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Nancy Koch
Nancy Koch, Executive Director of CANTER National, will be honored as the first recipient of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award presented by The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).  Read More >>
USEF Trophy
The inaugural presentation will take place on January 16, 2010, at the USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner during the Federation’s Annual Meeting where Koch will be presented the trophy designed by artist Janene Di-Rico Cable.  Read More >>
George Morris Session Info
The 4th George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session will be held in the prestigious International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on January 5-9, 2010 in Wellington, Florida. Auditors will have ringside seating for the mounted sessions conducted by George H. Morris, the legendary horseman and chef d'équipe of the Olympic gold medal show-jumping team in 2008 in Hong Kong. . . Read More >>
Young equine enthusiasts from around the country are expected to attend The EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention on Saturday, January 16, 2010, in Louisville, Kentucky. The Youth Convention, now in its third year, is held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting for the purpose of uniting youth as well as for growing equine interest and participation. Read More>>
 
junior volunteers in syracuse
The EQUUS Foundation kicked off “carrots4acause”, a campaign aimed at bringing together interested individuals, especially young people, and organizations with equestrian and horse-related charities across the United States.

Artist Jocelyn Sandor, www.fursure.com, created delightful art to depict the cause, and Emily’s Horse Treats, www.emilystreats.com, has designed unique gourmet horse treats for use in fundraising and volunteer recruitment.

Junior equestrians Katie Swindler, Leal Morehouse, Lauren Wessan, Tory Stewart, Lena Smart and Annie Eick volunteered to sell the treats at The EQUUS Foundation booth at the 2009 Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament and National Horse Show
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Events
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Save The Dates!
Idol Logo
Foundation Farm Logo
Title Sponsor
Equestrian Idol
February 12, 2010
International Polo Club, Wellington, FL
 
Fete Cheval Carnivale
Fete Cheval
Spy Coast Logo
Title Sponsor
Equestrian Idol Co-Chairs
Gray Fadden & Visse Wedell, Co-Chairs
February 26, 2010
International Polo Club, Wellington, FL
 
Benefit Luncheon & Fairfield Grand Prix
June 26, 2010
Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show, Westport, CT
Co-Chairs: Alison Ashman and Catherine Herman
Wells Fargo Logo
Title Sponsor
Wells Fargo Advisors and George N. Venizelos
 
 
Photo Highlights
February 6, 2009>> EQUUS Equestrian Idol, International Polo Club, Wellington, FL

June 6, 2009>>
EQUUS Blast From the Past Block Party, Ox Ridge Hunt Club, Darien, CT

June 20, 2009>>
EQUUS Grand Prix Luncheon, Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show, Westport, CT
 
 
EQUUS Public Welfare Grants

Horse Welfare grants are awarded for programs that foster horse health and wellfare, including horse rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, foster care
and retirement programs.

Equine ambulance services as well as veterinary education and research are also eligible for funding. Photo courtesy of H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut.
Creating a more compassionate America that values the role the horse plays in modern society through education and the award of grants.

Public welfare grants are awarded for programs involving horses that serve the public, including horsemanship programs, therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities, life-threatening or other serious illnesses, and underserved, economically-disadvantaged and "at-risk" youth across the United States. Photo courtesy of Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center.

EQUUS Horse Welfare Grants
EQUUS Sport Welfare Grants

Sport welfare grants are awarded to promote the sport, including funding for scholarships, awards, land conservation, youth programs, and public education programs. EQUUS grants also provide relief to equestrians suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries.

Photo of U.S. Show Jumping Team - Will Simpson, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and McLain Ward - winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games courtesy of Susan J. Stickle.