March 2023 Issue

Page 62 March 2023 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN COLUMBIA RIDING CLUB HORSE SHOWS For more information about CRC and classes , Like us on Facebook! please visit: www.columbiarc.org All Shows Open to Everyone!  RANCH HORSE SHOW  May 21 42 Classe s (26 are ECRRA Pointed) Halter, Handling, Trail, Riding & Pleasure Walk/Trot Classes … Walk/Trot/Lope Classes High Point CASH Awards at Each Show for Novice, Youth, Non-Pro, Open, Primetime GAMING SHOWS May 17  June 14  July 12  Aug. 9 Aug. 30 Wednesday Evening Shows  PLEASURE SHOWS  May 7  June 4  July 2  Aug. 6  Sept. 10 Halter Showmanship Leadline Therapeutic English Hunter Trail Western Many Classes for Miniature Horses Paybacks and Random Prizes in Classes Divisions for Year-End Awards FUN SHOWS April 30  Oct. 1 One Price for the Entire Day of Showing!     TURN & BURN JACKPOT SHOWS Friday Evening Shows - IBRA PA East (pending) June 30  July 28 May 12  $ $   Lancaster County, PA  TRAIL CHALLENGE  May 27  July 9  Aug. 13  Oct. 15 PLAY DAYS June 11  July 23  Sept. 24 SHOWS 2 Arenas filled with Obstacles  Divisions for Year-End Awards (Dates subject to change or more could be added .) Releasing April 2023 PNHS Foundation Awards $50,000 to Grant Recipients Elaine Smith, Program Director for Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center in New Ringgold, PA, shared, “We are especially grateful for these funds during this still difficult year due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic. The grant will help us to replace our worn helmets to help keep our special riders safe.” The grant will allow Special Equestrians in Warrington, PA, to create an emergency medi- cal fund for the organization’s horses. Other organizations will continue to grow therapeutic rid- ing programs, like those offered at Leg Up Farm in Mt. Wolf, PA, which hopes to provide 15,000 therapy appointments in 2023. Renée Bench, President of Kent Association of Riding Therapy in Worton, MD, said, “[The PNHS Foundation’s gift] will be put to good use funding various components necessary for the success of the program: PATH Certified riding instruction, horse care and equipment, special lifts and ramps, helmets and safety gear for the riders and insurances. The therapeutic riding program can truly change a life, bringing joy, self-esteem and riding skills to special needs children and adults.” Applications for the 2023 PNHS Foundation grants will be made available in July. In addition to providing grant funding, the PNHS Foundation also hosts the LifeVac Therapeu- tic Riding Championships each year on “Foundation Friday” during the horse show. For more information on the PNHS visit www.panational.org . (Continued from page 56) revenue each year for the State, employs thousands of workers, and operates three historical racetracks. The horses that run in these races are the backbone of the horse racing industry and the main reason hundreds of thousands of fans come out to support the racetracks each year. While the horse racing indus- try and respective associations do support their retired horses through various programs, including charity racing days, more can be done. The racehors- es that drive these profits and benefits to the State deserve to be cared for in their retirement. The care for retired horses is an important matter of public policy and, therefore, it is appropriate for the State to establish a grant program for the purpose of sup- porting certain organizations that care for retired horses. The bill was sponsored in the House by Ralph R. Caputo and Alex Sauickie and co-spon- sored by Victoria Flynn. The Senate bill has a single sponsor, Vin Gopal. NJ Legislature Introduces Bill to Fund Racehorse Aftercare (Continued from page 60)