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America<\/em>\u2019s Horse, March, 30, 2009<\/em> – The American Quarter Horse Foundation\u2019s promotional campaign\u00a0Because of a Horse<\/em><\/strong> is raising awareness and funds for\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares, a program supporting therapeutic riding. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 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\u00a0America<\/span>\u2019s Horse Cares<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBy providing financial assistance to therapeutic riding organizations,\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares helps facilitate a relationship between American Quarter Horses and challenged riders,\u201d said Foundation Executive Director Gary Carpenter. \u201cThe Foundation\u2019s goal is to strengthen our support for centers that are pairing horses with humans for the benefit of both.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to the many donors and support from AQHA\u2019s Corporate Partner Farnam, the Foundation has awarded more than $218,000 in assistance to more than 80 centers across the country. The Foundation\u2019s partnerships with Farnam and NARHA offer rich and rewarding experiences that will provide many challenged individuals with confidence and self-esteem through therapeutic riding sessions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Each year, more children and adults with disabilities whose lives, limbs and language are limited are positively impacted by riding a horse. Whether it is autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy,\u00a0Downs\u00a0syndrome, spina bifida or other disability, horses are making a measurable impact on their lives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n With that in mind, the Foundation has launched\u00a0Because of a Horse.<\/em><\/strong> You and your organization can help this important cause. Below are just a few ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Put ads on your Web page linking to the\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares Web site.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Place a news article in your newsletter about the benefits of therapeutic riding and the opportunity to help through\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Put banners, posters and flyers up in your facilities and at your events.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Host a fund-raising event and show the Foundation\u2019s \u201cFly Without Wings\u201d video or ask a local therapeutic riding center to provide a demonstration and testimonial.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Pass a feed bucket for donations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/span>Sell items or services such as wrist bands, baked goods, car washes, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The American Quarter Horse Foundation offers the needed tools, including posters, banners, Web banners, advertisements and the \u201cFly Without Wings\u201d video, for download at\u00a0americashorsecares.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0To learn how you or your organization can become more involved in supporting\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares, visit\u00a0aqha.com\/foundation<\/em><\/a> or contact the Foundation at (806) 378-5029 or\u00a0foundation@aqha.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" America\u2019s Horse, March, 30, 2009 – The American Quarter Horse Foundation\u2019s promotional campaign\u00a0Because of a Horse is raising awareness and funds for\u00a0America\u2019s Horse Cares, a program supporting therapeutic riding. 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