Gladstone, NJ – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is proud to announce that several promising young jumping athletes have been selected as the first recipients of the newly established USET Foundation Performance Pathway Jumping Grant, made possible thanks to Dr. Jennifer Gates Nassar, Nayel Nassar, and their team at Evergate Stables.
Among the jumping athletes who have received the grant thus far are Honor Coulter, Haley Honneger, and Taylor Kamataris. These riders have been selected to represent their respective U.S. zones in individual and team competition at the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) taking place July 29 through August 3, 2025, at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, MI. Funding provided by the USET Foundation’s Performance Pathway Jumping Grant Program will help offset costs associated with equine transportation, entry fees, athlete accommodations, and related expenses for this year’s NAYC.
“For many jumping athletes who aspire to represent the U.S. on the world stage, NAYC serves as the first international team or FEI-sanctioned competition,” said USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie B. Jenkins. “Athletes selected to compete at NAYC have truly earned the opportunity to compete there. The Performance Pathway Jumping Grant Program was created to help alleviate financial barriers for talented young athletes who have demonstrated skill and dedication to the sport. We’re thrilled to be able to support the journeys of up-and-coming jumping riders including Taylor, Honor, and Haley.”
Honor Coulter and Clark at DIHP.
Photo by Kristin Lee Photography
Honor Coulter (14), Sun Valley, ID, competing in the Children’s division on Kenilworth Sport Horses LLC’s Clark
“NAYC has been a goal of mine since I started competing in the jumpers, and I am so excited to be participating this year,” said Coulter. “Clark and I have only been together for six months and have developed great consistency. My jumper goals are to continue representing Zone 9 at NAYC throughout my junior career and, eventually, to become a competitive grand prix rider.
“I am so grateful to the USET Foundation for the Performance Pathway Jumping Grant,” she added. “Qualifying for NAYC is just the beginning. Being awarded this grant allows me the opportunity to compete there and gain this experience, which will help me achieve my goals. My sincerest gratitude goes to the USET Foundation and the selection committee for their generosity.”
Haley Honegger on Wilde Hilde at the 2023 NAYC.
Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
Haley Honegger (14), from Elizabeth, CO, competing in the Pre-Junior division on Alexia Honegger’s Wilde Hilde
“Being awarded the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Jumping Grant means so much to me,” said Honegger, who will be making her third appearance at NAYC. “Wilde Hilde and I have been together since December 2020, and she has overcome a diagnosis of the muscle disorder myofibrillar myopathy (MFM).
“Wilde Hilde is a 14-year-old Holsteiner from Switzerland and is very kind and loving in the stables, but once she’s in the show ring, she is a spicy firecracker,” she added. “We have not only competed in grands prix but have also herded cows, done cross country, and swum in the ocean. I hope to become a better horseman and someday represent the U.S. in international competitions.”
Taylor Kamataris on Las Vegas at Upperville 2025.
Photo by Anne Gittins Photography
Taylor Kamataris (15), from Leesburg, VA, competing in the Pre-Junior division on her own Las Vegas
“I’m incredibly honored to receive the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grant and to compete in my first FEI event at NAYC,” said Kamataris. “This opportunity marks a major step toward my goal of representing the U.S. in international competition at the highest levels. I’m competing with Las Vegas, a 17-year-old gelding who still gives everything he has when he is in the ring.
“To prepare, I’ve participated in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program for two consecutive years and have earned championships at venues like World Equestrian Center (WEC) and Upperville,” she added. “I come from a military family and found my passion for horses while moving around the country during my parents’ overseas deployments. I’m so grateful to the USET Foundation and its donors for helping make this dream possible, and to my longtime trainer Terri Young.”
The USET Foundation congratulates all the riders selected for this grant and wishes them every success at the upcoming NAYC.
About the Grant
As the philanthropic partner of US Equestrian (USEF), the USET Foundation launched the Performance Pathway Jumping Grant in 2025 as part of its mission to support USEF High Performance Programs. By helping to remove financial barriers that too often stand in the way, the USET Foundation strives to increase access to high performance jumping programs, ultimately bolstering the future of U.S. equestrian sport.
Eligibility and Selection
To qualify for the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Jumping Grant Program, applicants must:
• Be an active USEF member in good standing
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have been invited or selected to participate in a USEF High Performance Jumping program or team
• Demonstrate financial need, providing relevant documentation as part of the application process
• Compete in one of the following FEI categories: Children (CH) Ages 12-14, Juniors (J) Ages 14-16, Young Riders (YR) Ages 16-21, or Under 25 (U25) Ages 16-25
For more information about the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Jumping Grant Program or to apply, visit https://www.uset.org/performance-pathway-grant-program/.