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4075 Iron Works Parkway
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859-233-0147
aaepoffice@aaep.org
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American Gaited Horse Association AGHA
860 Kiddville RD
Winchester, KY
859) 842-0270
info@unitedmountainhorse.net
Kentucky's native gaited Mountain Horses have become favorites across the country for their beauty, athleticism, and smooth, four-beat gait. The Rocky Mountain Horses , Kentucky Mountain Saddle, and Mountain Pleasure horses have a distinct personality, with a calm, willing temperament that makes the Mountain Horses some of the most trainable and pleasurable gaited horses.
United Mountain Horse, Inc was formed in September 2000 by members of the existing breed associations who were interested in having an organization especially dedicated to unifying all Mountain Horses . This organization would support and educate all Mountain Horse breeders, exhibitors, trainers and horse enthusiasts. United Mountain Horse, Inc would be an organization where all may showcase their registered Rocky Mountain, Mountain Pleasure and Kentucky Mountain Horses in unity.

American Hanoverian Society
4067 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1
Lexington, KY
(859) 255-4141
AHSoffice@aol.com
The American Hanoverian Society, Inc. (AHS) was incorporated in 1978 to establish, maintain and operate a non-profit association of breeders, owners and friends for the promotion and preservation of the warmblooded Hanoverian horse on the North American continent; to maintain a public registry of Hanoverian horses; to mark or brand approved stallions, mares and foals with the Society’s registered brand; to disseminate information to breeders, owners and friends pertaining to the breeding and raising of Hanoverian horses; to promote the performance of the Hanoverian horse in dressage, eventing, hunting, jumping and driving; and generally to do all things appropriate to encourage a public understanding of the Hanoverian horse, its breeding and performance. What began in 1978 with only 40 members has grown since that time to become an internationally recognized organization.

American Holsteiner Horse Association AHHA
222 E. Main Street, Suite 1,
Georgetown, KY
502-863-4239
holsteiner@bellsouth.net
The legendary horse Pegasus surely must have been a Holsteiner for no other breed of horse can give a rider that lighter than air sensation of flying like the majestic and proud horse from “between the seas”. Whether you aspire to floating through a dressage test as effortlessly as a ballerina, tackling a grueling
cross country course with the agility of a deer or leaping obstacles of dramatic proportions in a show jumping venue the Holsteiner will provide the character, substance and extraordinary talent to bring your dreams of flight to fruition.

American Horse Council
1616 H Street NW 7th floor
Washington, DC
202-296-4031
ahc@horsecouncil.org
Your national voice in Washington, D.C. The AHC is proud to be your association that represents all segments of our nation's diverse horse industry. The American Horse Council works daily to represent your equine interests and opportunities. Founded in 1969, the AHC was organized by a group of horsemen concerned about federal legislation affecting their industry. They recognized the need for national and coordinated industry action in Washington, D.C. The AHC promotes and protects all horse breeds, disciplines and interests by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry itself each and every day.

American Horse Defense Fund AHDF
1718 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC
866-956-AHDF (2433)
The American Horse Defense Fund's (AHDF) mission is to facilitate the protection, conservation, and humane treatment of members of all Equine species. AHDF works to address inhumane treatment of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and burros, both wild and domesticated through education, advocacy and litigation when necessary in the state, federal and international arenas.

American Miniature Horse Association AMHA
5601 South Interstate 35 W
Alvarado, TX
817-783-5600
Information@amha.org
Welcome to the exciting world of the American Miniature Horse. As a member of AMHA, you will become an integral part of one of the world's fastest growing equine associations, joining more than 12,000 enthusiasts in over 30 countries already enjoying membership.
The American Miniature Horse Association promotes the breeding, use and perpetuation of a standard of equine excellence in miniature. Horses registered with AMHA must meet the Association Standard of Perfection and cannot exceed 34 inches in height measured from the last hairs of the mane.
Whether your interest is showing, breeding or recreation, AMHA offers rewarding programs, opportunities and a wide variety of resources to expand your involvement with this special equine known as the American Miniature Horse.

American Morgan Horse Association AMHA
122 Bostwick Rd.
Shelburne,, VT
802-985-4944
info@morganhorse.com
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) exists to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the Morgan horse. The Association is comprised of four departments that strive to accomplish this mission: Administration, Membership/Marketing, Publications, and Registry.
Founded in 1909, the Morgan Horse Club (as it was then called) was formed to support the Morgan breed. It evolved with the breed, and in 1971 underwent reorganization and was renamed to reflect its increasing responsibilities. The newly named Association's offices were in Hamilton, New York, for a number of years with brief moves to both New Hartford and Westmoreland, New York, preceding the establishment of its permanent headquarters in Shelburne, Vermont in 1988. The headquarters are also home to the National Museum of the Morgan Horse (NMMH) and are maintained through the generosity of the American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI).

American Paint Horse Association APHA
2800 Meacham Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX
817- 834-2742
askapha@apha.com
The American Paint Horse's combination of color and conformation has made the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) the second-largest breed registry in the United States based on the number of horses registered annually. While the colorful coat pattern is essential to the identity of the breed, American Paint Horses have strict bloodline requirements and a distinctive stock-horse body type. To be eligible for registry, a Paint's sire and dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds). At least one parent must be a registered American Paint Horse. To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the horse must also exhibit a minimum amount of white hair over unpigmented (pink) skin.

American Quarter Horse Association AQHA
1600 Quarter Horse Dr.
Amarillo, Texas
(806) 376-4811
If you have ever seen a horse in one of rodeo's timed events, been along for work on a ranch or watched a Western movie, nine times out of ten you have witnessed an American Quarter Horse. These heavily muscled, compact horses could run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse.

American Riding Horse Association ARIA
28801 Trenton Court
Bonita Springs, FL
239 948-3232
aria@riding-instructor.com
ARIA has been certifying riding instructors and stable managers since 1984, and offers certification at three different levels and in 15 disciplines: Hunt Seat over Fences, Hunt Seat on the Flat, Dressage, Show Jumping, Driving, Eventing, Western Pleasure & Equitation, Reining, Mounted Patrol Training Officer, Stable Management, Recreational Riding, Saddle Seat, Distance Riding, Riding to Hounds, and Side-Saddle.

American Riding Horse Association ARIA
28801 Trenton Court
Bonita Springs, FL
239 948-3232
aria@riding-instructor.com
ARIA has been certifying riding instructors and stable managers since 1984, and offers certification at three different levels and in 15 disciplines: Hunt Seat over Fences, Hunt Seat on the Flat, Dressage, Show Jumping, Driving, Eventing, Western Pleasure & Equitation, Reining, Mounted Patrol Training Officer, Stable Management, Recreational Riding, Saddle Seat, Distance Riding, Riding to Hounds, and Side-Saddle.

American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA
4083 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY
859- 259-2742
saddlebred@asha.net
In 1985, ASHA headquarters moved from Louisville, Kentucky, to the new American Saddle Horse Museum building, located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. ASHA was the first breed registry to call the Kentucky Horse Park home.
The move in location also brought the establishment of innovative promotional and educational programs for the further development of the American Saddlebred horse.
In 2005, by means of an internal corporate reorganization of the functions of the registry and a companion organization previously named the American Saddlebred Horse Association Foundation, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, a public charity organized under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, became the breed’s membership organization. All functions of the registry now formally reside in the American Saddlebred Registry, a separate corporation organized under section 501 (c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code. The 18 directors of the Association, of which 6 are elected each year to 3-year terms, elect the 9 directors of the Registry, each of whom serves an annual term.
Today, there are over 8,000 active ASHA members, 50 ASHA Charter Clubs, and 40 ASHA Youth Clubs. ASHA carries out administrative, promotional and educational activities for the benefit of its members and the breed.

American Shire Horse Association ASHA
Secretary@ShireHorse.org
These rules apply to all ASHA sponsored shows, including but not restricted to Regional and National Shows. They will be reproduced in the ASHA Show Guidelines and will be provided to and used by any show cosponsoring a show with ASHA.
A. Shire stallions, mares, and geldings registered with the American Shire Horse
Association, the Canadian Shire Horse Association or the Shire Horse Society
are eligible to show in registered classes. “Notified Colts” that are parentage
verified and recorded in the name of the exhibitor are eligible to show.
B. Foals must be registered.
C. Horses must be entered by the owner(s) listed on the horse’s registration
paper. Show entry forms usually list this as ‘exhibitor’ or ‘entrant’. See website for more rules.

American Trakehner Association
1536 W. Church St
Newark, OH
740-344-1111
atata@americantrakehner.com
The Association is committed to the selective breeding standards established in Trakehnen, East Prussia, in 1732, and being continued today in Germany. "... to encourage the development of a riding horse of beauty and harmony, great endurance, mental and physical balance, and possessing an excellent character." By advocating selective breeding standards, maintaining a public registry, and encouraging the use of Trakehners in public equestrian activities, the Association expects to enhance the propagation of the horse in America for the benefit of the public.

American Vaulting Association
Craig Coburn
8205 Santa Monica Blvd. #1-288
West Holiday, CA
323-654-0800
nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org
The non-profit American Vaulting Association was founded in 1966 by Elizabeth Searle and J. Ashton Moore to build and promote equestrian vaulting in the United States.
Today, there are more than 100 AVA vaulting clubs and affiliates in states from Hawaii to Massachusetts and Washington to Florida. The AVA has more than 1,000 members in the United States.
Renaissance and Middle Ages history include numerous references to vaulting or similar activities, and it seems apparent that present-day gymnastics performed on the "vaulting horse" was developed from vaulting—allowing concentration on the gymnastics without (unfortunately) the horse. The present name of the sport comes from the French "La Voltige," which it acquired during the Renaissance, when it was a form of riding drill and agility exercise for knights and noblemen.

American Youth Horse Council AYHC
6660 #D-451 Delmonico
Colorado Springs, CO
719-594-9778
info@ayhc.com
Mission Statement
The American Youth Horse Council is the umbrella organization providing leadership and resources to serve and promote the youth horse industry.
Vision
The vision of the American Youth Horse Council is to be a visible and connecting force in a vibrant and growing youth horse industry. AYHC strives to support the youth horse industry with factual and quality educational materials and to engage the participation of all breeds and disciplines within the industry. The organization seeks to illustrate the value of the human-horse experience. By accomplishing these goals AYHC believes that the youth horse industry will expand both numerically and monetarily as educated and committed participants enjoy the benefits of equine activities.

Appaloosa Horse Club ApHC
2720 West Pullman Road ~
Moscow, ID
(208) 882-5578
acaap@appaloosa.com
ApHC Mission Statement
The Appaloosa Horse Club is the international breed registry serving ApHC members and Appaloosa enthusiasts by recording and reserving the horses' heritage and history, and by providing services that promote, enhance and improve the Appaloosa, a breed defined by ApHC bloodline requirements and preferred characteristics, including coat pattern.
* Provide services for the benefit of its members which encourage Appaloosa ownership and participation;
* Foster growth and membership in the Appaloosa Horse Club through promotion, recognition, advertisement and publicity of the Appaloosa;
* Charter a regional, national and international network of clubs or associations and provide support and assistance to them in their efforts to promote the Appaloosa breed.

Arabian Horse Association
10805 E. Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO
303-696-4500




Enter a world where the time you spend with an Arabian horse is the best part of your day. With 37,000 members, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) provides many opportunities for you to tap into the Arabian horse lifestyle. AHA is a full-service breed association and registry for owners of Arabian horses.
From the ancient deserts of the Middle East evolved the oldest known breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds in America, the Arabians' incredible energy, intelligence and gentle disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities. Today, Arabian horses spend as much time on the trail as they do at horse shows and other events.

Back Country Horsemen of America
PO Box 1367
Graham, WA
888-893-5161
ExecSecretary@backcountryhorse.com
We have used our specialized knowledge of stock and the back country to bring
about changes and modifications of restrictive management. We have participated in many agency meetings and land use planning and regulations and have become a strong voice for continued, responsible horse use.

Certified Horsemanship Association CHA
Christy Landwehr, Chief Executive Officer
4037 Iron Works Parkway Suite 180
Lexington, KY
(720) 857-9550
clandwehr@cha-ahse.org
To promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities and publishing educational resources.

Equine Rescue
Lynda & Mike Broas
PO Box 392
Walden, NY
845- 733-6085
equinerescueinc@aol.com
Equine Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue and provide care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, neglected, and abandoned horses.
Equine Rescue, Inc. specializes in critical care cases. Quality of life concerns brings attention to some of the horses because they are not being medically treated and treatment options are available.
Equine Rescue, Inc. also works with Law Enforcement Agencies providing stabling and rehabilitation services to equines that are confiscated for cruelty and/or neglect. The organization also works closely with the DA's office prosecuting such cases.

Equis World Dressage Masters
info@worlddressagemasters.com
We are prepared to welcome fans from across the Americas to the finest dressage competition. The World Dressage Master's event showcases the highest quality dressage.

Friesian Horse Association of North America FHANA
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY
859- 455-7430
fhana@fhana.com
The Friesian horse is very charismatic. His gentle and willing nature provides a strong base for versatile training and his intelligence leads to a rewarding partnership between horse and owner. He can be used in many different disciplines (dressage, saddle seat, pleasure riding, trail, pleasure driving, combined driving, etc.) as well as, exhibition and light draft work. His handsome appearance and animated action provide a noble “presence” in any show ring, parade, or simply in your own paddock.
We hope you will be interested in joining us as owners of a Friesian horse. If so, there are a few things to be aware of before making your selection. Please review our overview of the rules of the FHANA registry and then check out our list of Friesian Horse Breeders and Sellers. Take the opportunity to call on one of these folks to see Friesians up close and, perhaps, make one your own.

Habitat for Horses
P.O. Box 213
Hitchcock, TX
1.866.HFH.LSER
office@habitatforhorses.org
Habitat for Horses is one of the largest equine protection organizations in the country, with supporters in every state and around the world. While our main facilities are in Texas, we have foster homes and adopted horses throughout the United States. With hundreds of active volunteers, Habitat for Horses maintains an extensive network of foster homes that devote much of their lives to the rehabilitation and retraining of the equine that come through our gates.
Every year we complete hundreds of investigations and touch the lives of thousands of horses. Since our main emphasis is the education of the owner, we are able to successfully complete most of those investigations. When required, we assist law enforcement in taking the case through the court system and placing the horses in foster homes.

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association IHSA
RECIHSA@aol.com
203.209.3032
RECIHSA@aol.com
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) has grown and developed since it was established in 1967 through the prototype competition program Bob Cacchione (with the help of his professor Jack Fritz) started when he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.

International Barrel Racing Association IBRA
P.O. Box 425
Valley City, OH
330-483-9608
info@ibra.us
The IBRA encourages larger participation at local approved shows by working with other associations and to give our members better recognition for their yearlong efforts with an outstanding awards program.

Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America MFHA
PO Box 363
Millwood, VA
540-955-5680
office@mfha.com
The Masters of Foxhounds Association is the governing body of organized fox, coyote and drag hunting in the United States of America and Canada. The MFHA Foundation is an arm of the MFHA and is the umbrella organization for the Educational Foundation and the HSBF. They help the MFHA to accomplish its goals through education and financial assistance for professionals. Among the MFHA's activities are:
* The promotion of the sport
* The publication of a Foxhound Stud Book
* The recognition of organized Hunts which have met its standards
* The recordation of countries and boundaries for organized hunting establishments
* The Registration of Hunts as a preliminary step toward Recognition

National Barrel Horse Association NBHA
706-722-7223
The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition.
The ultimate goal of NBHA competition is to qualify for the prestigious NBHA World Championships: The Youth & Teen World Championships, held the first week of August, and the Open & Senior World Championships are held in November annually.

National Cutting Horse Association NCHA
260 Bailey Ave
Fort Worth, TX
817-244-6188
With the support of Mercuria Global Energy, the NCHA World Series has expanded to 8 shows in 2010, beginning with the historic San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, February 6-8.

National High School Rodeo Association NHSRA
12001 Tejon Street, Suite 128
Denver, CO
(303) 452-0820
membership@nhsra.org
Like most amazing inventions and developments, the National High School Rodeo Association began as a simple, logical idea which over the course of a few short years, took shape into something quite incredible.
The effort that would eventually become the NHSRA was the brainchild of Claude Mullins, a Texas educator who was a big fan of the sport, and an even bigger fan of the youth he worked with almost every day. Mullins grew up around horses and cattle and sports of all different kinds during the 1920’s. In the 1930’s, small rodeos began to spring up in the area and he became an instant fan. In 1940, Mullins, who was employed at the time as the Deputy State Superintendent with the Texas State Department of Education, began to notice a curious behavior among some of the local boys. He noted that these energetic youths would consistently travel to the town arena each day after school to rope calves and steers. Seeing the youthful exuberance of the youngsters, and their love for the activity, made Mullins wonder why there couldn’t be a process to determine a “state champion” high school calf-roper, dogger, and other rodeo event title winner, similar to other high school sports.

National Reined Cow Horses Association NRCHA
13181 US Highway 177
Byars, Ok
(580) 759-4949
nrcha@nrcha.com
The National Reined Cow Horse Association, the governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the reined cow horse. Formed in 1949, the organization was originally called the California Reined Cow Horse Association. Despite the name change, the association has continued to celebrate the early California traditions of highly-trained working cow horses and today, 58 years after its creation, continues to work to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry

National Reining Horse Association NRHA
3000 NW 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
405.946.7400
dyork@nrha.com
Objective: To promote and encourage development of and public interest in agriculture and ranching through the promotion of public Reining Horse Shows; the development of suitable and proper standards of performance and judging intended to govern all Reining Horse Contests sponsored and approved by the National Reining Horse Association; to encourage the development and breeding of better Reining Horses; and to develop and disseminate informational material deemed desirable to provide contestants and spectators a better understanding of a proper performance of the Reining Horse in the show arena.

National Snaffle Bit Association
The purpose of the National Snaffle Bit Association is to define, promote and improve the quality of the pleasure horse, to promote exhibits, events and contests in expositions and shows; the promote the training of pleasure horses, to promote interest in pleasure horses among younger horsemen and to use and encourage the use of the standard rules for holding and judging contests of the pleasure horse.
The NSBA experienced a very successful beginning in 1983. Based on the interest and response throughout the entire country, the NSBA is projecting unprecedented growth figures in the number of participants, events available, and award purses.

National Spotted Saddle Horse Association
316 W. Lytle St.
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 890-2864
nssha898@aol.com
The Association is dedicated to establishing a uniform breed saddle horse that is naturally gaited and performs without the use of punishing training aids or substances. While presenting a natural gaited saddle horse, the National Spotted Saddle Horse exhibits "coats of many colors." A more beautiful or useful animal cannot be found.
The Spotted Saddle Horse originated in middle Tennessee. Spanish American type spotted ponies, prized for their gentle disposition and attractive color and markings, were crossed with other established gaited breeds, mainly Tennessee Walking Horses, to produce a natural gaited riding horse that was large enough for adult riders, with longer legs, bodies and necks; yet still retaining the gentleness and charm of the spotted pony.

National Walking Horse Association NWHA
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 4
Lexington, KY
859-252-6942
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) located at the Kentucky Horse Park, is an alliance of people committed to preserving and fostering the natural abilities and welfare of the Walking Horse.
The NWHA improves the lives of horses and people by encouraging responsibility and sportsmanship. It promotes educational and recreational activities while preserving the unique qualities of the Walking Horse.
NWHA Provides an equitable horse show affiliation program for Walking Horses to be exhibited, judged and showcased in full compliance with the Federal Horse Protection Act. This is accomplished through

Palamino Horse Breeders of America PHBA
15253 East Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK
918-438-1234
yellahrses@palominohba.com
Mission Statement
* To record and preserve the pedigree of the Palomino Horse while maintaining the integrity of the breeds.
* To provide beneficial services for its members which enhance and encourage Palomino ownership and participation.
* To generate growth of PHBA membership via the marketing, promotion, advertising and publicity of the Palomino Horse.
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America, Tulsa, OK was formed in 1941 as a member owned, non-profit organization for the purpose of registering and improving horses standing between fourteen and seventeen hands tall, and exhibiting body color, with variations from light to dark, of a newly minted U S fourteen karat gold coin. There are more than 38 Affiliate Palomino Associations network associations on the state or local basis. APAs host horse shows, fundraising projects, clinics, futurities and family activities.

Palomino Horse Association
10171 Nectar Avenue
Nelson, MO
660) 859-2064
palominorebuck@yahoo.com
The Palomino Horse Association is the Original Palomino Registry incorporated in 1936. Today's Palomino Horse Association is the continuation of the registry which officially began in California in 1935, when Dick Halliday registered the golden stallion El Rey de los Reyes. Mr. Halliday researched the golden horse for many years. He started writing magazine articles that brought the Palomino into public attention. His articles created a great deal of interest in the Palomino, and within a few years, hundreds of breeders were specializing in the production of this color.

Paso Fino Horse Association PFHA
101 North Collins
Plant City, FL
(813) 719-7777
The Paso Fino horse reflects its Spanish heritage through its proud carriage, grace and elegance. With its lively but controlled spirit, natural gait and presence, and responsive attitude, the Paso Fino is indeed, a rare and desirable equine partner.

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association
800-234-7722
Legend has it that rodeo was born on July 4, 1869 when two groups of cowboys from neighboring ranches met in Deer Trail, CO, to settle an argument over who was the best at performing everyday ranching tasks. That competition is considered to be the first rodeo which evolved into rodeo as we know it today.

Today's professional rodeo cowboy is a bit different from his 1800s predecessor, but the ideals and showmanship and hard work are still valued by today's competitors. A cowboy's standing in the rodeo community is still dependent on his skill with a rope or his ability to ride a bucking animal. The cowboy code still dictates that a cowboy ought to help his fellow competitors, even though they might be competing for the same paycheck.

The Carriage Association of America CAA
3915 Jay Trump Road
Lexington, KY
859-231-0971
info@caaonline.com
The Carriage Association of America is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and use of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. We've introduced thousands of people to the joy of collecting these vehicles, and to the pleasure of driving them.
The Founding Members of the CAA had a bold dream, believing that there were many fellow carriage enthusiasts in the nation, and knowing that, if they were brought together, the shared knowledge would benefit us all. The Mission Statement drawn up by these founders has remained the strong backbone of the organization ever since.

The Equus Foundation
168 Long Lots Road
Westpor, CT
203-259-1550
equus@equusfoundation.org
The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) national charitable foundation, seeks to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the awarding of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote the health and welfare of horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole. The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Over $1.3 million in grants have been awarded since the first awards in 2003.

The Jockey Club
40 East 52nd Street
New York, NY
212-371-5970
The Jockey Club is the breed Registry for Thoroughbred horses in the
United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The organization is dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, and it fulfills that mandate by serving many segments of the industry through its subsidiary companies and by providing support to a wide range of industry initiatives.

The Jockey Club maintains offices in Lexington, Kentucky, and New York City.

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA)
Stan Butt
250 N. Ellington Pkwy.
Lewisburg, TN
(931) 359-1574
sbutt@twhbea.com
he Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA), headquartered in Lewisburg, Tennessee, is the oldest and most prestigious organization devoted to the promotion of the breed. Founded in 1935, the breed registry was established to record the pedigrees of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Its goal is to maintain the purity of the breed, to promote greater awareness of the Tennessee Walking Horse and its qualities, to encourage expansion of the breed, and to help assure its general welfare. Over 430,000 registered Tennessee Walking Horses populate the world.

United States Combined Training Association
525 Old Waterford Road, NW
Leesburg, VA
703- 779-0440
info@useventing.com

United States Dressage Federation USDF
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY
(859) 971-2277
membership@usdf.org
Dressage is a French term meaning “training” and its purpose is to develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider.
Currently, competitive dressage involves nine progressive levels incorporating multiple tests within each level. Special tests are also written for musical freestyle, sport horse breeding and performances incorporating multiple horses and riders. Tests are revised every four years by the United States Dressage Federation, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY
859-258-2472
webmaster@usef.org
Equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts each share a personal bond with the horse. This commonality defines the membership of the United States Equestrian Federation [USEF] which serves as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport.
The USEF is dedicated to uniting the equestrian community, honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian sport. Since its inception in 1917, the Federation has been dedicated to pursuing excellence and promoting growth, all while providing and maintaining a safe and level playing field for both its equine and human athletes.

United States Eventing Association USEA
525 Old Waterford Road, NW
Leesburg, VA
(703) 779-0440
info@useventing.com
The USEA sanctions more than 280 competitions each year all across the United States. More than 40,000 riders compete annually in these events. Eventing competitions present a variety of competition levels from Novice through Advanced, and the added geographic diversity of the sport truly offers competitive opportunities for horse enthusiasts of every age, skill-level and region in the U.S.

United States Pony Clubs, Inc
4041 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY
859-254-7669
activities@ponyclub.org
Find out about the Pony Club program and how to get your child involved in a club or riding center.
Current Pony Club members will find information on the activities, opportunities and events going on that they can get involved in and a whole host of resource web pages designed to support them as they proceed in achieving their ratings.
Pony Club leaders will find all the information and forms they need to put together a wonderful Pony Club program for their members and fulfill the Pony Club motto: A happy child on a happy horse!

United States Trotting Association
750 Michigan Ave
Columbus, OH
877-800-USTA (8782)
customerservice@ustrotting.com
Harness racing is a worldwide sport where a special breed of horses, called Standardbreds, race around a track while pulling a driver in a two-wheeled cart, called a sulky. It is seen in more than 30 countries by millions of fans who wager more than $3 billion annually.

Vetinary Information Network
777 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA
800-700-4636
vingram@vin.com
Since 1991, VIN has been the number one online veterinary destination - and always has been and always will be -- for veterinarians, by veterinarians.
Those who don't "know" VIN, likely think VIN is a web site. But VIN members (VINners) quickly recognize that although VIN is a "site" on the "web", it is much more than a web site.
VIN is a place. VIN is home to over 42,000 colleagues. Bringing together veterinarians "world-wide" as colleagues. Bringing instant access to vast amounts of up-to-date veterinary information to colleagues