Caslin Named Director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition Washington, DC – August 28, 2009. The American Horse Council is pleased to announce the arrival of Ericka Caslin, who will serve as the Director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC). Caslin is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Animal Sciences program and has been an active...
Funders’ Forum Offered at 2009 NARHA National Conference in Fort Worth “Tough” is the word that best describes the competition among nonprofit equine programs to secure funding for their equine assisted activities and therapies. In fact, in the current economy most nonprofit organizations are facing funding challenges. Recent data show that foundation grantmaking comprises...
TEAM CHA – Youth Program for Future Riding Instructors and Barn Managers (August 2009) – The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has a TEAM CHA youth Horse Connection Reward Program for kids 15 years and younger. The participants keep track of their hours working with horses whether they have them or not! They can count...
Trail Blazing for Thoroughbreds’ Second Careers Together, the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center, the Equine Land Conservation Resource, and the Central Kentucky Back Country Horsemen are developing a trail training course at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center in the Kentucky Horse Park over which off-the track thoroughbreds can be re-schooled. The new training course will...
KHC ANNOUNCES EQUINE EDUCATION FAIR FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HORSE CAREERS Students and adults who are interested in a career with horses are being given a chance to learn more about their educational opportunities in the equine field. “Your Future with Horses: An Equine Education Fair” will be held in conjunction with the KHC...
