Youth Bursary

 

 

 

 

 

 2025 NBEA Youth Bursary Recipients 

Congratulations to the ten recipents of the 2025 NBEA Youth Bursaries.

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

Peyton Atwin 

Age: 15

Town: Geary

Rider Level: English 1

Coach: Kem Shears

Short-term Goals: cross-rail division competition

Long-Term Goals: Rider Level 3

ESSAY

Jasmine Booth 

Age: 13

Town:

Rider Level: Canadia Pony Club D1

Coach: Sheila Pickrell

Short-term Goals: Pony development & large pony hunter 2’9”

Long-Term Goals: qualify for the Royal Winter Fair

ESSAY

Nathanael Buschhaus 

Age: 16

Town: Stilesville

Rider Level: Canadian Pony Club C flat

Coach: Mindy Liptay

Short-term Goals: partnering with Parachute Canada to produce road safety videos; representing the regional Pony Club at the national quiz in Calgary

Long-Term Goals: further opportunities to learn and give back

ESSAY

Katelyn Crowder 

Age: 14

Town: Upper Coverdale

Rider Level: English 1

Coach: Jasmine Poirier

Short-term Goals: continued development of her young horse; attend Region 6 horse show

Long-Term Goals: AQHYA world show

ESSAY

Libby DeMerchant 

Age: 15

Town: Rothesay

Rider Level: English 4

Coach: Suzanne Stevenson

Short-term Goals: continue to develop her horse as an eventer

Long-Term Goals: expand knowledge with clinicians; compete at higher levels

ESSAY

Sarah-Maude Godin-Landry 

Age: 14

Town: Pointe-Alexandre

Rider Level: western 1

Coach: Marcelle Légère

Short-term Goals: summer competitions, including Quebec; camp in PEI

Long-Term Goals: a life dedicated to horses

ESSAY

Kaitlyn Jardine 

Age: 13

Town: Miramichi

Rider Level: English 2

Coach: Amanda Legassie

Short-term Goals: continue to progress with her leased horse; attend clinics

Long-Term Goals: continue to gain knowledge and improve riding & training abilities

ESSAY

Mataya Parsons 

Age: 16

Town: Douglas

Rider Level: English 3

Coach: Nicole Beaulieu

Short-term Goals: attend local shows to build confidence; complete more rider levels

Long-Term Goals: continue growing and learning in the sport

ESSAY

Alem Stokes 

Age: 15

Town: Northhampton

Rider Level: western 1

Coach: Michael Stokes

Short-term Goals: improve skillset; try new disciplines; competition

Long-Term Goals: work with other coaches to gain different perspectives and experiences

ESSAY

Reese Wanamaker 

Age: 16

Town: Nauwigewauk

Rider Level: English 2

Coach: Caroline Oja

Short-term Goals: lessons & clinics; competition continue horse education

Long-Term Goals: become a coach, horse trainer, stable owner

ESSAY