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Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation Grants One-Time Award To Shelby DeVita

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce some exciting new developments to further expand opportunities for young people in the thoroughbred industry. Due to ongoing Covid travel restrictions, the 2021 Springhouse Farm recipients, Rachel Doran and Ciara Russell, were unfortunately unable to travel from Ireland to Kentucky. However, they will proceed with their placements at Springhouse next year, when hopefully world travel restrictions will have eased.

The board decided to grant an extra scholarship this year for a fourth-year student in the University of Kentucky Equine program. This one time only grant is for a semester's tuition for a student selected by the Foundation in the Equine Science program. The recipient of this grant will be California native Shelby DeVita, a senior majoring in Equine Science and Management at the University of Kentucky. Shelby has worked for Calumet Farm and is currently working as a tech at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. She is Vice President of the UK rodeo team and participates in roping and barrel racing competitions.

In addition, the board will grant another one time only scholarship for the Irish National Stud. Full tuition will be paid for an Irish citizen to attend the world renowned Irish National Stud program in 2022. Gerry Dilger graduated from this program in 1977 and it continues to provide a great educational opportunity for young people. The board will announce the recipient of this scholarship over the coming weeks.

Erin Dilger commented: “We are delighted to offer additional scholarships in memory of Gerry who supported and promoted so many equine industry participants over the years. Thank you to all our donors who make this possible.” The foundation also awards an annual Irish National Stud scholarship in partnership with KEMI. Full details of all scholarship opportunities are available at www.gerrydilgerequine.com”

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Two Additional Grants Awarded By Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce two further scholarships for 2021 to Irish students currently studying Animal Science Equine at University College Dublin.

Rachel Doran and Ciara Russell have been awarded a placement at Springhouse Farm in Lexington, Ky. Both award recipients impressed the board with their enthusiasm, positivity and willingness to learn, all qualities Gerry Dilger appreciated and encouraged throughout his distinguished career at the helm of the renowned Dromoland Farm. The scholarship foundation was started in honor of Gerry to aid, promote and nurture the younger generation in the bloodstock business.

Erin Dilger stated: “I am extremely grateful to all the donors that have generously contributed to establish this foundation. It celebrates Gerry's memory and beliefs in such a positive way by helping young people progress and learn in the bloodstock business.”

Dublin native Doran grew up around horses, has bought, developed and sold young equine talent and works in a racing yard while studying for her equine degree.

“I am honored to have been chosen alongside Ciara for this scholarship and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get something like this,” said Doran. “I hope to pursue a career in bloodstock and breeding and Springhouse Farm will definitely provide me with experience in that area and it will be amazing to learn from industry experts.”

Russell also hails from Dublin and at an early age developed a strong interest in horses while participating in pony club. In more recent years she has worked in a mixed flat and national hunt farm in Monaghan and particularly enjoys foaling mares.

She commented “I feel so privileged to have been chosen for the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Award. I am very excited and look forward to gaining invaluable experience at Springhouse Farm in Kentucky.”

Owned and operated by Gabriel and Aisling Duignan, Springhouse Farm specializes in all aspects of the bloodstock business including sales preparation, pinhooking and boarding.

Gabriel is on the board of the foundation and said: “I am delighted to welcome Rachel and Ciara to Kentucky and give them the opportunity to further their experience and knowledge while based at Springhouse Farm.”

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Normarie Santiago Cruz First Recipient Of Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce Normarie Santiago Cruz as the first recipient of three annual scholarships. In memory of Gerry Dilger, our scholarships are awarded to promote and encourage young people, as they embark on a career in the bloodstock industry.

Normarie has been selected by the board to receive funding and assistance to enable her to travel to Ireland in 2021, and enroll in the world-famous National Stud course in Kildare. She is a former KEMI student, and is pursuing a degree in Animal Science in her native country at the University of Puerto Rico. The foundation was set up in Gerry's memory to continue the great work he had undertaken over many years to encourage and inspire young people through his Dromoland Farm nursery in Lexington, Kentucky.

“Normarie's profile and personality was exactly what Gerry looked for, and helped nurture in a young person seeking further knowledge and life experience in the horse business,” remarked Erin Dilger. “Her spirit embodies Gerry's vision, and we know she genuinely appreciates and will embrace this deserved opportunity. The foundation is extremely grateful to the Irish National Stud for their support of this scholarship as Gerry himself was a 1977 graduate of its course.”

Normarie stated: “I'm very thankful and excited to receive the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship. I feel very lucky and blessed to have this opportunity to visit Ireland, and work in the equine industry. This type of experience is not available in Puerto Rico.”

The two additional scholarships sponsored by the foundation will award work placement in Kentucky for selected students from University College Dublin and the University of Limerick, and will be announced at a later date.

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