2026 Shining Star Grant Application
2026 Shining Star Grant Application
✨ Embrace the spirit of Zen this season with Year Three of Zen Elite’s Shining Star Grant! ✨
Hi, Dressage Community! ✨
The Zen Elite Shining Star Grant is back for Year Three …and this year, we’re doing things a little differently!
We’re giving dressage riders across the U.S. even MORE opportunities to dream big, keep learning, and pursue their goals in the sport we all love.
🌟 ONE rider will receive a $10,000 season sponsorship
🌟 FIVE riders will each receive a $2,000 Shining Star Grant
And guess what? This year, the dressage community gets to be part of it! 💫
After applications close, selected finalists will be introduced to the Dressage World community, with public voting helping us choose our 2027 Shining Stars!
We can’t wait to share their stories, learn about their goals, and give our community the chance to cheer them on along the way!
Think Dressage… “American Idol” style! 🤩✨
At Zen, we believe there is a need for support at *every level . The Shining Star Grant is open to dressage riders of all ages and all levels throughout the United States who are looking for support to continue learning, growing, and pursuing their goals in this wonderful sport.
Feeling Zen?
Think you could be one of our 2027 Shining Stars? ✨🌟
Applications are NOW OPEN through October 26th!
📝 How to Apply:
Complete the form linked below by October 26, 2026 for consideration.
We can’t wait to support the next group of shining stars. Best of luck—and happy riding! 🌟🐴
Please note: Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply. This grant is currently open to dressage riders only. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only winners will be contacted.
✨ Embrace the spirit of Zen this season with Year Three of Zen Elite’s Shining Star Grant! ✨
Hi, Dressage Community! ✨
The Zen Elite Shining Star Grant is back for Year Three …and this year, we’re doing things a little differently!
We’re giving dressage riders across the U.S. even MORE opportunities to dream big, keep learning, and pursue their goals in the sport we all love.
🌟 ONE rider will receive a $10,000 season sponsorship
🌟 FIVE riders will each receive a $2,000 Shining Star Grant
And guess what? This year, the dressage community gets to be part of it! 💫
After applications close, selected finalists will be introduced to the Dressage World community, with public voting helping us choose our 2027 Shining Stars!
We can’t wait to share their stories, learn about their goals, and give our community the chance to cheer them on along the way!
Think Dressage… “American Idol” style! 🤩✨
At Zen, we believe there is a need for support at *every level . The Shining Star Grant is open to dressage riders of all ages and all levels throughout the United States who are looking for support to continue learning, growing, and pursuing their goals in this wonderful sport.
Feeling Zen?
Think you could be one of our 2027 Shining Stars? ✨🌟
Applications are NOW OPEN through October 26th!
📝 How to Apply:
Complete the form linked below by October 26, 2026 for consideration.
We can’t wait to support the next group of shining stars. Best of luck—and happy riding! 🌟🐴
Please note: Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply. This grant is currently open to dressage riders only. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only winners will be contacted.