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SFHJA Continues Tradition of Support for Equestrian Community through Donation to Equestrian Aid Foundation

December 14th, 2018

The South Florida Hunter Jumper Association continued its tradition of support for the equestrian community by making a generous donation to the Equestrian Aid Foundation at the association's year-end awards banquet. Donated funds were generated through the 68th SFHJA Charity Horse Show. We could not carry out our mission without the support of SFHJA. We're indebted to the association's leadership and also to

Horsemen Helping Horsemen: The Grassroots Work of the Equestrian Aid Foundation

December 4th, 2018

  The Carolinas Equestrian -- Winter 2018

EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION GRANT HELPS FAMILY TAKE A STEP FORWARD

November 22nd, 2018

Following a devastating accident, financial support from EAF allowed the Wight family to find new ways to be self-sufficient. Photo courtesy of Little Rockin' Heart Dairy   When Arabian breeder Loren Wight was permanently disabled in an accident on his family-operated Rockin’ Heart Ranch, the entire family’s livelihood was in jeopardy. A grant from the Equestrian Aid Foundation enabled Loren to keep up with the

The California Wildfires: Four Ways to Help

November 14th, 2018

Horses and humans seek refuge in Zuma Beach  (Brittny Mejia / Los Angeles Times)   Wellington, Florida—Nov. 14, 2018—It's heartbreaking to watch the images coming out of California this week, especially those involving fellow horsemen. For those who feel compelled to help, it can be hard to know where donations will have the most impact. While many credible efforts to raise funds for California's wildfire victims

The Aftermath: How to Help Horsemen After Hurricane Michael

October 15th, 2018

At many farms across the Panhandle, little viable stabling remains following Hurricane Michael. Photo courtesy of Jodie Kelly   Hurricane Michael, the worst storm on record to hit the Florida Panhandle, has left residents from Florida to the Carolinas reeling--including many members of our equestrian community.  On the outskirts of Panama City, Joe Pimentel, respected breeder and president of the Trakehner

JANISE GRAY RETIRES AS EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION’S DIRECTOR OF GRANT RECIPIENT SERVICES

September 24th, 2018

Janise Gray, Director of Grant Recipient Services. Photo courtesy of Janise Gray   Wellington, Fla. – Sept. 24, 2018 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation announced this week that Janise Gray has retired as the foundation’s Director of Grant Recipient Services. She had held the position for over 20 years. “For two decades, Janise has been a compassionate advocate for each and every person our foundation has assisted,” said

Wellington’s On Course Consignment Marks Tenth Year as Equestrian Aid Foundation Business Partner

September 10th, 2018

Wellington, Fl – September 10, 2018 – When Wellington-based amateur equestrian and businesswoman Jacquie McCutchan opened On Course Consignment in 2008, a charitable partnership was part of her vision. Ten years later, her partnership with the Equestrian Aid Foundation has yielded over $11,000 in assistance to critically ill and injured members of the equestrian community. “Horse people are unique in the way

Equestrian Aid Foundation Honored At Monmouth at the Team

August 15th, 2018

Tucker Ericson and Michael Dowling present a check on behalf of Monmouth at the Team to Equestrian Aid Foundation board member Scot Evans. Photo by Anne Gittins Photography   Wellington, Fla. -- Aug. 16, 2018 -- Equestrian Aid Foundation was honored Tuesday evening at Monmouth at the Team in Gladstone, N.J, where show co-owners Tucker Ericson and Michael Dowling presented a check to foundation board member Scot Evans.

Jose Aguilar Wins $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class

July 30th, 2018

Horses Daily—Jul. 30, 2018—The $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class sponsored by Missy Luczak-Smith was presented to Jose Aguilar, shown here with Fearless, owned by Emily Durlach. Jose Aguilar and his charge Fearless, a 6-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Emily Durlach, topped a field of 14 entries to win the $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Hunter Grooms Class Sponsored by Missy Luczak-Smith at

Jose Aguilar Wins $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class Sponsored by Missy Luczak-Smith at Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

July 29th, 2018

Class sponsor Missy Luczak-Smith with winner Jose Aguilar and Fearless, owned by Emily Durlach. Photo by Sally Floyd Kay.   Blowing Rock, N.C. – July 29, 2018 – Jose Aguilar and his charge Fearless, a 6-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Emily Durlach, topped a field of 14 entries to win the $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Hunter Grooms Class at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. “So much of a groom’s work happens