SCHOLARSHIP

REMI STUD YOUNG RIDER SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS 2015
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The Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship is an annual Scholarship and is awarded to a very deserving Young Rider who has the talent and dedication in either Dressage or Eventing, but needs financial assistance to purchase a horse of their dreams. Cheryl from Remi Stud has put together a great team of supporters to help make this dream come true for one lucky young rider. Learn more about the team of supporters : Click on their logos and visit their sites. This scholarship is an amazing opportunity for a young rider to have entry into the equestrian industry with support from a variety of supporters. The scholarship includes the ownership of a purpose bred Remi Stud Hanoverian weanling by either Lauries As or Fishermans Friend - two of the best performed Hanoverian stallions in Australia - plus the support package which includes feed until the horse is three years of age from Prydes Easifeed, registration with Equestrian Queensland, promotion from Equestrian Australia, legal support from Horseforce, a saddle, bridle and saddlecloth from Edwards Saddleworld, 10 weeks training by Team Van Den Berge when the horse turns three years old, horse care products from Dr Show, veterinary care from Westvets and riding apparel from Belrock Equestrian. A total package valued at over $30,000.
The inaugural winner of this Scholarship in 2013 was Isabella Wilkinson- McIntyre and she received the beautiful colt, Remi Livingstone S by Lauries As. In 2014 the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship was awarded to Alexandra Barlow, a very dedicated young rider and competitor in the field of eventing from Yeppoon in Central Queensland. She received the beautiful filly Remi Liberty Belle S by Lauries As/ Remi Florence Nightingale by Fishermans Friend.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE REMI STUD YOUNG RIDER SCHOLARSHIP 2015/16
To be considered for the receipt of this amazing scholarship valued at over $30,000, riders should complete the application form below and submit it to Cheryl O'Brien at remistud@bigpond.com
Applicants are eligible from the beginning of the year in which they turn 12 to the end of the year in which they turn 18.
Applicants should provide the following information to accompany their application form:
• An application letter describing why you believe you would be a worthy recipient of the scholarship - this should include current training level; short, medium and long term goals in the equestrian industry; and information regarding how this scholarship would support your future goals
• A letter from your parent or guardian stating that they approve of your application, why they think you would benefit from the Scholarship, and that they are prepared to commit the time and support necessary to care for the horse
• A letter from your current coach supporting your application, and stating why they think you would benefit from the Scholarship, and stating how they will be involved in the preparation of this young horse
Applications must be received by 30 June 2015. Successful finalists will be notified by email and will be required to attend the Brisbane CDI on 18th July when the winner will be announced and presentations made.

  2014

This year the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship was awarded to ALEXANDRA BARLOW from Yeppoon in Central Queensland.  She received the beautiful filly REMI LIBERTY BELLE S by Lauries As/ Remi Florence Nightingale by Fishermans Friend.  Remi Florence Nightingale is a half sister to Underdiscussion (aka Remi Lethal Weapon) who won the CHIO 3* Eventing Championship in Aachen, Germany in 2012 ridden by Christopher Burton. 
Alex is a very dedicated young rider and competitor in the field of eventing, so we look forward to seeing her competing Belle in the years ahead.  Due to geographical challenges, this dedication presented itself in many ways over the past few years, not in the least needing to travel thousands of kilometres to compete at any horse events.  She has been a member of the Yeppoon Hack and Pony Club since she was 6 years old and didn’t even own her own horse. She learnt to ride on horses from the local riding school, until the riding school eventually gave her her first pony – a green 4 y/o called Cola.  By Alex’s own admission, she fell off Cola more times than she could count, but she never gave up.   She had her first x-country lesson with Kevin McNab when she was 8 years old and a year later won her first Bronze Medal, and from then on she was hooked on eventing.
In 2012 Alex’s parents purchased her a horse, a Clydie X mare called Ana Banana.  Dedication and talent saw them compete in their first Pre-Novice event and come away with a Bronze Medal and a place on the National Team.  More recently she rode Ana in Ana‘s first PCAQ State Championships, and true to her passion - she came away with the Gold Medal.  There is no doubt that Alex is a talented rider but she realises that it is extremely hard for a horse that is built to pull carts to lengthen its stride cross country, so their partnership is limited.  Later this year Ana will pass on to Alex’s younger sister, leaving Alex without a horse.  And this is where the Scholarship comes in.
Equestrian sport in Qld has benefited from Alex’s wonderful achievements, her talent, inspirations of excellence, and sheer determination to be the best person and rider that she can be.  With young riders like Alex and Isabella, our Equestrian sport will continue to prosper in Australia well into the future.  Remi Stud, together with their Supporters (EQ, EA, HorseForce, Edwards Saddleworld, Team VDB, Dr Show, Westvets, and Prydes Easifeed) are delighted that Alexandra Barlow is the winner of the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship in 2014, and we look forward to watching Alex and Remi Liberty Belle S competing in the years ahead.  We also look forward to presenting the 2015 Scholarship winner at the Brisbane CDI again next year.

  2013

ISABELLA WILKINSON-McINTYRE
Isabella is a remarkable young lady and competitor and she is only 15 years old. She is one of 5 children and lives with her mother, Vanessa, who I am sure has been her greatest support.   Whilst still in Grade 10, she has successfully managed to train herself and compete 3 different horses at 3 different levels (EFA, QISEA and PCAQ) consistently winning and placing at them all.  Isabella’s home facilities are very limited, so most of her training (which she does herself) has been done at her local Pony Club Grounds in Mogill or at the FTP Equestrian Centre.
Bella, as she is known, has always had a passion for horses, but this dream nearly ended before it started, as she had a nasty riding accident in 2011, where she smashed her foot so badly that she underwent 4 operations, contracted Compartment Syndrome and almost lost her foot.  Despite this setback her determination to walk and then ride again saw her back in the saddle after 4 months and the rest is history. Bella started her journey with a borrowed pony called Rosie at the Warwick ODE in 2012 when her friend and owner of Rosie, Nicola, was injured.  She has since gone from strength to strength winning and placing at eventing, showjumping and dressage.  Bella also competes at Interschool Equestrian sports and this culminated in being awarded Showjumping Champion, Showman Champion and Senior School Overall Equestrian Champion in 2012.  She has also been selected in the Pony Club Qld State Teams for dressage, showjumping and eventing and has represented her school for Equestrian at both State and National level with great success.
In 2012 Bella was awarded Runner up Qld Young Dressage Rider of the Year and was selected on the Young Riders Dressage Squad.  Since winning the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship last year, Bella has continued her winning ways.  She has again been selected on the Qld Young Rider Squad, and also won Champion Prelim/Novice Young Rider of the Year and Champion Prelim/Novice Pony of the Year 2013.  Bella is always respectful to her peers, competitors and even her parents, and when she is not competing she is always there encouraging and being supportive of other members of her discipline and teams.  Bella will help anyone with anything and is truly a remarkable young lady.
In Bella’s short riding journey from the age of 10, she has faced every challenge with courage, enthusiasm and total belief in the world of the horse. Equestrian sport in Qld has benefited from Bella’s wonderful achievements, talent, inspirations of excellence, and sheer determination to be the best person and rider that she can be.  With young riders like her, our Equestrian sport will continue to prosper in Australia well into the future.  Remi Stud, together with their Supporters (EQ, EA, HorseForce, Saddleworld, Team VDB, Virbac, Westvets, and Prydes Easifeed) are delighted that Isabella Wilkinson-McIntyre is the inaugural winner of the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship in 2013. She is an inspiration to young riders and old riders alike, and we look forward to watching Bella and Remi Livingstone competing together in the years ahead.