The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund & 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 2023 Grant will award $20,000 to the selected applicant

PLEASE NOTE: once you electronically sign the application, it will automatically be sent to a AHPF back-up submission email. Please complete the application in its entirety before signing, and please read all instructions for submission carefully. 

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