Help me get to the Nations Cup
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This letter is very difficult for me to write as I have never taken nor asked for any handouts. I have had the great honor bestowed on me as being named to the US Senior Nations Cup Team to take place in Europe this summer. I am now beginning to raise funds to make my dreams come true.
Individual silver at NAJYRC championship marked the beginning of my journey to being placed on this high level team, which is a major step toward the ultimate goal for my career of representing the US in Nation Cups as well as World Games, and eventually the Olympics.
I am beyond excited to be able to compete on the Developing Riders tour in Europe. This summer I will be flying two of my horses, Hope Van’t Zorgvliet and Hilton Van De Breepoel, to Europe to compete individually and for the US. The tour will begin in Knokke, Belgium from July 6-10, moving from there to Samorin, Slovakia July 28-31 for a Nations Cup where I will ride on the US team, and finishing in San Giovanni, Italy from Aug 3 -14.
This is where I need your help.
The transportation for my horses to and from Europe is around $28k. The USEF provides the amount of $15k to cover transportation, lodging, and show fees. We have estimated that the entire trip will cost approximately $50 -60K, and are working to cut costs by sharing a great deal of expenses with another rider on the team. Still, this trip puts a great financial strain on my family who already does so much to get me where I am. My dream is, and will always be to represent the US in Nation Cups and Championships, and I know that this tour is just the beginning. Being able to attend this Tour will greatly influence my international career and provide me with essential learning experience key to strengthening my contribution to future Nations Cup teams.
I write this letter with a heavy heart knowing I wouldn't be asking anything from you unless it was a possible career changing move. If there is any support you could possibly put forth, I would be beyond deeply grateful.
Sincerely,
Brittni Raflowitz
Individual silver at NAJYRC championship marked the beginning of my journey to being placed on this high level team, which is a major step toward the ultimate goal for my career of representing the US in Nation Cups as well as World Games, and eventually the Olympics.
I am beyond excited to be able to compete on the Developing Riders tour in Europe. This summer I will be flying two of my horses, Hope Van’t Zorgvliet and Hilton Van De Breepoel, to Europe to compete individually and for the US. The tour will begin in Knokke, Belgium from July 6-10, moving from there to Samorin, Slovakia July 28-31 for a Nations Cup where I will ride on the US team, and finishing in San Giovanni, Italy from Aug 3 -14.
This is where I need your help.
The transportation for my horses to and from Europe is around $28k. The USEF provides the amount of $15k to cover transportation, lodging, and show fees. We have estimated that the entire trip will cost approximately $50 -60K, and are working to cut costs by sharing a great deal of expenses with another rider on the team. Still, this trip puts a great financial strain on my family who already does so much to get me where I am. My dream is, and will always be to represent the US in Nation Cups and Championships, and I know that this tour is just the beginning. Being able to attend this Tour will greatly influence my international career and provide me with essential learning experience key to strengthening my contribution to future Nations Cup teams.
I write this letter with a heavy heart knowing I wouldn't be asking anything from you unless it was a possible career changing move. If there is any support you could possibly put forth, I would be beyond deeply grateful.
Sincerely,
Brittni Raflowitz
Organizer
Brittni Raflowitz
Organizer
Palm City, FL