HILDA DONAHUE SYNDICATE OPPORTUNITY

The Olympic Games are one of the world’s most significant celebrations of human potential. Each edition ignites inspiration across the globe, proving that dreams when pursued relentlessly become reality. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles presents a unique opportunity, and I am ready to seize it.  

I intend to be an Olympic dressage rider, to be a role model for anyone who wants to break new ground and do exceptional things whatever their age. I intend to make my country proud of its equine legacy!  

“The opportunity of a lifetime needs to be seized during the lifetime of the opportunity.”

—Leonard Ravenhill 

My career has been defying expectations and achieving elite-level results in multiple disciplines including:  

• Representing Ireland at the highest levels of Eventing and Endurance, including – The World Cup for Eventing, The World Equestrian Games and the 2025 European Championships for Endurance. 
• Achieving the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold Medal, the highest recognition in dressage, on multiple horses, including one I trained up to the Grand Prix level. 
• Being short and long listed for previous Olympic and World Equestrian Games 

My experience and determination have earned the respect of top professionals in the sport, including 10-time Olympian Ian Millar and two-time World Champion Bruce Davidson, who have generously offered to endorse my capabilities and commitment to this journey. 

Now, I am setting my sights on another extraordinary achievement: Olympic qualification for Ireland in dressage for myself and potentially the dream of being a medal contender for Ireland. 

Ireland has relatively few riders competing at the Grand Prix level, making this a strategically viable goal. With the right horse, training, and support, I can position myself to earn a spot in Los Angeles 2028. 

For the past 20 years, I have served as coach and team selector for the North American Young Riders Championships, often called the Junior Olympics. After the LA Games, my mission is to give back, devoting myself fully to mentoring the next generation of equestrians in endurance, eventing, and dressage.  

To make this dream a reality, I have formed a syndicate. A team of passionate supporters who believe in the power of dedication and sport. This syndicate brings together those who believe in me, and in the potential for Ireland to shine on the global stage.  

An equestrian syndicate is a formal investment partnership where multiple individuals jointly own a high-performance competition horse. Each syndicate member holds a share in the horse and contributes to the associated costs, including purchase, training, veterinary care, and competition expenses. This makes it possible to support a rider’s path to national and international competition, including the Olympics, with a significantly lower financial commitment than sole ownership. 

Share in the excitement of elite-level sport while enjoying exclusive benefits like behind-the-scenes access, VIP event experiences, and branding opportunities. Syndicates also offer potential returns through prize money, increased resale value, and future breeding rights. Whether you're passionate about horses or seeking unique visibility for your business, syndication offers a rewarding way to be part of an Olympic-level dream. 

Syndicate members will receive regular performance updates, access to exclusive training and competition experiences, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the equestrian community.  

Investing in a syndicate is more than just supporting a sport. It’s about becoming part of a story, sharing in success, and helping talented athletes reach the world stage. 

 To achieve this goal, I am offering several options:  

• 10 full shares of $55,000 
• 5 Half shares of $30,000 
• Patron (non-share) contributions: (can be individual, group, farm, etc.) 

1. Platinum Patron - $15,000 
2. Gold Patron- $10,000 
3. Silver Patron- $5,000 
4. Bronze Patron - $1,000 

These contributions will support horse acquisition, training and competition expenses as well as travel and logistics. I will train under Anne Gribbons, a world-renowned Grand Prix coach, who is equally excited and committed to this journey.  

As a syndicate member, your level of involvement is entirely up to you. Whether you prefer to be actively engaged or simply follow the journey from afar I promise to make this experience meaningful, inspiring, and rewarding for everyone involved. Let’s dream big and make history together! 

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
— Maya Angelou 

I have set up a bank account at Wells Fargo (hiLdA ’28) with the ability to accept PayPal, Venmo and Zelle. If you prefer to wire funds directly into that account I can provide the IBAN number. 

I welcome you to reach out to me with any questions or thoughts about your participation in this exciting journey. I can also be available for in-person meetings. Please RSVP by September 1, 2025.  

With gratitude,
Hilda Donahue