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Greetings from The Jeffie Foundation to friends, family, and generous donors.


The Jeffie Foundation is a 501(c)-3 public charity that honors the legacy and memory of our beloved Jennifer "Jeffie" Wilkins Chapin.We award grants to young riders with demonstrated financial need who share Jeffie's passion and values.


Please support The Jeffie Foundation by making a donation today.

Every donation, regardless of size, enables us to provide funding to young riders in need.

Your contribution will make a real difference in the lives of our Jeffie Riders!

DONATE HERE

MEET OUR NEW GRANTEES

REMINGTON SHARP

20 Years Old

Emory & Henry University graduate with bachelors in Equine studies.

Has worked with Boyd Martin & currently working with Booli Selmayr.

With support of owner Rhiannon Miller, very excited to be bringing a special OTTB through the levels.

LUCY HILL

18 years old

A native of Groton, MA, Lucy is attending college at USC Aiken and riding on the eventing team. Recently, she has achieved training level with her rescued OTTB, Ernie, with a goal to move up to preliminary. Lucy is looking forward to future with Ernie in partnership with The Jeffie Foundation.


PAIGE DARGIN

15 years old

Started riding at the age of 5 with Apple Tree Farm. With the help of The Jeffie Foundation, Paige is excited to build upon a great summer season at starter level with her lease horse, Annie.



EVA DUNCKEL



14 Years Old

Eva is a beginning rider who is happy to be back in the barn and taking lessons after a two year hiatus. She rides Coach and Katie at Pine Fall Farm and is thrilled to be back riding as a result of her grant from The Jeffie Foundation.


WHAT THE RIDERS HAVE BEEN

UP TO THIS SEASON

MADDIE HANEY

Grantee Since 2024

With the help of The Jeffie Foundation, Maddie has had a very successful year with her horse, Charlotte. They completed their first Intermediate level, and Maddie was selected for the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 program. She rides for Bruce Davidson while attending the University of Delaware. 


MADISON BLODGETT

Grantee Since 2023

Madison has been focused on developing and competing her horse Fen, working with Babette Lenna, strengthening Fen's weaknesses before moving into the winter season. She is grateful to The Jeffie Foundation and excited to see where 2025 takes them.


MEAGHAN NELSON

Grantee Since 2023

Maeghan has been working hard on furthering her partnership with her mare, Leia, competing novice level since the spring, and showing lots of promise. Her goal is to move up to training this season.


CLAIRE EIANE

Grantee Since 2020

Last summer Claire was in England working for Lissa and Lucinda Green and William Fox-Pitt. She is back in Aiken at Apple Tree Farm working with a new horse and a great group of horses in training.


DARIA PLOTZ

Grantee Since 2024

Daria is at Duke University with her lease horse Georgie, riding on the IHSA team, XC schooling, and taking lessons. She is excited to head down to Aiken during winter break to work with Shannon Riley, and appreciates all that The Jeffie Foundation does to make these opportunities happen.


MADDY NEWTON

Grantee Since 2024

This fall Maddy’s focus has been on horse care, working closely with veterinarians and training with Bevin Duggan to get her lease horse what he needs to be his best.


DEVIN WALEGA

Grantee Since 2023

Devin has been competing in local events and schooling shows, working with Alison Eastman-Lawler to continue to develop her riding.


LIA McCARTHY

Grantee Since 2024

Lia is an enthusiastic participant in IEA, and has been competing in local hunter/jumper shows.

In 9th grade, she is excited to ride on the high school team and 

grateful for these experiences supported by The Jeffie Foundation.


JEFFIE FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

Parker Roeher, on “Whoa Nellie”, took home the annual Jeffie Trophy for short stirrup equitation at the Myopia Horse Show in Hamilton, Massachusetts on August 31, 2024.


The Jeffie Foundation is actively accepting applications from young riders in all areas of equestrian activities, including Eventing, Hunter-Jumper, Collegiate Competition, and horsemanship and training.

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Please Donate if you would like to support our Jeffie Riders.

To our donors, we thank you for all your past support!

DONATE HERE

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The Jeffie Foundation

45 Leonard St, Gloucester, MA 01930

(617) 365-9171