Currently, the American Quarter Horse Foundation is holding a campaign for America's Horse Cares at the AQHA World Championship Show. America’s Horse Cares is the therapeutic riding assistance program of the Foundation. It's because of a horse that people with special needs can obtain the freedom so many of us already enjoy.
At the World Show, exhibitors and spectators are asked to send a text message as a $10 pledge to support this worthy cause. Even if you aren't in Oklahoma City for this event, you can still participate! Simply fill out the form below to help connect horses with people who need them.
Learn more about the Because of a Horse campaign to support America's Horse Cares.
NARHA
To provide added interaction with our horse through rich and rewarding experiences, the Foundation has partnered with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Inc. NARHA provides educational and safety standards for therapeutic centers to follow.
FARNAM
America's Horse Cares will have the opportunity to provide many more rides thanks to a major gift from AQHA's corporate partner Farnam, the official grooming and conditioning product supplier and official dewormer supplier for AQHA. |  |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicant organizations must be a therapeutic riding center that utilizes horses through program services designed to benefit challenged or special-needs individuals. Additional requirements include:
1. Must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Must be in existence for three years or more and seek support for enhancement of an existing program or project.
3. Must be a NARHA Premier Accredited Center or have at least one NARHA certified instructor.
Funding decisions will support the purchase of safety equipment for riders and/or equines and scholarship or financial assistance for client expenses. Awarded funds must be applied directly to the approved project with no funds used for administrative or fund-raising costs or their related expenses.
GRANT APPLICATION
To be considered for an America's Horse Cares grant, applicants must complete and return the 2010 grant application. In addition, several support materials are requested for submission.
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2010. Incomplete or late applications will not be eligible for consideration. For more information, please contact (806) 378-5029 or foundation@aqha.org.
American Quarter Horse Foundation
Therapeutic Riding Program
2601 East Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 378-5029 Phone
(806) 376-1005 Fax
foundation@aqha.org
