Established in 2021, the USEF Community Outreach Organization initiative is a program dedicated to supporting life-changing equine-based learning organizations across the United States. These organizations must meet certain standards of horse and human welfare, including USEF Safe Sport requirements and abiding by the USEF Non-Discrimination Policy, as well as offer their services for free or on a sliding scale of fees based on financial need.

Organizations that support the positive impact horses have within their local communities can apply to join the program, and if accepted, are featured in a directory on the USEF website and work collaboratively with USEF to share the powerful ways horses make a difference in people’s lives. The work these organizations and their horses do is truly remarkable. These organizations can also apply for USEF Opportunity Fund grants.