2023 Opportunity for Previously Disadvantaged Adult Athletes to compete and be developed within Dressage South Africa
“Assistance and development of talented yet disadvantaged athletes is a core value that DSA holds very dearly” Quote Dianne Smith – DSA President 2023
Dressage SA (DSA) is fully committed and has been awarded FEI Solidarity funds with a very specific brief to assist those previously disadvantaged athletes who are talented, have a credible work ethic and have a proven potential to be a valuable performer within the sport of Dressage.
DSA is committed to achieve an optimum result by ensuring that funds we spend on this short-term project are never seen as wasteful and we are committed to a positive outcome for the athlete and the transformation of our sport.
Transformation Project:
- Two additional openings are available for 2023. A talent search to identify adult (18+) previously disadvantaged riders that have access to a horse to compete in 2023 with in the approved budget.
- Project aims to develop and expose riders to dressage shows.
- 2023 Show Goal = DSA Challenge https://www.dressagesa.com/dsa-challenge/ (DSA Challenge ranking awards are presented at the Provincial Awards Evenings).
- Riders will receive free Dressage South Africa and SAEF membership for 2023.
New Applications:
- Provincial presidents, provincial clubs and members please assist to identify possible candidates that have access to a horse and willing owner for the duration of 2023.
- Identified riders’ Expression of Interest’ with a video to be sent in by 15 February 2023 to montaniquewilson@gmail.com
- Identified applications will be put forward to national DSA EXCO for selection.
New Application – Solidarity Stars EDS 2023
For any queries, please contact Montanique Wilson montaniquewilson@gmail.com or 082 886 2139
