The Dressage Foundation: Announces Heldenberg Training Center Fund In Memory of E.L. Dreitzler

Source:  News Release

 

 

 

Heldenberg Training Center Fund
In Memory of E.L. Dreitzler

 

 

 

The Dressage Foundation announced today that a new fund has been established to provide financial assistance to North American, non-professional riders to attend the Spanish Riding School's (SRS) Training Center in Heldenberg, Austria.

 

Ralph and Freddie Dreitzler established the Heldenberg Training Center Fund in memory of E.L. Dreitzler in conjunction with the Dreitzler family and Andreas Hausberger, Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School and Director of the Training Center in Heldenberg.

 

"When we were at the SRS in Vienna, Austria in the fall of 2012, we were made aware of the fact that the SRS Training Center in Heldenberg, Austria was going to open its doors for outside students to be able receive training there," began Ralph Dreitzler, President of The Dressage Foundation. "The Dreitzler Family decided that this would be a perfect memorial to E.L. Dreitzler, who was one of three women to be trained by the SRS (at the time she was there) and who passed on the knowledge she acquired at the SRS to students throughout the U.S. and Canada. She also encouraged the sport of dressage and especially Austrian dressage by doing exhibitions throughout the U.S. and Canada, including being one of the opening performances at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, Washington with her Austrian Lipizzaner horses."

 

Grants will begin in 2013, as the Spanish Riding School opens its doors to international students. Educational programs at the School include theory seminars, riding lessons, seminars for judges and other international experts, seminars for professional riders and trainers as well as grooms.

 

"It is our hope that many people will benefit from this scholarship opportunity and the wonderful training opportunity that is being presented by the SRS with opening its doors to outside students to study with the Riders of the SRS. We also welcome any donations that are made to further advance this scholarship program from other dressage enthusiasts," finished Dreitzler.

 

"This is such an incredible opportunity for North American riders. Until recently the Spanish Riding School has only been an option for a select few. Now with the generosity of the Dreitzler family, the School will be an option for many more riders," said Melissa Filipi, Development Director for The Dressage Foundation. "The Foundation is honored to be a part of this Fund and we look forward to receiving many qualified applications this summer!"

 

To make a donation to the Heldenberg Training Center Fund in Memory of E.L. Dreitzler, visit our website at www.dressagefoundation.org/Contribute.htm or call us at (402) 434-8585.


Heldenberg Fund Application Information

Grant applications are available on the Heldenberg Training Center Fund page of The Dressage Foundation's website.
 
To be considered, a complete application packet must be received by The Dressage Foundation's office on or before July 1, 2013. Grants may be used for theoretical study and/or training with a horse.
 
If you have any questions about the application or requirements, please email Jenny at jenny@dressagefoundation.org or call (402) 434-8585.

 

Barnmice News story brought to you by:

 

Everything Horse Related: Apple Saddlery


Views: 54

The Rider Marketplace

International Horse News

Click Here for Barnmice Horse News

© 2025   Created by Barnmice Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service