MSEDA Grants

The deadline for grant applications is 1/1/2026

The MSEDA Educational Grants are awarded annually to applicants who desire to pursue additional honing of their equestrian knowledge and are committed to giving back to the sport in some manner.

REQUIREMENTS: To apply for a MSEDA educational grant

Must be a current member in good standing.
Must have at least 8 volunteer hours at MSEDA Sanctioned shows. 4 of the required 8 volunteer hours may be donated.
The requirement for receiving all grants is that the recipient “gives back to MSEDA” by reporting to the membership how the funds were used and what was learned so it can be shared with the whole membership. Please click here to apply online.

Grant Descriptions

Christine Brown Memorial Grant $1000

Christine Brown was a passionate equestrian enthusiast.

Known for her deep generosity to both humans and horses, this award is given in her honor each year. The grant $$ are intended to be used for funding further education for the recipient and/or the recipient’s horse.

MSEDA Education Grant $500

The Educational Grant is awarded a member to further his or her equine education.

MSEDA Junior Grant $500

The Junior Grant was established to further the equine education of the organization's younger members. MSEDA believes that by providing additional opportunities for the young riders in our association, Area 8 and Region 2 will continue to be competitive on a local, regional and national level for many years to come.

MSEDA Helen Sproat Officials Training Grant $1000

This grant is available to officials or officials in training to offset expenses incurred during the process of attaining one’s license or participating in CEC’s

MSEDA Competition Grant $500

The purpose of this grant is to support MSEDA sanctioned competitions in purchasing useful equipment, tools, or objects that will enhance safety and quality of their shows for the future. Funds will be reimbursed to the competition organizer upon submission of receipts of purchase. This is a good opportunity to invest in stakes for cross country jumps, safety cups, measuring equipment, a new jump, etc.

Click here to download the Competition Grant Application or click here to apply online.

Midsouth Eventing & Dressage Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

MSEDA’s mission is to promote and preserve the sports of Eventing and Dressage in the Mid-South area, by providing leadership and education to its members and the community at large. To further these goals, MSEDA will provide educational opportunities, fair and safe competitions, promote the welfare of the horse and rider and reward the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the FEI level.

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