TDF's Judges' Licensing Fund

About this program

The Dressage Foundation offers the TDFs Judges' Licensing Fund to support dressage judges in pursuing licensing levels of (r) or higher, including Dressage Sport Horse Breeding and FEI judging. Annual grants of $2,000 are available, funded by the Shannon Foundation, memorial donations, and other contributors. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, a demonstrated commitment to advancing dressage judging education, and a clear training plan. Funds must be utilized within two years and cannot cover competition entries, veterinary/farrier expenses, living costs, or horse/equipment purchases.