In honor of Annie Goodwin (1989 - 2021)
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund & Grant
Annie Goodwin was a rising star in the sport of eventing. Her huge smile, infectious laugh, enthusiasm for life, and dedication to her sport, made her an endearing member of our community.
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund & Grant
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant provides financial support for young professional equestrians establishing the early years of their business and wishing to continue their equestrian education and competition.
All applicants must be:
- Professional member in good standing with their respective national governing body
- US citizen or legal resident
- Demonstrate financial need
- Reside in Aiken, SC for a minimum of three (3) months annually
- Between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age by January thirty-one (31) of application year
The 2025 Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant is now open
All applications and supporting materials are due by September 30th, 2024
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund
In the spirit of Annie’s vision and legacy, the Aiken Horse Park Foundation has established the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund, to foster, support and develop Aiken’s young equestrians who embody Annie’s character and dedication in their respective sports.
Please click below to donate to our secure online portal, or should you prefer to write a check please mail to the following: AHPF PO Box 1951, Aiken SC 29802, attn. Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund
Checks should be made out to the Aiken Horse Park Foundation
The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant Recipient
2024 - Isabelle Bosley
Isabelle Bosley has been riding her entire life, and started eventing at age eight. She has worked for 5* rider, Lillian Heard, for the last eight years and is slowly building up her own business. With Lillian's guidance, Isabelle has hopes of being at the top of the sport one day. Isabelle has competed through the 4* level and has three main competition horses, all at different levels, that she has produced with the help of Lillian.
On being informed that she was selected as the recipient for the 2023 grant, Isabelle commented:
"I am incredibly honored and grateful to receive this grant. Annie was a fantastic horsewoman in this sport, and someone I looked up to not only as a rider but also as a person. I feel very privileged to be chosen as the inaugural recipient, and am looking forward to the opportunities this grant will present in the 2024 season!"
The Selection Committee
The selection committee is comprised of a cross section of equestrian industry professionals, a member of Annie Goodwin’s Family, members of the board of directors and staff of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation.
- Boyd Martin, Olympic Eventing Rider/Professional
- Daniel Geitner, Professional Hunter/Jumper Rider
- Eugene Kneece Jr., Professional Polo Player
- Catherine Stumberg, Amateur Hunter/Jumper Rider
- Caitlin Silliman, Professional Eventing Rider
- Putter Goodwin, Annie Goodwin’s Father
- Robert Stevenson, FEI Judge
- Tara Bostwick, Vice-President - Aiken Horse Park Foundation
- Kate Boggan, Director of Marketing and Communications - Aiken Horse Park Foundation
The Annie Goodwin Sportsmanship Award
GPE 2022
GPE 2022
GPE 2022
Amanda Beale Clement
GPE 2023
GPE 2022
GPE 2022
Will Faudree
GPE 2024
GPE 2022
GPE 2024
Austin O'Connor
Park Sponsors
