2025-2026 Applications will be accepted in September 2025

McLean McCuaig Foundation

SRC Youth Membership Bursary Program

SRC with the incredible support of the McLean McCuaig Foundation proudly offers bursaries to youth riders to help them achieve their equestrian goals. The Youth Bursary is aimed at supporting young horse persons of all disciplines who are current riding or wish to ride at Southlands Riding Club, are HCBC members, full-time secondary-school students and where financial resources and/or personal hardship is a significant impediment to them reaching their equestrian goals.

We extend a tremendous thanks to longtime Club member, Carolyn Stewart, for inspiring this Program with her generous donation in 2019. Carolyn recognized that many young riders - and their families - would benefit from financial assistance with Club-related expenses.

What can the FUNDING be used for?

The bursaries can be used to help pay for the following:

  • Club Initiation Fees

  • Club Membership Dues

Who can apply?

If you answer yes to the following questions you are eligible to apply!

  • Are you currently or do you wish to ride at the Southlands Riding Club?

  • Are you a current HCBC Member?

  • Are you currently a student of an SRC Instructor or be willing to enrol in regular lessons?

  • Are you between the ages of 13 and 17 (as of January 1 of the current calendar year)

  • Are you an active SRC volunteer?

  • Do you need financial assistance to help achieve your riding goals?

How to apply?

Only applications that include the following items will be considered complete and eligible:

  • Completed Youth Bursary Application

  • An essay, up to 500 words, describing the applicants experience with horses and how the applicant will contribute to the Club and community if they are a successful bursary candidate

  • A colour photo of the applicant along with their horse (if applicable)

  • Recommendation letter from coach or personal reference letter if no current coach

  • A copy of the applicants most recent report card

Questions or comments? Please contact the Club’s General Manager for more information.