In the fall of 2004 The Paard Hill Farms Young Rider Scholarship Program for serious,
committed young riders was created. In the first two years the Program awarded over $50,000 to 21 recipients. The awards consist of weekly lessons and financial assistance toward shows.
In 2006 Paard Hill Farms became home to Foundation GROW (Giving Riders Opportunities to Win). Foundation GROW, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by Paard Hill owners Ellen Lear and Pieter Ruig.
committed young riders was created. In the first two years the Program awarded over $50,000 to 21 recipients. The awards consist of weekly lessons and financial assistance toward shows.
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| Foundation GROW awarded its first scholarships in November 2007. Pictured are winners Kate Yellin, Aluna Yacoe, Haley Willumsen, Deanna Crisera, and Ian Husak with scholarship judge Raul de Leon. | |
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| Haley Sulahian, who has Cerebral Palsy, received a GROW scholarship in May 2007. | |
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by Paard Hill owners Ellen Lear and Pieter Ruig.
The mission of GROW is to enable young Metropolitan area equestrians who come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, including riders with physical and or emotional disabilities, to pursue their dreams and goals in equestrian sports. The Foundation accomplishes this by providing scholarships for riding lessons and opportunities to experience barn life.
By providing opportunities for young people to bond with a horse, important life values are learned, such as responsibility, self-esteem, integrity, and compassion.
For further information about GROW scholarships please contact the Foundation GROW office at 631-749-9462.