Youth Bursary

 

 

 2024 NBEA Youth Bursary Recipients - coming soon!

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