Too often, gifted riders step away simply because the costs of horse ownership and competition are beyond reach. Our mission is to change that. We are creating scholarship programs to provide financial assistance to those high-potential human and equine athletes.
For over 30 years, I have dedicated my life to the equine industry, breeding and training some of the top Warmbloods lines for high-level show jumping competition. Horses developed through my program have achieved international success in venues such as The Royal Winter Fair and WEC Ocala.
I am proud to be an EC and NCCP Licensed Competition Coach and I’ve seen first hand that the greatest challenge facing our sport today is not talent but rather access. Many passionate, extremely talented young riders are unable to reach their full potential due to financial barriers. Sand Cherry would like to be a part of their success stories.
Partnering to build Canada's future.
SCHOLARSHIP INNITIATIVE
EC & NCCP Certified Competition Coach, Owner of Sand Cherry Stables
Horse show participants and horse sport enthusiasts are members of a highly influential demographic. They are well educated, have disposable income and the time to pursue their passions, making them an ideal target group for businesses of all sizes seeking an upscale market. The Canadian horse industry contributes over $20 billion to the national economy each year and supports more than 400,000 jobs. For sponsors, this represents a powerful opportunity to connect with a passionate, affluent demographic: riders and families who are also homeowners, business owners, investors, luxury consumers, and frequent travellers.
Why sponsor?
• 75% female
• 74% professionals or in management roles
• 85% have post secondary education
• 4-1 ratio of horse owners to non horse owners who earn over $100K per year average annual income
• 3-1 ratio of equestrians to general population who own other pets
• 15,000,000 people over the age of 12 ride horses
• 100,000,000 people attend horse related events yearly
• 1,000,000+ horses reside on 145,000+ properties
— Equestrian Canada, 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Survey
• Connect with a captivated, high value audience. Reach a passionate group of competitive riders, trainers, and horse owners and their families, many of whom invest five or six figures annually into their sport.
• Associate your brand with the wholesome and exciting sport that involves the whole family.
• Generate interest with professionals in our network who operate riding and training establishments all across Canada and as far as Ocala, Florida. Most of these professionals own and maintain their own facilities.
• Social media new sponsor announcement.
• Logo and link on our website sandcherrystables.ca
• Regular feature in our social media posts where we share behind the scenes of our training and competitions to our audience of 6k across platforms. (tagged in our stories, reels, posts)
• Featured in our product reviews, blog posts, or tutorials using your brand’s gear, or a day-in-the-life vlog that naturally features your products. (This kind of content builds trust and gives you long-lasting, shareable material you can use in your own marketing.)
• Engagement with your brand’s content. (ex. Sharing and commenting on posts.)
• Company banner placement in our indoor arena. (Company to provide banners.)
• A plaque on our Sponsor Honour Wall.
• Name or logo on our competition team apparel.
• Custom branded jump for our indoor and outdoor riding arenas.
• Name or logo featured on horse trailers we bring to competitions across Ontario and beyond.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Directly supports a young athlete’s annual training and education (sponsor may select rider if desired).
Experience the exclusivity & prestige of owning your own champion prospect equine. Our horses are proven internationally successful high level athletes. Your company or brand will be represented by some of the top professionals and sport horse bloodlines in the industry. Support the training and development of Canadian purpose-bred sport horses.
Supports competition entries, coaching, horse care, and athlete preparation. As riders advance nationally and internationally, costs increase due to travel, horse transport across Canada and the USA, and elite competition expenses. Developing competitive horse-and-rider teams requires years of consistent support.
Your financial assistance helps to expand our amenities at the stables, providing more opportunities for our youth to experience the therapeutic benefits of horses in our lesson programming.
Sand Cherry Stables was built by family for families — a place where children learn responsibility, confidence, resilience, and experience the therapeutic benefits that horses uniquely provide, alongside competitive sport opportunities for our gifted riders. We have personally invested in barns, an indoor arena, and pasture development to provide a safe and professional environment. We are now focused on building a sponsored competition team dedicated to developing young riders with the capabilities and commitment to one day represent both Canada and our supporting partners at the highest levels of equestrian sport.
Many of our young riders currently spend hours training, grooming and exercising horses, tending to their horse's needs. With additional support, these young athletes can advance to levels currently out of reach.
Equestrian sport is a long-term development discipline that requires years of training and competitive experience. The average age at the pinnacle of equestrian sport is 37-44, and the age range can span from 20s all the way to 60s. (The average age of the 2021 Olympic Canadian equestrian team was 39.)
We are seeking benefactors who wish to join us on this journey - who believe in investing in youth, community, long term athlete development, and the future of Canadian sport & of our young riders in particular.
This initiative goes beyond winning in competition — it is about creating opportunity, mentorship, and life changing experiences for our Canadian youth through horses.
Sand Cherry Stables was built by family for families — a place where children learn responsibility, confidence, resilience, and experience the therapeutic benefits that horses uniquely provide, alongside competitive sport opportunities for our gifted riders. We have personally invested in barns, an indoor arena, and pasture development to provide a safe and professional environment. We are now focused on building a sponsored competition team dedicated to developing young riders with the capabilities and commitment to one day represent both Canada and our supporting partners at the highest levels of equestrian sport.
Many of our young riders currently spend hours training, grooming and exercising horses, tending to their horse's needs. With additional support, these young athletes can advance to levels currently out of reach.
Equestrian sport is a long-term development discipline that requires years of training and competitive experience. The average age at the pinnacle of equestrian sport is 37-44, and the age range can span from 20s all the way to 60s. (The average age of the 2021 Olympic Canadian equestrian team was 39.)
We are seeking benefactors who wish to join us on this journey - who believe in investing in youth, community, long term athlete development, and the future of Canadian sport & of our young riders in particular.
This initiative goes beyond winning in competition — it is about creating opportunity, mentorship, and life changing experiences for our Canadian youth through horses.
What you are supporting.
If you are ready to discuss your sponsorship needs and how your support can help shape the next generation of equestrian athletes, please contact:
CONTACT
EC & NCCP Certified Competition Coach, Owner of Sand Cherry Stables
519-919-9760
[email protected]
I boarded my horse at Sand Cherry Stables the last few years of his life. I believe the excellent care and attention to his health he received here is a huge reason he made it through his last winter. Heather and her family went above and beyond for us and I am forever grateful. Horses are treated as individuals here, and regardless of their place on the farm they are looked after as though they are her own. After stepping back from horses for a couple years I am now getting back in the saddle and didn't hesitate for a moment to contact Sand Cherry Stables when the time came!
" Heather and her family went above and beyond for us. "
emily
Heather is amazing. She's a seasoned veteran of competition riding and one heck of a teacher. She saved me from making a terrible purchase of a horse that could have been the end of me. It wasn't easy and involved several phone calls. She went way above what most people would have. I'm lucky. Today I have leased the most amazing boy, 'Boomer'. Heather continues to school me and I'm happy. If you are looking for an amazing teacher with extraordinary skills, she's the one.
" If you're looking for an amazing teacher, she's the one. "
Teresa
My daughter has been riding at Heather's facility since the summer. Heather creates a space that is not just about learning how to ride, she helps your children grow as individuals and gives them confidence and the tools they need to be successful both inside and outside the arena. She is super knowledgeable and all of her horses are very well cared for with extreme attention to their wellbeing as well as the riders. Going to Heather's barn has been the best decision we ever made for our daughter.
