Informed Giving

It's more important now than ever before -- with the advent of the internet and social media and the ease in which misleading information can be disseminated -- that the very best equine charities are nationally recognized and have the greatest opportunity to receive financial support.

The EQUUS Foundation Guardians program nationally recognizes equine charities dedicated to the highest standards for horse care that demonstrate their willingness to be fully transparent and make their policies and horse care practices available for public scrutiny.

Our goal is to have every deserving equine charity recognized as a Guardian to ensure that donor dollars are being spent on programs with the greatest impact – whether those dollars are donated through the EQUUS Foundation or donated directly to our Guardian charities.

FIRST STEPS!

In order to be designated as a Guardian, an organization must first join our Equine Welfare Network. Click here to join our Equine Welfare Network. If your organization is already participating on our Equine Welfare Network, click here to log into your network profile and follow the online instructions to update your Guardian information.

Guardian Webinars

The process to receive the EQUUS Foundation Guardian Seal of Transparency is challenging -- and we're here to help. This year, we are offering three webinars to assist in the completion and submission of the required information.

1. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GUARDIAN

An overview of the EQUUS Foundation and the grant process; a step-by-step through each Guardian section

Session I: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST

Attention: Equine Welfare Charities! Session I is for organizations directly involved with equine rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, re-homing, and retirement. Session I does not cover the sections pertaining to the conduct of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). Those organizations that conduct Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) should enroll in Session II.

Session II: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST

Attention: EAAT Charities! Session II is designed for organizations that conduct Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). Session II covers all the sections in Session I plus the sections pertaining to EAAT.

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BASICS

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST

A guide to understand and complete the Guardian financial section

3. THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUINE RECORD KEEPING & WRAP-UP

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | 1 pm - 2 pm EST

A guide to complete the Guardian equine census and equine costs sections and a question and answer session on the process.

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   Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 1 PM EST: What it Means to be a Guardian/Session I (Equine Welfare Charities)
   Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 1 PM EST: What it Means to be a Guardian/Session II (EAAT Charities)
   Wednesday March 4, 2020 at 1 PM EST: Financial Management Basics
   Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 1 PM EST: The Importance of Equine Record Keeping & Wrap Up Session