We have various horse assisted education programs. I would be interested in being a ride host and learning more about the responsibilities. Does it have to be on my property or may I find a trail?

The purpose of ANCCR is to focus the unique talents and resources of all Navy Chiefs in the area served by the Tallahassee NOSC to support goals that bring credit on the Navy and reflect our shared history, traditions, values and leadership.

Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 19 that loves horses? Do you wish he or she had the opportunity to learn more about horses AND obtain valuable life skills? Then you should consider 4-H! 4-H provides horse-owning and non-horse-owning youth with training in basic horse science and horsemanship. A variety of educational events are offered to members including horse bowl, essay, judging, public speaking, stable management events, horse shows, horsemanship camps, retreats and clinics, trail rides and five artistic expression events. Through these and other 4-H opportunities, youth develop leadership skills, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities. Chestnut Hill Stables sponsors the Rockin’ Riders 4-H Horse Club. Members of our club have received awards at district, state, regional and national competitions. To learn more about the 4-H program and our club, contact Shelby Bivins at 336-613-3549.

For more than 100 years, 4-H has stood behind the idea that youth is the single strongest catalyst for change. What began as a way to give rural youth new agricultural skills, today has grown into a global organization that teaches a range of life skills. 4-H is dedicated to positive youth development and helping youth step up to the challenges in a complex and changing world. 4-H is dedicated to helping cultivate the next generation of leaders and tackling the nation’s top challenges such as the shortage of skilled professionals, maintaining our global competitiveness, encouraging civic involvement, and becoming a healthier society.

A Touch of Class Equestrian 4-H Club 4-H is the largest youth organization that teaches you life skills with the philosphy of Learning by doing. The 4-H horse project is a year long project that doesn't not have an end like the market animals that go through the auction and the member has a financial gain. The only rewards we have are in the form of prizes and acknowledgements recieved through prizes in equipment, such as saddle pads, blankets, halters, brushes and feed coupons, vet coupons, and other items that benefit our equine partners

Able Dog, a Division of Inspiring Dignity, is a non profit outreach dedicated to assisting disabled veterans, active duty soldiers and children obtain service dogs along with appropriate training and ownership assistance. It is Able Dogs desire to supply these dogs regardless of the recipients ability to pay. It is only through strategic alliances with well respected groups that we can raise the funds to accomplish this mission.

The Adair County Reserve Support Coalition is a non-profit organization formed to raise financial and community support for the county's volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriff Unit. Due to a limited budget, Adair County is unable to supply it's Reserve Deputies with needed equipment such as protective vests, required training, ammunition, and other required supplies. Our Coalition raises money through annual fund-raising events in order to purchase the required and needed supplies for our Reserve Deputies who would otherwise have to pay for these items out of their own pockets. Adair County, OK, is located at the foothills of the Ozarks in far Northeastern Oklahoma; therefore, we have access to some of the most beautiful and scenic equestian trials in our state. It is our hope to host annual ACTHA CTCs/AOCs in order to raise money to help support those who serve and protect our communities for free.

Adopted Acres is a small retirment farm. We provide a very happy and healthy forever home for older, unwanted horses. At this time we are caring for eight gorgeous horses who had very uncertain futures prior to coming "home" to Adopted Acres.

Since its inception in April 2006, Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue (ATBR) has rescued more than 100 horses directly from auction houses such as New Holland, PA, where they are destined for slaughter. Many other horses have been shipped to Akindale from national organizations such as TRF and Mid Atlantic Horse Rescue because ATBR provides safe haven for horses that can no longer race, are still in their prime, and are ready for new careers or to be companion animals. Located on 1000 acres of pristine land in Pawling, NY, Akindale was founded by John Hettinger, a respected businessman and philanthropist. Mr. Hettinger had long been a leading force in the on-going battle to end horse slaughter in the United States. As a life-long thoroughbred owner and breeder, Mr. Hettinger had a vision of keeping these magnificent animals, who have given so much to so many, from a hard and cruel fate. He fought daily to have the necessary bills passed into law, making illegal the slaughter of horses as well as the inhumane transportation of horses bound for slaughter over the US borders into Canada and Mexico. His property was deeded in perpetuity, to provide for the ongoing care of these horses. Akindale is a nationally recognized name, synonymous with the cause. While in the past ATBR has made valuable contributions in saving many thoroughbreds, there are so many more still needing to be rescued. In order to fulfill its mission of “providing a safe haven for thoroughbreds no longer able to race”, the ATBR has expanded its goals. Realizing that more horses need to be responsibly adopted to private owners, so more can be taken in, our "Reinventing Racehorses" program has successfully rehabbed, retrained and rehomed more than 230 horses.

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc. (AAE) is a 100 percent volunteer-based, charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue and rehabilitation organization located in El Dorado Hills, California. AAE’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate horses that fall victim to inhumane circumstances, most notably, horses that are abused, neglected, or slaughter-bound and find them forever homes. Too many healthy, workable horses are being commercially slaughtered each year, and many more inhumanely die each year from neglect, abandonment, abuse, or improper care. Most of our horses are rescued from a foreign slaughterhouse-owned feedlot before they are transported to Canada or Mexico for slaughter.

Hosting Ride 7607 - June 6, 2015

All Star Equestrian is a therapeutic horseback riding center for the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged of all ages. We currently have 100 riders per week. When the weather is good we have about 20 acres of trails that we can ride on, and we have a large arena for inclement weather. Our riders love trail rides and challenges!

L.E.A.N. stands for Local Equine Assistance Network.....the Network being the most important part! It is unlike other rescues in that we do not have a physical ranch or sanctuary. All the horses are kept in private foster homes and cared for by the members of that foster's barn. In this way, no one facility is overwhelmed by multiple horses and each foster gets the opportunity to take care of a single horse until such time as it is adopted to its forever home. All Vegas Horses is a 501c3 charity and provides the feed, medical care, training, farrier, and all associated costs through the horses' rehabilitation and adoption.

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Ride host is putting on event for charity. NR.

American Cancer Society - members of our club have had personal experience with the society. We also have members and family members that have been affected by cancer.

A local ACTHA host contacted us wanting to use us as her charity to raise awareness of diabetes in memory of her husband. Our local Georgia group (233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2225, Atlanta GA 30303) will be the actual charity but I understand it must go in under our National form.

The American Heart Association's mission is to build lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

We are the only charitable organization supporting humane research and education in integrative holistic veterinary medicine. It is almost impossible for researchers to get funds fot this area. We are currently supporting 2 equine research projects: cold laser therapy and a Chinese herb for bleeding disorders, and hope to support many more.

www.wix.com/angelhavenranch/ahrr A rescue and ranch that helps people in need, while they put themselves in need to help others and save horses. Please look at their website, founders info is at left. Thank you

Angel Haven Ranch & Rescue is dedicated to saving horses bound for slaughter for human consumption. We also assist in cases of horse abuse, neglect and abandonment. We work to encourage owner responsibility and humane treatment and care of all equines and other animals. Angel Haven Ranch & Rescues mission is to save as many unfortunate victims of the horse world as we humanly can. In some instances we have to purchase the horses to remove them from harms' way. To that end, we provide care for abused, abandoned, neglected, aged and unwanted horses or those horses that can no longer be cared for by their owners for whatever reason. We accept them in any condition and do everything in our power to provide needed care and veterinary services. Each horse placed into our care will have our full effort to ensure that it will never end up in a slaughter house or in a auction ring. We promise we are dedicated to providing only qualified homes with dedicated families for any horse in need. Our goal is to make decisions that will help make the future for horses better than their past experiences. We want to be a hub of education in humane horse care and training methods, alternative therapies, horse rehabilitation and rescue. The only way to stop the suffering is to teach people better ways of caring for their horses. It is our goal to prevent this from occurring. Our organization's desire is to be a place for horses to become healthy and move on to have happy, productive lives and permanent loving homes. Angel Haven Ranch & Rescue provides community resources through equine education, counseling, information and referral services. Angel Haven Ranch & Rescue is also working towards having a full Equine Therapy program for children of all ages with all disabilities & illnesses (very similar to The Painted Turtle), various organizations such as the Girl Scouts, helping them earn their horse badge, as well as 4H Clubs, Indian Guides & Princesses, local disaster teams, Kiwanis organizations, Farm Bureau, preschoolers and many more groups and community affiliations. Also working on getting a equine therapy program started for Veterans of war and others who desperately need the help of our wonderful horses.

Angel Horse Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to providing rescue, rehabiliation, adoption and sanctuary to abused, neglected and abandoned horses.

We do equestrian therapy to help our veterans and people with disabilities.We have Rescued horses and rehabilitated them. We believe that the best medicine for people are horses, dogs and cats. We are here to help and teach others the love of horses.

Angels for Minis, miniature horse rescue is a 501c3 non profit that is dedicated to the well being of this unique breed. Since founded in Jan 2013 we have taken in 223 horses, and adopted 215! We had no idea our numbers would be so astounding! On an average our expenses for vaccinations, farrier, vet, training, feed and worming run $250-$750 per horse. Unfortunately, the number of horses we are taking in is increasing steadily. Angels for Minis is only able to provide the care to these horses by generous donations. We are grateful to be a part of ACTHA. Thank you for your support! www.angelsforminis.com angelsforminis.com "LIKE" us on Facebook

We are Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. We are a California State Registered 501(c)(3) Public Non-Profit Charity Organization for Equine Welfare. We are a HSUS Safes Stalls Network Rescue Program and a Registered Member of The Homes For Horses Coalition. We primarily network with the Los Angeles and Ventura County Animal Shelters to rehabilitate and rehome homeless horses in need. However, our long-term goal is to purchase a piece of property of our own to create an equine retirement sanctuary. Right now, we have to keep all of our horses in boarding stables and foster care homes. We would love to be registered with your organization. We would love to be on the list that ride hosts will donate towards. We offer tax-deducations for donations and want to become involved. Thank you for considering us. http://animalguardianshorserescuenetwork.webs.com

The Animal Humane Society sponsors the MN Horse Welfare Coalition's Gelding Project. The project was launched in 2009 in response to the growing number of horse related Animal Humane Society investigations, and provides equine castration assistance to owners with hardships. Saturday, May 10, 2014 will mark the 6th clinic offered. The MN Horse Welfare Coalition is a collaborative effort between members of the MN Horse Council, AHS, U of MN, MN Assoc. of Equine Practitioners and certified equine rescues.

Founded in 1926, the ARL is Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter. The ARL serves animals in need across the state, with a focus on Polk County and central Iowa. Animal welfare and protection for all species of domestic animals are central to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s mission—to promote animal welfare; encourage and strengthen the human/animal bond and prevent the overpopulation of pets. The ARL is directly involved in many horse abuse/neglect cases each year; many of the cases have resulted in the ownership of the horses transferred by the court system to the ARL. In response to the increased need for care and rehabilitation for abused/neglected horses, the ARL, through a capital campaign, built and opened the doors in 2008 to the first and only statewide, year-round farm animal shelter in Iowa. The ARL Barn Buddy barn is an on-site facility at the ARL’s main location at 5452 NE 22nd Street in Des Moines, Iowa. This location houses a limited numbers of horses, goats, pot bellied pigs, sheep and poultry for rehabilitation and adoption. In 2012, the ARL cared for over 18,500 animals. On any given day, the shelter has more than 650 animals in its care at its main facility and four satellite locations. The ARL is the only shelter in central Iowa that never turns away an animal in need, this results in a number of animals and people who depend on the ARL.

good morning, we are a horse rescue we take in horses that are underfeed some horses come from private owners and goverment agencies. Nikki White (Host) asked me to register

Since 1999, Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT)has offered trans-formative farm experiences at Windy Acres Farm for our community's at-risk youth. What began as simple animal encounters serving 12 youth the first year has evolved into a broad-based and highly effective program with two components. The Equine Assisted Experiential Growth and Learning component (EAGAL) is our primary focus -utilizing horses. This program directly serves over 300 youth per year, 90% are low income. The Inter-Generational Assisted Learning (IGAL) component involves youth taking farm animals to visit elders living in facilities; it builds community between over 100 youth and hundreds of elder community members each year. ANT’s unconventional interventions provide a unique model for providing life-changing programs for difficult to reach youth as well as youth looking for experiential learning. Youth report that this natural environment is both fun, and empowering. ANT’s reputation as a valuable resource in the community has resulted in more requests for services every year, as well as requests for mentoring from duplicate programs springing up around the state. Just since 2009 ANT has increased the number of youth served by 40% each year. ANT obtained 501(c)3 status in 2001. In 2010 ANT gained national recognition when PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship)Premier Accredited Center status was obtained , adhering to the highest standards of therapeutic horsemanship. In 2011 the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center bestowed on ANT the Community Peace-builder Award for ANT’s Full Value Contract. One of your members, Martha Nicolas, suggested we register with your organization as she has ACTHA Bucks to distribute and thought of our organization. Thank you for this opportunity to partner with your organization!

It should already be registered with ACTHA and I am already an affiliate, but would like the 100 % proceeds for any future rides and listed in case someone else would contribute to us. Thanks!!

Apache Junction Horse Rescue Corporation is a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization that believes that every horse should be treated the same way we would want a higher being to treat us. AJHR is responsible for rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of unwanted, abused, or neglected horses. AJHR also upholds an on-going commitment to educate the public on proper equine care, horsemanship skills, and proper etiquette for a moving vehicle around horses

Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center, Moscow, Idaho, is focused on preservation and education relating to the Appaloosa breed, the Palouse region of Washington, Oregon and Idaho; and incorporates the valuable role of the Nez Perce, early breeders/founders and the 75 year history of the Appaloosa Horse Club.

ARM works diligently to help, place and rescue as many Arabian horses as possible. We are registering with ACTHA because many of our horses and supporters ride with your organization and we believe it is a great way to network with more to promote our horses. We also would like to do some ACTHA benefit rides.

We are a 501 (c)3 organization who works closely with Arizona 4-H counties in providing scholarships to any 4-H'er within the state of Arizona. We also support club activities and other projects with our annual budgets.

We are a 501c3 non-profit corporation with the mission of horse rescue and rehabilitation, community education, large animal technical emergency response and training, and at-risk youth programs.

Second Careers for Horses and was designed to try to keep horses from going to the killers by offering a tax write off to people to donate them to the Arkansas Equine Foundation, Inc. (501c=3) before they get in bad shape.

we rescue,rebilitate,and rehome horses

we rescue,rebilitate,and rehome horses

The mission of La Piñon is to provide a comprehensive array of services related to sexual assault and abuse to individuals, families and the community.La Piñon believes that by offering unconditional support, information and a safe environment for change, the person who has been sexually assaulted can take steps to regain control of their life and make the transition from victim to survivor.

This organization Azlyn's Stable of Hope runs under the umbrella of La Pinon Sexual Trauma Recovery & Crisis Center. It is to help young children deal with and recover from sexual assaults.

BCHI Foundation is a non-profit foundation for furthering the aims of the Back Country Horsemen national organization in Idaho, which is to keep trails open and usable to stock users and other recreation, keeping them on USFS and BLM trail inventories.

Back Country Horsemen of NC is a 501c3 that advocates for equestrian access on public lands

The Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is a national organization dedicated to perpetuating the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and to assist land management agencies in their maintenance and management of equine-related trails and facilities. BCHA has over 13,000 members and organizations in 27 states. The Back Country Horsemen of Georgia (BCHGA) includes four BCH chapters: North, Northeast, Middle and South, and Northwest Georgia.

Back Country Horsemen of Washington Peninsula chapter, We keep the trails open for everyone to use and we do it with out pay. If we had more money to use for trail maintenance we could keep more of them open. We currently keep about 185 miles of trail open . Jennifer Reandeau President Peninsula chapter Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Back In The Saddle Equine Therapy Center provides therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities to people 2 to 92 living with disabilities in central NH. By partnering with ten understanding horses and ponies we provide quality time with the herd, and a great lifestyle to those horses who volunteer to do the work.

I think we already registered, we were going to host a ride but the EHV 1 virus was running rampant in Northern Calif at the time. Coni Lehr has offered to have our non profit organization Back In The Saddle Project be the charity for some upcoming rides. BITS is a horse rescue and was the first to hold low cost gelding clinics in Northern California to help reduce the number of unwanted horses . Our goal is to retrain horses when they come to us so they have a better chance of finding and keeping their new homes, so the ACTHA program is an awesome way to keep people interested in horses and to compete while having fun.

Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. (BSTRA) is the largest equine trails advocacy group in New England working to develop a region wide system of all purpose trails, the creation of new and interconnecting trails, and keeping access open to equestrian use. This includes promoting responsible use of trails; fostering communications, cooperation and goodwill between trail users and landowners; preserving, clearing, rebuilding and maintaining trails; serving as a self-disciplining entity as well as a liaison group between trail users, landowners, governmental entities and other trail user groups to encourage and assist in the preparation of plans, surveys, studies and recommendations and to encourage citizen participation in the use and improvement of trails. Promoting good horsemanship, BSTRA educates its members on trail etiquette and safety for all trail users. Being registered with ACTHA will give us another opportunity to increase awareness about our work and hopefully bring in some revenue to put towards trail projects.

Bearfoot Ranch was started by three life-long friends that loved to trail ride. We also fell in love with helping those with disabilities. We have become a PATH certified organization and we teach riding to adults and children with disabilities and we also do horse rescue, partnering with the Fulton County Sheriffs Department. We are in constant need of funds for hay and feed and re-homing horses.

Our mission is rescue, rehab, and re-home equines in need. Unlike other rescues, we take in the difficult cases that may take a lot of resources including time and money for care - we feel they all deserve a chance. We have taken in horses from less than 6 hours old to more than 42 years old. Some have had birth defects, Cushing’s disease, serious injuries, COPD, broken bones, mutilations, cancer, blindness, emaciated, and other serious conditions.

Begin Again Farms, Inc., Equine Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, established 15 years ago. Our mission is to rescue imperitled, retired or abandoned hoofed animals; provide a safe refuge; promote rehabilitation and return to full physical ability; provide safe adoptions for rehabilitated animals: and expand the knowledge of equine science, training and horsemanship through association with community groups and leaders.

Hello, I am the Ladies Auxiliary President for the Ben Milam VFW Post 2010 in Cameron, Texas. I am registering our Post because Morning Star Ranch would like to take the opportunity to recognize our Veterans and support our Post. Our Post has 178 registered members and our Ladies Auxiliary has 121 members. We join hands to support our Veterans and the community. The commrades served our country and continue to serve our community.

We are a local 501(c)3 animal rescue organization. The local ACTHA host is very involved with our group.

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As a PATH Intl. member center, Beyond Wishes Therapeutic Riding Program,is committed to providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies to individuals with disabilities. Our policy is to provide services regardless of a family's ability to pay our fee. We are always looking for student sponsorship for the sustainability of our program.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We try to expose children who participate in our program to many different activities like Auto Racing, Cooking, the Arts and all kinds of sports, including horses. We have gone as a group twice to see the Lipizzaner Stallions, two employees who also volunteer with us have taken their "Littles" to local horse events. We are a 501c(3) non-profit with a vision that all children achieve success in life. One of our employees owns horses and suggested we register with you. If I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Big Oaks Rescue Farm is a rescue and sanctuary to prevent suffering of equines and farm animals. Our goals: * Provide a rescue and sanctuary for horses and farm animals who have been or are in danger of becoming abused or neglected. We work to provide them with a second chance of health, life, and to adopt them out to a loving home. * To promote public awareness about animal care and animal welfare issues to our community. * To promote humane treatment and prevent abuse and neglect of animals. We have rescued and rehabilitated over 400 animals and have over 100 equine currently in need of adoptive homes.

Big Sky Region is part of the United State Pony Club. It is a large region geographically (all of Montana part of Idaho, and Wyoming), but membership is small in population compared to more populated areas of the country. As a result, the pony club members spread over such a vast geographical area, extra expenses are involved in getting to and from Rallies. Also, due to the smaller membership, fund raisers are difficult to coordinate. The mission of ACTHA has many parallels with the mission/philosophy of the USPC - in that the care of the horse and correct development of the equestrian is paramount. "Horse showing" is not the emphasis of USPC, but the proper care of the horse and his health is paramount.

Bit O'Luck Equine Rescue helps equines in need. Those that are no longer wanted for one reason of another. We take them into our facility and perform an overall evaluation of their health and training. We determine what will get these horses into shape to be used as trail riding horses. When they are ready we offer them for adoption.

Bit of Hope Ranch is a not for profit horse rescue that work with youth in our community. Horses get rescued, restored and rehomed with the community learns respect, responsibility and reward for hard work. Rescuing horses, changing lives.

Here at Bit-O-Heaven Ranch Inc., we are dedicated to providing compassionate care for rescued horses throughout Bakersfield, CA, Central CA, and Southern CA. Our goal is not just to provide them with temporary care and shelter - our goal is to provide them with a loving forever home where they are treated with the care and respect they deserve.

We are a non profit horse rescue on 21 acres and will be hosting several events with local ride host Gara Thornton

Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship (BRCTH) serves children and adults with disabilities in the northern Shenandoah Valley of VA and contingent WV counties. We are a member center of the Professional Assoc for Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH) and the Therapeutic Riding Assoc of VA (TRAV). We are registering with ACTHA in order to help fund student scholarships.

We're a 501(c)(3), non-profit horse rescue that works with law enforcement agencies throughout Texas to educate horse owners when possible and to remove, rehabilitate, and rehome horses, donkeys, ponies, and mules when necessary.

Born 2 BE Therapeutic Equestrian Center is dedicated to providing the opportunity for individuals to become all they were Born 2 Be through a partnership with the horse. We provde safe and affordabe therapeutic horseback riding and carrige driving programs for children and adults with disabilities. We turn disabilities into possibilities, one hoof beat at a time.

B.E.A.T. Riding Center, Inc.is a non profit organization that provides horse back riding lessons to individuals with disabilities. We are looking to network our organization so more people can understand the value of horses in the health and wellbeing of those that have social, emotional or physical disabilities. We are also looking at putting on ride to help with some of the funding of our program. Phyllis Herinckx

My organization is 4H Island riders. I am registering them because we love our 4H kids and we want them to grow as individuals and appreciate horses and everything that the equine industry can teach them.

This is such a wonderful group of children who are working together to help each other with self esteem issues.

Brooksidefarm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation center with location in NC MA and SC our primary goal is the care of abused neglected and retired horses.

The Brown County Humane Society is in New Ulm, MN. We adopt out both dogs and cats. Last year we adopted 139 dogs and 244 cats. We are a 501-C. We are a no-kill shelter that operates entirely with volunteers--no paid staff. We operate on donations, grants, and fundraisers.

Hi. My name is Hope Biddle and I am the Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Children's Advocacy Center in Maysville, KY. I am registering our 501 c3 nonprofit so that our organization may possibly benefit from an ACTHA event. I was contacted by Carol Marnell regarding their upcoming May 2015 ride in Maysville. She suggested the possibility of doing fundraiser for our center. Our center serves child victims of sexual abuse. We provide comprehensive medical exams, forensic interviews, advocacy and counseling services at no charge to children who are victims of sexual abuse in the Buffalo Trace Region in Kentucky. Our website is www.btcac.org.

We are a local riding club and are trying to make equine sports and activities more generally accessible to our community.

Calaveras Animal Disaster Shelter is a team of volunteers providing animal shelters during life threatening situations. Our mission is to mitigate the loss or injury to animals & their owners during disasters by providing shelters for animals. We encourage evacuation by assisting emergency response agencies and the Red Cross with animal emergency sheltering. We collaborate with city and county emergency management to develop animal evacuation and emergency animal sheltering plans and facilities. We develop ongoing community awareness of the importance of preplanning with animals for disasters. Our team provides educational workshops & training sessions for emergency responders, governmental/non-governmental agencies, volunteer organizations, and the general public.

California Historical Artillery Society (CHAS) is a Standardbred harness horse rescue located in Salinas, CA. CHAS has rescued over 75 horses since 1998 and retrained them to participate in civil war reenactments, living history events, school days and parades. CHAS's horses are the only mounted horse drawn artillery West of the Mississippi River. We have over 80 volunteer members that are drivers of 6-up mounted horse artillery, cannoneers, blacksmiths with a civil war era forge. teamsters driving a mud wagon, supply wagon and horse drawn ambulance in numerous events all throughout California. We are run entirely on donations from the public and are looking for new ways for the public to meet CHAS and all of our horses. Thank You

We will be having rides to benefit our Pass Pioneers 4-H Club in Yucaipa, CA. Our tax ID # for the State 4-H cooperative Extension is 943067788

Frontline Frontline is a ministry of Calvary Temple Church located in Concord, California. They work with our local marines offering a family day and staying in contact with families who have a member deployed.

Calvin Center is a therapuetic riding program affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. We offer riding programs for youth and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. We have a herd of 18 horses used for hippotherapy, therapuetic riding, various summer camps, trail rides and other programs.

Camp Cheerful provides Therapeutic Riding to children and adults with all types of disabilities. It is our wish to serve all who come to us and would benefit from our programming. Support from your members can help us provide more services to those in need.

Camp Coyote is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit in the State of Texas. Camp Coyote host different equestrian events and hopes to host some ACTHA events in the future.

We enjoy ACTHA and have hosted a few different rides on our property.

Camp T.A.L.K is an inclusive social skills day camp for children ages 10 and up. Our focus is on students who have a diagnosis of Asperger's Autism or PDD-NOS. We work on practicing social skills and building friendships in a highly supervised, safe setting that includes field trips, team building games, guest speakers, music and movement. We are a 501C3 Non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductable. We are registering with ACTHA because Highland Farm has asked us to be their Charity for their event on June 28, 2014

Carolina ACD Rescue & Rebound is dedicated to helping Australian Cattle Dogs in need of rescue from kill shelters, neglect and abandonment in both North and South Carolina. Through our adoption program, these dogs receive routine veterinary care, training and lots of TLC while we search for their new forever homes. Using our website, adoption flyers, and public events we strive to educate the public about this breed and prevent other cattle dogs from becoming another dog in need.

Casey's Safe Haven is a Holistic Horse Rescue in Elburn, Illinois. We are a non-profit volunteer organization operating solely on donations. With generosity from animal lovers, we can help our wonderful equine guests heal and find their forever homes.

ACTHA Ride to Remember #6264

3Y Ranch in Crawfordville, is holding an CTC and we are a local horse rescue in Crawfordville.

The Central Georgia Mounted Color Guard, founded in 2012 & a Non Profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity, has appeared in local hometown parades, in downtown Atlanta, at the University of Georgia Equestrian Center, at the Georgia High School Rodeo Association "Showdown", and many, many more events. We are proud to be Americans and equally proud of our courageous military personnel, past and present. We carry our flags with dignity as we "honor those who serve." The CGMCG is deeply grateful for the sacrifices our military have made to this great country. And we ride in parades and special events to not only acknowledge our military but to also remind all Americans of the blessings this country has been given through the services of our Armed Forces.

We are a 4-H organization, building youth life skills to be contributing citizens for their communities. The funds raised from this project will go directly to our 4-H horse project club "Hoofbeats."

We are a non-profit therapeutic riding center in Lexington, KY. We serve children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.

The Central Ohio Mounted Search Unit (COMSU) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer organization located in Licking County. Our purpose is to provide a highly trained, organized equestrian team to assist various agencies in incident response and search and rescue. Our 25-member-strong team not only includes mounted members, but also walkers and ground support personnel. Our equine partners are the key to our success. They lend speed, strength, and stamina and can cover more ground over longer periods of time than a foot searcher. Mounted searchers have a superior vantage point from atop their mounts, allowing them to guide their horse into areas otherwise unpassable on foot. It takes a special horse to do this type of work. We spend a great deal of time and training to maintain a high level of performance and character in our mounts to ensure a safe journey for our riders, walkers, and horses whenever and wherever we are asked to serve.

Central Valley Veterans is an all volunteer 501 (c)3 whose motto is "To honor any US Veteran with the support and guidance to improve the quality of their life". We work year-long, doing the CVV Stand Down (4 day event), Take a Warrior Fishing, 4 Job Fairs, collect donated furniture for the homeless who have just acquired housing, etc.

Central Virginia Horse Rescue, Inc (CVHR) is a GFAS Verified 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We rescue unwanted, abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. We believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives of equines. Most of our rescue horses begin a second career here as trail and pleasure horses. We would love to participate more with ACTHA

Central Washington Pony Club is a youth-centered equestrian organization that teaches children excellence in sportsmanship, horsemanship and the treatment of animals. We are a non-profit and put all of our resources into events that benefit children and their ponies 14.2 hh and under. We are also a family organization where adults can come and ride with the kids too! We would be honored to become registered as a charity with ACTHA to help us defray the costs of running our organization! Thank you so ver much.

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is a 501(c)3 that promotes horsemanship safety and education by certifying riding instructors and equine facility managers, accrediting equine facilities, produces educational conferences, publications and DVDs.

The organization I work for is called CFCC & Associates, Inc. It is a non-profit organization that provides mental health therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Their mission is to be a compassionate place for hope and healing for all people in North East Kansas. Over 20% of their clientele are seen for free. Their philosophy is that no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. They have recently started a program called HELP--Horses Easing Life's Pain; where horses are used in therapy with the clients. The therapists and people in the community have donated their time, horses and property to implement this program. But they still need help paying for staff, overhead costs, insurance and supplies for the program. You can visit www.counselingtopeka.com for more information or contact me with any questions. Thanks!

Therapeutic riding for the disabled. Physical, emotionial and cognitive disabilities. Exampls: autism, CP, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Fragile X, grief, and more!

Our organization feels that partnering with ACTHA would be highly beneficial because of the non-profit work we do. Chastain Horse Park's Therapeutic Program offers Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies that include: Hippotherapy, Outreach/Equine Assisted Learning, and Therapeutic Riding. We utilize EAAT for the purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people with disabilities. We are a PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited Center. This designation confirms that our center is operating according to the best standards and practices in the industry—safety, professionalism, credibility. We feel that ACTHA's mission aligns well with supporting our programs and would like to see how we can further be part of the ACTHA community.

Overview – Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation delivers simple acts of care and kindness to children and their families experiencing cancer. The Foundation is a publicly supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is affiliated with the Cancer Recovery Foundation International Group of Charities, helping people prevent and survive cancer since 1984. Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation assists children under the age of 18 and their families who are facing the hardships of a cancer diagnosis. The Foundation focuses on improving the mental, social and emotional well-being of these families while helping to minimize the devastation that cancer can cause. A national footprint allows the Foundation to make a difference in communities, large and small, providing a helping hand wherever needed. Demographics – The Foundation assists children under the age of 18 and their families from all ethnicities and income levels. Currently, the organization is affiliated with over 200 children’s hospitals and oncology centers in 49 states; offering programs and services to any child receiving treatment at those facilities. This year, over 11,600 children and their families in the U.S. were served through our programs. All non-discrimination and HIPAA laws are followed as required by the law. Impact – The Foundation’s programs allow children to “just be a kid again” while helping to relieve the financial stresses their families often experience. The overriding goal of the programs is to provide a “gift with a lift” to the human spirit.

We are a non-profit equine assisted therapy program in north east Wyoming. We work with youth, adults and veterans with physical, mental, emotional,social and psychological disabilities.

We are a Cowboy Church hoping to reach out to those in the western world of horses and show them the way to Jesus.

We are a 501 c 3 non profit that provides Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies to those with and without disabilities of all ages.

CTRH is a 501(c)(3) that provides equine assisted therapies and activities to children and adults with disabilities. We have been contacted to be the recipient of funds from an ACTHA ride, and thus are filling out the information below.

HorsePower is a character-building outreach of City Gospel Mission (Cincinnati, OH)to urban and at-risk children and youth in SW Ohio. It integrates spiritual and moral lessons into the Equine-assisted growth and learning model, and builds confidence and competence through the challenge of horseback riding. The 13-week program is offered free of charge to disadvantaged kids, and the ministry relies on donations.

We are a small horse rescue in the SF Bay Area in the city of Half Moon Bay. We would like to expand and rescue more horses but times are difficult and any additional support is welcome.

Ride host hosted even on our behalf. NR.

Colorado Horse Rescue Network(CHRN) is a rescue group with a network throughout CO. We rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain. We educate horse owners, and try to keep horses out of the slaughter pipeline. We provide complete medical, dental, and farrier care. We also provide humane euthanasia and castration. we have two main sites in CO that house horses,and we have approved fosters throughout the state. We are registering with ACTHA to help with fundraising. Helping horses in need is very expensive. We also offer an owner buy out program for $100.00. No questions and no blame for the owner, and the horses stay out of the slaughter pipeline.

The Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center was established in August 2008 at the Mark Reyner Stables in Palmer Park. The center offers an alternative form of therapy to those living with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. We offer equine-assisted therapies, therapeutic riding, and Hippotherapy to children and adults living with various forms of trauma, developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, batons disease, and cancer. The Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center offers an enjoyable and professional Hippotherapy and therapeutic riding program for children and adults ages 2 years and older in private and small groups for 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons. Our lessons are instructed by certified PATH International Instructors (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) or a therapist trained in Hippotherapy.

I would like to register Parelli Horsemanship Fund. This organization helps to find “forever” homes for horses in need, enrich children’s lives through natural horsemanship learning, develop future para-equestrians, and support students all over the world by developing the Parelli Professionals and equine educators of tomorrow. Through financing education, the Parelli Horsemanship Fund can empower people to make a difference for themselves and for horses and humans all over the world. You should already have a W-9 on file fror our last Oct ride.

Connections Equine Therapy Program is a non-profit that acquires horses through donations and rehabilitates them through the use of Natural Horsemanship. Our volunteers work with the horses until they are physically and emotionally sound enough to evaluate their use in our program. For some of our horses it took up to a year for them to heal from their abuse and neglect. If they do not enjoy the work we do, we find suitable homes for them. Connections provides services for those with physical and emotional challenges much like our horses. It is amazing to see how the horses seem to understand the needs and challenges of our clients and our clients understand each horse's uniqueness. It gives our horses dignity and purpose. We are registering with ACTHA in the hopes that the organization will find our cause a worthwhile one. ACTHA's support can help us seize opportunities to rehabilitate horses that have fallen on hard times and give them the training they need to insure their future. Half of our herd providing services for clients were unwanted horses. This circle of win-win has been one of the bases of Connections success for 16 years.

Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine assisted recreational therapy to wounded service members returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, loss of limbs and other war related injuries and illnesses. In addition, we also provide programs for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.

Country Pride 4-H Club is a small club in Summit Point, WV. WE have mostly members who are equine oriented but also focus on general 4-H vision and motto adding the equestrian twist to it whenever possible. We do community projects each year and thought this organization donating to charity would tie in nicely with our events.

Coweta County 4-H Council promotes youth development through a variety of programs. Our Horse and Pony Club wanted to host a ride as a means of fund raising for their drill team and to introduce ACTHA to their members.

We are a equine-assisted riding center that provides services to special needs children and adults. We are a therapeutic riding program that provides our services free of charge, and we are looking for fund raising opportunities.

Cracker Box Palace is a not for profit farm animal shelter located in Alton, NY (Sodus Bay area). Our little shelter acheived the greatest obstacle of all by purchasing the 600 plus acre historic Shaker Farm it had leased for years back in 2011. Now its our task to repair and restore the farm back to its natural and historic beauty while still maintaining our shelter of up to 200 farm type animals including 40 horses. We have been working since we bought the farm with foresters, DEC, trail organizations and the community to put in horse and hiking trails all around the farm and are looking forward to hosting our own ACTHA rides in the future. Thank you for any consideration regarding our application and help with our shelter!

The Craig County Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the VERY small town of New Castle, Va. The Library participates in many of the local fundraising activities, both on its' own behalf and for other local charities. The Library will be active in the registration process for the New Castle ACTHA ride in July, 2013

Cross Brand Cowboy Church Stillwater, Oklahoma

Crossroads Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers children and adults the benefits of therapeutic riding. Several of the wonderful horses working at the center are rescue horses who have found a rewarding purpose in life.

We are a non profit 501C3 organization that rescues neglected and abused horses in West Tennessee and North Mississippi. We are interested in being registered with ACTHA for fund raising purposes. Please view our website at www.darkhorserescue.org. Thank you!

Wyandot County Equine Rescue, Inc. is a horse rescue that accepts all equines, provides rehabilitation, retraining and placement services; and at the end of life provides euthanasia and disposal services. We care for about 50 horses at any point in time. On site we have two live-in caretaker/trainers, employ several part-time trainers and have a dozen or so volunteers. Our placements are in a disciplines and include many doing 4H, collegiate level and other types of competition as well as just trail riding and as pasture pets. Our primary goal is to see that no horse ever goes to slaughter.

We are Day Dreams Farm Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation. We are a 501(c)3 licensed charity horse rescue that specializes in rescuing severe abuse and neglect cases. After rehabilitation, they are adopted out to permanent, loving homes.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue was established in 1989 as a non-profit animal welfare volunteer based organization whose mission is to “Ensure Quality Care and Treatment of Equines through Rehabilitation, Education, and Outreach.” Days End exists through the support of many thousands of people – volunteers, donors, staff, and friends. As a premier all-breed rescue in the State of Maryland, Days End provides many of its services locally, nationally and internationally. Days End continues to be a leader and model in the field of equine rescue and rehabilitation, providing legal documentation for court cases, educational programs, community outreach and animal disaster recovery, and is often recognized as a trailblazer with 88% of its funding going directly to its mission.

Spirit Acres farm is a 501c-3 org., founded in 2003, volunteer staffed, located at 17617 west fm1097 Montgomery,Tx. Our focus call it mission is to help any horse in need. Rescue, rehab rehome to a forever home, foster care and sponsorship are some of our programs. We also educate all who will know the horse life and "life with horses." There are about 450,000 horses over Texas and our county has according to an earlier census more than a state in USA. we are the only rescue of our type in this county! Horses and youth at risk are a part of the view. But overall we are 50 horses in residency on the average and their care, their welfare are the center for life for horses. Always exploring new options of care medical and holistic and whatever can asset a horses life. We are simply at www.spiritacres.org to see more and why are we registering to help this farm be known as we are always in need of suppliers and support and we do watch our horses moving on down the trail to better lives with mighty good homes and guardians. Thank you The volunteers and the many whinnies of Spirit Acres Farm Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

Charity Hill Ranch is a beautiful Northern Michigan Location, with rolling hills and miles of trails, and has many obstacles. We are a PATH member Center, seeking Premier accreditation at the end of the month. We feel this may be an excellent opportunity for our students and our boarders as well, along with the community.

Jubilee Leadership Academy is a highly structured, Christian residential program for teenagers age 13-18, located on the Snake River in eastern Washington. Our relationally oriented program is specifically designed to meet the needs of our students and their families struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. We offer a fully accredited academic program complete with advanced and college prep coursework. Our vocational program includes Woodworking, Welding, Horsemanship, Culinary Arts, and Facilities Management. This comprehensive programming provides a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a more fulfilling and less destructive lifestyle for our students.

We are helping Isabela Hertlien put on a event Octber 25th.

Diamond Star Ranch is an Arizona 501c3 charity that brings children and horses together for positive results in all areas of their lives. DiamondStarRanch.org

Our organization was the first animal welfare to help horses St. Johns County, home of our country's Oldest City! Our mission objectives are Equine Rehabilitation to those n need, permanent Retirement for aged equines and Education which we provide thru printed materials and unmounted classes we call HorsePlay. Recently we have begun offering these classes to Military Veterans free of charge in an effort to help alleviate the symptoms of PTSD. We have received information about fundraising with your group and are currently getting our ducks in a row and hope to be in contact very soon to start the process! More info about our charity is available on our website @ www.DRFarm.org and our Facebook page. Thank you for your time

Our mission is to Rescue, Restore, Retrain, and Re-Home abused, neglected, and unwanted equines. Our group is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. We are funded through private individual and business donations.

DINNER ON A FRISBEE (DOAF) IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DOAF STRIVES TO HELP CHANGE THE LIVES OF THESE FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HOUSING OPTIONS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THRU A PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THESE ISSUES. As an avid trailrider, I come in contact with many many women on the trail rides. One in four women will be affected by domestic violence in their lives, and I feel that together as women and fellow riders, we can make a difference in our community to help these families.

501(c)(3) organization and i am currently already an affiliate but i am trying to get my organization as a registered charity.

Divine Equine Rescue and Therapy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit and volunteer based humane organization whose mission is to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education, and outreach. We would like for you to visit our organization! We started a Rescue for bringing horses, children and adults together for therapeutic healing.

Dougherty County Saddle Club is located in SW Georgia was created to encourage and stimulate a love for horses. It is our goal to make horseback riding fun and safe. We offer various riding opportunities for all skill levels and nearly all disciplines. Our kids are the heart of our organization. In addition to teaching responsible horse ownership, we want our youth to make life long friendships and, most importantly, have fun! We want to register with ACTHA as another venue to help raise money for our mission and to expose our organization to a bigger audience. Thank you for your consideration.

Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship offers therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with physcial, mental and emotional disabilities. We are a PATH member center and licensee of the internationally acclaimed Sprit Horse Program. DADTH is an all volunteer organization whose motto is, "All who come here are able. We should not dwell on our weaknesses, instead we should strengthen our ability to overcome them". DADTH also raises funds in a scholarship program to make riding possible for every one who wants to participate. We would be honored to be a part of ACTHA Gives.

Dream Catcher Stables, Inc, is an all volunteer public charity 501(c)(3) under 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the internal revenue code. We teach people with disabilities and youth-at-risk to ride and care for horses. Current location is the SE corner of Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX. Our riders are as independent as possible enjoying trail obstacles.

Dream Equine Therapy Center is a 501c3, our focus is therapy for chronically ill with rescued and rehabilitated equines. Our main rescue focus is orphan nurse mare foals. We have many other programs from Hormone induced lactation to low cost gelding clincis. Our organization and director has made a big move to a new property and are in the process of building all the facilities from scratch. This has been a huge undertaking and all support is greatly appreciated.

Dream Wranglers Ranch is a 501(c)3 non-profit ranch that rescues and rehab the horses that other rescues can not handle. Most of our horses that have been rescued are in high risk of bring euthanized. We also work with other rescues to help train their horses so they are able to be adopted. As we grow we will be add programs to work with non-profits in the area such as the homeless shelter, women's shelter and other non-profits that work with those who have cancer or other health issues. They can bring their guest and those involved to the ranch. We will have programs to work with local youth and to work within our community to bring hope and healing through horses.

We are a non-profit horse rescue whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, provide sanctuary and when possible find new forever homes for horses of all ages, genders, breeds, physical and mental abilities. Further it is our goal to help educate the public on the plight of the American Horse and what they need to know before becoming a horse owner as well as how they can help keep our beautiful American Horses safe.

Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Form 990) dedicated to rescuing horses at risk of slaughter from feedlots, abuse, and abandonment, as well as other animals and placing them with qualified families. Dreamchaser is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and an United Way Charity.

Driving Magic, Inc. provides equine-assisted therapeutic recreation to children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Our programs focus on therapeutic carriage driving and horsemanship through individual lessons, Magic Workshops and Outdoor Classroom, all conducted on a 680-acre working farm. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities...one magic moment at a time.

Our organization is involved with hosting ACTHA rides. We have obtained our non-profit status and would like the funds to go back into trail improvements within our community for equine and rider uses.

We take in abused, neglected & abandoned horses that have been left at various sites around the State of Utah. We provide complete veterinary & farrier care, rehabilitation and training so that they can be adopted to a forever home. Those unable to adopt because of age and/or special needs will live out their lives with love and care at our relaxed environment. We also educate the community by holding classes, talking to various organizations and media on proper horse care. We are endorsed by the BLM, State of Utah, Iron County, Cedar City Utah and will supply letters upon request. We are an approved 501(c) (3).

Dusty Trails Horse Rescue, Inc. (DTHR) strives to end the suffering of all equine that have fallen victim to abuse and neglect. Our mission includes promotion of sound horse care and humane, natural methods of training horses.We seek to rehab abused and 'unwanted' horses not just to place them in great homes, but for good productive jobs such as trail riding. Help us prove that the face of neglect and abuse can become the face of success.

Campo Urbano is a program of Easter Seals Blake Foundation in Tucson, Arizona, and is the site of our integrated approach to services for youth and adults, where our deep seeded commitment to rendering critical and innovative services to low-income southern Arizonans is manifested in our equine assisted programs. In our equine assisted therapy and experiential learning program for youth, experienced facilitators partner with equines to teach skills and tools to help youth meet treatment goals more quickly and effectively than traditional therapeutic approaches. Through these services we work to transform youth at-risk into youth of potential by helping them recognize their own strengths as assets on the path to healthy development. Youth build social and emotional skills, develop positive character traits, and foster collaborative teamwork. Families and teachers report significant increases in youth’s resiliency, empathy, and confidence. Youth report decreased bullying, increased support for peers and feelings of inclusion.

For the past 10 years we have been holding free summer camps for teenagers recovering from the effects of living or having lived in alcohol and drug addicted families. Each summer teens that apply come to a working horse and cattle ranch for a week They are given a horse to care for and to ride for the week. They do chores and help cook the meals around an antique chuck wagon. They also attend 3 12 step meetings daily including a speaker meeting each night. There is a rodeo each Friday to test their skills learned during the week. We are registering because a local guest ranch is a host for the ACTHA trail ride and wishes to make a donation of the proceeds of their recent trail ride.

We are registering with ACTHA because we plan to host rides and would like to learn by participating in ACTHA hosted rides. Many of our therapy horses go out on trails in our beautiful Valley of the Sun. We are a 501c3 charity, and many of our clients are 100% sponsored, such as sex trafficked teens and our veterans. The mission of Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. is to engage a partnership between horses and humans to benefit, empower and facilitate positive change in the lives of individuals and their families. Envision accomplishes this by providing therapeutic riding, equine-assisted coaching, as well as sibling and parent/caregiver respite programs, educational classes on topics beneficial to clients, and a referral network of traditional and holistic professionals that work together to achieve positive change for the individual.

Epona Horse Rescue is a 501c3 rescue located just south of Lincoln Ne . Founded in 2004 Epona is dedicated to rehoming, rehabilitating and changing the horses lives. We are currently focusing on the untrained young horse or broodmare that needs a new jod. We hope to create good solid trail horses for those with the love of riding.

Equestrian Inc. is a horse rescue located in Tampa, Florida. We DO NOT sell horses, but facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of those animals in our care. We do have some permanent residents, but strive to adopt out as many animals as possible to loving, informed homes. We are 100% volunteer run and operate solely on donations.

EquiFriends Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. based in Riverside CA provides riding lessons and horsemanship skills to disabled children and adults. We operate EquiFriends from Murray Ranch which is hosting a ACTHA AOC on October 4th, 2014.

We are a federal 501c3 and Washington state charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of all equines. We have been in operation for thirteen years, four as a non-profit. We support trail riding as an excellent activity for people and their horses!

Changing Our Livest Together, aka "COLT" is a drug and alcohol prevention program for youth that is operated and facilitated 100% by volunteers. COLT is also sustained 100% by fundraisers and some private donations. COLT opened another leg of it's program in North central Idaho in 2009 and this NC Idaho program has struggled to keep going due to the lack of donations by community. This shortfall is directly related to the economy of the program area, with a high unemployment rate and small town businesses being stretched to their community giving limit after giving to deeply-rooted school sports programs, rodeo clubs, and 4-H clubs. Our fundraisers are those of literally hundreds that go on in our 3 surrounding, rural communities and don't bring in enough to sustain the program costs. Therefore we have decided to reach outside of our small communities and look for financial opportunities, rather than close a much-needed prevention program.

Equine Awakenings, Inc. "Bridge Between Horses and Humans" Equine Awakenings, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to equine education in many facets. Some of our projects are youth programs for Inner-City Kids, 4-H, At-Risk Kids, and Horse Camps. Additional projects are Equine Experiential Learning for organizations, groups, education, and personal development. Also, we provide Natural Horsemanship Programs to help promote a better world for horses and humans!

Equine Cancer Society education horse oweners and raising fund for equine cancer research

Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, Inc. (EOI) is a 501c3 nonprofit in Bend, Oregon. EOI was founded in 2002 by Joan Steelhammer, a lifetime animal advocate. EOI is one of largest horse rescues in the Pacific Northwest with a census of 132 horses at present on site and another 40 in foster. We work closely with local rescues, BLM, HSUS and the Deschutes County Sheriff to rescue abused and neglected horses. EOI also works with law enforcement of Crook County and Jefferson County in Oregon. We have received Verification status from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in 2011. EOI is run 100% by volunteers and 100% of all donations are used to care for our horses and maintain the ranch. Please visit our website at www.EquineOutreach.com. Thank you

Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation P.O.Box 1199 Palm City, Fl 34991 We currently have 11 rescues at our property looking for forever homes. We have been established since 2005. We have taken in 99 rescues and placed 91 of those rescues in forever homes. We are registering ERAF with the ACTHA so that we can broaden our base of support and so that we can help our local equine community during these difficult economic times. MISSION STATEMENT: The Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc. (ERAF) is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, re-education and adoption of abused, abandoned and neglected horses. VISION STATEMENT: We envision ERAF as a community resource, with a network infrastructure in place to support the needs of our Equine Community. OUR CORE VALUES: To rescue equines in neglectful and abusive situations. To provide comprehensive educational opportunities. To maximize the mental, emotional and physical health of all equines. To provide compatible, permanent homes for all equines. To assist equine owners in times of natural or personal disaster. To manage the ERAF organization in a fiscally responsible manner with sound business practices.

Some of our volunteers are members of ACTHA and have been wanting to host an event with us selected as the charity.

We have rescued horses from slaughter, natural disasters and abuse situations. Many of these horseshave been adopted out and are now being used in ACTHA events. We would love nothing better than to show case the success stories and raise funds so we can help more. In years past I have been a judge for ACTHA events and those organizations have suggested we register as a charity with you too.

Founded in 2013, EQUU8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that combines therapeutic horsemanship with rescued equines. We provide equal opportunities to able bodied and disabled riders in a compassionate environment with respect to both horses and humans. Find us on Facebook or equu8.org.

We are a therapeutic horsemanship program always in need of funds. We give many horses a second or third career.

Eternal Freedom Horse Rescue Inc., a 501(c)3 non- profit organization, is structured to provide care and rehabilitation for sick, abused, slaughter bound, neglected horses; regardless of age, gender, or breed. We work to encourage owner responsibility and humane treatment and care of all equines. Eternal Freedoms focus is towards BLM Mustangs who would have no other option and are too old for adoption through the online or onsite BLM Adoption Agencies, and off the track thoroughbreds who are slaughter bound due to an injury or other unjustice. We will not refuse any horse however and hence why our need is so great.

We are all volunteers that operate a no kill rescue in Greene NY. We started as a dog rescue, but have since taken onmthe care cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. we have a number of foster homes and also lease a section of a store which gets alot of traffic for our rescued animals. We also have the main facility which houses senior, sick or unadoptable animals. Our group could use more financial assistance with vet care and food for our growing family.

Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center Inc. (FETC) is a 501 c 3 non-profit member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl); formed to help children, adults and military veterans with disabilities through equine assisted riding activities and therapies. FETC's special services include,Saturday classes for individuals of all ages, week day classes for the special education children in our local schools and our very special service called Horses for Heroes in which wounded veterans and their families can come enjoy time together with horses in a quiet family friendly farm environment. Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center's horses are all donated unwanted or rescued horses that have found a new home and a new life helping people at the center. In order to maintain the program FETC depends on donations from the general public and businesses. FETC gets no government funding. FETC would like to be included in your list of charities to receive donations. FETC is an all volunteer organization as well, and always looking for willing hearts who love to help people and horses.

Faith Equine Rescue's mission is to alleviate the suffering of equine's through education and assisting the local law enforcement agencies along with equine owner's when they can no longer care for their horses.

If we could, we would love to be a ride host. We just do not have the space. I will keep looking into our area though. We are a 501C3 charitable organization. Far View Horse Rescue board members and volunteers comprise a very needed and important part of the community by providing resources through intervention, education, and outreach. We continue to provide educational training opportunities for the community to work with our rescued horses and are proud to be 100% volunteer run. We have developed into an outreach to the community. Not only do we train and rehabilitate horses, in order to be successfully adopted, but we also offer educational opportunities. We conduct monthly volunteer orientation classes. Our volunteers range from ages 5 to 72. Besides our daily feeders and stall cleaners, we have Friday and Saturday Open Volunteer Days between 9:30-1:30. During those hours we feed, clean, complete barn chores and then work with horses. Interested volunteers can also participate in a four level Horsemanship Journey as an educational and motivational factor to learn more about horses during this time. Twice a month we offer two hour clinics that include topics such as Beginning Horsemanship, Basic Horse Care, Finding the Right Horse, Healthy Happy Horses, Hooking on to Your Horse, Horse Obstacles, and Clicker Training. Some other educational projects include education and financial assistance with Euthanasia and Horse Gelding and educational brochures on horse care. We have been available to four different counties when Animal Control calls us to help horses and have provided horse blankets when needed. We also are developing a .5 mile obstacle course.

I am a dog rescue specializing in the rehabilitation and adoption of herding dogs and hounds from the various counties in Arizona. Fedwell Farm Rescue, Inc a 501(c)3 organization relies on adoption fees and donations to continue to save these fabulous dogs. We have saved currently 1800 dogs in the past 7 years. So many horse people have Cattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds and Border Collies. We are looking for support from horse people.

Well Foothill Horse Rescue, Inc. has been around for about 3 years now. We just received our 501(c)(3)47-1445663 in March of 2015. We are listed as a Public Charity. We also have our state Tax-Exempt Status CCN: 3763626 Charitable, Prevent cruelty to animals. We at Foothill Horse Rescue, Inc. are very excited about becoming a non-profit organization. Mission Statement At Foothill Horse Rescue, we promote the dignity and self-worth of all our rescued Equine friends, and strive to give them excellent quality of life, as defined by their creator, individually and as a group. To that end, we encourage healthy eating, healthy interaction within the horses and our human volunteers allowing access to all areas of the rescue. Here at Foothill Horse Rescue, we focus on acquiring slaughter bound rescue, auction horse rescue, craigslist rescue, and/or owner surrender equine to re-habilitate, and re-home. Thus far we have Rehabilitated and re-homed over 100 equine. We continually receive updates on many of these equine and check up on them as well. New to FHR is education. We are now offering field trips to our local school. We will be teaching the children about horses, what they did for us before cars, what they do for us now and how to care for them. We also have training clinics on proper care and handling of horses. Here at FHR we just love horses and want to help in any way we can. our motto.... Every Horse Deserves A Chance! We were asked by a friend of mine to register with ACTHA. She holds rides with ACTHA and asked us to register so she could host a ride to benefit Foothill Horse Rescue, Inc. Thank you for your time Denise Price Founder/President (559)797-6191 [email protected]

Forever Morgans Rescue,Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered non profit breed specific Morgan horse rescue whose mission is to rescue Morgan horses from killpens, broker lots, auctions, neglect situation and private individuals in need of assistance throughout the US. Rescued Morgans receive medical attention, training and adoptive homes with a contract.

FOSH (Friends of Sound Horses) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is a national leader in the education and promotion of all sound and naturally gaited horses and words in the fight against abuse and soring of Tennessee Walking Horses. The FOSH philosophy embodies the emotional, mental and physical well-being of all horses. FOSH welcomes all who want to embrace gaited horses and to better understand them. To learn more about FOSH, www.FOSH.info or www.FOSHGaitedJourney.com

Founder Rehab Ranch, and it's home ranch of Rocking Horse Ranch, are very interested in promoting the rescue horses of our county and the surrounding counties. We are also housing in sanctuary over 20 rescue horses, and very much look for ways to raise funds to support them! We are participants in local horse clubs and riding groups, and feel like this area would be ripe for developing a strong ACTHA program. We would love to be a big part of that promotion! Thanks! Beth

Four Seasons Therapeutic Riding Academy, Inc. 3975 Canal Blvd Tracy, California 95304 209-456-6318 [email protected] www.fstra.com Four Seasons on Facebook 501(c)(3) organization Tax ID: 27-3175062

We are an equine rescue and rehabilitation facility currently located in Sunol, CA. We take in many types of horses, not just the well cared for and registered, but instead the sick, injured, starved and neglected horses who have potential for rehabilitation and a life of enjoyment through a job, like trail riding.

We are an Equine Rescue and rehabilitation facility in the Santa Cruz mountains. We take in horses under age 19, typically problem horses who have been abused or neglected, then we work with each horse to once again be a valuable Equine partner.

We are called to be a training center where believers are equipped to live life to the fullest.

We are a non profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to rescueing, rehabilitating and finding homes for unwanted, abused or neglected horses. We have been in existance since 2004 and have found forever homes for over 200 horses. We have over 50 volunteers who dedicate their time and effort into caring for and training our horses. We are registering with ACTHA because we respect your organization and would love to work with you as a team to help the horses.

Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program is a Premier Center with Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship. Freedom Hills TRP has been serving people with disabilities since 1982. We were the 2nd program in the United States to serve Military Veterans and continue to do so as well as offering Equine Facilitated Therapy to "Kids at Risk". We work with anyone who has a disability as long as their doctor approves and we never turn anyone away do to finances. Our youngest student was 18 months old and our oldest student was 99 years old.

Freedom Horses is a non-profit linking survivors of domestic violence with volunteer horse owners instilling courage, confidence and compassion.

The Friends of Florida Caverns State Park, Inc. is a non-profit citizen support organization whose mission is to generate and employ additional resources and to augment the Florida Caverns State Park’s existing funding in order to maintain, enhance, and expand the state services to the public. Since ACTHA events are being held at the state park we (the CSO) are applying as a charity to hopefully receive donations that could be used to improve the equestrian activities available to visitors.

Friends of Ga. state parks, Watson Mill Chapter, has a vested interest in ensuring that horseback riders in our area have a safe, well maintained place to ride and enjoy their horses. We help to maintain the 15 miles of equestrian trails & equestrian campsites at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. We rely heavily on donations from the public in order to maintain and make necessary improvements to the trails.

WE are a 501 C3 non profit dedicated to Horsemanship education. We help people with positive horse experiences and we help horses by educating people

Our group helps with the Equifest event every year in Orange County. We also support trail issues and work to protect the natural lands, waterways and beaches of Orange County, California.

To improve and preserve the heritage of Kings Mountain State Park as a vital reminder of the history of South Carolina and as a valuable natural resource for all S.C. citizens and the park’s many visitors.

Pediatric therapy and riding program for the disabled.

The Friends of O'Leno Inc. is the CSO (Citizen Support Organization) that works to help our state park through various events.

The Friends of San Felasco is a non- profit corporation dedicated to supporting and enhancing San Felasco Hammock State Park. We are excited to help ride hosts by supporting them with our own volunteers and knowledge of the park to facilitate exciting events for our equestrian trail users.

FRIENDS OF THE HERITAGE HORSE FOUNDATION HERDS DBA THE SPIRIT OF BLACKJACK MOUNTAIN Our mission is to preserve and promote the foundation herds of the Colonial Spanish Horses designated by the Oklahoma Legislature as The Heritage Horse of Oklahoma and deemed “critically endangered” by the Livestock Conservancy. These are the foundation herds which are being protected and maintained by Bryant and Darlene Rickman. They include of the Gilbert Jones and Choctaw horses whose ancient bloodlines prove they are direct descendants of the Colonial Spanish horses brought by the conquistadores. Ancestors of the Choctaw horses came with the Choctaw people on the Trail of Tears. Our website www.thespiritofblackjackmountain.com has links to in-depth articles on the characteristics and genetics of these unique and nearly extinct horses as well as their cultural and spiritual significance in American and Oklahoma history. Establishment of The Friends of the Heritage Horse Foundation Herds organization was possible due to a documented history of ongoing generous support from many individuals over the past years. Our specific goals include: Promoting ongoing survival of the pure bloodlines of this genetic treasure, by a. Providing secure pasture/grazing lands, water, hay and feed; b. Providing veterinary care when needed; c. Providing educational materials and programs regarding the horses; d. Sponsoring and participating in events promoting the horses and educating the public regarding the history and significance of these animals.

Furry Friendzy Animal Rescue and Wildlife Rehab is a 501c3 non-profit to act as a shepherd for animals in need of help...to care for and find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused animals. We are completely volunteer based with 100% of donations going to the direct benefit of the animals. Currently we have 14 rescue horses ranging from a miniature to a Shire.

This is a draft horse rescue out of Mt. Airy, MD. It is being registered because a draft club is putting on an ACTHA ctc and would like us to get their charity donation.

Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary is one of the only active 501(c)3 horse rescues (not solely Sanctuary or Therapy) in the state of South Dakota. Our mission is to provide assistance to neglected, abused and unwanted horses, and through outreach and education, promote responsible horse ownership. We are registering for ACTHA as we intend to organize and hold a yearly ACTHA ride in South Dakota for fundraising purposes, and because currently there are very few in our area.

The Georgia Equine Rescue League is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help stop abuse and neglect of equine in the State of Georgia. We were formed to help fund the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Equine Division. We pay for all expenses for equine that the GDA impounds. Feed, hay, veterinarian costs. We also have our own foster/adoption program, castration clinics, training clinics with law enforcement and animal control, vaccination clinics and education clinics. For more information, go to our website: www.gerlltd.org.

The mission of The Ranch remains to operate a Christ centered ministry that uses horses to help children and veterans cope with trauma, abuse and neglect, and demonstrate Christ love in order to strengthen believer's faith and reach the lost.

Graz'n Acres Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit providing therapeutic riding, driving and At-Risk Programs for children and adults with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities. We serve Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. We're registering because one of our volunters is planning to host a ride in our benefit.

Helpers,Organizing,Rescue,Service,Education Nonprofit horse rescue since 2000,rescuing all horse breed from neglect,abuse,abandonment. Rehabilitating and finding new homes.Sanctuary for the ones that can not be adopted.We also have a feed bank for unemployed owners.

We are a small 501(c)(3) horse rescue that has been in business for over 19 years. We have placed about 500 horses in permanent, loving homes following rehabilitation and retraining. We receive no state or federal monies and, as donations have dropped off significantly in the last year, are seeking to find fundraising opportunities that will allow us to continue caring for our horses.

Hanaeleh, is a non-profit horse rescue which is dedicated to saving horses from slaughter. Hanaeleh rescues horses that would otherwise be sold to slaughterhouses. Hanaeleh provids temporary foster care to horses that need to be rehabilitated and retraining. Hanaeleh promotes horse advocacy. Many horses Hanaeleh has received recently are victims of the recession.

The Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program is dedicated to providing equine assisted activities and therapies to special needs children and adults. Hands On is an all volunteer program that strives to keep costs minimal for our clients.

We have been a 501(c)(3) organization in Flagstaff, AZ since May of 1998. We have rehomed almost 200 horses and have built a network of foster and permanent homes for horses in need in Northern Arizona. Our mission and goals: Rehabilitation,Retraining and Placement of Unwanted Equines. We also provide temporary feed, veterinary, training and farrier assistance if it means that horses will be able to stay in their homes. This is limited to one time of less than $200 per home. Homes must provide safe fences, access to shelter, clean unfrozed water and appropriate feed and supplements, as well as blanketing if necessary. ACTHA promotes humane use and riding of equines and we appreciate this!

HAPI Trails, Inc - Horse Adoption Program, Inc. Our mission is to provide a happy, healthy and nurturing environment for unwanted, abused, abandoned, retired and neglected horses. We are 100% volunteer and dedicated to placing these horses in loving, compassionate and permanent homes, enhancing the life of the horse as well as the new owners.

One of your hosts wants to donate to us. PS. We "might" also like to learn about hosting an event here-we have 148 acres. _________________________________________________ per: Sarah Coquat "Shari, I love your cause and your spirit. You do a very difficult job, especially now in this ugly weather, and you are great at it. I am hosting an ACTHA competitive trail ride event on March 9. Part of the proceeds go to a charity organization of my choice. I would love to choose Happy Horse Haven Rescue. I really admire you and really want to help make a difference." _________________________________________________ HAPPY HORSE HAVEN RESCUE is a Texas 501c3 Nonprofit 100% OF OUR DONATIONS GO TO HORSES IN NEED. Nonprofit Verification & Filing Records: HHH Rescue, a Texas 501c3 Nonprofit (aka Happy Horse Haven) Origin of Corporate filing with State of Texas: 2-6-2006 Office of Secretary of State Certification of Formation client ID# 148904470 4-20-2006 IRS Dept. of Treasury EIN#74-3170978 4-6-2006 Current IRS 990-N Texas Comptroller Public Accounts Texas franchise Tax exemption #32019636268 4-19-2006 Motto: TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! WE ARE AN ALL VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT HHH WEB SITES: www.happyhorsehavenrescue.org (rescue/rehab/re-home/sanctuary) www.sharifrederick.org (information on all of our goals & projects) www.healthyhorsehints.com (over 100 published articles on equine alternative health care) www.horserescuefaces.org (playing cards fund raiser featuring 77 rescued horses & with it's own web site to tell each horses story) www.horseshaveheart.org (note card fund raiser featuring rescued horses) www.hautehorseyhabits.org (FINE ART fund raiser) FaceBook.com/HappyHorseHaven Nonprofit listings: Donor Bridge Communities Foundation of Texas (cftexas.org) American Horse Protection Association ([email protected]) E mail address: [email protected] [email protected] Rescue Phone/Fax: 325-948-3451 (not a dedicated line-must “TURN ON” to receive a fax) Address: Happy Horse Haven Rescue 461 FM 575 N Goldthwaite, Texas 76844 Sincerely, Shari Frederick, Founder/President (Shari Frederick on Face Book.-look for lady kissing foal photo (550+ albums on HHH rescue)

I am Happy Horse Rescue Ranch, and I am a legal non profit with the state of Nevada. I have friends who work with horses and dogs, and are considering doing a ride with ACTHA

Happy Tails is a rescue, sanctuary, educational & youth outreach organization. We encourage participation in ACTHA activities because these give horses homes, encourage good animal husbandry, promote education and keep youth involved in healthy activities. We were invited to participate in a locally hosted ride and are eager to get involved.

Happy Trails Riding Academy is a premier accredited PATH center. We have been approached about being a charity of choice for a ACTHA ride and we are interested in hosting a ride event.

Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. A SpiritHorse Facility We use our gentle horses to improve the lives of folks (kids and adults) with disabilities. We are a 501(c)3 organization.

Our organization, Harmony Acres, offers Equine-Assisted Therapies and Equine-Facilitated Activities to adults and youth in our community. We have been asked by several local hosting groups to register with ACTHA so they can donate to us.

Harmony serves over 1,000 children each year across Tennessee. We offer equine therapy to youth and families struggling with attachment and truama histories. We recently purchased Camp Montvale at the base of the Smoky mountains and where we offer family camps and have 4 horses. Montvale would be a remarkable venue for one of your events. My daugher rode in 4-H and IEA events. I have experience organizing horse shows. Thanks for considering our organization. I also ride and have shown in trail events. More information is available at harmonyfamilycenter.org. Pam Wolf CEO and Founder

Harmony Farms, Inc., is a volunteer based, not-for-profit charity under the 501(c)(3) code. We provide equine assisted therapy and activities to disabled individuals of all ages and all disabilities. We have an active Veteran's program for Vets with PTSD, a Literacy program and are members of PATH International. Our organization has been in operation since 1992. We have a local group that is putting on an ACTHA show and would like us to benefit from the proceeds. We would also eventually like to be a Ride Host.

We are Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue. We are registering for purpose of fund raising. Our mission is to take in limited number of Horses, livestock or other animals that have been neglected or abused. We will assist these animals through proper veterinary care, nutrition and socialization to return to health. Through helping animals we will give children and their families a place to see compassion in action, offering a fun experience of meeting animals that are in the process of healing. We hope you will like us on facbook https://www.facebook.com/HNBARand visit our web page http://animalrescueshelterhnbar.org/

Harris County Gaited 4H Drill team is an equine-project 4H club whose members care for their own or leased Paso Fino horses, and practice and compete in drill team competitions based on youth managed coaching, planning, and drill and costume design and creation. Donations to HCG4HDT will help defray the cost of competitions for these hard-working kids!

Healing Horses "One child at a time" Inc. Rescue, rehab and retrain abused, starved and neglected horses. Join rescue horses with special needs children for interaction at no cost to the families. I am a member of A Home for every horse and have spoken with a representative of ACTHA on several occasions. I would like to advertise on our website and facebook your organizations event rides for charity and be added to the charity list. As I explained to Val I can't ride in these events, as work around the clock literally to keep our mission alive. I also have no experienced riders in my volunteer base. But I do have the capability through social media to spread the word about the wonderful events your organization holds.

Healing Strides of VA is a PATH Int'l Premier Center in VA. We are excite to partner with ACTHA. Healing Strides of VA is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization.

Healing Touch Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. (Healing Touch) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization developed and dedicated to improving the quality of life for both children and adults who are physically and/or mentally disabled and/or challenged. Healing Touch reaches out to the local government agencies, hospitals, private medical practices, other organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) to receive referrals and share with them the benefits of our wonderful program. Our goal and vision at Healing Touch is to assist every child and/or adult that can benefit from this remarkable therapy in a professional and safe equine environment.

Driven by a desire to provide the highest quality therapeutic riding experience to Central Texans, Healing with Horses Ranch was founded in July of 2011 by Patty D'Andrea, a PATH Intl Advanced Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Certified Equine Specialist. Healing with Horses Ranch provides safe, affordable Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges to promote healing and independence. It is a place where horses heal … body, mind, and soul! We don’t want to just touch lives, we want to change lives! We incorporate a hands-on educational program that uses the interactions and developing relationships between horses and humans in an environment of learning and self-discovery. It is designed to promote personal growth and the development of positive social/life skills in a fun and supportive environment. Through a curriculum of activities designed to address individual goals and needs, each equine interaction is framed to help students learn and grow. The ranch environment naturally lends itself as a unique multi-sensory classroom.

We, as a group of people, saw a need not being met in the Tri-state area of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. We make an honest effort to do the best we can to save as many horses as we can in our area and give those horses a true chance at a better life. We offer two types of primarily services to help animals, mainly horses, in need: #1 We bring horses into our rescue, get them on the path to to a health, evaluate them and subject adopters to an application process and the horses adopt on contracts. The horses carry very reasonable adoption fees to help off set their care while they were in rescue. #2 We offer networking for horses either in dire situations or with the potential to end up in a bad situation. This is compromised of a shorter screening process without a contract with their placement.

Heartland Horse Heroes is a non-profit, 501c-3 PATH accredited therapeutic riding organization whose mission is to provide and support equestrian activities for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social challenges or learning disabling conditions.

Our mission at Hearts and Horses is to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with special needs through equine assisted activities and therapies. Hearts and Horses is committed to excellence, not only in our own community, but also in the field of therapeutic horsemanship internationally. It is our goal to continuously provide our community with equine facilitated programs that are therapy-based and outcome-oriented. Hearts and Horses is registering with ACTHA so that we can be added to a list of charities seeking funds. We are also interested in hosting a ACTHA ride which would allow us to raise funds and benefit 100% from the ride proceeds.

Heart's Desire Equine Rescue, Inc, established in 2003, serves horses, as well as people. We accept abused, neglected horses. and horses from owners with terminal illness or domestic violence situations who can no longer care for thier horses. We screen for only the best adopters, and often our facility is the forever home for unadoptable horses. We incorporate educational programs through schools to teach the proper care of horses and teach through public forums what is involved in truly giving our best to a horse.

HeartStrides is a place where limitations are replaced with limitless possibilities, and the development of self-esteem is paired with the development of muscle tone. HeartStrides offers our land, our equipment, our horses, and most importantly our ideals. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit program for horseback riders with disabilities and we offer our classes at Healing Hearts Ranch in Tumwater, WA. We are staffed by instructors who hold dual certifications with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Intl. (PATH) as well as Instructors of Riders with Disabilities (IRD) through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). Our instructors are additionally certified as Level One Centered Riding Instructors. We have a covered mounting ramp and arena. Our entire facility is set up for riders with special needs. We have a wonderful, gentle herd of therapy horses and lots of skill building activities. We match each participant with a specialized team. This team includes a certified instructor, a Horse Handler, up to two Side Walkers, and a therapy horse. Safety is paramount with all of our activities. All horse equipment and helmets are provided. Our volunteers are extensively trained to serve as Horse Handlers and Side Walkers. We also have a licensed Hippotherapist who provides evaluation and consultative services. The cost to maintain our facility and operations is substantial and we strive to keep our cost low for our participants as well as offer as many scholarship opportunities as possible. Currently our operations are largely run by volunteers, including all administrative duties as the large majority of our income/donations currently go toward the care and upkeep of our herd/facilities as well as the maintenace of our scholarship fund. However, as you likely well know, equine and facility maintenance is costly and in order to continue operations we depend largely on funraising and donations. We are contacting ACTHA as we understand that you offer some fundraising opportunities and we are very interested in exploring these opportunities with you. Thanks so much for your time and consideration. Heather Daley Executive Director

Heaven Can Wait is committed to providing our rescued equine residents a safe haven where they do not starve, are not neglected, do not go without medical care, someplace where they are safe from abuse and from ever having to face great suffering and untimely death. We act on the belief that these noble animals, which we have relied on for so long for our own survival, deserve to live in comfort, safety and good health until their days are done. Along with our commitment to continue the care of our rescued residents, is our commitment to provide the opportunity to educate children and adults about not only the enjoyment of owning an equine and the wonderful bond that can be created between humans and equines, but also about the responsibility, the knowledge, the costs, and the time that is required for such ownership. Only through education and awareness can we all improve the quality of life for all equines. Cruelty and neglect should never be acceptable options. We also are committed to providing our equine-facilitated therapeutic activities that were developed to heal and educate a wide range of people facing many kinds of challenges. The magic of our equine residents is that they have found a way to forgive the bad inflicted upon them by humans in their pasts and are willing to give of themselves to the people who need non-judgmental and unconditional love to heal. It is truly inspirational to witness the resounding results of how our wonderful and happy equines help those in need.

Mission Statement: Helping Hearts Equine Rescue Inc. is a 50l(c)3 Non-Profit animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of equines in need; assisting equines in situations of neglect, abuse or threat of slaughter located in, but not necessarily limited to Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties – in our home state of New Jersey. To educate the public regarding the standards of care required to maintain an equine as a riding partner and/or companion animal in a humane manner. Our Goals~ (1) Accept into our program equines in need; (2) Assist in the placement of equines under the care of private owners who can no longer maintain them; (3) Provide necessary management, veterinary and farrier care for those equines under our protection; (4) Rehabilitate and adopt out equines to suitable homes as sporthorse prospects, pleasure riding prospects or as retirement/companion animals. (5) Obtain sponsorships for those equines who maintain a permanent residency within the auspices of our organization; (6) To provide all animals under our care with a comfortable and dignified existence without pain or suffering. If and when physical and medical circumstances no longer allow that comfortable life; to let them go gently and kindly with a humane veterinary-assisted euthanasia.

Herds of Hooves is a non-profit horse rescue and lesson program seeking to postiviely impact humans and horses through educational opportunities in horsemanship and life skill application and by providing physical and behavioral rehabilitation to horses in transition to permanent homes. Using education to bridge the gap between horses and humans, we seek to impact the horse overpopulation issue one horse, one human at a time.

Hi, We are a horse rescue in the panhandle of Florida. Established as a 501c3 in 2008, we have helped over 300 horses. We were thrilled when ACTHA contacted us about working together! I attended an ACTHA trail ride at Kitty's Crossroads a few months ago and loved it! Last week Kitty contacted us and said she would like to host another ride to benefit us!! That would certainly be awesome! Thank you so much for what you do! Amy Shepherd

High Dessert Trail Riders and Back Country Horseman is a chapter of Back Country Horseman. They clear trails and work politically to keep trails open for equine use.

We are a non-profit organization that has worked with ACTHA in the past, even helping to represent ACTHA on Rick Lambs The Horse Show. We serve at-risk youth by utilizing Horsemanship and the horses as a means of building mentoring relationships with the youth. We strive to equip them to become leaders their horse can trust and respect and show how they are loved and created for purpose by God and that all the skills they learn can apply to life. We also use some rescue horses to work with these youth.

Higher Calling Horse Ltd. is located in Peyton,Colorado.We rescue horses from all sorts of horrible backgrounds. We rehabilitate them physically first and then start with their retraining using natural horsemanship. Then they are put in our program for under-privleged children. They are then adopted by one of our kids or volunteers. We have 9 horses and 1 pony that are perminant residents. We are always in need of help of any kind. We welcome anything --from your prayers, used tack, blankets, feed, treats, prizes for the kiddos, anything!!!

Hoof Prints of Hope is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010. Our program consists of horse related activities for those with cognitive and developmental disabilities, at-risk individuals with emotional, family or life challenges, as well as youth who want to develop life skills and want to spend time with a horse. There are many individuals who require services to help with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges, it is our goal to accommodate these individuals regardless of their financial standing or ability qualify for funding.

Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc. provides training in horsemanship and riding for people with physical and mental disabilities and life threatening illnesses. Hoofbeats hosts and attends numerous demonstrations of therapeutic riding as well as equestrian competitions that showcase therapeutic riding including the Special Olympic of Virginia. Hoofbeats trains and cares the extraordinary Hoofbeats Volunteer Theraphy horses who are valued members of the theraphy team.

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Hope Farm Granville is a 501c3 not-for-profit equine assisted therapy farm. We are a PATH International Member Farm. We serve students of all ages with learning and developmental diagnosis. We are all volunteers and we bring safe horsemanship and riding skills to families in Central Ohio. We see improved self-esteem, verbal skills, fine and large motor skills, balance and posture. We also see lots of smiles.

We are a 501c3 non profit horse rescue that is committed to re-purposing horses for recreational and competitive lives. We re-hab and re-train horses from unfortunate circumstances to make them into useful and wanted equine partners

Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)3 corporation run 100% by volunteers. It was founded by Ande Armstrong in an effort to rescue and rehabilitate horses in Sedgwick County, KS and surrounding communities. The rescue has been developed to provide care for horses that have been abused, neglected, abandoned, unwanted or are slaughter bound. Our goal for each horse is to heal them physically and emotionally so that someday will be able to go to permanent, loving homes.

Hope Therapy is a Premier Accredited Center with PATH(Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International). Founded in 2001 we provide occupational and physical therapy to children aand adults with special needs, icluding veterans, using horses. We are located in Middleburg, Florida and most of our volunteers are horse lovers, if not horse owners. It is a perfect match to partner with ACTHA.

We are a small horse rescue based in central Virginia. We are always looking for ways to increase awareness about Hope's Legacy and to raise funds to assist with the care of our horses.

Hope, Horses & Kids is a youth equine program that works with kids with special needs and youth at risk. We provide a life skills curriculum, with the horses as teachers. We currently serve 17 individual riders, a foster home group and a local middle school. We would love to continue to expand the program to serve more local children.

The Mission of Hopes and Dreams Riding Facility is to, through the use of horse therapy, camaraderie, and understanding, enable veterans and their families to restore peace to their lives and heal the battle wounds that can’t be seen. We offer therapeutic services as we work with various organizations to facilitate healing and reintegration in a manner that aligns with organizational goals. We were contacted by Cindy Pittman and she told us she would like us to register with ACTHA so that she could sponsor a ride for our orgainzation.

The Horse Boy Foundation is a Central Texas based charity that serves local autism families absolutely free of charge for therapy sessions, many of which involve trail riding and obstacle negotiation as part of our strategies for gaining direct communication from children on the autism spectrum. Now in our 7th year of operation we not only run daily services from our ranch near Austin but also run regular 3 day camps in the hill country and train people in our method (Horse Boy Method) at satellite locations all over North America and also in Europe. We very much believe in trail riding as central to our approach because the word autism itself derives from the greek word "auto" meaning the self - and the difficulty for the children is relating to the exterior world. Trail riding takes these children straight into the exterior world without resistance, in a way that is delightful to them and which in almost all cases results in communication and speech. It would be wonderful to team up with ACTHA not just for fundraising but also to find volunteers who are experienced and confident trail riders who might help us as volunteers when riding with children on the autism spectrum. We would love to collaborate and if we did benefit from funds raised at the ride we would welcome members of ACTHA to come check out how we use trail riding in our daily work with these families and also to participate.

We are a Therapeutic Riding Program working with special needs kids and adults for the past 9 years. Trails have always been a part of our program. We are so excited to find your organization!

Our mission is to prevent abuse by providing educational techniques in natural horse awareness. We rescue, retire or rehabilitate equine to preserve and enhance heir quality of life. Our future goal is to work with communities assessing needs and abilities of children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities in order to develop effective therapeutic programs of instruction in natural horsemanship

We are an equine rescue/rehab organization in North Carolina. We receive surrendered or seized equine, provide health care and often training the find them forever homes.

Recently approved Ride Host. We are a Therapeutic Riding center in Manor, TX and are excited to partner with ACTHA! We serve up to 18 clients per week with a herd of 7 horses and 2 donkeys.

Horse Haven of Tennessee is the state’s largest and oldest equine welfare organization. In business since 1999, HHT has cared for over 740 horses to date (May 2014), rescuing them from abuse, nursing them back to health and then placing them in healthy, loving homes. It’s a 501-C non-profit with close to 90% of donations benefitting the horses.

We have been a 501c3 and horse rescue org. for approx. 10 years. last year we received sanctuary status from GFAS and are developing programs at our equine facility to allow people from the community to partner up with our rescued horses, or participate with their own horses. I've been interested in ACTHA for the last couple of years but just haven't taken the time to seriously research or register. Now is a great time!

Horse Heritage Educational Program is a therapeutic horseback riding program that caters to anyone with a physical, mental, emotional or social challenge.

It was founded to help keep horses from going to slaughter. We currently have 17 horses to care for monthly and no farm. They have to be boarded.

I am the President & Founder of Horse Play. We are Rhode Island's only non-profit full service equine rescue & sanctuary. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and at present supporting 25 equines w/5 on a waiting list. Who We Are Horse Play is a Rhode Island based non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary. We provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for abused neglected & unwanted horses.We provide adoption services for horses deemed adoptable those that are not have a home here for the rest of their lives. It Is Our Intent: • To provide rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary services for abused, neglected, and/or unwanted horses. • To provide placement & follow-up services for rehabilitated horses and permanent sanctuary for horses that cannot be placed. • To help put an end to neglect and abuse through education, community outreach and awareness. • To develop and present educational programs and printed media, clinics and seminars on the responsible care, ownership and training of horses. • To provide equine experiential learning and healing programs to veterans, emergency services personnel and others in need. We are a 501© 3 tax-exempt organization supported solely by public donations and grants and staffed entirely by volunteers.

Horse Protection Association of Florida Mission Statement: To provide equine rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption services within the state of Florida. To provide assistance to law enforcement and animal agencies with cruelty investigations and the care and placement of horses. To promote and teach horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses. HPAF horses are ideal ACTHA prospects and ACTHA member adopters provide great outings and activities for their horses. Homes that provide the formerly starved and neglected horses with an interesting and fun life is very important to HPAF.

We had an ACTHA ride a few years ago. Lake Lanier Islands is hosting another for us and said they couldn't find us on your registration so I am re registering. Below on W-9 the EIN number is typed in employer ID area because the EIN/SS are will not let me type on it. I hope this is acceptable.

Horse Time, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program in Covington, GA that serves children and adults primarily those with mental health issues and developmental disabilities. We serve a number of children from families with limited financial resources. We are a registered 501(c)3.

Horse-Angels, Inc. Horse Rescue takes horses that are removed from horrible circumstances by the sheriff, State Board of Animal Health, DNR, or state police and rehabilitates them , gets them professionally trained, and rehomes to loving adopters. Those that are aged or unable to be ridden live out their lives at Horse-Angels. We currently house 64 horses and have a veterinarian that lives on site.

HorseDreams, Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization that provides at-risk youth in Georgia with hands-on experiences interacting with and caring for horses in a nurturing environment. Our programs, implemented by a committed and well-trained staff, offer numerous opportunities for the development of confidence and self-esteem through much-needed restorative services at no cost to participants. Fostering achievement, responsibility, and accountability, HorseDreams, Inc. provides participants with a strong foundation for future success. Individual empowerment and self-determination are strong components of HorseDreams, Inc. Initiated by Paula Barnes, the organization was conceived and organized to encourage and enable at-risk youth to believe in themselves and flourish. HorseDreams, Inc.’s services are designed to benefit children from broken homes, foster care, or other potentially unstable living situations in which they could be neglected, forgotten, or simply not given the attention they need and deserve. Our mission: heal the spirit, nourish the soul, grow the potential We are seeking funds to continue to provide a nurturing environment for our kids and horses. I as an individual am an affiliate of ACTHA and have participated in one ride. I would like to see my kids be able to participate in ACTHA rides in the future I feel that participating would really help to increase the confidence of our riders and allow them to demonstrate some of the things they have accomplished in learning to build a trusting relationship with their equine partner. Funding would help us to continue to contribute to the youth development in our community through equine interaction.

Horsepower does therapeutic horseback riding lessons for individuals with disabilities.

Horses 4 Hope Equestrian Center has devoted its energy to passionately advocating to helping horses & offering free therapy to people with Physical & Mental Disabilities, Victims of Abuse/Violence, At-Risk-Youth, Battered Women, Our Military & Youth After-Drug Rehab. We love ACTHA and it competitions use there courses to help our riders and train our horses

Through investment in rigorous, scientific research, Horses and Humans Research Foundation serves as a catalyst to advance knowledge of horses and their potential to impact the health and wellness of people. We believe that When the emotional, physical and cognitive benefits of the horse/human relationship are substantiated by hard scientific data it will change how the horse is valued in our society. Please visit our website to see the research funded by HHRF that has been published in peer reviewed journals. http://www.horsesandhumans.org

We are a small 501 (c)(3) non-profit horse rescue in North Western Washington State. We hosted a ride in 2010 for the Ride For The Rescues. Our attendance wasn't huge, but considering, at that time there was only ONE registered ACTHA member in our immediate area, we did well. I belive we had 15 NEW people sign up to become ACTHA members for just that one ride. I'm sure the attendance has grown since then. We are planning on having another event this fall. I was curious that we were not "registered" with ACTHA. Please let me konw what else I need to do to complete the registration process. We think ACTHA is an amazing organization and are very happy to be a part and participate with ACTHA. Thank you for all you do for America's Horses!!!

A non-profit organation dedicated to improving the physical, meantal and spiritual well being of adults and children with special needs through their involvement with horses. It is through the support of our community that we can bring this service to our riders and share our love of horses with them and our volunteers.

To participate in a fundraising program partnership with ACTHA.

Horses Healing Heroes is a non profit offering equine assisted therapy, helping people to Readjust, Release & Reconnect. We offer programs to assist Veterans and military families coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression and related issues; self esteem and core value programs for women and children who've been abused; and reading programs for children struggling with reading competency.

501(c)(3) PATH member Center offers Therapeutic Riding, Equine-Assisted Activities, and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy to children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges and disabilities

Horses Help is the largest Therapeutic Riding Center in Arizona. We are one of only 3 premier accredited centers in the state. This sounds like a great opportunity to support our center and challenge our riders as they advance in skill sets. We also have a Military program the Freedom riders and affiliate with the Wounded Warrior Project and Operation American Patriot.

The Horses Helping Heroes Project is a non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to military and first responder veterans who might be experiencing special needs or have some type of disability. We provide our services at NO COST to veterans with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, stroke, orthopedic issues, amputatuions, spinal cord injuries and a variety of other debilitating conditions. Because we receive no federal or state support, our operating expenses are covered through fundraising, public donations, grants and in-kind services. For more information about us, see our website www.horseshelpingheroesproject.com

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Horses of Hope is a therapeutic riding program offering equine assisted activities to individuals with special needs. We are the only PATH Intl center member located in central PA. Horses of Hope is entering its 6th year! We currently have 5 amazing horses that we use in our program. A current ACTHA member contacted our organization asking us to register and become part of the list of charities!

Horses of Tir Na Nog is San Diego County's oldest horse sanctuary. We heard of your wonderful program through HSUS which placed a special horse with us a year and a half ago. We are a placement facility with County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, receiving medically manageable equines that have been deemed unadoptable Since our partnership began in 2008, Animal Services has not euthanized a single medically manageable equine, a wonderful statistic for a county that boast one of the highest number of horse per capita in the United States.

Try number 6 we have events scheduled and need to put them on line we have contacted you twice about this with no response we registered at the PATH Conference WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE so far all that has happened with our requests is being added to your eBlast list

Horses with Hearts is a therapeutic riding program in Martinsburg, WV. Terry Boone is hosting a ride as a fundraiser for us and has requested we register with you.

Horses' Haven is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been in operation since 1995. We take in abused and unwanted horses and do everything we can to bring them back to good health. When possible we then find adoptive homes for them. We operate mostly from donations and 99% by volunteers.

Horses4Heroes, Inc., through its growing national network of equestrian facilities, provides low-cost (sometimes free) horseback riding programs for our nation's military heroes and families. We also serve those in our communities who need a hand-up, not a hand out, including foster kids, at-risk youth, domestic abuse and violence victims, homeless veterans, and others!

The Humane Society of Central Texas is a non-profit shelter working with the City of Waco's Animal Control Program. We are funded solely by donations, and are striving to implement low/no-cost spay and neuter services to Central Texas, along with adoption, fostering and birth control education. Thank you for this opportunity to become a benefactor of the MeadowCreek Park ACTHA activities.

The Humane Society of Davidson County is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the alleviation of animal suffering. In 2012 we helped over 1,000 animals through our spay-neuter, sick-injured animal, foster care and pet food pantry programs. We are registering wtih ACTHA at the request of Gay Hutchins, who is hosting a ride at Fox Den Farms in Davidson County, North Carolina.

The primary purpose of this society is the inculcation of humane practices and principals, the prevention of avoidable neglect of animals, prevention of cruelty of animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the extension of humane education, and the encouragement of enforcement of laws for the prevention of animal cruelty and proper registration and care of animals. The organization is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The services provided by the Humane Society of Jackson County OH Inc include low-cost and sometimes free spay/neuter assistance, humane agent investigation of cruelty/neglect complaints and humane education, vet care assistance, annual straw give away for outdoor pets, providing outdoor companion animals with wooden houses, transporting and/or placing unwanted animals from the community and county dog shelter with rescue groups and foster homes for adoption,transporting injured and orphaned wildlife to the Ohio Wildlife Center in Columbus, OH and providing materials and food to the Jackson County Dog Shelter to ensure the dogs are treated as well as possible. During 2011, with support from our community, fundraising and grants, the Humane Society of Jackson County Ohio, Inc. spayed/neutered 1,352 dogs and cats. Volunteers in our organization assisted 866 pet owners with low-cost spay/neuter assistance, helped provide vet care for 106 sick and/or injured animals, kept a spay/neuter transport van on the road and most importantly, enabled our organization to send a Humane Agent to investigate 287 cruelty/neglect complaints. We are registering with ACTHA because we often have to help a lot of horses, which is very costly to our non-profit organization and so that individuals participating in the Trail Ride through the Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association in memory of Gary Haselip Sunday October 14, 2012 can donate to our cause, which he supported.

The Huntsville Sports Commission is a 501C3 organization whose mission is to identify, recruit,promote, and stage sporting events in the City of Huntsville in order to boost economic impact. Our goal is to bring a very diverse list of sporting events to our city, enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.

The Indiana Horse Council Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Indiana non-profit corporation organized in 1992 to encourage support of and funding for worthwhile charitable, scientific, and educational projects benefiting the horse and horse-related activities in Indiana by serving the needs of both donors and recipients. Programs supported by the Foundation include educational scholarships, horse owner workshops, equine welfare education, rescue and neglect reporting, emergency planning, trails, land use and zoning activities, and second careers for horses. Funds for these efforts are awarded through various programs. A board of directors that is separate from the Indiana Horse Council board manages the funds and awards. The Foundation is being registered with ACTHA to help further support of funding for our efforts to promote horses and the equine industry in Indiana.

Our purpose is to educate the general public on wild-born horse issues through the implementation of programs, which reinforce the need for preservation, protection, and management while promoting a more positive image of the wild-born horse. We provide support and mentoring to those persons who have or will adopt wild-born horses from the Bureau of Land Management or any other agency or organization, which makes wild-born horses available to the general public. This support and mentoring is made available through the implementation of training and mentoring programs that educate adopters and future adopters in learning the skills and methods of gentling and handling wild-born horses using natural horsemanship techniques. These programs are offered for the development of a positive relationship between horse and human leading to the long-term success of wild-born adoption programs.

4-H is the largest youth organization that teaches life skills with the concept of learning by doing philosophy. The 4-H horse project teaches life skills in the learning to be responsible for the care and training of their equine partners. The major difference between the horse project and the market animal project (Beef, Hog and Sheep projects) is their is no end reward with the auction of that market animal and the financial gain that brings. The Horse project has no financial gain and is a year round project for the 4-Her. Any contribution would go towards rewards for these members with prizes and awards that are useful towards their project, examples would be equipment, blankets, saddle pads, brushes, feed coupons, vet coupons, anything that would benefit the member and their equine partner.

Jacobs' Ladder has been operating in Hahira, GA since 1999 & serves children who have special needs.

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The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a world-renowned institution known for its efforts to find the leading treatments, cures and preventions for eye disease. Patients come to the Wilmer Eye Institute from all over the nation and the world to receive the finest ophthalmic care. What many may not realize is that world-class patient care is only one third of our mission. The other integral parts of Wilmer are innovative research and inspirational teaching. Without all three components, Wilmer would not be the model eye institute many consider it to be. Every day at Wilmer, a teacher’s observation inspires a student’s efforts in the laboratory. A scientist’s discovery culminates in a promising new therapy. A physician struggling to help a patient with a seemingly untreatable condition acquires an insight that leads to new research. This is academic medicine at its best—a creative, synergistic environment of clinic and operating room, classroom and laboratory. The impact of reduced National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding has created an increasingly bleak environment for young and senior investigators alike. With decreased insurance reimbursements, and reduced NIH funding, Wilmer depends on private philanthropy to ensure support for the leaders in academic ophthalmology. It was recommended that the Wilmer Eye Institute register with ACTHA to raise awareness about our research efforts, specifically related to Retinitis Pigmentosa led by Dr. Hendrik Scholl.

We have been a 501C3 since March 2010. We are an animal sanctuary which provides a home to abandoned, abused and injured horses and burros. Most were formerly wild mustangs and burros. We currently have 19 permanent residents. I am the sole caretaker (unpaid) and my ranch provides the facilities at no cost to the sanctuary. All donations go directly to caring for the animals.

Joy Ranch, a Christ-centered residential children's home, has been serving the needs of children and their families in crisis for over 50 years. As a 501c3 organization, we are often the recipient of donations of unwanted horses and this year, we have a program in our plan to futher develop the horses and our equestrian facilities to be useful in therapeutic riding for our children as well as other children in the community. We have a certified professional and numerous volunteers interested in helping with this program and a great need in the community for such a program. Thank you for the opportunity to be considered as an ACTHA charity.

JoyRide Center, located in Magnolia, Tx, is a PATH member center who's mission is to 'Help people with different abilities find more joy in life through equine activities and therapies'. We have used several ACTHA AOC's as schooling opportunities for our therapy horses and love practicing the obstacles in class to challenge our JoyRiders at home.

Jubilee Leadership Academy is a highly structured, Christian residential program for teenagers age 13-18, located on the Snake River in eastern Washington. Our relationally oriented program is specifically designed to meet the needs of our students and their families struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. We offer a fully accredited academic program complete with advanced and college prep coursework. Our vocational program includes Woodworking, Welding, Horsemanship, Culinary Arts, and Facilities Management. This comprehensive programming provides a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a more fulfilling and less destructive lifestyle for our students. It would be an honor to show off our scenery and benefit ACTHA by hosting!

Ellis House and Equestrian Center is a division of the Kendall County Forest Preserve. Ellis offers beginner horsemanship lessons, birthday parties, groups tours and other activities which serve to educate our community on the beauty of the equestrian lifestyle.

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Kidder Creek Camp is a non profit Christian camp for kids. We offer classic camp, horse back riding, backpacking, rock climbing and rafting along with our two ropes courses.

Kindred Spirits Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit family-oriented organization that provides individuals and families, who may be at risk socially, emotionally disabled, abused, or neglected with support and education to make positive life lasting changes through horses. Our Equine partners have come from diverse backgrounds. Some are "throw aways" starved and neglected, some have severe health issues like arthritis and allergies. All of our horses have so much to offer, they have helped children and families heal and look to a bright future.

Mohave Community College Foundation works to support efforts of Mohave Community College. We raise money for scholarships, facilities, faculty grants, student grants and other efforts to help many first generation higher education students. We are a 501C-3 organization

We are a non profit organization that offers horseback riding opportunities to riders of all ages and abilities. We believe safety is the basis of good horsemanship.

KNS Ranch is a horse rescue for abused horse's we take abused horse's get them back to heath and then i train them to trail rides and if there youg train them for other events like roping and cutting team penning, our goal is to give the horse the life it deserves, and we only adopt to a good match family. were are a 501 c3 and pay for every thing out of pocket. so we are looking for help so we can build a better place for them to recovery. my passion is horse's and always will be

L.A.R.G. Large Animal Response Group is a group of dedicated volunteers who train and respond to horses and other large animals that need emergency technical rescue (i.e. trailer accidents, entrapments, barn fires, mud & water rescues, etc.).

Livestock and Equine Awareness and Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.) was founded in 2009, following the second largest animal cruelty case seizure in the history of South Carolina Animal Control. Forty-seven horses, located at a bible camp in Colleton County, were removed from the camp property after law enforcement agents received multiple reports from neighboring individuals of the horses' abuse and neglect. Elizabeth Steed, the founder of L.E.A.R.N., assumed the care of thirty-three of the animals, including the most physically critical cases. Leading up to this pivotal event, Mrs. Steed had engaged in private horse rescue in the Charleston, S.C. area for more than 20 years and served as Charleston County Animal Control’s large animal consultant and expert witness for 10 years. L.E.A.R.N. is an IRS certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We have no paid staff positions and are funded solely through donations at this time. We benefit from a dedicated volunteer support base and an engaged, invested governing Board of Directors. L.E.A.R.N.’s primary focus is the rescue and rehabilitation of equine starvation and abandonment cases. Our mission is to educate our youth, owners, and prospective owners concerning the proper care of animals.

The Lakeland Shelter— (LAS)—is a non-profit organization located at 3551 State Road 67 in Delavan, Wisconsin. Our skilled and committed staff, with the help of 50-75 dedicated volunteers, care for over 2,500 homeless animals annually from the southeastern Wisconsin area. Our ultimate goal for these animals is to reunite them with their owners or find suitable new adopted homes. Services that we currently provide the community include: • Care and intake of stray, abandoned and unwanted animals • Animal Cruelty and neglect investigation • Adoption placement services for unclaimed and unwanted pets • Animal Rescue assistance to local Law Enforcement agencies • Education Services on the subject of humane animal care Of the animals that we accept each year, we do not limit our intake based on health, temperament or age! Horses, mules and donkeys also come to our facility on occasion, many times due to neglect. We are able to designate money for equine purposes.

I am current President of Las Cruces Horsemans Association. It is a non-profit 501c3 organization. We have 4 divisions (Hunter/Jumper, Eventing, Gymkana and Western)and events are offered for all age groups. Events are open to non-members, but members are awarded yearend points and awards from each division. Our primary focus is family oriented events and educating the young or new riders in good horsemanship and sportsmanship as well. Our website has more information www.lchanm.us.

`The Last Chance Corral is federally designated 501(c)3 non-profit equine rescue unit, specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected, misunderstood and unwanted horses. During the first six or seven months of the year we focus our efforts on rescuing and adopting out nurse-mare foals. These are orphaned foals, by-products of the race horse industry. This year we rescued 147 nurse mare foals, losing only two. We also rescue full-grown horses year round and this year so far we have rescued and re-homed 51 adult horses. We do all this on 2,65 acres, which is all paddock, no pasture. This means we must feed year round. Although we are federally designated, we are not federally funded and must rely upon the generosity of our kind supporters to cover the costs of medicine, hay, milk, grain, shavings, etc. During Foal Season, the cost of caring for and feeding the foals is about $800 per day. All the work here is done by a crew of five women; all except Victoria work part-time. The Last Chance Corral's Mission Statement: To alleviate the suffering and senseless slaughter of domestic equine. To provide an environment of rehabilitation and carefully select adoptive homes that are appropriate for each horse's individual needs and abilities. "When everyone else gives up on a horse, we will give it one last chance".

The Blue Santa Program was organized in 2011 by the men and women of the Lawrence, Kansas Police Department to provide toys and food for those who are less fortunate, living within the city limits of Lawrence, Kansas. Each year the Blue Santa Program provides every child in the family under the age of 17 with three wrapped gifts and a gift card from a local grocery store to purchase food for their holiday dinner. Lawrence Police Department personnel will deliver the wrapped gifts to the children and their families the week before Christmas. I heard about ACTHA from Brandy VanHolten and that they give back to charities. I thought it would be a great way to blend my two loves: Lawrence Police Blue Santa and horses.

Leg Up Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit organization that uses horses to work with individuals with disabilities. We are an all volunteer organization that is located in Giles County Tennessee.

Legacy Mustang Preservation is on a mission to provide a nurturing environment for the American Mustang and promote the understanding, appreciation, and adoption of this distinctly American breed.Legacy Mustang Preservation accepts mustangs that come from either Bureau of Land Management holding facilities or those that have had unsuccessful adoption experiences. In both cases, mustangs are given a solid confidence throughout the gentling process to ensure that the horse’s new home is a successful one.

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Life Point was established in 2002 to provide support to young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ASD. These are a lifelong disorder characterized by language, social, cognitive and behavioral disabilities. Through our Life Skills and Academic Programs, individuals are provided skills for daily living, pre-vocational skills and educational instruction in a Christian environment. Please visit our website, www.lifepointinc.org for additional information. We are registering with ACTHA to raise funds as we do not receive state or federal funding for our activities.

Linn County Animal Rescue Mission: To provide a safe and nurturing environment for abused, abandoned, neglected, and elderly horses; with a lifelong responsibility for the animals we acquire. To work with the public to advocate, educate, and help caring individuals keep their equine friends.To find all of our rehabilitated horses a healthy, happy, forever home for a 2nd chance at life. To have a safe loving environment for those that are not adoptable and must remain at the facility for life. We love to take our rehabilitated horses on trail rides.

Listening Horse Therapeutic Riding is located in Santa Fe and serves northern and central New Mexico. We are a member center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Int'l). We offer recreational therapy with horses for people. Sessions begin with grooming and groundwork, which establish the human as the leader and creates a bond of trust between horse and rider. This helps riders improve focus for themselves and the horse and to communicate with sensitivity and patience. During these exercises, the horse helps the human learn to live in the present, rather than remain stuck in fear, pain, anger and other difficult emotions. Our main focus is vets of all ages.

Friends of Little Manatee River State Park work on events, trails, obstacles, stalls and campsites for equestrians to use at our park. Plus we also work to make the park a plesant all around park for non-horseman. Our events and money made from them help us keep the park running smoothly when budget cuts are enforce. LMRSP is very popular with equestrian for our horse events.

Littlegrass Ranch, Inc. is the first organization of it's kind in the US. Our mission is to build a women's shelter that will take horses (and other livestock used as companion animals). We were formed in 2009. Mission To provide sanctuary, safety, and support for horsewomen and their horses. Vision We believe no woman should ever compromise her own safety or security because of her love for animals. Our goal is to empower women so they will never have to remain a victim of any kind of abuse out of loyalty to those she cares for.

Live and Let Live Farm Rescue is the largest volunteer, agricultural rehabilitation rescue and sanctuary for animals in NH and surrounding NE areas "specializing in horses and at risk pregnant dogs" located in Chichester NH.

I have a small non-profit horse rescue, I am interested in registering to promote equine activities and educate public on rescue activities. I would like our rescue to be an active equine site involving our community including education and promotion of other organizations like the FFA, scouts, and local animal control agencies.

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center was formed in Oct 2007, We began receiving Veterans With disabilities in Jan of 2008 with 3 Veterans and since we have placed 929 Veterans with disabilities on horse back. This is not counting the Drill team we created to allow Veterans who have progressed to the level 2 which is riding independently.They go out into the public and present the Colors at various local events. We also have created Level 3 where the Veterans can compete in local horse shows. We have one rider that is going to the National Snaffle Bit Association's World show in Tulsa Oklahoma in August. He will ride in a class designed for Veterans with disabilities. We only serve Veterans with disabilities free of charge to the Veteran or their families. We are a 501(c) 3 organization, IRS employer ID 26-1514828. Our web site is www.ldequestriancenter.com

The purpose of Pink Horse, Inc “Lope For Hope” is to benefit cowgirls undergoing breast cancer treatment. The money raised will help to provide meals, childcare and transportation for those women and their families. We do this by selling Equine Related Custom designed apparel, decor, and accessories on our website, Facebook page and at Horse Shows. We also hold online, Facebook Auctions (36,000+ fans), attend Horse Shows and Events, and via fund raisers like trail rides, sponsored horse shows and related events. A percentage of all proceeds are donated directly to cowgirls fighting cancer. The mission of Pink Horse, Inc “Lope For Hope” is to make women of all ages aware of the importance of early detection. LopeForHope.com invites you to join us in this important awareness campaign of early detection and prevention. Detecting cancer early can make all the difference.We appreciate your support in the battle against breast cancer.

We are a 501(c)3 non profit horse rescue dedicated to bringing at risk youth together with our rescue horses. We train all of our rescue horses to have a job here at Lost Creek Ranch whether it is teaching beginners to advanced riders arena work, being a trail horse or non riding horse that enjoys being groomed and taken for walks.

Louisiana Horse Rescue Association is a not for profit in place to ensure no horse goes unwanted, unloved or mis treated within our state

Mission Statement: With the Lord's help, LOVE for Therapeutic Riding will enhance the quality of life for our physically, mentally, emotionally or socially challenged young riders with safe, sequentially planned equine assisted activities, professionally taught in our Beaufort SC area.

Love-A-Bull is an outgrowth of the former Austin American Pit Bull Terrier Meetup Group, which was formed in 2003. Since that time, the organizers recognized that the political climate warranted the need for change. As a result, Love-A-Bull achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2008 so that the group could more fully attain its mission and goals. Love-A-Bull was organized to educate and to advocate on behalf of the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (all breeds commonly referred to as “pit bulls”) and pit bull mixes. The mission of Love-A-Bull is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives of pit bull type dogs through education, advocacy, and rescue. Love-A-Bull regularly hosts fun activities, but its main goal is to promote advocacy and education. Specifically, Love-A-Bull is committed to: Educating the public about responsible guardianship of pit bull type dogs; Promoting and reviving the positive image of the All-American dog that once was the pit bull; Dispelling the many urban myths that have developed regarding pit bull type dogs; Fighting against Breed-Discriminatory Legislation (BDL) targeting pit bull type dogs; Promoting and supporting the spaying and neutering of pit bull type dogs; Providing training and support to the families of pit bull type dogs; Working to eliminate dog fighting; and Supporting the rescue and re-homing of pit bull type dogs. Our group is composed of members that live in Austin and the surrounding areas, as well as national members who wish to support our mission. We welcome the support of Proud Pit Bull Parents and others interested in supporting the above ideals and those who will work to further our goals.

Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding is a Path Intl Premier Accredited center. We offer riding to all ages with any challenges. We also offer riding free of charge to veterans, thru the Wounded Warrior Project.

I run Lucky Duck Horse & Farm Animal Rescue in Greenville, Texas. We are just starting up over the last year, we had one benefit trailride which was very nice but we want to get more exposure so we can help more horses (and of course other animals) our website is www.luckyduckhorserescue.org The girl that sets up our trailrides and future playdays is Rachael Watts. Thank you

Main Stay, a premier accredited center of PATH Int'l. is a beneficiary of a Shamrock Ride on Mar 31 at Meadowsweet Ranch in Spring Grove, IL. Main Stay provides equine and animal-assisted therapeutic activities to people with disabilities.

We were contacted: "Hi Meris, We are publishing a new book for Margaret St. Pierre and we are also working with ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc). I asked Margaret if we could use some of her cartoons for T-shirts to help raise money for ACTHA and she said, as long as we included YOUR organization, she was happy to do so. I would like to invite you to register your nonprofit on the ACTHA website at this direct address. All the instructions are there, however, if you have any questions, shoot me a note! https://www.actha.us/charities/register/us Please let me (and/or Margaret) know when you have completed that process so I'm certain you have been registered for future donations through the program. THANKS, Bonnie"

Using equine assisted therapeutic horseback riding, Majestic Hills Ranch provides children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to achieve a sense of freedom, accomplishment, and self-esteem while giving their families hope. We also offer therapeutic riding and equine assisted therapies to military veterans that in rehabilitation. We are registering with ACTHA to help increase awareness to our families that there are recreation pursuits that the riders can graduate to through our program.

Manada Creek Pony Club is a division of the United States Pony Club.

Equine-Assisted and Therapeutic Riding Center for individuals with special needs. From one of our parents, "There aren't enough words to express my deepest gratitude to you, Mr. Paul and all the volunteers that help at Manna's Hanna. You have given my son and so many other special children something that not many other people have given them. You give them opportunity. Opportunity to be themselves and not labeled by their disability."

MTRA is already planning an event and is on the calendar for April. We are a PATH International Premier accredited therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted activities center in Florida.

MATSAR is a non-profit search and rescue organization and rely on donations to serve the community.

Maury Magic Riders, is an Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy riding program, and is a nonprofit organization comprised of volunteers who have an interest in providing a horseback riding program for children and young adults with physical, emotional, and/or mental disabilities.

The mission of McKenna Farms is to provide children with disabilities clinical therapy services of Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy and equine services of hippo and therapeutic riding. In the past three years therapeutic treatments have increased 85% to over 11,123 visits.

we are a 501c 3 org.that works with children and adults that have autisum, downs sydrome, greif,depression, ect. Myself and another volunteer are getting our instructers qulifcations from PATH INTERNATIONAL and hope to have our ranch set up as a PATH facility.We are also in the process of working with Veterens and there families mostley those suffering from PTS.We travel with our horses to childrens homes and Churchs that have programs with the children that we reach out to. We have 14 horses, 2 goats and a mini donkey and 2 cows.Over half of these animals are rescues. I have been working with abused horses for 35 years.All of my volunteers are great.

For more than 100 years, 4-H has stood behind the idea that youth is the single strongest catalyst for change. What began as a way to give rural youth new agricultural skills, today has grown into a global organization that teaches a range of life skills. 4-H is dedicated to positive youth development and helping youth step up to the challenges in a complex and changing world. 4-H is dedicated to helping cultivate the next generation of leaders and tackling the nation’s top challenges such as the shortage of skilled professionals, maintaining our global competitiveness, encouraging civic involvement, and becoming a healthier society.

Merrimack County 4-H Horse Leaders work to provide educational opportunities for all the Merrimack County 4-H youth interested in Equine Studies thru events and activities.

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen is a non-profit chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America. We work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use; assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource; educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.

Miami County 4-H Horse Program is a small, young club learning life skills through involvement with horses and club activities. We believe that most youth will become active adult volunteers who will continue to share the benefits of 4-H and horse activities with future generations. These future leaders will maintain a connection and help preserve horse activities, and positively contribute to their community. Because we are small and young we struggle with fundraising efforts and appreciate your consideration.

The Mid Atlantic Peruvian Horse Club is hosting an ACTHA OC. We would like to use the proceeds to help on a clinician's expenses.

The Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue adoption and retirement of horses in need.

We are a non-profit therapeutic riding program. SunFlower Stables is hosting one of your rides and wants us to be a beneficiary of it.

Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Horsemanship It is the mission of Miles of Smiles to provide horse assisted activities to people with disabilities to enhance their health, independence, and quality of life. We were encouraged to register with ACTHA by another organization who has worked with your members on various trail rides. We appreciate the opportunity to "join up" with organizations such as yourself.

Mint for Mounts is a 501c3 organization. The mission of Mint for Mounts includes raising funds for the care and maintenance of abandoned or neglected horses; raising funds for the care and maintenance of horses in the service of or in conjunction with governmental agencies; providing for a comfortable and humane retirement for horses no longer able or needed to work in the service of or in conjunction with governmental agencies; initiating, engaging in and promoting educational activities that are designed and intended to raise community awareness and understanding of the plight and needs of such horses; providing support and training opportunities for volunteers who devote their time, expertise, and resources to the care and well-being of horses.

We are an equine rescue, rehab and sanctuary. We have obtained our 501c3 status. We are excited to be hosting a ride this fall (date not determined yet). Miracles of Motion( M.O.M.) offers nursing homes, schools, churches, DAC'S, hospitals and individuals a chance meet our sanctuary animals through our "SMILE TOUR" (we transport sanctuary animals to people in need of a smile and loving contact with animals).

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Morning Star Ranch Ministries has been a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 1999. We host leadership development camps for financially challenged teens that can not afford to go to camp. We work with the independent school districts in Milam County and the 6 surrounding counties. Principals, teachers, and counselors nominate teens who are honest, hard working and a positive influence on other students to attend. Horses are a vital part of our program. We train these students to care for horses and to overcome life obstacles by learning to ride horses through a trail obstacle course. We raise a portion of our funding through local clubs, organizations, churches and individuals.

Since 1958, Morris Animal Foundation has been funding humane equine research. Some of our accomplishments include: •Improving Equine Genetics: Launched in 2006, the Equine Health Initiative is the largest equine health campaign in Morris Animal Foundation’s history. The first project, the Equine Consortium for Genetic Research, has led to major insights into preventing and treating diseases with heritable risk factors. For example, researchers identified the genetic mutation that causes lavender foal syndrome and developed a simple, noninvasive test to detect adult carriers and foals afflicted with the syndrome. •Advanced Veterinary Care: The Foundation has funded hundreds of studies that have led to significant breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment for serious health issues, including colic, laminitis, infectious disease and pain management in horse Nutritional Management of Muscle Cramping: Funding over the past 20 years has led to better management of polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) through nutrition and exercise. The studies also determined that type 1 PSSM is genetic and primarily affects quarter horses, draft horses and warmbloods. •Pain-relief Options for Horses: Several studies proved the pain-relieving effects of acupuncture and electroacupuncture. Another study developed a technique that uses catheters to alleviate pain in the equine forelimb and may be particularly beneficial in conditions such as laminitis. Researchers learned that a commonly used pain reliever impedes the intestinal repair process in horses that have undergone colic surgery, indicating that the drug should be used sparingly. All of our studies have gone through a rigorous review by a voluteer scientific panel. This esnures only the best research is funded. Morris Animal Foundation continues to seek partnerships with organizations that share our vision to create a healthier tomorrow for horses.

The Mountain Pleasure Horse Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to saving the rare and endangered Mountain Pleasure Horse. We are the oldest gaited breed in North America, and the "parent stock" for all other North American gaited breeds. With just around 3,000 horses left in existence, we have been included in the Equus Survival Trust and are currently trying to save this heritage breed from extinction.

Mountain Ridge Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit registered 501 (c)3 in the state of Washington. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and rehome neglected, abused and abandoned horses, placing them into loving forever homes. We just hosted 4 ACTHA rides including a R4M ride and were pleased to do so. These charity events gave the rescue much needed exposure and we thank ACTHA for providing this venue for the benefit of our organization. Because we have been funding this rescue solely from our own income for the past 6 years until the recent ACTHA rides, we would appreciate any other means of assistance that you could provide to the rescue. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cynthia Jorgenson Pres/Member

The Mt Adams Trailriders is a grass roots organization that provides people a place to gather and stay involved in the equine industry. The group also provides education and competitive forums for youth to get involved and stay involved in the equine industry.

Muddy Creek 4-H Saddle Club is a youth saddle club. We raise funds to put on our annual Muddy Creek Mounted Madness Youth Horse Show on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. We also provide clinics and educational opportunities for the youth throughout the year.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public, charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating successful adoptions for America’s excess mustangs and burros. Our program areas focus on adopters, philanthropists, youth and horse training professionals.

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We are Mustang Yearlings/Washington Youth. We bring yearling mustangs up to Washington State from Oregon and select youth trainers to gentle them down for a 90+ day time frame. At the end of that period they can either choose to keep their mustang or put it up for public adoption. We add increasing awareness to the plight of the American Mustang as well as add a secondary function in youth development.

Mustang-Spirit is a 501(c)3 we opened our doors in 2002 and have assisted in rehoming over 600 horses. With the current economy, low donations (because of the economy) and high hay prices, we just can not afford to continue to care for the 30-40 horses in rehab or waiting for new homes at the rescue. We are already an ACTHA affiliate and do host ACTHA rides to help raise funds toward our feed bill, but would really appriciate any other assistance you might be able to provide!!

I am already a ride host. I want to be sure that the non-profit, Mustangs To The Rescue, is the entity that receives the funds from our events. Though I have been personally donating all the proceeds from our rides, it turns out that I've had to pay taxes on it in the past. I cannot afford to continue doing that. Thanks.

MGFA is committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, improving treatment options, and providing information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs, and advocacy.

Mylestone Equine Rescue takes in abused, neglected and unwanted horses. Many come from cruelty cases. Our goal is to adopt them into new homes, if not we will provide sanctuary for them for the rest of their lives. We also wanted to find a way for our horses to give back to the community. Even though many are not ridable, they are 25+ years old. We work with two local schools that have special needs students that participate in a grooming program here on our farm. We are hoping to expand and work with more students. Currently we have 39 horses in our care. Thank you for this opportunity.

The National Day of the Cowboy non-profit organization works to contribute to the preservation of America’s cowboy culture and pioneer heritage so that the history and culture which the National Day of the Cowboy bill honors, can be shared and perpetuated for the public good, through education, the arts, literature, celebrations, gatherings, rodeos, and other community activities. To date, we have achieved passage of the NDOC Bill in the legislatures of 9 states; WY, CA, NM, AZ, OK, OR, MS, KS and VA. It is our expectation that awarding permanent status to the 4th Saturday in July as a day to celebrate pioneer heritage and cowboy culture, will raise awareness for all people and organizations who are part of this culture, including museums, horse related organizations, preservation organizations, western artists, cowboy poetry music and literature, etc. We are an all-volunteer organization and we continue to work to achieve permanent passage in all 50 states.

Snake River Paint Horse Club(SRPHC) has members that have been diagnosed with MS. SRPHC wants to support these members in their fight aqainst MS.

National Stroke Association was formed in 1984 to fill a void as the only national nonprofit healthcare organization focusing 100 percent of its resources and attention on stroke. In its brief history, National Stroke Association has become a leading national resource on stroke and the driving force behind efforts to improve stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Based in Englewood, Colorado, National Stroke Association sustains itself through individual donations, memberships and grants. We are registering with ACTHA at the request of one of our supporters with the goal of partnering the two organization to raise funds.

Hello Carrie and all! The National Walking Horse Association would like to be registered as a charity with ACTHA. We are a 501.c.3 organization dedicated to promotion of the naturally-gaited walking horse. NWHA provides sound-horse competitions/clinics and a level playing field for our exhibitors. A large group of our members are avid trail riders and many participate at ACTHA CTC's. I hope you will consider us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Val Delana. PS We are SO enjoying AFTH (but sad that Val and Missy are out of the running now)! Kathie Morrow, Office Manager, NWHA.

Naval Reserve Station located in Tallahassee, Fl. NOSC Tallahassee provides training, administrative, medical, and logistics support to over 170 drilling personnel. Provides support and personnel to reinforce the active component during times of war, national emergency, or any time national security requires. This fund supports the pre and post deployment readiness program for for the reservists and their families.

Our mission is to provide shelter and rehabilitation to abused, neglected, unwanted, and "at risk" horses, with emphasis towards the Paso Fino breed, in an attempt to make a difference in their lives "one donation at a time". Here at "New Beginnings" we know we cannot save ALL the horses of the world, or even save all the Paso Finos of the world. But what we CAN do, with the help of your generous donations, is to make a difference for those few horses fortunate enough to make it to our Ranch here in Surprise, Arizona, thus avoiding the destiny of dying in an unkempt stall or at some slaughter house near the Mexican border. We are registering with ACTHA because one of your current affiliates wishes to select New Beginnings Paso Fino Horse Rescue as their designated charity for their rides.

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding is a non-profit 501-C3 organization, dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, enhancing their lives using the power of horses, & PATH International Premier Accredited Center. Our goal is to… Strengthen the minds, bodies, and souls of individuals Encourage self-esteem, confidence and coordination Ability and Freedom to be mobile without artificial aides See positive changes in riders – spiritually and physically

New Horizon Ranch is a therapeutic riding center that offers hope and healing to individuals facing physical and cognitive challenges or dealing with emotional and behaviorial problems. NHR has helped support an ACTHA ride in the past fora little girl and now another donor wants to host several ACTHA rides and help support the kids that come to New Horizon Ranch. Thank you!

Offering therapy with horses through riding and driving programs for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities at two locations

We provide horse therapy to people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. We also started Horses for Heroes for our military veterans and provide horse therapy for those that have not responded to traditional therapy services. We were founded 28 years ago and have run an awesome program serving north western Illinois and Eastern Iowa as the only PATH certified riding center in our area. We would greatly appreciate any support your organization could offer and look forward to possibly hosting a ride, recommended by Molly at Molly's Custom Silver.

For the past five years the Equine Program at New River Ranch has been funded soley by my husband and me. In 1988 we donated the property ( 266 acres, former show horse farm to the Benevolence Dept. of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tn. New River Ranch has been a 501.3-C non-profit organization for the past 24 years. It is dually licensed by the WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources as a Level I Group Residential Child Care and Behavioral Health Facility. As an ACTHA member for the past three years, I would like to repectfully submit this registration for any charity funding for our equine program. We are in need of help to expand and better our program for the resudents of New River Ranch. I would be happy to send a brochure or speak with anyone concerning this request. Thanks!

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is the largest equine charity of its kind in the United States. It focuses on rehabilitating, retraining, and placing retired Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses.

We are a 501(c)3 animal rescue with a specific focus on Equines. We rescue and rehabilitate our equines on foster farms in Middle Tennessee, and have a combined 60+ acres dedicated to equine rescue. We adopt approximately 50 horses, ponies and donkeys each year.

The NC Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501c3 nonprofit empowering children and adults with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges through horse-center therapies and activities.

North Country R.I.D.E. offers horse-facilitated activities for children and adults who are challenged by a wide variety of special needs. These include physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral issues. North Country R.I.D.E. was started in 1982 to provide services to individuals throughout Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.

North West Horseman ApHC is a non profit horse riding club. We promote the Appaloosa but it is open to all breeds. We have been promoting the riding horse hosting ACTHA rides, trail rides and workshops.

We are trying to help this organization get a new chapter started in the northwest portion of Alabama. I am a new ride host. My friend competes with me and works closely with this charity.

The mission of Northwest Equine Stewardship Center is to provide horse rescues with critical veterinary and rehabilitation services. Additionally we create educational opportunities for the community and verterinary professionals to learn hands on techniques while benefiting animal welfare. We're interested in working with ACTHA as a support to awesome rescue horses finding their way back to health and meeting like minded horse owners.

Northwest Horseback Search and Rescue (NWHSAR) is a volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) registered with the state of Washington. Our operations are authorized by the King County Office of Emergency Management, a division of the King County Sheriff’s Office.

OREC, A newly formed non-profit, We provide a safe place at our show/rodeo arena, clubhouse and grounds for educational seminars and many agricultural events for youth and adults in our community.

We are a theraputic riding center

Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship Program is a not for profit in Brown County Ohio. Our mission is an organization dedicated to providing a life changing experience and opportunity for personal growth through horsemanship to any child who is challenged physically, mentally or emotionally.

I am captain of Hope In Action, a Relay For Life team that raises money for American Cancer Society. My team consists of 18 people, all of whom have been affected by cancer in some way. Five members are cancer survivors, several are care givers, and everyone has lost someone they loved to this disease. My husband is currently battling brain cancer, has had 2 craniotomies and is considered stable at present though we know it is coming back some day. There is no cure for his type of cancer. Our team works all year long to raise money to help find a cure so that this suffering will some day end. Thank you for your help in our fight. We appreciate it so much.

Olive’s Hope Pet Rescue, a 501c3 corporation, is an all-breed, no-kill rescue group, governed by a group of dedicated dog lovers who are experienced in rescue, training and animal care. We believe that every animal deserves to live free from neglect and abuse. Our efforts include rescuing from local shelters and fostering until suitable homes can be found. We promote community spay and neuter awareness and provide access and transport to low cost spay and neuter programs. We administer the website miamicountylostdog.com to assist those who have lost/found pets in our area. This free resource includes a place to post lost or found animals, helpful hints on finding your pet, and list of impounding jurisdictions and their phone numbers. Our directors and volunteers are diverse in their professions and interests, and include a professional dog trainer, an educator, a nurse, a former animal control officer, a city official and local business owners.. As a group, we have been advocates for homeless pets for many years. Although we are located in Louisburg, Kansas we also provide dog and cat rescue and adoption support for all of Miami county. If you would like to add your talents to helping homeless pets in the area, please feel free to contact us at any time. OLIVE'S HOPE PET RESCUE P.O. Box 881 Louisburg KS 66053 913-735-7040 [email protected]

On Eagles Wings in Fairmont WV is a Therapeutic riding facility. It is the only one in our area. It is badly needed. I believe in Therapeutic Riding and it's benefits. This is a great place.

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I am a horse trainer for both show and pleasure. I also started a 501(3) c non profit because we have Lyme Disease in the pacific north west and many riders were getting afflicted with this illness, but the state does not recognize it, therefore the patients are denied diagnosis. We raise awareness of Lyme Diseases in all communities, especially equine related communities. We have educational speakers, we are working on gaining data through tick sweeps and CDC reporting to ensure this disease is caught early before late symptoms occur that both debilitating and are difficult to treat.

NAPHA is ride host to ACTHA event in Tunica MS. The organization has requested this local OPRHANAGE to receive our charity percentage.

The Parelli Education Institute is an independent, non-profit organization for the natural horsemanship community that focuses on education. Our purpose is to support an advanced natural horsemanship education for students with the skills and aptitude to become extraordinary horsemen, educators, or both. We offer educational programs and opportunities to individuals who wish to create careers around horses. Further, we offer educational assistance to those focused on youth horsemanship, therapeutic horsemanship, and equine welfare.

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) promotes safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. We share ACTHA's goal of empowering riders through confidence-building experiences in partnership with the wonderful horse.

Pathfinders for Greenways, Inc. maintains over 100 miles of multi-use trails, including equestrian, in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia. Volunteers are continually creating new trails as well as maintaining existing trails.

We are a non-profit organization in Stilwell, OK that is trying to help with abandoned and neglected animals in the area, both paws and hoofed animals! We are registering to get our name available to your group and at the request of a dear friend and animal advocate who is hosting a ride in our area. We want to be available for the host ride organization to pick us as a charity. We look forward to helping with the ride by providing volunteers and are excited about an ACTHA event so close to home.

Paws Ranch Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non profit volunteer organization is dedicated to the care and compassion of abused and neglected horses in North and South Carolina.

Pawsibilities Are Endless is a tiny, volunteer and foster based, 501c3 tax exempt organization in Windsor, Missouri. We do not have a facility. The dogs and cats we take into our care are placed into in-home foster care. Services we offer our animals include: full vetting, socialization with dogs, people and sometimes cats, some basic training and finding them the best possible forever home. Types of animals we bring into our rescue include those who need to be re-homed, animals who are abandoned, abused, lost, sick, injured, on the verge of euthanasia and seniors. We are registering with ACTHA because http://www.vonholtenranch.com

The mission of Pegasus Farm is to maximize the potential of persons with disabilities to become independent, well-rounded, self-confident individuals by providing equine activities along with recreational, social, and vocational support. Pegasus Farm serves over 500 individuals with disabilities annually. Our program participants range in age from 3 years to 75 years, with the majority being between the ages of 4 and 20. These individuals may have emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental or physical disabilities or a combination of these conditions. The Farm is one of four therapeutic equestrian centers in Northeast Ohio that are certified as a Premier Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH). We are currently serving individuals from eight different counties.

I am President of the PA Pleasure Walking Horse Association. We are a non profit in the state of PA, but have found that it is too costly to become a 502c3 for federal purposes. Would we still be eligible to work with and become a charity benefactor with your organization. We work with and give information, education through workshops, demonstrations, shows, and exhibitions concerning the flat shod TN Walking Horse. Right now we are heavily involved with the HPA amendment HB6388 to help stop the abuse of these awesome creatures. Cordially, Marion Latshaw

Perfect Harmony Animal Rescue is a very small organization. We help as many horses as funds and space allows. We concentrate our efforts on older horses, but will rescue any horse in need. Sadly donations are down. So we are looking for other ways to bring in funds to help us help horses in need. All of our members and volunteers love the ACTHA rides. We attend all rides in our area with our rescue horses. Many of these horses go on to adoptive homes and the adopters continue to join in the rides. Thank you for your consideration!

Our local saddle club ia an affiliate already and would like to donate to our local animal shelter any donations from our upcoming ride Sept 22nd

The mission of Florida Personal Ponies, Ltd. Inc., is to offer a unique and empowering experience to special needs children and adults through direct interaction with our gentle and patient therapeutic miniature Shetland ponies, completely free of charge. Every child/adult can participate in his/her own unique way with emphasis on their abilities not their disabilities! We believe their lives will be immeasurably enriched by this experience! In order to accomplish our mission, we: * Provide private sessions (One on One Therapeutic Pony Time) with our clients at our South Florida locations * Provide visits with our ponies to schools (With ESE programs), hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc. throughout South Florida. * Encourage and facilitate loving, trusting relationships between our ponies and the children/adults with whom they interact. * Adapt our sessions to the specific capabilities and needs of each child/adult we serve, emphasizing what they can do, rather than what they cannot do, building an "I CAN" attitude! * Every child/adult can participate in his/her very own unique way! * Offer our services completely free of charge.

We are a non profit public health center, our mission is to improve the health of our community.

We are a non-profit animal sanctuary that houses horses from cruelty cases and retired NYC carriage horses. We want to bring more awareness to the community about our sanctuary. We rely on volunteers to help staff care for our animals.

Back Country Horsemen of Idaho is a part of the national Back Country Horsemen of America, which works to keep back-country trails open to stock users for recreation by partnering with individuals and land-use entities such as the U.S. Forest Service and BLM. Back-Country members volunteer equipment, transportation and labor to keep trails cleared, open, and in sound repair in the back-country. The BCHI Foundation provides grant funds to chapters for tools and materials to maintain corrals, trails, bridges,etc., so that stock users and equestrians can continue to have access to remote and wilderness areas.

Our mission is to provide equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. We strive to enhance the lives of our riders, their families and volunteers on a safe equestrian oriented environment.

Registered non profit charitable organization. The objevtive of the P.R.A.N.C.E therapeutic riding program is to promote the rehabilitation and treatment of the physically, developmentally, or emotionally challenged person through horse back riding. The horse provides a stimulus by creating a unique therapeutic and social environment.

Pregnant Mare Rescue (PMR) is Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) verified, 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit horse rescue dedicated to the fulfillment of three objectives: saving pregnant mares and orphaned foals subjected to various abuses, including slaughter; educating the public on the plight of our American equines today; and providing healing programs for children from all walks of life.

It is being registered with ACTHA as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics team at Proctor High School. Proctor has a family which is very involved with ACTHA who would like a vehicle to give back to the program.

We are an all-volunteer 501(c) that uses rescue horses (ex pleasure and competition riding horses, minis) to provide non-mounted therapy services to children, teens and adults. Non-riding equine therapy is a great alternative to talk therapy, and helps people deal with a wide variety of issues: depression, anxiety, trauma, social skills deficits, autism, substance abuse, and more. We provide excellent care to these formerly neglected and abused horses, but are always struggling to keep up with their monthly expenses. We would be open to sponsoring rides, but could not do so on our leased property. Thank you for your consideration.

Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has been in operation for nearly 25 years. We have intervened on behalf of 100's of abused and neglected horses... many coming to the sanctuary to live out their lives in peace and freedom. Our herd of permanent residents has numbers in the 70's. We are registering with ACTHA to aide in our ongoing/never-ending fund raising efforts.

Public Safety Organization is working to create awareness about the importance of protecting and educating our professionals and community. The Organization has made significant strides in becoming a more integral part of the community. By increasing awareness and education, we are building relationships with students and becoming a valuable liaison for crime prevention.

We are a 501(c)(3)non-proft corporation with the mission to rescue and rehabilitate horse. We find horses that are unwanted, abused or neglected and turn them back into safe, trustable equine partners. We spend a lot of time teaching horsemanship to humans so they can be responsible horse owners. We are very successful and want to build a trails course on-site to train and prepare our rescued horse for trail riding. Please contact me by email for the best response. Thank you, Trish Browne, President

The R.O. Ranch is a non-profit 501-C3 Corportion dedicated to preserving the equitrain lifestyle by planning, development, management and operation of equestrian activities.

I work for a community,(in Camp Verde, AZ, where adults with developmental disabilities can live, be accepted and treated with dignity & respect. It is called Rainbow Acres. It has been in providing homes for special needs adults for 38 years. We are struggling with our horse therapy program because we only have 2 horses at this time.There are 93 people living here and many more could be involved the the therapy riding program if we were able to provide at least one more safe mount. We also have an equine exploration program that could use updated library materials about horses. DVD's, books, basically anything educational about horses.We all love horses but the pure joy that shines out from the faces of our residents when they are touching, riding or even just being around the horses, is a delight to us all.

Rainbow Meadows is hosting a CTC in June in Kansas

Rainier Equine Hoof Recovery Center is a federally certified 501c3 as well as registered with the state of Washington. We are recognized by the Unwanted Horse Coalition. More information can be found on our website www.rainierhoofrehab.com

Rainier Therapeutic Riding is a PATH Intl. Certified center providing therapeutic horsemanship lessons to wounded,active-duty and veteran service members. Currently we serve about 48 riders per week. Our riders are struggling to reintegrate into society, are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress, traumatic brain injuries, various physical injuries from battle. Using the natural talents of our horses we are able to help these riders overcome thoughts of suicide, gain independence, physical mobility and increase an overall sense of well-being. Our program focuses its curriculum on creating safe horsemen and women that can enjoy the local trails from the unique vantage point a saddle provides.

Raleigh County 4-H Horse Clubs and Camp. We work with kids onin Raleigh County on Horsmanship Skills and provide a safe summer camp for the kids and their horses.

Helping youth understand the importance of caring for animals.

Our 4H organization, helps and promotes healthy horsemanship to the youth of Raleigh County and Southern West Virginia. We are non-profit and everything we receive goes straight to the children. We promote learning through a safe, bully-free zone.

organization that manages land for all to enjoy including well maintained horse trails

Ramona Trails Association is a 25 year old non-profit with a successful history of growing and maintaining trails in San Diego County. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, funds go to trail maintenance and the process of putting in new trails, 75 miles of which are on paper in and around Ramona, but not yet on the ground.

We are a county operated animal shelter that handles about 5000 animals a year. We do domestic animals as well as livestock. We work very hard to increase adoptions to good homes. We work closely with Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation as well as other horse rescues in NC

RE-RIDE Quarter Horse Adoption Program is an Ohio 501(c)3 organization that provides homes for unwanted registered Quarter Horses. Through rehabilitation, and adoption theses horses are given a second chance for a bright new future.

REACH Therapeutic Riding Center provides horseback riding and equine activities for people with physical, mental or emotional challenges. REACH relies primarily on the generosity of individuals, foundations, organizations and corporations to support our riders and programs.

Readington Trail Association (RTA) is a qualified 501(c)3 organization with the goal of preserving the rural atmosphere of Readington through establishing and maintaining many miles of beautiful trails throughout the Township. In addition to trail work, RTA works within the community to support essential/emergency services and educate members and others about equine health, safety and emergency procedures.

Current new Ride Host working on October for first ride. I have a Horse Rescue/Sanctuary in Pleasant Lake, MI. We were awarded 501 Status as of September 2014 and are looking to do more rescue & placement of horses in our area. Through ACTHA membership we feel we can provide people with more reason to become involved in a great world of Equine.

The Mission of RED Arena is to empower individuals with disabilities through horses. We offer equine assisted physical/occupational/speech therapies as well as individual riding lessons for children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities. One of our goals is to progress our Riders to become as independent as possible so horseback riding can become their lifelong sport or hobby. The majority of the time our riders spend is out on our trails! Another goal we have is to promote inclusive events in our community that kids with and without disabilities can enjoy together such as our RED Arena Round-Up and Summer Horse Camps.

Red Bucket Equine Rescue (RBER) is a compassionate 50-plus horse rescue located in Chino Hills, California. Red Bucket Equine Ranch, formally known as Coyote Creek Ranch, has been RBER’s home since June 2012. The ranch symbolizes a secure home for our horses as we prepare them for their ” forever home “, it is hope, and a promise to the thousands of future horses who will now have a second chance. Red Bucket Equine Rescue was founded in January 2009 by David and Susan Peirce, who simply could not turn their backs on a group of starving and abandoned horses. During its first year, RBER saved 74 starving or slaughter bound horses. Nineteen horses were adopted and found safe “forever homes.” Red Bucket utilizes a “matching program” to ensure that horses and their new families are well suited in all areas, including temperament, age, training level of horse and riding/skill level and goals of the adoptive family. Integrity, honesty and candor are the foundation of each conversation and integral to every placement.

We are R.E.D. Gate Rescue, Inc., a new 501(c)3 public charity organization located in the Arkansas River Valley dedicated to Recapturing Equine Dignity. Several of us have been following ACTHA this past year and feel like it is an amazing organization. We would like help raising money for our horses we are rescuing, but we would like to get involved in your organization to help spread the word about the humane treatment of these wonderful creatures.

We are a new therapeutic riding facility in an area of Northern Colorado that serves several rural areas including Cheyenne Wyoming. We have a program for Veterans that allows them both to ride and assist other riders. We would like to do the arena hosting and possibly the trail hosting if we can put together the space.

ReHorse Rescue Ranch is a nonprofit horse rescue serving the horses of the Sierra Foothills. We have been in operation since 2008 and have rescued, adopted and placed over 500 horses. We currently house 30+ equines at our facility and have had over 50 at our facility. We operate 100% on donations and volunteers.

Reins of life youth ranch was organized June 2008. we are a non profit organization. We are a horse rescue, recovery and youth therapy riding farm. In 2011, we also beacame known as a disaster relief center. Not only were we helping abused, neglected and starved horses and welcoming children to the farm from trobuled and abusive situations, we were helping storm victums start to rebuild their lives by providing food, supplies and clothing. we also took in additional horses on our already full capicity farm. one of which was a pregnant mare that had survivied the tornado. The vet said that the colt would probably not make it because of the injuries, trauma and meds that the mare went thru and was taking. The paint filly was born June 8th and is doing great. To my knowledge, she is the first colt born that survived the storm. Our farm went above and beyond our call of duty. we were the only non profit to step up and help after the storm that was not a church or fire department. We sure could use help with hay, feed, fencing, posts and gates.

The mission of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program is to provide physical, mental, and emotional therapy to a wide range of disabled children and adults through the use of carefully supervised horseback riding. The benefits of this therapy are both mental and physical and include normalization of muscle tone, increased balance & coordination, developments of speech & language, and improvements in body awareness & self-esteem.

Our journey began in 2008 with the rescue of 100 starving Arabian horses. It did not end there. We are an organization of dedicated volunteers who are determined to continue to offer care, love and healing to animals that have survived abuse or neglect. It is our mission to rehabilitate these animals and place them into loving and capable forever homes.

One of your Affiliates, Jackie Greer, has been hosting ACTHA Rides for the past 3 years for our organization. Ride On St. Louis (ROSL) is an equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) center serving disabled children, adults and the at-risk youth of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. ROSL uses the unique movement of the horse and emotional bond created between horse and rider to gain physical, mental, emotional and spiritual improvements in the lives of those we serve. The program mission is to use hippotherapy (therapy with the aid of a horse) and/or adaptive riding to achieve emotional, mental and physical benefits for the developmentally and physically disabled, as well as the disadvantaged youth of the community.

Through the team approach of one instructor, an occupational therapist, a licensed psychologist and about 80 dedicated volunteers from our community, we serve a variety of people. We receive numerous referrals from schools of students who are struggling for one reason or another. It may be a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, ODD, or family dysfunction. They could have problems with lack of focus, failure to follow directions or inability to interact with peers appropriately. We also receive referrals from several Boards of Sheltered Services for folks with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down's Syndrome, severe autism, traumatic brain injury, damage from stroke, blindness, deafness, multiple sclerosis, and birth defects and many others. Funding is available for some of these referrals, but for many, there is no funding except community support. Students are assessed by professionals. Goals are identified, and the lessons on horseback are developed to attain those goals. Some goals are physical, some are emotional, and some are behavioral. We have seen significant results in all areas with the help o f out 600-1200 lb. animals. Please visit us on Facebook (Riley Equine Center) or at www.rileyequinecenter.com

Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso provides weekly therapeutic riding sessions, summer and winter riding camps, field trips, a wounded warrior program, and a variety of supportive services. THEP works year round with families, schools, and array of child welfare professionals. We are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization who began serving the greater El Paso community in 1988 and have continued to expand our services and client base for the past 25 years. THEP provides an innovative therapy alternative to treat children and adults with cognitive, neurological, muscular, and orthopedic disorders. THEP is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH). All of the program instructors and volunteers are trained through PATH, and to its rigorous established standards. The programs and services provided by this organization are overseen and guided by a Board of Directors that volunteers their time and expertise in support of its clients and mission. THEP is located at 924 Gato rd. El Paso TX, 79932. Please contact their Executive Director, Tami Lind for more information or to visit this outstanding program. Visit THEP online at www.th-ep.org

Rising H.O.P.E.S/ Ranch is a Haven Of Progress through Equine Study . We teach natural horsemanship using Parelli 7 games to at risk youth. Our focus is on understanding, trust communication, respect and leadership in hopes of improving the self confidence and the relationship skills of all the ranch guests. It is being registered with ACTHA because the proceeds from the rides we host will go to the program for insurance, as Rising H.O.P.E.S is a not for profit that charges nothing to our guests.

RCTRC, Inc: River Cities Therapy and Recreation Center, Inc. is the oldest therapeutic riding center and equine assisted therapy/program facility in the state of WV. We operate on a very small budget as community support is waning in the face of the economy - however needs continue with our referrals increasing. We have been unable to financially obtain PATH International certification - but our facility does adhere to the industry standards as safety and education are major factors in our programming.

I am an approved affiliate trying to get my charity registered to receive the $3 per rider from ACTHA. River of Hope Ranch is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that uses horses in its mission to councel adults and children who are having difficulties in life such as autism, death or major illness in the family, divorce or other life troubles. Most participants do not ride the horses, they interact with them on the ground, so River of Hope can use horses that are unadoptable by most other therapeutic type riding programs.

River Valley Riders is a therapeutic riding and carriage driving program serving the St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. We serve children and adults with special needs who benefit from these activities with improvement of balance, increase of core strength, development of self-confidence and improvement of social skills. We serve 45 individuals weekly with the assistance of over 150 dedicated volunteers. Four of our volunteers are members of the ACTHA.

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and rehome Draft Horse that are purchased from livestock auctions. We would like to be included so that a host ride can choose us as a charity.

The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Inc. is an approved non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on the prevention of equine abuse. Our paddocks are open to abused, neglected, starved, and slaughter bound horses. Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Inc. provides educational opportunities to the general public on horsemanship, horse care and safety. Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Inc. provides to Animal Control offices assistance with the seizure of any and all equines. We were asked to register by a member who is hosting a show

Robbyn's Nest Equestrian Center and Rescue Foundation is a 501C3 non profit organization dedicated to rescuing horses. Once the horses have been rehabilitated I want to involve them with getting together in group activites to make them excellent theapy horse for our children and veterens in need.

This is a 4-H group, they do horse judging, go to Stock Show, have horse events, and always could use money to take the members to new and different horse functions, or even put on shows.

Rocking Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program is a not-for-profit organization founded by Eileen Van Houten in 1991 that provides equine assisted activities and equine assisted therapy to children and adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities. Students who participate in the program come from Pitt County as well as 13 surrounding counties in eastern North Carolina. The ultimate goal of the program is to improve each rider's quality of life so that they can become more independent, productive and active members of the community. We are a member organization of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATHIntl). I'm registering RHR because we have several instructors who volunteer with y'all and who suggested we register for a chance to have our students and riding program benefit from the work ACTHA does.

We are a group of men and women, who are promoting the horse as a friend and partner. We come from all life styles with this one goal in mind. We are a mounted drill team and we perform mounted drill manuvers to show the public that the horse is our friend and willing partners. We try to let people see that our partners are willing to help us to teach people that there is a lot of things that these animals can teach us.

Rodeo City Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization that helps horses in need. They receive and rescue equines of all kinds. The placement of these animals into good homes is remarkable. They are a small service. As you have read or heard on the news of the Taylor Bridge fire, in the State of Washington, that is still burning, that alot of animals have been displaced. This organization is doing every thing they can to help save and return these animals to their owners and they could use a helping hand.

I am the founder of Rosemary Farm Sanctuary, we are new to ACTHA and hosting our first ride on May 4! We need to register our sanctuary as an approved non-profit. We are a 501c-3, awarded to us on April 20, 2012. RF currently cares for over 40 horses rescued from slaughter and neglect. Some of these horses become available for adoption, and a few are being prepared for this ride! We are so excited about expanding this element to showcase rescue horses. Thank you!

We are Rough Start Horse Rescue, we take in owner surrender, abandoned and police confiscated horses. We serve Spokane, Lincoln, Stevens Counties, North Idaho and surrounding areas. We work to rehabilitate and find each horse a loving forever home.

Royal Family Kids Camp, is the most important charity I have ever been fortunate enough to work with.RFKC was founded by George Wood,s church in Costa Mesa , California in 1985. They were looking for a way for the local church to connect with Social Services to help children who were in foster care. The first camp has grown to include 200 camps across the nation. Our church, Pottsville Assembly Of God, already had a heart for hurting kids and were very receptive to the idea of being the Host Church to a local RFKC.. Plans were being put in place and in the summer of 2003, several members of our church, flew to North Carolina to observe a training camp in progress. After a week of intense study, we became qualified to be directors. We came back ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We hosted our first camp in 2004. The children who attend our camp each summer come from group homes, foster homes therapeutic foster homes, some. They come to us scared and sometimes unwilling to try new experiences. When they arrive at camp in the big tour bus and see all the people smiling and waving big signs with their names on them, when they are escorted to their beautifully decorated rooms and when they begin to see so many loving, caring adults willing to spend an entire week helping them have fun, it seems to put hope back into their eyes. They go away from camp more confident to face whatever like throws at them. Our camp has an all volunteer staff. No one is paid for their time and effort. Last year our camp logged 8660 volunteer hours. It is totally supported by the generosity of our communities. We apply for grants, do fundraising events , ask for sponsorships from local businesses and churches. Every year we try to raise $25,000.00 so that we can do this for these children. The majority of our budget goes to rent the camp facility each year. We are needing to raise $19,000.00 more by the end of May this year to meet our goal.We have sent letters to individuals, businesses and churches letting them know our need. We would greatly appreciate the help of ACTHA to help us save hurting children in our state> Thank you for considering us for one of your many charities you help each year.

Sacred Healing Circle is a 501c3 whose focus is the conservation of the Native American Horse. Mr. Rickman owns the foundation herds for the Choctaw Horses and the Gilbert Jones Spanish Mustangs. Since 1980, he has worked to preserve and promote these breeds. Currently, there are less than 250 Choctaw Horses alive.

Saddle Up! is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the region, and the only one exclusively serving children and youth who have disabilities. We are a Premier Center accredited by PATH

Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary was formed by a group of concerned animal advocates in Middle Tennessee to fill a gaping void in the world of large animal rescue. While other equine specific rescues do exist, there is not another rescue in our area that provides retirement and respite care to animals in need, while also working on rehabilitation, training and adoption to those that are able to have a full life in a new home.

All of our adoptable horse love the trails! It is one of many traits that make them attractive to adopters. We would love to let them know about this organization so they can continue to help.

Saints N Angels Animal Rescue (OTTB) was created in July 2014 to assist off-track thoroughbreds in the TX, AR, LA area. Mike and Josie Adams Ranch in Greenville, TX (co-director) are re-training a half dozen horses to participate in the Thoroughbred Makeover Symposium Oct. 23-25 at Kentucky Horse Park. We need additional funds to help with entry fees and transportation costs. Any support for our charity would be greatly appreciated.

San Diego Hippotherapy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) program that has been providing equine-assisted therapies and services since 2001. We are a PATH Int'l Premier Accredited Center. Our current programs are Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, and our Freedom Reins military program.

The San Dimas Rodeo, Inc is a non profit organization dedicated to preserving the great sport of rodeo. We pride ourselves on our continuous support and betterment of our local communities through our educational scholarship program. Each year at Sunday's performance, we have a Challenged Buckaroos Rodeo for special needs children in our area. This is a heartwarming experience that shows the true meaning of giving back to our community. The San Dimas Rodeo Board is looking for other ways to give back to the community through out the year in addition to the annual rodeo. The ACTHA Competitive Trail Competition is a good fit with the rodeo, through promoting families enjoying various sporting events with horses while giving back to community that supports the Rodeo.

I would like to pick the San Gorgonio Pass Posse because they do alot for our community and are very helpful when needed. The Posse is a volunteer unit with the local Cabazon Sheriffs department they work very hard throughout the year to raise money for there unit to help cover costs for there troup. The Posse works at our local mall out in Cabazon during holidays to help prevent with stolen goods and cars,they also work local festivals and safety fairs.

I am already an Affiliate and we have been hosting rides with ACTHA for a few years. Our horse club in a Non-Profit Horse Club that supports all facets of horsemanship.

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Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses suffering from abuse, neglect or starvation. Once recovered, we provide our horses with training, and find adoptive homes through a rigorous screening process. We support Animal Control agencies in several Washington state counties and also provide assistance to horse owners struggling to care for their animals in the current economy. We believe horses have the best chances when they have a job and support the efforts of ACTHA in encouraging riders & their horses to build bonds of trust, respect and fun.

Patti Robert's dude ranch/horse rescue.

Sebastian Riding Associates (SRA) is a community based non profit providing equine assisted learning and therapies for individuals living with mental health, intellectual and physical disabilities for nearly 40 years. SRA services include therapeutic riding, driving and hippotherapy to almost 200 students per year. SRA is also the home of the Riding Free program which is a pilot study being conducted for adolescents aged 7 to 15 with post traumatic stress disorder.

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We are a Therapeutic Riding Center that has programs for Veterans, people in recovery from addictions, and children and adults with special needs.

Shadow Ranch is a nonprofit therapeutic equestrian center serving kids and adults with disabilities. Some friend are interested in becoming a Ride Host and would like us to be their designated charity. We appreciate this more than we can ever say.

Shaker Village is a 501c3 historic sight in the midst of Kentucky's horse country. The village lies on 3,000 acres that have been returned to native grasses of Kentucky. Throughout this land are forty miles of horse trails, 12 miles of carriage trails and lots of adventures to be had. The goal of the land and stables area is to make a place where horse enthusiasts can come for minimal money and enjoy the great outdoors with their horses. We are interested in registering with ACTHA because we are partnering with ACTHA to host a ride. In addition Shaker Village agrees with the belief that every horse should have job and a purpose. Our hope is that the trails we build and maintain can help give more horses and riders a purpose and a goal.

STAR is a therapeutic horseback riding program that works with children and adults with disabilities as well as disabled veterans, dementia/Alzheimer's individuals, and at-risk youth. A wonderful person has offered

We are a non-profit that rescues older, unwanted horses and gives them a chance to live their lives in comfort and love. These horses are gently ridden by children of many abilities. They are used by 4-H children who could never have a horse of their own. They are also used for therapeutic riding and have been shown in many Special Olympic games. When reaches the farm they are here forever.

Shepherd Youth Ranch is a 501c3 non profit that rescues horses and pairs them with youth that have mental health needs, suffering from trauma, grief or loss and children with autism. We provide equine assisted therapy and learning since 2004.

Sheridan College Foundation is seeking to raise money toward the first phase of construction for a Large Animal Science Center. This center will support the growth and development of educational opportunities by providing on-site classrooms, an indoor arean, accomodations for large animals, and the Kaul Outdoor Arena. When the facility is not being used by Sheridan College the facilities will be available for lease to Sheridan community members.

SHERR NC - Safe Haven Equine Rescue & Retirement is a 501(c)3 non profit that was founded to rescue horses in need of food, shelter, and medical attention due to neglect or abuse in an effort to improve their quality of life. Further more, SHERR will provide a place or assist in finding a place of retirement for older horses that are unable to perform the tasks intended for them. Our Philsoiphy - Our philosophy is based on the belief that since we domesticated horses,we must take full responsibility for their life. SHERR’s goal is to find permanent placement with responsible loving adoptive homes for horses as companion riding mounts and retired pets. All of them need a home, a sanctuary.

We help children with broken families or hearts to find healing with the help of our horses.

Provides a rehabilitative sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, and abused horses. We are dedicated to bringing people who love horses, together with the horses we love.

Sound Equine Options is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization that provides veterinary-directed programs to measurably reduce the number of suffering and starving horses in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Would like to sign up for ACTHA benefit ride in Sisters Oregon

Family and volunteer based rescue that is interested in partnering with ACTHA for fundraising.

S.C.A.R.E., Inc. is an equine rescue and sanctuary. We provide education in the care and keeping of horses and other equine when appropriate, as well as rehabilitating abused and neglected horses and re-homing them when possible.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit Veteran Service Organization established in 1992 in the state of Florida. We conduct Equine Assisted Therapy programs for returning combat veterans who are suffering with PTSD and or TBI. We work with various VA Medical Centers and the Vet Center program in Florida together conducting programs of mental health and recovery for veterans and their families. The recent ACTHA "Southren Comfort" ride on November 12,2011 was a Veterans Day event held to benefit our charity. Our goal is to have our veteran clients become trail riders and compete in ACTHA events in Florida.

Volunteer emergency mounted search and rescue for 9 counties and responsible for Large Animal Emergency Rescue as well.

The Southern Nye County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Unit is a volunteer arm of the Sheriff's Office involved in performing the Sheriff's statutorily mandated function of conducting or coordinating search and rescue operations within the county. Southern Nye County SAR is an all volunteer self-funded Unit that exists solely due to the generosity of its volunteers and financial supporters. We have man trackers, ham operators, , atv teams, rope and rappel teams, dog trackers and a newly formed mounted unit. We do many fundraisers during the year, usually selling food at events and thought this would be a good fit with our search and rescue horses.

Sunflower Farms is hosting an ACTHA completion May 31st and June 1st of 2014. We would like to register SMILES (Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills INC) a therapeutic riding organization for our shamrock ride. SMILES is a path organization.

My organization is the Newton County Special Olympic Equestrian Team. This is a group of parents and horse owners dedicated to helping children with special needs. Their main activity is preparing to compete in several disciplines during the Georgia State Special Olympic Games. I hope to help them offset the cost of attending this event for participants and horse owners.

Spirit Therapies started in 2002 and we are in our 12th year of saving kids and adults with disabilities.

I would to introduce myself, my name is Marisa Striano Charles. My husband Jeff and I have founded Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program. We rescue horses from around the country that are in need and repurpose them as healers and teachers. Horses are extremely empathic creatures and truly want to help their human counterparts. We are exclusively Equine Therapy. We do not ride or provide hippo therapy. Our focus is to teach about the value of the horse in our lives and in American History. Our mantra is "Where would we be without the horse?" We are an advocate against the cruelty of horse slaughter. We at Spirit's Promise feel that education is the key. We provide an open air class room with 14 horses as teachers. We have two race horses. One of them is "Big Mommie", she is Seattle Slew's granddaughter. She was rescued from Camelot the "Auction Facility" in Cranbury New Jersey. There, she had bonded with Star Luna, that raced as Luna-Sea for one year and was sent to Slaughter because she was not fast enough. They screamed for each other across the lot and had to be rescued together. We have Jack, a quarter horse from Montana that came from a rolling 72 acres. He was taken from his mother at 8 months and then broke at 2. He was shipped across the United States and then put in a stall for up to 20 hours a day and only taken out to work. Subsequently, he kicked his trainer. His owner called us because he was no longer deemed safe. Jack is a 4 year old "big shot" quarter horse who loves to play with Pirate, a 6 year old quarter horse mustang mix. He also came from a farm, this one was in Washington state. The owner of his barn died of a heart attack and the children of this man did not want the horses. They sold them to slaughter. Pirate watched all the mares in his family get on a truck bound for a slaughter facility in Canada. When the truck came back for the Stallions, one of the drivers called and said there was a beautiful young horse on the truck that shouldn't go to slaughter. We received Pirate after he was gelded (neutered). As you might imagine, he was terrified and thought that his human counterparts were the most horrible predators he has ever run into. It has been three years and a lot of work, but Pirate is a trusting loving horse that loves to play with his buddy Jack. One of our more recent rescues was "Rex". He is a 20 year old Morgan with Cushings disease (basically diabetes in horses). His owner and rider was in a coma for the past 5 years. He was in the back yard of house where she lived. She had a brain aneurysm at 52 and was in a home for the last 5 years. Unfortunately, her husbands insurance ran our because he has an accident on his job and could no longer pay for the home that she was in. He had to take his wife home. They transformed the living room into a hospital room. We were called to come and get Rex because her husband could not afford any money or time to take care of Rex. Horses are herd animals and they need each other to thrive. Rex came to us and didn't understand the rules of being a horse in a herd. Our herd here is teaching him. We are working with him to trust again. We love what we do because we are the voice of the voiceless. We help the innocent and the innocent heal the wounded. As I like to say to people, we have a kindergarten for 1500 pound children. They just want to please you and live their lives in peace, security and surrounded by love. We have an old west theme. A facade that we call "Town". This is our classroom where we teach. We just had a special needs class that came from Miller Place. It was one of the most rewarding days I have ever had. I take for granted everyone that comes here automatically knows about horses because it is the circle that I travel in. They do not. To see our horses through their eyes is truly magical. Autistic children that do not like to touch or be touched by anyone, brush our horses. It is beautiful to watch. I am 50 years old and I have done so much in my life. I feel that what ever I have done has lead me here to make a difference, if not the world then our little corner of it. We are working with the Cancer survivors from Stony Brook Hospital Cancer Center. We have opened our ranch up to the cancer survivors, their families and especially their caretakers. The caretakers are the unsung heros of the fight against cancer. We are going to have an event here, we are working out the final details with everyone involved. Our horses are perfect for helping the cancer survivors and their care takers. They know, like the survivors what it is like to cheat death. It is a perfect marriage of healer and student. I hope that you consider us as one of the Not For Profits on the East End that deserve to be recognized. We have a beautiful place here. We sell Peonies from our truck on our property on the side of the road. We bought the house and the barns with the peony field in the back of the horse barn. We farm over 20,000 Peonies during the month of May in to June. Living life surrounded by beauty and love is how we live. Please go to our website www.SpiritsPromiseRescue.org and please friend me on Facebook Marisa Striano Charles and like our page Spirit's Promise. I look forward to hearing from you.

Saddle Up for St. Jude is a volunteer-based fundraising program featuring horseback riding to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Typically, a Saddle Up event consists of a trail ride, but it can also include horse shows and other equestrian events. Horse enthusiasts hold Saddle Up events across the country to help in the hospital's fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, no family ever pays St. Jude for anything. To learn more about Saddle Up for St. Jude, please visit stjude.org/saddleup or call 1.800.567.0675.

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We use rescued and often troubled horses to work with youth with mental health issues. The youth that participate learn natural horsemanship methods to work with the horses. We take the principals from the natural horsemanship methods and parallel them to the youth's responses to stressors and help them develop coping skills to take with them in the world.

Stable Strides Farm is a non-profit therapeutic riding facility in Flower Mound, TX. We teach our riders with special needs competitive and effective horsemanship which includes lessons of responsibility, care and compassion for animals. These lessons help our clients transitions theirs skills into empathy, teamwork and diligence for their everyday lives. The program has no paid staff or employees - the organizations operates on a 100% volunteer basis. Any tuition, donation or other funding is wholly used to support the charity and our wonderful team of horses. Stable Strides Farm is a place where important stories unfold. People with disabilities have a life that can sometimes be marked with daily struggle to overcome. In addition to the therapeutic benefit of riding, Stable Strides Farm teaches patience, empathy, and is a source of inspiration and fun for our riders. I think ACTHA can be an inspiration and fun for our riders also.

Stable-Spirit's mission is to provide the community with opportunities that inspire positive mental, physical and emotional health through professionally guided interaction with horses.

Stamp Out Starvation of Horses, Inc. is a Georgia horse rescue and equine relief fund committed to improving the lives of horses across Georgia and keeping them safe, healthy and out of the horse slaughter pipeline. Our multi-faceted program assists horse owners who have fallen on hard times by providing short-term financial assistance. We are not a traditional horse rescue, and consistently look for creative solutions to problems that negatively impact the equid population. S.O.S. believes that it is important to look at the big picture to make sure that we are not only saving lives, one horse at a time, but also finding ways to reduce the incidence of cruelty and neglect through the legal system. SOS funds and sponsors gelding clinics to help make this important method of population control affordable. We maintain a hay bank, assist with farrier care and vet bills, when necessary, including euthanasia for horses too ill to be rehabilitated. Our outreach programs include working with other Georgia rescues, networking to help owners re-home their horses when they can no longer care for them, holding gelding clinics and educating owners on healthy and safe horse care methods. When we encounter situations of blatant negligence or abuse, we work to bring abusers to justice and enforce state and local equine and animal protection laws. SOS is a 501c3 non-profit charity that hopes to Stamp Out Starvation of Horses in Georgia.

AKA Ranch Good Days, Inc. provides a Christ-based, Safe-centered, nurturing environment where at-risk teen-aged girls can grow to be happy, productive and principled adults; and, who will learn share of self with the less fortunate, to enrich the spirit of all concerned.

The Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance wishes to donate to our group and we were told by them to register at your website.

Stars & Strides Stables Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit therapeutic riding center established to give riders with disablilties a place to learn and become effective and competitive equestrians to the best of their ability. Stars & Strides is a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic horsemanship International) certified facility located in Weatherford TX. We serve all individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional disabilities. For more information about our organization visit our website at starsandstrides.org. We are registering with ACTHA to seek assistance to help fund programs for our special riders. Together we can accomplish our mission: Empowering our Stars to reach great Strides in life through the power of the horse.

We are a non-profit center for therapeutic riding and mental health work for veterans with PTSD. We are heavily involved in the horse community and welcome anything that promotes healthy horses and healthy people!

I am working with a local friend at her event and looking into how we can work with ACTHA in the future to promote our organization.

Thousands of American mustangs are now in holding facilities, without their freedom, families or a natural way of life. Our dream is to one day see that all wild horses are set free from the bondage of holding and allowed to realize a new freedom, a new family and a familiar way of life. Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary provides 5 program areas to achieve this dream: education and awareness, coaching, gentling, placement and adoption services. Gentled Mustangs are amazing trail horses. Our organization partners well with ACTHA to place those amazing gentled Mustangs with adopters that will give them purpose on the trail they are well suited for.

Help rehab,retrain and place retired TH race horses in permanent and loving homes so that they can pursue an appropriate second career such as trail riding or eventing.

Still Creek Ranch is a non-profit private Christian boarding school for physically and emotionally abused children, many of whom have been abandoned by their families. We give 26 children a loving structured home, complete with horses. The horses help these children gain confidence and build self-esteem as they overcome their unfortunate pasts. Still Creek Ranch operates entirely on private donations and we need assistance to care for our equine angels.

Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding & carriage driving to anyone with physical, mental or emotional challenges. We rely on fundraisers, donations & volunteers in order to continue to provide this service that makes "Miracles" happen to so many while riding a horse. We would like to be registered with ACTHA so we may be able to be chosen to benefit from your events.

Our goals are similar to ACTHA's and many of our missing horses are trail related.

The Stone Acres Therapeutic Riding Center Equine Facilitated Therapy Programs enhance physical, psychological, cognitive, and emotional healing and strengthening through equine activities.

We are a 501c3 non profit equine rescue & rehabilitation facility located in Oregon. We work primarily with law enforcement to rehabilitate seized animals and assist in criminal prosecutions. Many of our donors have asked us to register with ACTHA so that they may designate their funding to us.

S.H.E., Inc. (Students & Horses Excel) provides Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAAT) to individuals of any age utilizing the generous spirit of the horse. Our #1 program, Horses Helping Families, brings family members together by building trust and respect for each other while helping the affected individual. Some of the individuals (adults and children) helped through our EAAT program are autistic, in foster care and/or suffering from PTSD. Some of the families improved their communication skills through workshops; families of deploying military parents, and adoption parents of special-needs kiddos. All families gained a better understanding of how each member solves problems, handles stress, and coaches each other through hard times; while riding horse-back. Horses Helping Families is a three phase program in: 1) learning the language of the horse and how it applies to being a better communicator with other humans, 2) practicing awareness of safety zones in riding and negotiating obstacles, and finally 3) celebrating a new found self-esteem with a trail ride. SHE, Inc. is a 501(C) 3 charitable organization. www.SHEtherapy.org

Sundance is a hippotherapy and therapeutic riding center. Our mission is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for children and adults living with disabilities using therapeutic equestrian activities. We will provide individualized equine related therapeutic activities to people with physical, developmental, social, and emotional disabilities, in the Brazos Valley and the surrounding counties. Sundance Equine Assisted Therapies enriches the lives of our clients in a caring, safe, and challenging environment that will enable them to reach their highest potential.

Sunrise Equine Rescue is located in Grapeview, Wa. We are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the equines that we take in. We mostly rescue the horses, donkeys and minis that no one wants any more because of age or infirmity or a really bad living situation. We can not take in all the ones that people just can't afford any more, saddly. We have several geriatric horses and a mini that still have value, but will probably be with us until they go to the big pasture in the sky. Others are perfectly adoptable. Funding is always an issue, there never seems to be enough. By getting more exposure for our rescue and funding to help support them we can continue to do the work that so desperately needs doing. We are a small but important part of the chain to help these horses in distress. We hope to build the rescue so that we can incorporate theraputic interaction with the horses and provide more educational training for the potential horse owner. All of these endeavors take money and right now we are just able to keep them fed, shod and vetted. Thank you for your consideration. Our website is under major reconstruction, but we can be found on facebook until then. Just search Sunrise Equine Rescue and you will find us.

Sweetwater Youth Ranch is a 501-c-3 non-profit in Asheville N.C. While providing a safe home for rescue horses, our mission is to connect children with horses for a mutual relationship that forges trust, respect, and responsibility in a Christ centered environment. Our funding is 100% fundraising and donations as we do not charge a fee for children that come to the Ranch. We are also 100% volunteer operated so 0 of our funding goes straight into the care of the horses and development of the Ranch. We recently relocated to a property that had no structures so we have been fundraising for shelter and are now beginning efforts to raise funds for an arena. We would certainly appreciate being added to your registry. Thank you.

Tackfully Teamed is a therapeutic horseback riding center in Henry, VA. The mission of Tackfully Teamed is to provide therapeutic riding and other equine activities to individuals with disabilities, giving them an opportunity to improve their physical, mental, emotional and social lives. Therapeutic riding gives children and adults with disabilities a chance to participate in an “able body activity” that they can enjoy, reach achievements in ways they thought were impossible, and call their own.

I am trying to register Talbot Special Riders as our charity for our AOC

Tally Ho Therapeutic Riding Academy is a registered 501c3. THTRA enriches the lives of our special needs community by involving them in all (appropriate) aspects of horses. My friend, Tracy Knepper, is hosting an event July 18th & has chose THTRA as the charity she'd like to support.

Teens and Oregon Mustangs, Inc. is already an affiliate of ACTHA and have hosted rides. We were solicited to apply for inclusion in your non-profit ride proceed sharing program by ACTHA. We would be honored to be named recipients of this funding. Teens was established in 2009 as a Oregon non-profit corporation. our Federal Tax exemption was approved in February of 2010. To date we have been responsible for the adoption of 65 Mustang yearlings that have been gentled by our youth trainers, ages 10yrs to 18yrs. All of the proceeds from the sale of the yearlings benefit the youth trainer after a 98 day genling period patterned after the Extreme Mustang Makeover.

The TLBRA serves the interests of the Western-minded youth of the nation. According to its mission statement, “It is a non-profit venture to build sound, healthy minds and bodies—to develop character, self-reliance and good sportsmanship through competition in the great sport of rodeo.” It's a great way to keep kids involved with horses and out of trouble, while promoting good values.

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We are adult leaders with the Harris County Gated 4-H Drill Team and are holding an AOC to benefit that group. As much as 4-H means to all these kids, we would like our parent organization (Texas 4-H) to also receive some benefit from ACTHA.

TETRA continues to establish, improve, and maintain trails throughout the state of Texas.

Love-A-Bull is a local Austin-based non profit that was organized to educate and to advocate on behalf of the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (all breeds commonly referred to as “pit bulls”) and pit bull mixes. The mission of Love-A-Bull is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives of pit bull type dogs through education, advocacy, and rescue. We are being registered with ACTHA at the request of Horse Trainer, Jen Shaw. Jen has informed us that she is hosting a competitive trail ride with ACTHA and that she would like proceeds to go to our organization. Thank you all for your consideration!

The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance to those living with ALS in Georgia, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

we are registering as the charity to be sponsor by Debra Hughes of Jasper, FL

We recognized a void for therapeutic centers to have access to casual and show clothing for their therapy riders for shows that either the therapy center puts on or actual sanctioned events through regular horse shows. As well as nice casual riding clothes for photography sessions. Our goal is to provide free photo sessions for each rider at a therapy center (and provide clothes if necessary so the parents do not have to purchase new clothes for a once or twice event). We receive donations of casual/show, western/english, child/adult, clothes. More can be found on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarnCloset/info The Barn Closet is a Nonprofit IRS 501(c)3 Tennessee Corporation. The Barn Closet Tax ID #46-3246650

We are a non profit 501 (c)3 organization -ID # 59-2825751 that currently houses 57 rescue horses plus many other farm animals. We have been in business since the 1970's and became Incorporated in 1987. We are Broward County Florida's oldest and largest rescue. With your help, we can host a ride and turn it into a yearly event. We certainly aren't afraid of work and with the bad economy, we need to do everything we can to bring in more funding to care for the horses under our care.

We are a non-profit wild mustang sanctuary in Northeastern Colorado. On about 900 acres with trees, draws and fun terrain, also with neighboring properties greater than 2,000 acre parcels, we feel that we would be a wonderful place for a ride. Our mission at the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary, is to offer education and awareness about mustangs and burros, collaborate to support wild horses on the range and provide training, adoptions and sanctuary to those in need. (Our address listed on the W-9 is the non-profit office address, the actual address of the ranch is located at 42132 Ridge Road, Deer Trail, Colorado 80105)

We work with special needs children and adults along with veterans with PTSD, brain injuries, amputees and other issues, with therapy on horseback.

The Hope Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that is operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Our programs include raising social consciousness about the cause on a local and global level, and to hold fundraising events in order to provide assistance to disabled persons regardless of their race, ethnicity, or religion. I am a ride host for an ACTHA event and would like The Hope Center to be by designated charity.

The Joyful Horse Project is a 501c3 charity that provides holistic equine rehabilitation, training and education for abandoned and neglected horses. Our Veterans Program is a unique horsemanship program that pairs rehabilitating horses with former combat soldiers. Both the veterans and the horses benefit from their working partnerships — learning to rebuild bonds of trust while they heal emotionally and physically.

Homeless outreach. One of our members is hosting an ACTHA AOC and has picked our organization as her charity.

My web site is www.thenhaa.com We are an organization that is established for the identical purposes of Actha. We want to help our horses gain a purpose and an activity which will allow them to develop their natural potential. Due to the fact that most of us are also avid trail riders, we are in the process of looking into becoming ride hosts as well. ACTHA is a perfect match for the NHAA.

MISSION: The Paddock Foundation is a non-profit corporation with a mission to support and advance the care of Thoroughbred racehorses after their racing careers by supporting rescue, retirement, rehabilitation, retraining and rehoming. OUR PARTICIPATION: Participate as a financial supporter of other approved 501C3 organizations such as LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE), Remember Me Rescue, CANTER Texas and Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary. Post stories on social media highlighting activities and opportunities for Off-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) as well as stories of their successful transitions to other careers or companion animals. FUTURE GOALS: 1.Educate, encourage and facilitate the placement of retired or unwanted racehorses; 2.Support organizations that retrain Thoroughbred horses for second careers; 3.Support organizations that provide for the retirement and care of the retired Thoroughbred racehorse; 4.Support therapeutic riding programs and equine educational programs.

Our mission is to tap into the naturally reflective nature of horses to help you overcome obstacles to a happy and healthy life -- without stigma. Unlike traditional therapy, we actually do very little talking during mental health sessions. Instead, clients interact with horses while our team facilitates the interaction in a supportive and safe environment. Our team consists of a licensed mental health professional and equine specialist, and, of course, horses. ACTHA can help us reach more clients who may be interested in therapy with horses.

The Pegasus Project is a 501(c)(3) horse rescue organization located in Ben Wheeler, TX. We rescue, rehabilitate and train neglected, abused or abandoned horses and then place them in loving, forever homes. To learn more about us, visit our website: www.PegasusRescue.org or our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PegasusRescue

The Red Barn is a 501(c)3 agency that provides equine assisted activities to children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities, as well as those at risk or disadvantages.

our organization seeks to help children and Veterans with programs and scholarships. Our website can be seen at www.therickkempfoundation.org

entering 4 another ride host the best I can based on the mess of legal attachments she had charity send me.

The South Carolina Horsemen's Council was formed by equestrians as a statewide organization and is a member of the American Horse Council. The SCHC main mission is educational. The SCHC was incorporated as a SC non-profit corporation, April 14, 1993. It is a state-wide, all volunteer 501 c (3) Tax Exempt organization. The Board of Directors is composed of volunteer members as are all committees. Since its founding the SCHC has been involved in issues which impact the horse community and reflect our motto that SC Horses Mean SC Business. The SCHC works to keep opportunities open for all. Regardless of the breed or riding discipline. SCHC strives to connect, communicate, and educate our members, our elected and government officials, and the general public about the horse community and the industry we support. What The Council Does For its members UNITES equine enthusiasts regardless of specific interests. REPRESENTS equine enthusiasts on issues affecting the equine community and the industry we support. EDUCATES members, elected and government officials and the general public about the benefits of equestrian activities and programs. PROMOTES the common interests of the horse industry in SC. Your SCHC membership adds strength to assure that your voice is heard in our continuing efforts to keep our animals, maintain our trails and recreation areas, and protect the future growth of SC horse industry in recreational, business and personal endeavors. Your membership helps to defray the cost of SCHC programs such as the Youth Scholarship, Stallions to Geldings Grants, Trail Mapping, Annual Expo, Clinics, Seminars, and Horse Welfare Committee. The SCHC offers the Horse Help Hotline. Its purpose is to link people with horse help facilities and programs that can offer options before the “Unwanted Horse” becomes neglected, abused, or the object of a legal seizure. It further works to link rescue operations to one another so that they may connect, communicate and reach out across our state to each other when help is needed. Any individual, family, farm, business, or organization interested in horses and the equine industry is welcome to join the council. Special opportunities are available for members such as Equine Liability insurance at a discounted rate. The South Carolina Horsemen’s Council represents people who share a love for, interest in, or investment in horses and the horse industry. SCHC has united members to insure that their views are represented to state and federal agencies, the media and the public at large.

Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center or Strongwater Farm (previously - T.H.E. FARM Tewksbury Hospital Equestrian FARM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and PATH Premier Accredited Center. It provides equine therapeutic programs for the general public, as well as for clients of Tewksbury Hospital, schools and other service agencies. Strongwater FARM offers public riding and horsemanship programs for individuals of all abilities. Our Mission…to enrich lives through the healing power of horses The idea began in 1997 when a group of local citizens wanted to integrate philanthropic with land conservation goals. Strongwater FARM operates through the continued efforts of dedicated volunteers, from the Board of Directors to those whose functions include working at the barn, on the grounds, in therapeutic sessions and in the administration of our programs.

The Therapeutic Equestrian Center is a Path Intl member center (#1610). We provided equine related activities to the diabled and disadvantaged.

TUMPOT is a 501-C3 that has been doing Equine Rescue for over eleven years.The state of New York contacted TUMPOT and requested we take a shipment of wild Beligians that had been taken in a cruelty case. All other rescues had turned them down across the nation. TUMPOT took the three semi-tractor trailer loads and over a period of time, the head trainer tamed and trained each horse.Which enabled us to let them go out statewide to be used as mounted police horses, search and recuse horses, and 4-H horses. Overview and History TUMPOT has successfully offered training in the following categories as an Education, Training Entity to 254 counties statewide. 1. Mounted Patrol Training for Officers, covering all aspects from Equine Desensitization to handcuffing from horseback, to Equine Nutrition and Anatomy.Educated riders are better owners and riders. Bigger bits and bigger spurs spurs are not necasary for an educated owner to have control with his equine partner.Nor do we allow them in our training techs.Texas A&M; has been a critical part of our nutrition, and skelatal portion of educating the horse owners!! 2. LECAMP (Law Enforcement Assisted Mounted Patrol) same training as above to be an assistant to a certified Officer) 3. Man Tracking using our Border Patrol Agents who teach for us under contract with the Border Patrol Agency. Lost elderly, or endangered children need trained mounted rescue units that can do man tracking to enable quick recovery. Rural communities can not do this without mounted teams.The horse is a critical part of this team effort. 4. Wilderness Medicine, CPR, and AED training, with the help of East Texas Emergency Medicine Agency. 5. Theft Awareness and branding programs through Texas A&M; University and The Texas Southwestern Cattlemen's Association. 6. Sexual Assault Prevention Course. An 8-hour course involving moves, holds, what to be aware of and if the worst happens how to get away. Taught to females and elderly males or females and children.

The Wild Burro and Donkey Foundation of Central Texas is a non-profit (tax deductible) organization the rescues and rehabilitates homeless or abused burros and donkeys, and adopts them out to caring forever homes. Burros and donkeys are the most neglected and abused of all equine species, and yet, are the most intelligent and loving animals.

Therapeutic Freedom Riders, Inc. is a newly incorporated equine program for people with special needs in Sierra County. We are in need of equipment and insurance as well as donations for rider sponsorship.

We do therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs and feel it goes along with the love for horse and riders.

The Therapeutic Riding Institute, Inc. was co-founded in 1973 by Betty Lou Townley, as one of the first horseback riding programs to provide lessons for special needs children and adults. 40 years later, TRI continues to support this core program, and seeks to build on its exemplary reputation for providing quality services to children and adults in Southwest Ohio with special physical, cognitive, social, and psychological needs through Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAA/T).

This Old Horse, Inc. is a 501c3 sanctuary for retired, rescued and unwanted horses. We are a MN Horse Council certified rescue located in Hastings, MN and founded in 2012.

Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's mission is to ensure Thoroughbreds coming off the race track are protected from abuse, neglect and slaughter. With over 925 horses in its herd at 24 locations around the country, the TRF is the nation's leader in the Thoroughbred aftercare movement. Retired Thoroughbreds are retired only from racing. They have many years following careers in racing to be retrained for the show ring, hunt field, or to serve in myriad other ways, including as therapy horses working with people facing challenges of all kinds. The TRF's pioneering Second Chances programs, now in nine states, re-homes off track Thoroughbreds at prison farms, where inmates learn life and vocational skills providing care to the horses. This program has proven to be life changing for the people and horses involved. TRF horses also work in equine therapy settings with people overcoming many challenges, from PTSD to adjusting to living as an amputee. Retired Thoroughbreds are only retired from racing. They have lives of meaning and purpose off the track as trail horses, show horses, teacher, and healers, amongh other jobs, and the TRF is working hard to teach people the value of these beautiful animals.

Throwaway Ponies (TaPs)is a 501(c)(3) horse rescue that also offers therapeutic riding to children with autism, developmental and behavioral problems or low self esteem. One of our neighbors wants to do an ATCHA ride and called to see if they could have TaPs as the beneficiary.

Thunder Rode is a therapeutic horsemanship program in Northeast Iowa. There are three services, Sports Therapy, Iowa Thunder youth empowerment and Tri-state Thunder Vets, service for Veterans. Thunder Rode is hosting a ACTHA ride on March 22, 2014 for a benefit for the program, thanks to your offer to assist therapeutic programs.

Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge, international home to over 50 rescued big cats."To provide rescue and rehabilitation of big cats that have been abused, neglected or displaced

TLC Charter School Inc. is the non-profit that is currently covering the Horses with Wings therapeutic riding program in Tucson AZ. This is a program for kids with Autism. The program uses mostly rescue horses for the program.

We are a humane society. Will be accepting horses

Tri City Desert Riders is a mounted equestrian drill team that retrains unwanted horses using the sport of drill to rehabilitate them.

Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine assisted recreation and therapies to indivdiuals of all ages with physical, mental and emotional disabilites. The only PATH International Center in Chattanooga, program offered include: Horses for Heroes Veterans riding, Reinbow Riders Therapeutic Riding, Taking the Lead Equine Assisted Learning for At-Risk Youth and Reinbow Rehabilitation

Trinity Rescue Incorporated has a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, neglected or unwanted horses in the southeast. We believe that in order to minimize a horses risk for being in the rescue pipeline again, that training is the key. Part of the rehabilitative process is to also send the horse for 30/60/90 days of professional training to prepare them for adoption. Our goal in 2014 is to raise money to create an "Off on the Right Hoof" training fund for the horses in our rescue.

I have a horse rescue Triple M Riding Rescue Ranch located in Loudonville, Ohio we provide guided trail rides to the public to educate people about horses and give them a feel of what trail riding these beautiful animals is about. While our trail rides help fund our rescue side we also train our rescues and re-home them to the proper fit needed for them many have too many abuse issues to use for just anybody but we have found homes for 90 in the past 4 years since we started we are a 501c3 non profit and my husband and I have been wanting to participate in trail riding events just not having the time seems to be a problem but I found you on line and I'm very interested in learning more and becoming registered with my rescue. we have a web site www.Triplemridingrescue.com please check us out thank you for your time

Triple R Horse Rescue was established in 2009 by a group of citizens who saw the need for a rescue in Tallahassee. Since inception, we have rescued approximately 75 horses from life threatening situations, rehabilitated them and adopted them out to loving families. Triple R has a very strong and dedicated volunteer base that is always ready at a moments notice to rescue or help out someone in the community that is down on their luck but otherwise responsible equine owners. Triple R is proud to be able to help those folks out that need hay, feed, vet or farrier care. Triple R also takes great pride in the humane way our horses are taken care of; they may come to us being nothing but skin and bones, however, they leave us looking like they are supposed to, fat, sassy and healthy.

Fundraiser rides/grants will allow us to further our mission to help support the current TIER residents and assist more horses in need. TIER rescues abused, neglected, abandoned, and unwanted horses. We work with local Animal Control Agencies to help as many horses as we can. Once a horse in our care has been rehabilitated (if needed) and is deemed "ready for a new home", we strive to find Safe, Responsible, Loving, Caring homes for them through our adoption program. Some of these wonderful equine friends remain under the care of TIER for the remainder of their time on earth as sanctuary animals. Through our Youth Outreach & Volunteer programs, these magnificent horses continue to unconditionally give of themselves as teachers of young and not so young!!

We are an equine rescue with an at-risk youth program. Our Mission Statements are - Equine: To facilitate the humane care and treatment of all types of equines through rescue and education. Youth: To sponsor youth programs using rescued equines to assist in developing core values for at-risk youth. We have recently been involved in a 55 animal rescue in Fillmore County, in southern MN. 27 of those equines came to Truhaven Ranch to be rehabilitated, trained and readied for adoption. Our website is TruhavenRanch.org. I had been in touch with Robin last fall to put together an event for spring of 2013, however, we are having difficulty getting permission to use the land south of us to cross to the trail.

We are a non-profit horse rescue who is already hosting ACTHA rides and would like to register to request others to help support our organization as well.

Union County Court Appointed Special Advocates is a volunteer based program that advocates for children in dependency cases that have been abused and or neglected by their parent(s). The CASA speaks on behalf of the child in court, acting as an extra set of eyes and ears for the judge. The CASA develops an relationship with the child, learning what the needs of that child are academically, medically & developmentally. The CASA has full party status and is able to request hearings, have unlimited access to all discovery pertaining to the case. The CASA seeks a timely resolve to a dependency case for which the child should be able to go back home safely or adopted. For more information on the role of the CASA please go to the national website: www.casaforchildren.org

United States Driving for the Disabled, Inc. seeks to improve the lives of physically challenged individuals throughout the United States by providing the experience of driving horses in a safe and challenging environment. We help fund international teams, help people with recreational and competitive driving. Whether in an arena or down the road. Tom Scrima recommended we ask to be on ACTHA's list of charities.

We are the US WAR DOGS Assn. An all volunteer 501C19. IRS gives us dual status both as a Veterans group and non profit www.uswardogs.org. Law enforcement K9s and Military War Dogs are the purpose of our mission - We buy cool vests for them with donations, we give them honor and memory with tributes, packages of supplies, treats, war dog medals, monuments, legislation, we address the physical and behavioral needs and provide assistance to their handlers in the military police, sheriff, hwy patrol, customs etc - also federal disaster Search rescue and recovery/cadaver dogs. Our Southern Chapter is based in Florida. I started the chapter in 2010. I am a volunteer and the Executive Director. I report to our Board of Directors. National was started 2000. We hope to petition for a wardog stamp and get veterinary benefits for when they retire. We also recognize horses that served - this is a preamble of the 40 and 8 group I make flyers for. PREAMBLE: FORTY AND EIGHT For God and Country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To create a charitable and non-profit veterans organization; to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to assist and promote the welfare and well being of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during all wars and conflicts, recognized by the Congress of the United States, and their widows and orphans; to participate in all memorial services for and to be present at the funerals of departed comrades; to take part in and encourage others to participate in the proper observance of all days honoring veterans; to preserve the memories of our Service in the Armed Forces of our Country; to actively participate within our membership in projects relating to (a) the welfare of the children of America; (b) the health of our Nation by fostering a nurses training program; and (c) selected charitable endeavors. “Please remember, as veterans too, our dogs of war” www.uswardogs.org -Southern Chapter, Bronson, FL Celebrate with Honor, all Military, Law Enforcement and Public Safety dogs, and horses, living and in memorial, for their service to our Country. www.k9veteransday.org - March 13, 2013 Thank you very much. We are much grateful for donations that support our purposes for the hero dogs that keep us safe, secure and free. Barbara and here is a poem I wrote that comes from all the handlers have told me in what they do for us. K-9 Heroes, A Veteran by barbara snow [email protected] How many more names would be on that Wall? Were it not for you – you heeded our country's call You served and you bled thru all our war years Many of you died with only a handler's tears Your duties are many, you scent and you track Your eyes tell me always, "I've got your back" You rescue and save lives and when that’s in vain You recover to bring closure to a family’s pain You outsmart our enemies – it's you that they fear You warn me when mines and explosives are near You guard our beaches and borders and our Commander-in-Chief Words “Stop, or I’ll release my dog” mean it’s over for a thief Your eyes burned in Oklahoma City, your paws felt the flame You brought me a small shoe – I moaned. “Oh God, No,” in pain You comforted me for a moment; you nudged me on too You knew we weren’t finished; we had more to do You pull me to safety; you bring me a medic’s care I open my eyes and know that you’re there You have honor and spirit and feel our country’s pride Sometimes in the night, only you knew I cried I wish you had time to just run and play Catch a Frisbee and swim – for a dog, a good day But you are a Trooper, to duty you must My life before yours - you give me that trust No matter how clever an arsonist’s M. O. Your nose tell investigators what they need to know Some call you Coastie, you get “Semper Fi’’ The chute makes you perk – you love when we fly As an Officer and Deputy, it’s crime that you fight You wear the badge of the elite – “Guardians of the Night” The love of a mascot knows no race, class or ranks Privates, Admirals, Generals all give you their thanks When you outlive me and Taps reaches your ears You stand there with honor among bagpipes and tears When your bones become old and you no longer serve It’s medical care in retirement you earned and deserve. Congress could pass a law to resolve this need For all serving and in memory, for them I now plead We must call you ‘Veteran’ for you are one too No honor for me, if there is none for you Till death do us part, this mantra rings true They gave and give all for the Red White and Blue. www.uswardogs.org - Southern Chapter P.O. Box 10 Bronson, FL 32621 [email protected]

The mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses. The UHC grew out of the Unwanted Horse Summit, which was organized by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and held in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s annual meeting in Washington, DC in April 2005. The summit was held to bring key stakeholders together to start a dialogue on the unwanted horse in America. Its purpose was to develop consensus on the most effective way to work together to address to issue. In June 2006, the UHC was folded into the AHC and now operates under its auspices. The UHC is under the direction of Ericka Caslin. The UHC currently has 30 member organizations working together to promote and serve the welfare of the horse. Through the UHC website, strong committees, educational materials (brochures, flyers, handbooks, surveys, and books) hands-on projects directly benefitting horses and horse owners, and a constant e-news summary the UHC’s mission continues to hold fast. In 2013 we will continue to improve and build upon our current programs while brainstorming new ideas and forming new, important partnerships that will help the welfare of unwanted horses. We will also continue to educate the public about unwanted horses, owning responsibly, and breeding responsibly. For questions about the UHC or how you can get involved, contact UHC Director, Ericka Caslin at [email protected] or call the office at 202-296-4031. A Glimpse of the Unwanted Horse Coalition: • The UHC’s Operation Gelding Program continues to be an industry role model for castration clinics and castration clinic grant programs. The program has aided in the castration of 771 stallions since its inception in September 2010. Thanks to donations from Zoetis, the AAEP Foundation, and the UHC the program has been able to fund over 60 clinics in 26 different states. • The UHC is a partner in The Equine Network’s A Home for Every Horse program (AHFEH). AHFEH is a universal website where rescues may list their horses available for adoption. The service is free and available to all 501 (c)(3) registered facilities (www.ahomeforeveryhorse.com) The website was launched in November, 2011. Current program stats: more than 500 adoptable horses are currently listed on the website, (more than 2,500 adoptable horses listed since Jan 2012) and there are almost 500 rescues participating. AHFEH sponsor, Purina, gave each participating rescue 20 bags of free feed in 2012 and 2013. Weatherbeeta, another sponsor of AHFEH, has a special AHFEH blanket and donated over 250 of them to rescue horses in need. AHFEH Facebook page currently has 7,566 ‘likes’. • The UHC and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) joined forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities. ACTHA and the UHC will orchestrate a dedicated effort to host as many competitive trail rides as possible for the benefit of the unwanted horse and our nation’s equine care facilities. ACTHA will donate funds raised from each ride hosted this year to the UHC and a local nonprofit equine rescue or care facility. • The UHC is still distributing Dr. Jennifer Williams’ book How to Start and Run a Rescue. The book is $20, which includes shipping and all proceeds go to our Operation Gelding grant program. This book is an indispensable resource that offers practical and insightful advice to those who are interested in starting a rescue or those who may already have a rescue, but may need help improving upon their business. The book covers topics such as formation of a nonprofit, fundraising, public relations and marketing, networking, formulating policies, successful bookkeeping, and much more. Dr. Williams discusses the complex issues involved in founding a rescue, long-term management, and improving upon a currently existing rescue • The UHC website (www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org) still provides information for horse owners and lovers alike. We currently have a list of over 700 facilities that accept horses listed on our site, all categorized by state. We also have a growing directory of resources for horse owners in need. We have lists of available grants, haybanks/feedbanks, castration clinics, vaccination programs, free equine classified websites, and more. • The UHC’s National Speaker Program has been in operation since early 2009 with approximately 120 speakers in the database. This program provides equine events around the country with UHC volunteers to speak about the issue of unwanted horses and what it means to “Own Responsibly”. UHC provides speakers with UHC materials and a PowerPoint presentation. • The UHC has published a handbook entitled Best Practices: How Your Organization Can Help Unwanted Horses. The handbook is part of the UHC’s continuing effort to get the horse community more involved in solving the problem of unwanted horses. The Best Practices Handbook outlines various examples of successful programs and activities already in place with other organizations. Many equine organizations, events and service providers have already instituted programs to help ensure that no horse becomes unwanted. The Best Practices Handbook lists many of these activities and other initiatives that those in the horse industry can undertake. The handbook includes sections on administration, continuing education, fundraising, support of equine care facilities, matchmaking, direct assistance, breeding control, and euthanasia. • The UHC conducted and published the 2009 Unwanted Horses Survey. The study is the first of its kind to assess the causes and magnitude of the unwanted horse population in the United States. The survey was conducted from November 2008 to January 2009 by an independent market research company. More than 23,000 horse owners, equine industry stakeholders and non-horse owners participated. Results indicate that the problem of unwanted horses is perceived to be growing on many fronts. The economy is considered to be a significant contributor to the unwanted horse problem. The closing of the nation’s processing facilities, changes in breed demand/indiscriminate breeding, as well as the high costs of euthanasia and carcass disposal are also cited by respondents as major contributors. The survey is available in hard copy and is also available for download on the UHC website. • On November 3, 2012, UHC Director, Ericka Caslin, went to Richmond, Virginia to judge the inaugural Rags to Riches Horse Rescue Competition at the Equine Extravaganza. Along with fellow judges Harry de Leyer, one of the most successful show jumpers and trainers in America, Elizabeth Letts, author of the book The Eighty Dollar Champion: Snowman, The Horse that Inspired a Nation, and Elizabeth Shatner, philanthropist for the All Glory project, Caslin saw ten rescue horses over the course of the day. These ten finalists were chosen out of many entries, based on video submissions received since July. The breeds showcased ranged from Quarter Horses, Paints, to off the track Thoroughbreds, a Percheron/TB cross, and Appaloosas. The event promoted rescue and adoption and also was an exciting event for participants and spectators. • The UHC has a variety of materials at the public’s disposal from brochures and flyers, to surveys and handbooks. These materials are all available for free download on the UHC website. If you’d like any of these materials in hard copy, contact UHC director, Ericka Caslin at [email protected] or call the office at 202-296-4031. Current UHC Members: American Assn. of Equine Practitioners American Paint Horse Association American Quarter Horse Association American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Council Arabian Horse Association Bayer Animal Health California Retirement Management Account Carriage Operators of North America Durvet Hooved Animal Humane Society Kentucky Equine Humane Center Maryland Horse Breeders Masters of Foxhounds Association Merck Animal Health Minnesota Horse Council New Vocations National Thoroughbred Racing Association Oak Tree Racing Association Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association The Equine Network The Equus Foundation The Jockey Club The National H.B.P.A., Inc. United States Dressage Federation United States Equestrian Federation United States Polo Association United States Trotting Association United States Hunter Jumper Association Wisconsin State Horse Council

Therapeutic riding

Verde View Equestrian Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Therapeutic Riding center in upstate New York. We are situated on 60 picturesque acres, adjacent to 4000 acres of state land and have an abundance of wide dirt road. Verde View Equestrian Center provides safe quality progressive riding and horsemanship skills to individuals with a physical,emotional or intellectual disability plus veterans and their families. Verde View Equestrian Center is staffed by certified instructors of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. VVEC's mission is to continue to offer our participants reverse inclusion opportunities and we believe ACTHA's commitment to both horse and rider closely aligns to ours, while offering our riders additional skill building and social opportunities.

Victory Riding Academy’s goal is to provide horsemanship, horseback riding, and therapeutic activities for Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, EMT’s, pediatric, critical care, hospice nurses, and anyone with special needs. In addition, our programs are for the whole family.

We are a therapeutic riding organization assisting disabled veterans. We provide equine therapy at no cost to the veterans and are an all volunteer program.

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center provides inovative recreation and therapy, using horses, to people with cognitive, physical and emotional disablities. The program builds confidence and independence through equestrain partnerships. The center offers a safe place for riders, their families and volunteers, in which horses teach us to better understand each individual and their abilities.

Virginia Horse Council Foundation

Natural Horse Addicts 4-H Club is a youth organization in Orange County, Virginia, that encourages youth to build relationships with horses and use natural horsemanship methods in training their animals. The club is not for profit and any funds raised through ACTHA will be used for educational purposes in the 4-H club. Members host clinics for each other and plan to pursue pleasure and competitive trail riding.

We are an educational non-profit dedicated to preserving the past for the future. We do this by taking wagons, tack, etc to schools so that children can get an idea about the past. We have them churn butter, wash clothes with washboards, practice getting on a fiberglass horse, learning to use a lariat, listening to stories told by our members who are a character from the past, and they can also stamp leather and make beaded jewerly to take with them after the event. We need support from the public in order to afford these events and who better than horses people?

Walk On is a therapuetic horseback riding program located in Barrington Il. Walk On works with peole with disabilties ages 3 to seniors. Walk On works with people with the following disabilities: autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, head trauma, cognitive impairment, social difficulties, psychological difficulties, MS, to name just a few. Walk On has 7 horses including quarter horses, a POA, a Fjord and a Haflinger.

We provide a safe, comfortable home for abused, neglected and abandoned equine, who get rehabilitated, retrained and adopted by people who will properly care for them.

A non-profit 501(c)(3)horse rescue that accepts all horses great and small! War Bonnett Rescue rehabilitates them and finds them new homes. We are also in the process of developing a facility to accommodate young people that want to learn to ride, that have been abused themselves and just need a healing place to visit horses with the same background as themselves. We accept all donations from feed to fencing supplies.

The WASHINGTON STATE HORSE PARK is a non-profit organization that was the idea of the horse organizations in the State of Washington. It was a consensus of the horse people in the state that a area was needed for the everyday horse people could have a place to ride. The trails are well thought out for the experience and novice rider. This park is made up of donations from many groups of their time and energy to make this a safe place. There is still alot of things that need to be done and the park needs all the help it can get. Everything that has been done to this date has been by donations from businesses, organizations that want to see a safe place to ride our horses. It is a place where parents can take their children to ride and know that they are as safe as can be. The WASHINGTON STATE HORSE PARK is still in need of help.

We held 2 AOC rides

We are a horse rescue and rehabilitation center. We have been blessed with saving 20 horses in 20 months and are looking forward to keeping up the challenge of doing even more in months to come. As economic times change we are always taxed with keeping the feed barrel full. Through none stop fundraising we keep up the good fight as best we can. www.hooves-paws.org

As a 501c3 we have agreed to host an event where WHY Ranch will be the beneficiary.

Our primary mission is to rescue horses that have been abandoned or abused and to find individuals committed to providing them with a new loving , caring environment. Our extended mission is to provide aged horses with a natural setting in which to live during their remaining years and to introduce various groups of people to the fascinating culture of the horse. Partnering with ACTHA is a natural extension of White Rock Ranch's horse rescue and horse outreach programs.

non profit

The Wild Horse Sanctuary is a non-profit, tax exempt, public foundation and 5,000 acre preserve dedicated to the protection and preservation of America's wild horses. It is currently supported by contributions from individuals and organizations with a wide range of backgrounds that share a common concern for wildlife, the environment, and our American heritage. Our Mission is: To protect and preserve America's wild horses as a living national treasure by providing sanctuary in an ecologically balanced environment open to the public. Many mustangs are being used as wonderful trail horses and companions and many are members of ACTHA.We would like to continue to promote the versatility of the American Mustang by introducing ACTHA and members to our organization and our dependence on donations vs federal or state funding.

Windrush is one of the first therapeutic riding and horsemanship centers in the United States, established in 1964, and a PATH premiere accredited facility. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year! Our special team of horses, carefully trained and led by our in-house professionals, work together everyday to challenge our clients to push beyond their perceived limits in a safe and controlled environment. Windrush trainers, volunteers and staff members, many of whom have been with us for decades, are committed to providing the best equine facilitated therapeutic services to our clients in the most compassionate manner. We are excited to see ACTHA endeavoring to meet the needs of equines everywhere. We are very fond of our horses here at Windrush and understand that it is our horses who make the difference for our clients, both with and without special needs. We would love to take part in your cause to promote the power of the horse! We may also be interested in hosting an obstacle event and would love more information. Thank you for this opportunity!

Wings Of Faith is a SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center and our mission "To assist individuals with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction with horses." We serve clients through our research-based, award winning program by aiding them to succeed in academic development, communication and social development.

Mission It is the mission of Wings of Hope to provide quality equine-assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities. History and Programs Wings of Hope Equitherapy was founded in 1996 by two equestrienne ladies with a dream. In the past 17 years Wings of Hope has provided recreational, therapeutic horseback riding instruction to hundreds of children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. The four-beat gait of the horses simulates a person's natural walking gait. Thus, the horse's gait allows a person to use the same muscles they would if they could walk, and, the horse's movement provides much needed rhythmic and repetitive physical and sensory input. Children and adults with emotional and physical disabilities can improve their posture, muscle tone, coordination, balance, flexibility and motor skills through therapeutic horseback riding. Possibly the most important benefit is that of a positive psychological uplift. By experiencing the world from a different vantage point and by receiving new movement patterns and stimulating activities, many riders develop a more positive attitude and gain self confidence. Another benefit is the fellowship connection with the horse. For some of our riders, Wings of Hope is their only therapy because their families cannot afford other, more expensive therapies.

Woodville Animal Shelter-Community Cat Shelter is the only No Kill Shelter for cats in southeast Texas. We are an all-volunteer organization funded entirely by donations. We save hundreds of lives each year with our innovative transfer and Spay Neuter programs.

Wounded Warrior Project

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit social services agency operating child welfare foster care and adoption case management, youth crisis shelters and counseling services for children and families. We were established in 1970 and operate in 13 counties across central Florida. We are registering with ACTHA because we have an Adoption Case Management program in Ocala, FL. that partners with area horse enthusiasts.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that rescues abused, neglected, and slaughter-bound horses who are helping at-risk children in the Denver Metro Area through Equine Assisted Learning Programs. Our mission: “Zuma's provides a place of sanctuary and healing for the voiceless humans and animals in the metro Denver region.” Our History: In 2004, Paul and Jodi Messenich began a horse rescue operation out of their for-profit business, American Sport Horses. After witnessing the horrors of the slaughter industry, they decided to convert their multimillion-dollar business to what is now Zuma's Rescue Ranch. Through Zuma's Horse Rescue program, abused, neglected, and slaughter-bound horses were rescued, rehabilitated, retrained, and re-homed. In 2009, the board agreed to integrate the idea of pairing foster children with rescued horses. The program has since expanded to serve struggling children and families through experiential learning and therapy programs. Today, Zuma’s Rescue Ranch retains a volunteer base of over 1,700 community members, serves over 50 at-risk children and family members per week, provides monthly public education classes regarding equine welfare, and is home to 42 rescued horses. Zuma's Rescue Ranch is being registered with ACTHA to raise awareness about shelter/ rescue options and as a method of raising funds to support our programs and to continue saving lives.