Caileigh-Anne and Moose

About “Moose”

Moose was a Thoroughbred gelding born February 8, 2014 in Ontario. He started racing as a 3 year old in 2017 racing 7 times throughout the year earning nearly $6000 with only one top 3 finish. He continued racing another 5 times in 2018 earning just one first and a little over $10,000 in earnings that year. He wasn’t the most successful racehorse so he was retired from racing in the fall of 2018. This is when his story changed and he met his new owner Caileigh-Anne. They began training for the Thoroughbred makeover and competed together in 2019 at the Kentucky Horse Park. They competed in both Trail and Hunters. Their story didn’t end there, they continued to bond and started training for western dressage. Moose was always super chill and laid back, everyone affectionately said he was on “island time.” On Monday March 1st, 2021 he suffered a tragic skull fracture while in the paddock and was humanely laid to rest. In honour of Moose and his owner’s love for learning and passion for trying new things, the Natural Horsemanship Association in partnership with the facility Partridge Horse Hill started a memorial scholarship in his name. 

What is the scholarship for?

• One month free of weekly lessons (4 lessons) at Partridge Horse Hill to be used by the end of June of the same calendar year the scholarship is awarded. 

Who can apply?

• Anyone with a passion for horses that is able to participate in horseback riding lessons safely (if you have a physical or mental disability please contact us prior to applying to see if you are safely able to participate in horseback riding.)

How do you apply?

• Send an email to phhschedule@gmail.com with the following information between March 1-March 31 of the current calendar year. Applications received outside of these dates will not be considered. Applications with missing information will not be considered. Applications from children must have parent/guardian consent. 
  • Your full name
  • Your date of birth
  • Your address
  • Your phone number
  • If you have any physical or mental disabilities/challenges that may impact your ability to participate in horseback riding safely. Please note there is a weight limit of 250lbs for our horses safety. 
  • Tell us about your past experience(s) with horses. 
  • Are you currently participating in horse related activities? If yes, please explain. 
  • Tell us why you should be chosen for the scholarship. 

Please note that if you are selected for the scholarship you will need to complete a liability waiver and will be responsible for your own transportation to Partridge Horse Hill for your riding lessons. You will need to provide your own appropriate clothing for the lessons which include pants and boots with a heel (can be hiking boots, rubber boots, riding boots, paddock boots, etc). It is recommended you have gloves and your own helmet, however we do have a selection of helmets you can borrow. 

Booking your lessons will be based on our staff and schedule availability – you can follow our regular booking procedure. Our facility, lesson, and booking policies all apply including rescheduling lessons. This information can all be found at www.PartridgeHorseHill.com 

How is the recipient selected?

• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of a minimum of 2 people from the Natural Horsemanship Association. Caileigh-Anne will have the final approval of the recipient. 

How will the recipient be notified/announced?

• Partridge Horse Hill will use social media platforms to announce the recipient of the scholarship and will notify the successful recipient by email. The recipient will be announced by April 15 of the current calendar year.