The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
Youth Ambassador Program
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Youth Ambassador Program 2022 Application and Instructions
General Information
Each year, the Thoroughbred Incentive Program will select around 12 Youth Ambassadors. The goal of
the T.I.P. Youth Ambassador Program is to promote participation in T.I.P. with the mission to encourage
retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding. A
Youth Ambassador’s role is to positively represent T.I.P. and the Thoroughbred breed at his or her local
barn, shows, competitions, or any other activities he or she may participate in. Past ambassadors must
submit a new application each year if they wish to re-apply to the program. To apply to be a T.I.P. Youth
ambassador you must meet the following criteria:
Age: 18 years old or younger as of January 1, 2022
Reside
in the US or Canada
Own or Lease a Thoroughbred with a T.I.P. number
Participate in T.I.P. (Non-competition award applicant or participation in T.I.P. shows or classes)
Youth Ambassadors will be in regular contact with the T.I.P. office. In order for the Youth Ambassador
Program to succeed, all selected Youth Ambassadors should plan to be in communication with the T.I.P.
office and be responsive to emails or phone calls. Throughout the year, Youth Ambassadors may be
asked to submit information, photographs, and updates, answer questions, polls, or surveys as requested
by the Youth Ambassador Program coordinators. If at any
time a Youth Ambassador is not able to fulfill
their role, the Youth Ambassador may ask to resign their role or may be removed from the program by the
T.I.P. office.
How to Apply
The selection process for the Youth Ambassador Program is a two-part process. All materials must be
submitted by mail (post marked by due date) to The Jockey Club T.I.P., 821 Corporate Dr. Lexington, KY
40503 or via email to TIPambassador@jockeyclub.com (with a copy to tjctip@gmail.com
to ensure
receipt).
Part 1 Application Form. Due October 1, 2021
Applicants must complete and submit the two-page application form that follows these instructions in full.
The application must be signed by the applicant as well as the applicant’s parent or guardian if the
applicant is under 18 years of age.
All applicants will be notified by October 15, 2021 (i) to proceed to the second part of the application
process, described below, or (ii) that the applicant has not been chosen to move on in the selection
process this year.
Part 2 Application Supplemental Materials. Due November 15, 2021
All applicants notified to proceed to the second part of the application process must complete and submit
supplemental materials as outlined in the response email. This portion of the application will be due no
later than November 15, 2021. Supplemental Materials may consist of the following:
W
ritten Response
Creative Project
Photograph
Recommendation Letter
Short Questions
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NOTE: Please copy all emails that you would like included in the correspondence for your application submission (i.e. both parent and young rider
addresses if applicable). If you submit your application by mail or scan please ensure email addresses and phone numbers are legible.
Youth Ambassador Program 2022 Application
Contact Information
Name
Address City, State, Zip
Phone # Email
Parent’s Name(s) Parent Email
Birthday
Social Media
Have you previously served as a T.I.P. Ambassador?
Yes**
No
**If yes to the question above, why did you enjoy it and what made you re-apply?
About Your Thoroughbred (attach additional sheets for additional Thoroughbreds)
The Jockey Club Name
Show Name
T.I.P. Number
Racing Earnings
Riding Discipline(s) Date of last race
How long have you had your Thoroughbred?
How did you acquire your Thoroughbred? Do you own or lease?
Application Questionnaire
When did you begin participating in T.I.P.? How did you learn about it?
In your own words, what do you think being a T.I.P. Youth Ambassador would mean?
Why would you feel you are a good candidate as a T.I.P. Youth Ambassador?
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Youth Ambassador Program 2022 Application (Continued)
By
my signature below, I certify that the information contained in this application and in any documents
accompanying the application throughout the entire process is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge. If chosen as a Youth Ambassador, I give permission for The Jockey Club to publish
information about the Youth Ambassador and the Thoroughbred(s) that are the subject of this Application,
including but not limited to answers to questions (or portion thereof) and photographs submitted by me, in
connection with this Application and the position of T.I.P. Youth Ambassador.
Young Rider’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Par
ent’s Signature: _________________________________________________ Dated: _____________
Leadership Positions / Activities Other activities, sports, hobbies
Describe a typical day or week for you. How do you balance all of your activities, your horse, and your school work?
How would you include the potential position of T.I.P. Youth Ambassador to your schedule? How much time, do you
think might be necessary to contribute to your role?
Tell us your favorite quote and why:
What do you think the most important aspects of horsemanship are?
Use this space to tell us anything else you would like us to know!