CDS Scholarship Awards
over $6,000 in 2026
Jane Jackson
awarded to:
Emma Schneider
I am a fifteen year old dressage rider from Los Angeles and ride my 2019 imported Dutch Warmblood, Oscar. We have been together for three years now and it has been so incredible to be able to develop my own horse all the way from our first ever show at training level to where we are today. We have grown so much as a team and I hope to compete at the FEl Juniors this show season as well as to qualify for Lamplight and hopefully NAYC.
We have been selected for the USDF West Coast Youth development Series in Del Mar for the past two years in a row. We were champions at regionals, from 1st to 3rd level. We have been in Dressage Seat Equitation Semi Finals for the past three years and qualified for the finals at Lamplight, but have not been able to go. I feel it is really important to help at shows as much as I can with scribing, gate keeping, braiding, grooming, etc. I hope to be able to develop my horse to PSG by the end this year or early next year and continue to compete at the FEl juniors, Young riders, with an ultimate goal of U25 in the future.
I was fortunate to clinic with Peter Storr, Christine Traurig, Steffen Peters and Bill Warren among others
Overall goals. To develop Oscar to Grand Prix and compete at the FEl Juniors, Young riders, with an ultimate goal of U25 in our future but to also keep it fair and balance our journey to Oscars’ abilities and age. We are aiming for Lamplight and NAYC this year as well as developing St George next year. Showing has become very expensive, especially showing at a CDI.
In order to qualify for Lamplight and NAYC we need to attend 5-6 shows that cost at least $2000 each this season. Going to Lamplight and NAYC will
cost an additional $15,000.
Hans Moeller awarded to:
michele de luna
I would like to apply for the Hans Moeller Scholarship. I would use this money to continue my education. I have two competition horses right now. One is competing at PSG and Intermediaire 1 and the other is competing at First Level.
I have been a competitjve dressage rider for the last 40 years. I started my dressage career in college under the guidance of Leslie Morse. After college I moved to northern California where I worked with Chris Rivlin and Kelly Casey Mykrantz. I have competed through Intermediaire 2 earning my bronze and silver medals. Besides competing, I have cliniced with Steffen Peters, Debbie McDonald, Kathleen Raine, Sabine Schut Kery, Francis Verbeek, Robert Dover, Christine Trauig and George Williams. I would like to use this money to continue the development of myhorses through more clinics.
My young horse Klea MBH has shown much promise. In her first two outings with me she has achieved multiple highpoint awards and scores as high as 74%. I know that great education makes good horses great as I have earned many year-end regional championships.
As a volunteer I sit on the board of the SFP Chapter of CDS and at The Horsepark at Woodside. I have worked on many clinics and horse shows.
The Masterclass with Patrik Kittel was an amazing event last September that I co-chaired. As the “dressage person” on the Horsepark board I have added a dressage show and brought the yearly Masterclass. This year we will be holding another Masterclass with Robert Dover and Alizee Froment.
I thank you for considering me for this wonderful scholarship. If awarded I will put it to good use.
Sharon Carpenter ENDOWMENT awarded to:
TIFFANY KELL BRINTON
I have been a member of the California Dressage Society, since 1988, and I have always been a member of the Pomona Chapter.
As a full-time trainer, with a barn of 20-30 horses, for the past 38 years, my goals are always based on improving my riding, training, coaching and teaching skills. I have a full barn of amateur and junior riders and always have. My program consists of a wide variety of breeds, and levels of horses and riders from Intro to GP. We are a busy competition barn at both single and triple rated shows, RAAC, junior championships, CDS championships and various breed dressage championships such as Sport Horse Nationals and Andalusian World Cup.
I have trained for, shown and accomplished earning my Gold medal. As well as trained a client and her horse to her Gold medal. I have also trained a friesian and arab, ½ arab and dutch horse to GP.
As I have said my goals are, to not only further my own riding and teaching ability, but to offer that knowledge to improving my riders. Not all of my riders have the lofty goals of GP, but all of my riders want to have safe, competent skills, have fun and compete. My emphasis is on the fundamental basics. I choose clinicians who are what I call a trainer’s trainer, one who can describe what they are asking of me and why. It is beneficial to hear things said in new ways.
As a trainer I am extremely busy. I do not have time to travel for lessons so I have clinicians come to me so that I can ride up to four horses under their tutelage. My grant money would go towards our up coming clinic.
Carol Plough ENDOWMENT $750 awarded to:
ZOE MOYER
I am writing to thank you for considering my application for the Carol Plough Scholarship. As a member of CDS, in the last four years I have competed in the Temecula chapter and grown an unconditional love for this community. Along side me, my parents also volunteer their time to help. Being a young rider, horses have become a very important part of my life and development. They have taught me responsibility, patience, and confidence, I am eager to continue learning and growing both in and out of the saddle.
If I am awarded this scholarship, funds will be used to support my riding lessons, attend clinics, and participate in educational opportunities that will help me become a better rider and horse caretaker. Currently I am riding in Level 1 and Level 2 Dressage. In which I am especially interested in attending the 2026 WDAA World Championship Show. I attended in 2025 and was awarded Grand Champion for Basic level.
As my passion continues to grow. This scholarship would help my family manage the costs of training and allow me to gain more experience and knowledge at an important stage in my development as a rider. My goal is to keep improving my skills, compete when possible, and continue building a strong foundation in horsemanship that I can carry with me into the future.
Thank you for your time and for supporting young riders like me. I truly appreciate your consideration.
RAAC Scholarship
north - DEBBIE PEECOOK
My contribution to the dressage community would be in the Napa and surrounding area with my volunteer work with the Napa Community Animal Response Team. Napa CART provides ongoing training in the animal component of disaster preparedness. We assist in response and recovery in disasters such as fires, earthquakes and floods assisting first responders, veterinarians and animal community members. This includes horses that may show in dressage.
If I am awarded this scholarship, I intend to use the money toward show entries and for training opportunities leading up to competitions that I enter. I feel fortunate to already have the qualifying scores that I need for the 2026 RAAC at Fourth Level and 2026 Fourth Level CDS Championships. My plan is to compete in CDS/USEF/USDF shows in January, February, May, June (RAAC) and the Championships in September 2026.
SOUTH - TAMARA BOYER
My name is Tamaro Boyer and I began my horse experience in 2011 as a way to help work through a really negative experience. I had friend who encouraged me to take lessons. I took lessons. Then they encourggcd me to get a horse. So I bought a horse. She was a Gypsy Vanner. We rode bareback all over every where in a bitless bridle and had the best of times. She was old and I did not have her for very many years before she passed on. I bought another Gypsy Vanner, and he is the best choice I have ever made.
Because I did not ride in a saddle, I began to learn to ride about 4 years ago. I chose dressage because I wanted a horse that was balanced and supple.
He came to me trained, so the next step was teaching me to ride, which has been the most difficult thing I have ever tried to do.
Because I also wanted an “all around” horse, we go sorting, trail riding, obstacle course challenges, and trail trials.
1 have worked my way up to First level and would like to attain the scores to successfully complete. Every show I attend is rather daunting because I have a horse that is not the typical dressage horse. I understand that I am rather old to be learning all these things, so my goals are not the Olympics, but rather a partner who works with me in a balanced, supple frame.
I would like to attend RAAC this year. If I were to get a scholarship, I would use it for attending RAAC. I really like the idea that dressage can be for everyone, including an aging but enthusiastic rider, who is trying to learn how to be a better partner for her horse. Unfortunately, judges are not on your journey with you to see the progress. If I do not attend RAAC, 1 would like to continue to show and to attend .clinics to further my skills.
CENTRAL - NO APPLICATION
GWEN STOCKEBRAND Scholarship Awarded:
ERIN LANE
I would like to submit my application for the Gwen Stockebrand AA scholarship. My horse, Leo, and I have high aspirations and this scholarship would allow us to pursue more advanced education in pursuit of our goals. My performance history was a bit intermittent until I started leasing Willoughby, owned by Katie Kunde, in 2022. With him, I was able to earn my bronze medal in 2024 and qualify for RAAC at 4th level in 2024. Unfortunately, Willoughby suffered a career ending injury 2 days before RAAC. With him, I was able to compete at the highest level I had ever achieved and start toward my goal of earning my silver medal.
Although my career as a small animal veterinarian and practice owner doesn’t allow me much free time to volunteer, I participate in every chapter function I can. I have really enjoyed the series of clinics with instructors I wouldn’t normally be exposed to.
My current horse, Leo and I have been partners for one year. He is a 10 year old Dutch Warmblood and I have every confidence that he has the talent to make it to the upper levels. My objectives are to refine our proficiency at 3rd level and start exploring 4th level skills. Since we have regular lessons with Jaki Hardy, I would use the scholarship funds toward lessons with Lilo Fore. They have complimentary approaches to training and I know they would discuss my lessons. I would actually reap dividends and double the impact of the scholarship money! I appreciate the opportunity to apply for this scholarship in honor of Gwen. Thank you for your consideration.
JUDGE CANDIDATE Scholarship awarded to:
This scholarship is available to assist aspiring judge candidates to defray some of the significant expenses related to obtaining USEF certification. It is in the interest of growing the sport of dressage to encourage qualified L Program graduates to continue their education and to become the rated judges of the future, and to assist current judges to progress to higher ratings if desired.
To be considered, applicants must have been accepted to a specific program and must produce an acceptance letter along with the dates and place where the program will be held.
CLUB 100 GRANT FUND
The CDS Club 100 has budgeted certain funds for each calendar year. CDS would like to support junior riders and young riders who are competing at a minimum of Training Level. The Grant money can be used for any dressage educational purpose. Both rider and owner must be member of CDS in good standing to be eligible for grants. Grants are up to $200, to be given to juniors wanting help with lessons or costs for an educational event. Grants are also available for Chapter Junior events. Payment is made directly to the event or clinician.
Peyten Akin
Maya McNaughton
Isabel Pierce
Marie Charlotte Guion Buehley
Dominique Scarpete
Cassidy Ranes
Waverly Ranes
Emily Zablah
Avery Miller
Emma Schneider
Stacy Berry Scholarship Awarded To:
Stacey Berry Memorial Sierra Nevada Chapter Scholarship $250
The Stacey Berry Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by the Sierra NV Chapter in memory of our chapter member Stacey Berry who lost her battle to cancer leaving behind a young family. Profits from our “Pink” chapter show fund the Stacey Berry scholarship award
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be adult amateurs and have competed at Training Level or above.
