Most of us can recall a time when we’ve faced mental health or emotional challenges. While our coping mechanisms and how we navigated them are personal and unique, including horses in the journey increases the likelihood of a positive outcome for equestrians and non-equestrians alike. Photo by HorseSensing The Importance of Asking for Help Most people have had times in their lives that have felt unsettled, full of unknowns, or not 100 percent safe. However, simply asking for help is...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it has awarded $80,000 in USEF Opportunity Fund grants to nine USEF Community Outreach Organizations (COO) in the fund’s third year. The 2024 USEF Opportunity Fund grants will support a range of projects, from expanding programming and purchasing safety equipment to infrastructure improvements and business operations support. Grantees are listed below in alphabetical order: City to Saddle – Mesa Farm (Rutland, Mass.)...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it has awarded more than $60,000 in USEF Opportunity Fund grants to seven USEF Community Outreach Organizations in the fund’s inaugural year. The 2022 USEF Opportunity Fund grants will support a range of projects, from expanding programming and purchasing safety equipment to infrastructure improvements and business operations support. Grantees are listed below in alphabetical order: City to Saddle – Mesa Farm (Rutland,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce it has provisionally approved 17 USEF Community Outreach Organizations as part of the USEF Community Outreach Program , pending fulfillment of required background checks and U.S. Center for SafeSport trainings. The USEF Community Outreach Program, launched in 2021 , is dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that provide equine-based learning opportunities and support the positive impact horses can have within their...