Scholarships

TRHC supports our local young equestrians in their educational pursuits.

The Program

The Tryon Riding and Hunt Club is pleased to announce that it will be awarding college scholarships totaling $6,500 in 2024. Applications are due by May 15 and awards will be announced in June.

The availability of these scholarships is a long-standing tradition that is in keeping with the Club’s core values of philanthropy and service to the community while preserving and enhancing its equestrian heritage.

Applications will be accepted from students living in Polk, Henderson, Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, or Greenville counties. Both graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a college or university are invited to apply, with preference given to those graduating from high school.

The amount of the scholarship award may vary but will be at least $500. Priority will be given to students with ties to the equestrian industry or sport in our area, or those who are a member of a recognized local or national equestrian organization. Financial need will also be a consideration.

Applicants may not be related to any current member of the TR&HC Board of Directors or employed by TR&HC. A financial need statement and interview may be requested. For those who receive a scholarship award, a photo and a media release will be required along with verification of your school enrollment. Payment will be made directly to the recipient’s school. In addition, the scholarship recipient may be requested to volunteer at a TR&HC event.

2024 Recipients:

Caroline Hall (Bostic, NC) will attend Emory & Henry College.

Victoria Reinholdt (Landrum, SC) will attend the College of Charleston.

Sarah Moorshead (Simpsonville, SC) will attend Clemson University.

Samantha Collins (Columbus, NC) will attend Wofford College.

2023 Recipients:

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Samantha Collins

Wofford College

Samantha just graduated from Polk County High School and will be attending Wofford College next fall. She competes in dressage and is a working student for Ashley Perkins. She has also held multiple positions as a volunteer for ROCK Ride on Center for Kids in Texas. Samantha is in training now to hopefully compete in Grand Prix and eventually represent Team USA on an international level.

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Sarah Moorshead

Clemson University

Sarah, who also received the scholarship in 2022, is a Freshman at Clemson, a member of the River Valley Pony Club and competes on the Clemson Eventing Team. Sarah loves being on Clemson’s eventing team and hopes to encourage more riders to join. Her goal after graduating is to open a rescue and retraining facility to give more horses a second chance at a career.

2022 Recipients:

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Sarah Moorshead

Clemson University

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Brooke Daniels

Converse College

2021 Recipients:

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Tyler Leik
University of Mississippi

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Emma Gurley
Emory & Henry College

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McLean Holmes
College of Charleson

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Faith Wanicka
Appalachian State University

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Eric Harrelson
Berry College

2020 Recipients:

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Amanda Fisher
USC Aiken

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Eric Harrelson
Berry College

Emma Hay

Emma Hay
Appalachian State University

2020 Caroline King

Caroline King
UNC Chapel Hill

Keileigh McMurray

Keileigh McMurray
USC Aiken

2019 Recipients:

Maren Daniels
Maryville College

Amanda Fisher
USC Aiken

Emelia Frederick
Clemson University

Troy Lieberman
Western Carolina University

Payton Medford
Clemson University