Diversity
Next Up in US Equestrian’s DEI Community Conversations Series: Accessibility and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
In partnership with RespectAbility, US Equestrian will host the next DEI Community Conversation, “Harnessing Accessibility and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities,” on Zoom on Wednesday, April 14, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET.
US Equestrian Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan
US Equestrian has published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan outlining 10 strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in equestrian sport.
NM Diversity Scholarship to Benefit 27 Minority Equestrians
“We received 27 submissions representing a broad spectrum … They are eventers, hunter/jumpers, dressage riders, polo players, western riders and more. There is no way to ‘judge’ or ‘rank’ them, as each voice is important and limitless in its own value.”
Application Deadline for $5,000 Diversity Scholarship Extended by One Week to July 17
In an effort to meet the mission of calling for, encouraging, elevating and giving a platform to minority voices in a space where they are underrepresented, we are extending the deadline of our $5,000 1st Annual Diversity Scholarship by one week. (more…)
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: Generous Donations Bring Diversity Scholarship Fund Up to $5,000
It is amazing to see the outpouring of support for the Nation Media Diversity Scholarship. The fund total is now up to $5,000! (more…)
Stable View Pledges Matching Fund to Diversity Scholarship, Bringing Total to $2K
We are happy to share that Stable View has pledged to match NM’s original Diversity Scholarship award amount of $1,000, bringing the total to $2,000.
Open Door of the Week: The Diversity Bursary
“We’ve published thousands of words on the subject of diversity and inclusiveness, but there is a gaping chasm between words on a page and real-life application. The diversity scholarship, as insufficient as it is and as imperfectly as we may have rolled it out, is a fledgling attempt to bridge that gap.” (more…)
Horse Nation Announces 1st Annual Diversity Scholarship [Update 7/2: Fund Now $5,000]
“A diverse equestrian community is a strong equestrian community.”
US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement and Development of Action Plan
USEF has released a new Diversity and Inclusion statement and is working to implement an action plan that will apply to USEF staffing and programming. (more…)
A Pane of Glass: The Problem of Diversity in Equestrian Sport, Part I
The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar for Diversity in Equestrian Sport was the first time an industry-wide representation of experts had sat down together to address diversity head-on. Eventing Nation Editor Leslie Wylie shares her thoughts from being part of the panel. (more…)
Best of JN: Fight Against Inequality — Resources From Readers
Based on responses to her editorial, Jumper Nation editor Lynn Mueller has compiled a list of resources from readers on inequality, racial justice and youth programs.
Thursday Video: Nonstop Riders
Take a look at how this urban trail riding club is making its voice heard. (more…)
