self-contained benevolent organization founded to: GIVE aid and sustenance to needy horsemen, PROVIDE financial assistance for continuing education to children of professional members through a scholarship fund, PROMOTE and foster interest in the horse industry, the care and protection of horses through education at local, state and federal levelsSYRACUSE: www.syracusepha.org
ELCR (Equestrian Land Conservation Resource) initiated the Trail Trotters program to encourage horse people to repair and improve public and private trail systems across the country. Now "Stewards for Trails, Education & Partnerships" trail conservation program is under the American Quarter Horse Assoc
USDF is recognized by USEF as the “International Discipline Association” or “FEI Affiliate” organization representing the discipline of dressage in the United States.