Therapuetic riding has become very popular.
Horses have provided people with joy and excitement for thousands of years. The strength, beauty, grace, and power of the equine has always been alluring, and has also been shown to provide a therapeutic affect on people of all ages. Since the mid 1980's, therapeutic riding has become a helpful choice for children and adults with a variety of challenges and grants are available for these programs. These activities include all of the equine family; horses, donkeys, and mules.
Horses and Humans
The organization Horses and Humans provides grants to people and groups that can provide effective research and enrichment in both horse and human interaction. Proposals are accepted once a year, and reviewed for selection and distribution. Applicants must review the terms on the website and fill out all necessary paperwork to be submitted with their proposal.
Horses and Humans Research Foundation
P.O. Box 480
Chagrin Falls OH 44022
440-543-8306
horsesandhumans.org
Compassion for Animals
Compassion for Animals is a charity that is set up specifically for prevention and cessation of animal abuse and neglect. A specific application for this group is not available and the initial approach is through a letter of interest. The focus of this group is research and literary as well as hands-on education.
Compassion for Animals Foundation, Inc
Michaels, President
3962 Landmark Street
Culver City, CA 90232
ASPCA Equine Funds
The ASPCA has an Equine branch that provides funding to equine groups that show good progress in fund raising; maintain an active website and social network; and provide help to larger groups of rescued horses. Horses that are rescued in groups of 24 or more may receive grants up to $10,000.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
424 E. 92nd St.
New York, NY 10128-6804
aspca.org
American Association of Equine Practioners
The AAEP does not provide funding to neglected or abused animals, but instead focuses on funding projects that have the most national or international impact on the well-being of the equine family. These kinds of grants can be used in the case of national emergencies, such as hurricane relief. Applications are accepted between Feb. 1 and May 1.
American Association of Equine Practitioners
4075 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-233-0147
Fax: 859-233-1968
aaepoffice@aaep.org
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