The Ride for Rayas grant increases access so dedicated young equestrians can learn, compete, and grow through the discipline of horsemanship.
Because the best thing horses teach us isn't how to ride, but how to show up—for ourselves, our partners, and one another.
Meet Rayas
Rayas loved horses with her whole heart. She brought discipline to her riding, tenderness to her horsemanship, and a deep instinct for making people feel welcome wherever she was.
She understood that the barn is where young people learn far more than position, pace, and distances. It is where they learn patience, responsibility, courage, humility, and care.
Opportunity opens the gate. Horsemanship shapes the rider. Character lasts a lifetime.
The Lessons Horses Teach
Ride for Rayas opens the gate to the lessons horses teach: discipline, responsibility, confidence, kindness, and the courage to keep showing up.
For yourself, your horse, your team, and your community.
Growth happens in the quiet hours no one else sees.
Trust is built through patience, consistency, and care.
The strongest riders celebrate one another as much as themselves.
Take care of the horse, the barn, and the people around you.
The Grant
The Ride for Rayas Grant provides financial support to dedicated equestrians in IEA Zone 2 who demonstrate commitment, sportsmanship, and a passion for growing through horsemanship.
This work is about expanding opportunity while upholding the standards that make equestrian sport meaningful: discipline, responsibility, compassion, and community.
Apply for the GrantHelping riders take the first step into competition.
Supporting the instruction that builds skill and confidence.
Ensuring riders can enter the ring prepared and proud.
Reducing the barriers that keep riders from showing up.
Applications
If you are a dedicated young equestrian in IEA Zone 2 who is committed to your horse, your team, your growth, and your community, we warmly invite you to apply.
The Next Generation
The greatest legacy isn’t what we leave behind.
It’s who we inspire to carry it forward.
These remarkable young equestrians are helping shape the future of Ride for Rayas. As members of our Founding Youth Advisory Board, they lead fundraising efforts, help guide our programs, and ensure that our community always reflects Rayas’s values: discipline, kindness, horsemanship, opportunity, and service.
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Founding Youth Advisory Board
Fundraising Shop
Ride for Rayas shirts and hoodies help raise funds for grant awards while sharing the spirit of the organization in barns, schools, shows, and communities.
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Every contribution helps a dedicated young equestrian discover the confidence, discipline, and care that horses teach.
Make a GiftQuestions about the grant, fundraising, partnership, or the Ride for Rayas community? We would love to hear from you.
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