In the fall of 2021, I was lucky enough to be the recipient of the Gerry Dilger Foundation scholarship in partnership with the Kentucky Equine Management Internship. The scholarship was to send one KEMI intern to participate in the Irish National Stud Breeding management program for six months in Kildare Ireland. It is an honor to be chosen to attend this prestigious program which is now also cert...
As the end of June approaches, it is time to reflect on the last six months and myexperience of the Irish National Stud Course. I was filled with excitement and delightwhen it was announced that I had been accepted onto this prestigious course andwas honored to have been awarded a scholarship from The Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation. The hands-on aspect of the c...
The Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation with great donor support has granted several scholarships throughout 2021 for young people to further their experience and education in the bloodstock industry in the spirit of the horseman it is named for. The board is pleased to announce its final scholarship for the 2022 breeding season has been awarded to University of Limerick student and Cashel,...
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Foundation is pleased to announce the second of its one time only scholarships for 2022. Earlier this year the foundation had granted its first one time only scholarship for a student enrolled in the University of Kentucky Equine program. We are now delighted to reveal that Roisin Whelan will be the recipient of the second award, a scholarship to the Irish Nati...
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship foundation is delighted to announce Gemma Blumenshine as the recipient of its annual scholarship to the Irish National Stud in conjunction with KEMI. Each year the charity awards a number of scholarships dedicated to the memory of Gerry Dilger. Gemma's profile and strong work ethic impressed the board as the candidate who is most deserving ...
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce some exciting new developments to further expand opportunities for young people in the thoroughbred industry. Due to ongoing Covid travel restrictions, the 2021 Springhouse Farm recipients, Rachael Doran and Ciara Russell, were unfortunately unable to travel from Ireland to Kentucky. However, they will proceed with ...
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce two further scholarships for 2021 to Irish students currently studying Animal Science Equine at University College Dublin. Rachel Doran and Ciara Russell have been awarded a placement at Springhouse Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. Both award recipients impressed the board with their enthusiasm, positivity, and willingn...
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce Normarie Santiago Cruz as the first recipient of three annual scholarships. In memory of Gerry Dilger, our scholarships are awarded to promote and encourage young people, as they embark on a career in the bloodstock industry.Normarie has been selected by the board to receive funding and assistance to enable her ...