outside NB; continue Rider Levels to become certified coach Volunteerism: stable chores; show ring crew; out-of-province competitions show groom
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Alexanne Paulin Age: 17. Last year as Junior Town: Shippagan Rider Level: English 1 Coach: Marcelle Légère Short-term Goals: get to know mare and build strong partnership Long-Term Goals: continue riding, learning, and improving skills Volunteerism: serves local competitions, including running the canteen
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Hillary Smith Age: 15 Town: Steeves Mountain Rider Level: English 4 Coach: Sheila Pickrell Short-term Goals: compete young pony in Pony Development for first show season Long-Term Goals: Royal Winter Fair, Children’s Hunter, university equestrian team Volunteerism: help with beginner lessons & young students; volunteer at competition – jumps and stalls prep; ribbons & prizes
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