Willowind
Therapeutic Riding Center

Willowind seeks donations of saddles, tack, helmets, anything that you can share. We are non-profit and need your help to let our riders know there's no limit to how high their dreams can fly. Your gift will change the life of a disabled child. On horses, we help them achieve their dreams.

You can give them wings. please contact us at:

Willowind RR 1 box 2020 Bar Harbor, maine 04609 (207)288-9506

Northwest EquiCARE
Rehabilitation Riding Program

Northwest EquiCARE Rehabilitation Riding Program is a 501c(3) not-for-profit charity based in Eatonville, WA. Founded in 1992 by Wendy Rude, Northwest EquiCARE is dedicated to providing equine therapeutic horseback riding for adults and children with a variety of disabilities.

Therapeutic horseback riding is widely recognized as one of the most beneficial forms of recreational therapy available to people with disabilities. Northwest EquiCARE combines sport, education and medicine to create an inspirational atmosphere for healing that increases patients self-esteem and their interest in self awareness therapy.

Because Northwest EquiCARE is a not-for profit charity, the program welcomes and needs volunteers and sponsor. Volunteers are trained and can help in one of eight major areas such as communications, equine support, safety, volunteer training, education outreach and riding assistance.

Sponsors are needed for scholarships, horse shoes, safety equipment and therapy horse care. Should you like to find out more about how you can help Northwest EquiCARE and handicapped riders please contact the Northwest EquiCARE office at (360) 832-6386.

Thank you.

Northwest EquiCARE office: (360) 832-6386
nwequicare@aol.com
Contact: Teri Setbacken
PO Box 927 Eatonville WA 98328

Washington State
Quarter Horse Association

The Washington State Quarter Horse Association is a non-profit organization in the State of Washington. It is the recognized state affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association, an international program. We promote, show and recognize our Washington State Quarter Horses and Award Winners under the rules of the AQHA.

AQHA keeps WSQHA appraised of legal and tax changes effecting the horse industry and offers the WSQHA state and federal legislative support and information for any tax and horse related issues.

In 1995, there were 50,491 registered American Quarter horses in Washington State. Washington stands ninth in the nation with 6,722 AQHA members including 657 amateur members and 688 youth members.

You can chose to be a part of any number of programs. The horseback riding program, Quarter horse shows, racing, special events, educational seminar, the Star program, youth and amateur programs and/or by sponsorship and support of the WHQHA. The Northwest Quarter Horse Congress and Stallion Futurities show brought an estimated economic impact of $450,000 to the City of Spanaway in 1995.

Membership may be a family or single person, or an entity such as a ranch, corporation, company, syndicate, firm, or an institution of learning. Each group membership is entitled to one vote. Family memberships are $40 per year. This includes husband and wife and children age 8 and under. The single membership fee per person or entity is $25 per year. Your membership entitles you to a newsletter (published 6 times a year) and a state directory.

The 1996 Officers for the WSQHA are:
President - Ric Lloyd
Vice President - Terri MacMillan
Secretary/Treasurer - Lori Wilkerson

AQHA Directors for Washington State are:
Dick Monaham, Dave Nelson & Gunnar Otness
Director Emeritus: Ken Smith

The WSQHA would like to invite you to join us. Become a member, enjoy your horse, and promote America's Quarter horse. For more information write to Lori Wilkerson at P.O. Box 6731, Kennewick, Washington 99336.

Special events coming up:

Horse management and nutrition seminars sponsored by Purina Mills. An AQHA national sponsor, Purina Mills is hosting horse management and nutrition seminar in our state. Check your local feed and farm stores for dates, times and agenda.