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Gerry Dilger Foundation Offers New 2024 Scholarship

The Gerry Dilger Foundation invites applications by July 15 aimed at recent graduates from Ireland who would like to gain valuable experience in a year-long job posting at a prominent Lexington farm like Springhouse or Hunter Valley.

Application Requirements:

Recent Graduate from: University of Limerick, University College Dublin, the Irish National Stud, CAFRE Enniskillen, or Kildalton Agriculure College
Bachelor's degree in equine science or other related equine program completion
Able to commit to a one-year period from Jan. 2, 2024–Dec. 15, 2024

The Scholarship provides:

Round trip airfare for student travel. Ticket must be economy/coach class, maximum amount $1500. Must provide proof of payment for reimbursement.
Payment for the cost of the required J1 visa, including the required insurance
An opportunity to work on a prominent Lexington, Kentucky Thoroughbred farm with an hourly wage and housing provided
A week off for summer holiday on an agreed upon time with supervisor (June preferred, July–Sept. excluded)
15 completion date (be home for Christmas)

Click here for the online application and more information.

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Latest Dilger Scholarships Named

Jayne Redmond and Darcie Murray are the latest scholarship recipients from the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation, which benefits young people globally who are eager to learn and experience the bloodstock business by granting them the opportunity to travel, work and learn in the United States and Ireland.

Redmond, from County Clare, is currently an equine science student at the University of Limerick. She is in Kentucky working at Lane's End Farm through August of this year and is particularly interested in learning about mare and foal management.

“I hope to gain a new perspective on the horse industry and the U.S. as a country and I think anything that I learn from the experience in America will benefit me as a person and for my career,” she said.

The foundation awards two scholarships annually to attend Irish National Stud, one of which goes to an Irish citizen. Murray, a native of County Kildare who grew up near The Curragh, has experience at OgHill House Stud, and after studying equine science for two years, is now seeking to learn in a hands-on environment.

“I would like to thank you so much for this incredible opportunity in selecting me as your recipient this year,” she said.

Erin Dilger added, “We are delighted to make two additional awards this year. Thank you to all the wonderful industry members in the U.S. and abroad who have contributed to our foundation, and to our volunteer board members who make this happen. We wish Jayne and Darcie much success in their equine careers.”

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Letter to the Editor: The Dilger Family

The inaugural golf tournament fundraiser for the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation was held Oct. 10 at Houston Oaks Golf Course and was a tremendous success.

On behalf of our board, and the Dilger Family, we would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who helped to make this first fundraiser happen. It was great to see so many people come out. We had wonderful support from the equine community.

A very special thank you to Ashford Stud, Eddie Woods, Fasig Tipton, Garrett O'Rourke, Hagyards Equine Medical Institute, Hunter Valley Farm, Ingordo Bloodstock, Keeneland, Kildare Stud, Mark Taylor, Spendthrift Farm, Sterling Thompson, Stonereath, Winchester Feed, and WinStar Farm, who all generously supported us as title sponsors. Thanks to all our other supporters, including our hole sponsors, food and beverage sponsors, signage sponsor, prize sponsors, and all who gave a donation on-site. We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who donated items for our live auction; Adrian Regan, Archie St, George, the Arvin Family, Aveen Campion, Barry Clohessy, Boyd Browning, Dr.Luke Fallon, Dr. Michael Hore, Dr. Mike Spirito, Eddie Woods, Gabriel Duignan, Jeff Pumphrey, Justin Fister, Ken Donworth, Noel Murphy, Peter Kiely, Zach Phillips. Thank you for your generous donations!

Our live auction was fun and lively. We would also like to thank all the people who purchased items for your generous contribution.

Finally, our organizing committee, Padraig Campion, Ted Campion, Pat Costello, Stuart Fitzgibbon, Dermot Joyce, and Adrian Regan worked tirelessly on planning this event. It would never have happened without all their help and commitment.

Pat Costello, president, commented, “Everyone came out and had fun. It was a beautiful day. We are so happy with the results of this first tournament, and excited about being able to offer even more opportunities to help young people learn about this industry.”

– Erin, Claire, Joseph and Grace Dilger

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