For 2020, the Wilton Fair Committee is inviting applications for the Wilton Fair International Grant. The first step in the application process is to complete a Declaration of Interest form posted here. Let the committee get to know you and your plans and dreams.
If you meet the criteria listed below and you are interested in training abroad, please complete the Declaration of Interest and submit before the March 30 deadline.
- The Wilton Fair International Grant is available to U.S. citizens through the year of their 27th birthday.
- Riders must not have ridden on an international senior team.
- Applications are invited from riders competing successfully at the CCI4* level and above.
- Applicants must be willing and able to apprentice with an approved rider/trainer in Europe within 12 months of receiving the grant.
- The grant must be used to offset training, travel, living, and stabling costs.
- The successful 2020 recipient will report regularly on progress and how the grant is being utilized.
- Declarations of Interest for consideration of this grant from qualified riders must be submitted by March 30. Declarations must be completed and received on time in order to be considered for the grant. Late and incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Riders who have already trained overseas for an extended period of time are ineligible.
- This declaration is the first step in the grant process. You may also be asked to participate in an initial phone interview with a committee member following submission of your application.
- Additional information, budgets, and a second phone interview will be required for riders selected for final consideration.
- The Declaration of Interest form can be found here. Deadline for submission is March 30.
