Day: March 31, 2009

The American Quarter Horse Foundation Begins Campaign for Therapeutic Riding

America’s Horse, March, 30, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s promotional campaign Because of a Horse is raising awareness and funds for America’s Horse Cares, a program supporting therapeutic riding. In 2002, the American Quarter Horse Foundation searched for a way to provide financial assistance to therapeutic riding organizations that inspire or improve the quality of life of individuals with emotional, physical and cognitive disabilities. An overwhelming response of grant requests illustrated the growing need for therapeutic riding assistance and paved the way for America’s Horse Cares. “By providing financial assistance to therapeutic riding organizations, America’s Horse Cares helps facilitate

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MAKE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSES YOUR “HAPPY PLACE”

America’s Horse, March 30, 2009 – Lately, the daily news has only offered troubling and depressing news, but there are still many joys in today’s economy. When you look at the economic times we’re experiencing, now it’s more important than ever to recognize the things that bring the most joy and relaxes tension. Of course, these things are your family, remembering your childhood dreams and celebrating your health. AQHA has a way to encompass all those joys through the eyes of the American Quarter Horse – a brand true to the history and development of theUnited States.

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