Forms and Scholarships

For a list of publications printed by the CDS and available to members, read why you should join the CDS.

The following forms are made available in Acrobat PDF format for your convenience.

• 2008 Entry Forms. Use the CDS ENTRY FORM for CDS Only Recognized shows and the THREE STAR ENTRY FORM for shows recognized by USEF / USDF /CDS.
• CDS Membership Application
• 2007 Bylaws
• 2006 Standing Rules
• Nomination Form for CDS Elections
• Special Event Insurance Coverage Request Form
• Scholarship Forms
• CDS Competition Travel Grant

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Information

The CDS offers a variety of scholarship support for riders and chapters who would like financial help in achieving their equestrian goals, including:

Educational Event – no deadline
For educational events sponsored by a chapter / group / individual.

Individual Scholarship – no deadline
For any CDS member with a great educational idea

Hans Moeller Memorial Scholarship $1500 – deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 30 years of age or older and have competed at Third Level or above. A rider may receive this scholarship AND a competition travel grant the same year. Individuals who are amateurs or professionals may apply.

Jane Jackson Scholarship $1500 – deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be under 30 years of age and have competed at Third Level or above. A rider may receive this scholarship AND a competition travel grant the same year. Individuals who are amateurs or professionals may apply.

Carol Plough Youth Scholarship Fund $500– deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 21 years of age or under, riding at First Level or above. Candidates are required to submit an application which describes what education the grant will be used for and include the candidates’ contributions to CDS. Applications will also require a letter of recommendation from an instructor or equestrian professional. The amount awarded will be increased as the fund grows.

Applications are available from the CDS Central Office only. You must telephone or write the Central Office And request an application for the program(s) for which you want to apply.

The Committee
The scholarships are awarded by a committee that meets several times a year.
The members are:

Policies & Procedures
The scholarship committee recognizes and abides by the following policies and procedures.

The following are the current policies and procedures of the scholarship committee (2007).
1. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit of the proposal. All applications will be evaluated on a year by year basis. Each application will be evaluated afresh without regard to prior awards.
2. All applications must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted. You may email your applications to the Central Office at paula@california-dressage.org.
3. Application can be submitted anytime. If a particular application is denied it can be resubmitted for consideration at subsequent meetings. Scholarships may be considered after the fact for activities already held when those activities are judged to meet the criteria of need and merit.
4. All chapters must submit a current Treasurer’s report with their applications.
5. The scholarship committee would like to encourage reduction of auditor fees to help attendance at educational events.
6. Scholarships will be awarded to CDS Chapters or CDS members who are domiciled in the State of California or Nevada.
7. The scholarship committee will hold one face-to-face meeting per year at the Annual Meeting of the California Dressage Society. Applications will be considered every two months by conference call meetings if the number of applications warrant.
8. In order to conduct business the scholarship committee must have a quorum of members present, whether personally present or present telephonically. A quorum is four out of six committee members.
9. All deliberations and applications of the committee will be absolutely confidential. All deliberations will be held in closed sessions.
10. At the first meeting of the year, the scholarship committee will determine the money available for rider education scholarships and educational scholarship.
11. The amount available for scholarship will comprise 75% of the prior year’s interest income and dividend income earnings. The remaining 25% will be returned to the capital of the scholarship fund.
12. All individual donations will be deemed donations to capital unless stipulated otherwise by the donor at the time of making the donation.
13. The committee will not invade capital to award scholarships except in extraordinary circumstances.
Scholarship Forms Available

To apply for a scholarship write to:
California Dressage Society
Paula Langan, Office Manager
P.O. Box 417
Carmel Valley, CA 93924

CDS Competition Travel Grant Program

Purpose:
To establish an orderly process for the allocation of funds to aid travel by CDS members residing in California and Nevada who have been selected for participation in National and International dressage competition.

Administration:
A sub committee of four members of the CDS Executive Board as appointed by the President with approval of the Executive Board.

Funding:
Allocated funds are to be maintained in a separate account category by the CDS treasurer. Funds are to be derived from the $2 fee per horse at CDS recognized competitions, funds from the CDS general fund and additional funds obtained through active fund raising efforts for this specific purpose.

Budgeting:
Early each calendar year the committee will designate those competitions which will be considered for grants during the coming year. The designations will be made after consultation with USEF. A designated amount will be budgeted for each venue and this amount will be distributed equally among qualified participants. Depending upon the number of qualifying events each year a grant will usually be between $500 and $1500. The ceiling amount per eligible candidate is $2,500 per calendar year. Unused amounts can be carried forward into the next year.

Intent forms:
Riders who would like to be considered for a grant during the calendar year must have a letter of intent on file in the CDS office by April 30". Forms are available from the CDS office. The letter of intent for the current year listing the eligible competitions will also be printed in Dressage Letters.

Payment of Grants:
Payments will normally be made upon return from the event for which the grant has been made. If both the owner and rider of a horse apply, the grant will be split, otherwise the grant goes to the applicant, which has traditionally been the rider.

Membership:
Rider and owner must both be members of CDS in good standing to be eligible for grants. Riders are expected to comply with reasonable requests for service to the memberships in return for obtaining grant funds.