More Than Half of Grants Given to USEF to Support Equine Health Research and Youth

July 27 — Lexington, KY — Every year USA Equestrian Trust provides grants to equine non-profits.  This year a total of $198,822 was awarded to 10 projects.  More than 61 percent of 2011 grant funds went to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) with the bulk of that going to its Equine Health Research Fund, which coordinates research to benefit all equine breeds and disciplines.  Other monies went to programs of merit to help people with disabilities, create or expand educational opportunities for both people and horses, and preserve historical landmarks or the land used by our horses.

All of the USEF grant proposals that USAET received were funded.  Of special note is the money given to support the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup team proposal.  Monies given will help reduce the amount participants will have to pay thus expanding the number of talented Saddle Seat Equitation riders who can now afford to try out to be a member of the U.S. team.

Those projects awarded grants were as follows:

CAMP HORSEABILITY ($15,200) is a program that offers riders with special needs competitive show opportunities similar to those available to typical riders.  This grant will help defray the expenses needed to cover the costs for a team of fifteen riders with disabilities who compete in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD).  Riders compete in a series of eight shows culminating with the finals at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.

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