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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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Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation Announces First Winner

Normarie Santiago Cruz has been named the first recipient of three annual scholarships by the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship is named in honor of the horseman who passed away this past March and is intended to promote and encourage young people who are seeking a career in the bloodstock industry.

Cruz has been selected by the board to receive the funding so that she might enroll in the world-famous National Stud course in Co. Kildare, Ireland. She is a former KEMI student and is currently enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico, where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science.

“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.”

Cruz added, “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.”

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