Living The Dream

The First Round winner of Delivering Dreams 2021 has just been announced. Eventer Emma Hulse of Greenwich in Sydney, NSW, scooped the $10,000 prize pool, while Darwin’s Nicole Mutimer took home the Readers’ Choice Award - a $1,000 spending spree with Performa Ride.

Both riders are delighted to have been included among the ten finalists, selected from over 700 applications, and even more thrilled to have been awarded the top prizes.

From small beginnings, Delivering Dreams has grown in leaps and bounds. The initiative is the creation of Fiona Todd, Managing Director of the Equestrian Hub, who had very specific outcomes in mind when she developed the program.

“My long-held dream was to inspire, encourage and assist everyday equestrians who are committed to achieving their best. With the ongoing support of our very generous sponsors, that particular dream has become a reality through the Delivering Dreams program,” she said.

The sponsorship, which includes equine nutritional supplements, coaching, and apparel, plays a significant role in helping to offset the costs associated with a very expensive sport, and is proudly supported by Ariat, the Australian Equine Institute, Barastoc, David Shoobridge, Finch Farm, Kentucky Equine Research, Optus, PETstock, Performa Ride, Sterling Essentials, Trailrace, and Warwick Schiller Professional Horsemanship.

That we are able to offer support to equestrians through Delivering Dreams brings tears to my eyes. I believe that with dedication and hard work, dreams are achievable. To think that we are in a position, in partnership with our amazing sponsors, to play a part in helping everyday equestrians move closer to achieving their goals is beyond wonderful,” Ms Todd said.

“Even more pleasing is the traction the initiative now has. From small beginnings we’ve grown at an astonishing rate. Already we have the support of some of the most trusted and best known names in Australia today. And as more sponsors come on board, the more we are able to offer successful applicants. It really is very, very exciting,” she added.

Applications are welcomed from all Equestrian Hub Magazine subscribers who are 12-years-old and over, no matter what their discipline or level of expertise. The Second Round for 2021 closes on 31 December. Visit equestrianhub.com.au/delivering-dreams-scholarship to enter.