Congratulations to

KATIE WOOD of Fenelon Falls, Ontario

for being the 2011 recipient of the Heather Wellman Youth Bursary!!!

 Katie was one of fifteen  applicants to apply for this bursary, which was reinstated after a brief hiatus. Heather Wellman was a volunteer, a founding Director of   Eventing Canada [!] and also served as a Director of both the OHTA and HTC. Heather was committed to supporting Young Riders in their quest for knowledge and competition. As the winning recipient, Katie will receive a $500 credit for Eventing Canada [!] clinics, two clinics with Peter Gray as part of the Young Rider Program, a 2011 membership to the Ontario Young Rider Program and one entry to a 2011 Ontario Horse Trial. Eventing Canada [!] is proud to partner with Ontario Horse Trials Association to offer the Heather Wellman Youth Bursary to this deserving Young Rider. Thank you to all Young Riders that applied!

Heather Wellman was a genuine Volunteer, who loved horses, cats and her many friends who shared her passions.

Heather was a founding Director of Eventing Canada [!] whose mandate is to promote  Horse Trials and Three Day Event with training opportunities and bursaries for all Athletes in the Sport.

She previously served as a Director of both Ontario Horse Trials Association (OHTA) and Horse Trials Canada (HTC).

Heather’s lilting voice was heard announcing at many competitions in the province, and she made of point of learning about as many of the competitors, their families and friends as possible.

Heather was tireless in promoting the values and initiatives in which she believed, and was committed to supporting Young Riders in their quest for knowledge and competition across the country.

 When Heather passed away in July 2002, the Sport lost a truly wonderful friend, Volunteer and go-to person, who would do almost anything to promote and assist our young Athletes achieve their dreams.

Eventing Canada [!] is proud to partner with Ontario Horse Trials Association to offer the Heather Wellman Youth Bursary to a deserving Young Rider.