Aiken Showcase: Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant Special
Release Date: 02/12/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, we look ahead to the Stirling Venture Capital Grand Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Solutions, the first chance to see some of the biggest names in U.S. eventing kick off their 2025 season. A key part of the showcase is the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant, created to honor the legacy of Annie Goodwin and provide crucial financial support to young equestrian professionals. We sit down with two past recipients to hear how this grant is shaping their careers.
Highlights Include:
- Pursuing Eventing at the Top Level – Isabelle Bosley, the first-ever recipient of the grant, shares how the $20,000 award gave her the confidence to step out on her ownand invest in her career.
- From Show Jumping to Carriage Driving – Taylor Bradish, a two-time World Championship competitor, discusses her journey in the sport and how the grant is helping her push forward.
- Carriage Driving Takes Center Stage – Taylor will bring a new challenge to the showcase, putting eventers behind the reins in a special driving demonstration.
- Honoring Annie’s Legacy – With nearly $200,000 raised, the grant continues to support the next generation of equestrians across disciplines.
Guests:
- Isabelle Bosley – Eventer and first-ever recipient of the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant.
- Taylor Bradish – Top U.S. carriage driver and 2024 grant recipient.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about opportunity, ambition, and the future of equestrian sport.
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