The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant
Co-Manager, Chairman, Rider, Trainer, and Friend
Co-Manager, Chairman, Rider, Trainer, and Friend
Leo Conroy, co-manager of the National Horse Show and Chairman of the ASPCA Maclay Finals, passed away early in January, 2015. Leo was a valuable asset to the NHS and a devoted supporter. To commemorate his loyalty and dedication, the National Horse Show has established a grant fund in his name: The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant. This grant will be awarded to up to five (5) riders from each of the three Equitation Championships at the National Horse Show: The ASPCA Maclay Finals, the Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and the Taylor Harris Insurance Services NHS Adult Equitation Championship. The grant will be awarded to riders who demonstrate a financial need in order to participate in their divisions at the National Horse Show.
Equitation held a special place in Leo’s heart, having been a rider and equitation trainer for most of his life.
Guidelines
1. The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant will provide financial assistance for up to five (5) riders from each of the three Equitation Championships at the National Horse Show: The ASPCA Maclay Finals, the Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and the Taylor Harris Insurance Services NHS Adult Equitation Championship. Selected riders will receive the following:
2. The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant is open to riders who qualify to compete in the ASPCA Maclay Finals, those who qualify to compete in the Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship and the Taylor Harris Insurance Services NHS Adult Equitation Championship. Riders must apply online from August 22, 2022 – September 30, 2022 at the end of this page to be considered for the Grant. Previous recipients of the Leo Conroy Equitation Grant may not re-apply.
3. The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant will require the following:
4.The Leo Conroy Equitation Grant Committee will thoroughly review all applicants, and award the Grant up to five (5) riders in each of the Equitation Finals based upon the application and required two-part essay.
The application process has closed for 2022. Grant recipients will be announced by October 10, 2022.
Naomi Bennett
Haley Graham
Teresa Mackraz
Marisa Scarantino
Ashley Woods
Emma Bayer
Lorette Jean Devening
Hazel Hamilton
Malya Hersha
Isa Jensen
Aidan McNamara
Kendyl Rudolf
Riley Swint
Amelia Turner
Ella Difazio
Kyra Jones
Claire Simic
Alida Treuting
Hugh Turner