The American Horse Trials Foundation [AHTF] is a non-profit corporation established to assist Event Riders and Organizers in raising tax deductible financial support for national and international competitions.  Eventing is one of three Olympic Equestrian sports, with its origins in cavalry training – combining the very diverse disciplines of dressage, cross-country riding, and show jumping. 

Riders who are bona fide national or international level competitors are eligible to apply for grants from the AHTF to further their preparation for Olympic or World Championship competition.  The AHTF has also expanded its program to include grants for USEA recognized Events.  Additionally, the program includes grants for qualified Young Riders, Riders, and Para-Equestrians competing in the Show Jumping, Dressage, Endurance, and Driving disciplines. 

The Foundation has enabled athletes with limited financial resources to train and compete at the national and international levels.  Our beneficiaries include many of the top Eventers in the country, including most of the U.S. Team Members and individual competitors at the Olympic games, World Equestrian Games, and Pan American Games since the late 1980’s.  The Foundation has also enabled Event Organizers to build, maintain, and upgrade their courses. 

Since its inception in 1987, the AHTF has distributed over $54 million directly to equestrian athletes and competition organizers for competitive activities.  At this time, only 5.5 percent of each contribution is deducted for administrative expenses.

The American Horse Trials Foundation has been granted tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  All contributions are deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.  Donations should be directed to the American Horse Trials Foundation, Inc.

If you would like to assist equestrian athletes, or are a rider or organizer needing financial support, please contact (insert email link when new email is confirmed).