USA Equestrian Trust today announced it has awarded nearly $60,000 in grants to help fund eight equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, USA Equestrian Trust has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants.
The projects funded as part of the grant application period ending in March were:
American Horse Council Foundation ($3,000) to support its United Horse Coalition's Equine Resource Database initiative that gathers and reports data on at-risk horses and those in transition.
Detroit Horse Power ($5,000) to support a free summer camp for under-resourced youth.
Harness Horse Youth Foundation ($600) to purchase safety helmets for the organization's summer youth programs.
Lexington Mounted Unit ($5,000) to purchase a trailer for the mounted police unit of the Lexington (Virginia) Police Department.
Plantation Field Equestrian Events ($27,250) to support construction, including more than 20 new fences, to allow for an additional competitive level at its eventing competitions.
Retired Racehorse Project ($7,500) to support the organization's Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. This Thoroughbred retraining competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park includes educational clinics, demonstrations and seminars.
United States Para-Equestrian Association ($4,600) to create a series of educational videos about the sport.
Valley View Vaulters ($5,000) to support its “Shooting for the Stars” vaulting competition.
USA Equestrian Trust's next grant application period will begin early in 2024. Equine nonprofits wishing to make a request for funding during that application period will be required to fill out the online application here. To be notified once the application period has opened, please email grants@trusthorses.org.
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