Each Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse industry. Today, we recognize Becky’s Hope Horse Rescue of Frisco, Texas.

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Each week, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. At Christmas, we take a look back at our past year’s recognized organizations.

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Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse industry. Today, we recognize Misty Meadows Mitey Riders, a therapeutic riding service based in North Carolina.

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Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we are recognizing riding programs for our veterans all across the country.

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Story by Noelle Maxwell.

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Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is going good work in the horse world. This week we salute JustWorld International. (more…)

Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue. (more…)

This week’s honoree: Camp Casey.

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This week’s honoree: Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue.

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Each Friday Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute Saddlebred Rescue, Inc.

It is the mission of American Horse Adoption operated by Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. to educate the public on concerns facing the saddleseat breeds and save forgotten and unwanted horses from slaughter and return them to useful, productive lives.

Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. is based in Hardwick, New Jersey, at Mark and Nealia McCracken’s North Wind Stables, a nationally known Saddlebred show facility that is home to many world and national title holders.

In addition to a number of horses available for adoption (you can view their profiles here), the Rescue also offers a lease program as part of their mission to widen the safety net for the saddle seat breeds.

Check out this informational video about Saddlebred Rescue, Inc:

Want to help but not in a position to rehome a horse? Saddlebred Rescue Inc. accepts donations online via PayPal here or you can make a donation with your credit card via the website here. Checks may made out to Saddlebred Rescue, Inc., be sent to: 6 Meadow Cliff Lane Hardwick, NJ 07825. Sponsorship and other opportunities are also available — see the website for details

We applaud Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. for the great work they do and encourage Horse Nation readers to visit their Facebook page and website for more information.

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Many thanks thanks to Ovation Riding for their support of both Horse Nation and individuals and organizations that are doing good work in the horse world. If you know someone who deserves a Standing Ovation, we would love to recognize them in a future post. Email the name of the person or organization along with a message about the good work they do to [email protected]. Photos/videos are always welcome, and include a link to their website if applicable.

Q&A with founder/director Nina L. Margetson. (more…)

Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week, that individual happens to be an equine.

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This week’s honoree: Long Meadow Rescue Ranch.

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This week’s honoree: Equine Partners Unlimited.

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This week: Campbell’s Jump for the Cure.

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Each Friday Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute Campbell’s Jump for a Cure.

It’s awesome to see the equestrian community rallying around the cause of breast cancer awareness and research. Horse Nation has featured several of fundraising events: the Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance (Elkton, Maryland); Tough Enough to Wear Pink (Hughson, California); and Horse Racing for the Cure (Collinsville, Illinois) to name a few.

We recently learned about Campbell’s Jump for a Cure, held Oct. 17-19 in Brandon, Manitoba. The show’s organizers kindly took a few moments to tell us about the inaugural event, which was by all accounts a huge success.

$5,000 was the goal. Sisters, Bonnie and Kelly Campbell wanted to incorporate their love of horse shows with a cause close to their hearts, so they held the inaugural Campbell’s Jump for the Cure, a hunter/jumper show and breast cancer fundraiser. The result was overwhelming.

The duo started their own company, Campbell Horse Shows, in July with Beat the Heat Schooling Show designed for grassroots riders and green horses. The response to this show was so positive Bonnie and Kelly decided to host more shows in the fall. They decided to make this show a breast cancer fundraiser as they had lost their Aunt to breast cancer in June and this was their way of helping to find a cure.

They had 113 entries and each entry had to fundraise to be eligible to enter. The response was overwhelming for the girls. With the help of the competitors, supporters, raffles and draws (a trip for two to Las Vegas was given out) the event surpassed its goal and $10,000 was raised! It was an emotional Sunday afternoon when the total was announced as everyone was so proud of what the horse community did for this great cause. There were many breast cancer survivors and families at the show that have been affected by breast cancer and the Campbell duo received many compliments on the event and the amount of fundraising that was done.

Top fundraising prizes were given out: 17 years and under, Paige Helget, Ontario; 19 years and over, Sue Karashowsky, Brandon; trainer, Cassie Bolingbroke, Saskatchewan; and barn, The Dell Farm, Ontario. Laura Glover and Ivy Tufts cut their hair and generously donated it in honor of the horse show.

The show catered to all levels of riding, from groundrail in the hunters right up to 4’3” jumpers. It was a great venue for novice riders to get to see and interact with the experienced riders like Eric Martin who brought his open jumper to get ready for a big show in Calgary he was travelling to just two days after Jump for the Cure.

Visit www.campbellhorseshows.com or find Campbell Horse Shows on Facebook for more information and upcoming show dates, the next of which is Deck the Stalls Nov. 21-23 at the Keystone Center in Brandon, Manitoba.

Go Riding!

Many thanks thanks to Ovation Riding for their support of both Horse Nation and individuals and organizations that are doing good work in the horse world. If you know someone who deserves a Standing Ovation, we would love to recognize them in a future post. Email the name of the person or organization along with a message about the good work they do to [email protected]. Photos/videos are always welcome, and include a link to their website if applicable.

This week: Thoroughbred Exhibitors Association. (more…)

Earlier this month we previewed Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance, a benefit for breast cancer awareness and research held Oct. 12 at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland. Today we’re following up on how it went!

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This week’s honoree: Maryland Fund for Horses.

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Each Friday HN teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world. This week we salute Diamonds in the Rough. (more…)

Each week we recognize an individual or organization that is doing good work in the horse world — but today is a little different. An event, Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance, is taking the spotlight.

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This unique breast cancer awareness fundraiser takes place on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland. Nancy Johnson kindly supplied us with all the info we need to support this year’s event!

From Nancy:

Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Pink 50 Poker Prance, now in its fifth year, began as one of a number of events within the Pink 50 Campaign that Purina co-sponsored with their dealers nationwide in 2010. The purpose of the Pink 50 Campaign was to reach out to women in rural America and raise awareness about breast cancer while also raising money for research programs. In 2010, more than 50 Purina dealers joined the Pink 50 Campaign through a variety of fundraisers including barbeques, tack swaps, and trail rides.

“It was such a hit the first year and everyone asked us to continue it, so we have,” explain the Drennen brothers, Chris and Larry Jr. “It’s just gotten bigger and better as people bring their friends along for this fun event for a great cause.”

Last year more than 250 riders enjoyed the Poker Prance through scenic Fair Hill. Riders may start the ride any time between 9 a.m. and noon, so it doesn’t get overcrowded. We believe we may top that number in 2014 as not only is it a great cause, but people love the prizes and raffles we have too.

Pink is definitely the color of the day! And we make a contest out of it as well. The top five “most pink” horse and rider teams each win gift cards. It’s amazing how creative the riders, (and horses) have become!

We also have some incredible raffle prizes – all with a pink theme. The oversize raffle baskets can all be seen at Oxford Feed & Lumber prior to the event and tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the store, or on Oct. 12 at Fair Hill. The winning tickets will be drawn at the event, but one need not be present to win.

As in a paper chase, there are various checkpoints along the ride. At each checkpoint, a rider collects a card. At the conclusion of the ride, one has a poker hand and gift cards are awarded to the best five poker hands.

Five raffle winners will also take home five bags of Purina feed. Plus, for the first time, we will be selling Purina feed at a substantial discount at the event — customer pickup only. As riders will have transported their horse, it’s easy to take advantage of this deal and throw some feed in the truck or trailer.

With their $30 donation, participants receive a coveted pink Poker Prance tee-shirt, lunch, and a goodie bag. A new addition this year, a commemorative saddle pad, with embroidered pink logos, is sure to be a hit. A limited number will be available for a suggested additional donation.

All proceeds go to the Pennsylvania and Delaware Breast Cancer Coalitions to advance their breast cancer awareness and research programs.

Riders should register early to be sure a tee-shirt in the proper size is reserved for them. To

register, stop in or call, Oxford Feed & Lumber, 112 Railroad Ave., Oxford, PA 19363, 610-932-8521 or Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm, 1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester, PA 19382, 610-793-3080. The registration form is also available on our website, www.oxfordfeedlumber.com and Facebook page.

Go Riding!

Many thanks thanks to Ovation Riding for their support of both Horse Nation and individuals and organizations that are doing good work in the horse world. If you know someone who deserves a Standing Ovation, we would love to recognize them in a future post. Email the name of the person or organization along with a message about the good work they do to [email protected]. Photos/videos are always welcome, and include a link to their website if applicable.