Who Is Eligible

This scholarship supports individuals pursuing formal education or professional training in equine-focused fields.

Eligible pathways include:

• Accredited college or university equine degree programs
• Trade schools and vocational programs
• Professional certification programs
• Structured apprenticeships
• Specialized equine training institutions
  

Programs must directly relate to equine care, welfare, performance, or professional service within the horse industry.

Examples include (but are not limited to):

• Equine science or equine studies degrees
• Farrier training programs
• Equine dental certification programs
• Equine chiropractic programs
  

If your chosen path advances horse welfare, soundness, ethical training, or professional standards, you are encouraged to apply.

Program Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be formally accepted into or currently enrolled in an eligible equine-focused program
• Provide documentation of enrollment or acceptance
• Submit all required application materials by the stated deadline
• Clearly articulate how their education will create measurable impact for horses and the equine community
  

Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, program fees, or required educational expenses, in accordance with award guidelines.

Deadline to Apply

• Applications are accepted all year long.
• The deadline to apply is March 21st.
• Scholarships are awarded by the end of April, typically at our Annual Horsemanship Forum.

Alignment with the GHE Learning Center

The Golden Horseshoe Scholarship in Memory of Lynn Kraut operates within the educational framework of the GHE Learning Center.

Applicants should demonstrate how their program:

• Advances responsible and ethical horse care
• Promotes evidence-informed horsemanship
• Develops practical, applied skills
• Contributes to a more educated and accountable equine community
  

Recipients are selected based on both enrollment in an eligible program and demonstrated commitment to raising standards within the equine industry.

Our Commitment

The equine industry depends on well-trained professionals across both academic and trade pathways. This scholarship supports credible, structured education that strengthens horse welfare and advances industry standards.

Through the Golden Horseshoe Scholarship in Memory of Lynn Kraut, we invest annually in multiple deserving students who are committed to learning deeply, applying their knowledge responsibly, and contributing to a future where education and stewardship go hand in hand.

If you are pursuing structured equine education and are prepared to elevate the standard of care, we invite you to apply.