Horsemen Helping Horsemen
Together, we can ride it out.
The Equestrian Aid Foundation assists people from all corners of the horse world within the United States who are coping with catastrophic injury, illness, or occurrence.
Our Mission
Horsemen Helping Horsemen
The Equestrian Aid Foundation provides emergency financial grants to members of the equestrian community throughout the United States who are struggling to overcome catastrophic illness, injury, or other unforeseen crisis. A horse person's life can change forever in an instant. We are here to help them ride it out.
Stories of Hope
Real people in the equestrian community whose lives were changed by your support.
A Legend of the Hunter Ring
Raymond Francis is a trainer, breeder, and National Show Hunter Hall of Fame inductee whose life was upended by an aortic aneurysm. After prolonged hospitalization and extensive rehabilitation, the equestrian community rallied around him.
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Reinventing Herself
For 43 years, Meribeth was a career groom among the hunter-jumper circuit's elite. A routine back surgery went catastrophically wrong, leaving her with permanent kidney and neurological damage. With EAF's support, Meribeth is rebuilding her life with courage and determination.
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Soaring to New Heights
A lifelong farrier, Trevor was kicked so badly that both his kneecap and femur shattered, ending his career. After losing his home and marriage, EAF helped him purchase land in New Mexico and rebuild his life.
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The Equestrian Aid Foundation provides support and hope when it's needed most.
2026 Strides for Hope 5K
Wellington, FL
