What do equine nonprofits do?

Equine nonprofits provide horse rescue and rehabilitation, therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities, youth education programs, and community outreach. They rely on donations, grants, and volunteer support.

What is therapeutic riding?

Therapeutic riding uses horses to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being for individuals with disabilities or challenges. PATH International certifies instructors and accredits centers nationwide.

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Equine nonprofits encompass rescue organizations, therapeutic riding centers, and charitable programs that serve horses and communities.

About Equine Nonprofits

Equine nonprofits encompass rescue organizations, therapeutic riding centers, and charitable programs that serve horses and communities. These organizations provide horse rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and equine-assisted therapy services nationwide.

Equine nonprofits range from breed-specific rescues to multi-discipline therapeutic riding centers. PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certifies therapeutic riding instructors and centers. Organizations like the ASPCA, Humane Society, and breed-specific rescues work to rehabilitate and rehome horses. Many nonprofits host fundraising events, benefit shows, and educational clinics that bring the equestrian community together for a cause.

Governing bodies: PATH International

Related: ewd riding, para riding, pony clubs

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Equine Nonprofits riders can find rescue supplies on TurnoutHQ, or make use of sponsorship opportunities.

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The newly established Jockeys’ Guild Education Foundation (JGEF) will provide professional riders with scholarships and career training to ensure financial security both during and after their racing careers.

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Governing Bodies

PATH International

Related Disciplines

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