ACTHA Charity
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Recognizing that not all Dressage shows will allow a gaited horse to compete, FOSH partnered with North American Western Dressage in December of 2014. This partnership allows for virtual testing for any gaited horse riding a Dressage test specifically written for gaited horses. Tests are judged by Judges’ licensed for dressage and gait.
Gaited Equine Agility.
Recognizing and embracing ongoing change in people and horses, FOSH provides a place in the FOSH Gaited Sport Horse for the new sport of Gaited Equine Agility. Gaited horses compete with non gaited horses in this exciting new sport and the gaited horses will be recognized by FOSH.
Gaited dressage, judged trail rides, trail obstacle courses, equitheater, drill team competition, natural horsemanship, traditional rail classes, educational clinics and equine retreats are just of few of the activities supported by FOSH.
In addition to an active show program, FOSH trains and licenses Judge’s the Independent Judges Association.
FOSH is highly respected for its humane efforts in working closely with the USDA, American Association of Equine Practitioners, The Humane Society of the United States and Horse Inspection Organizations (HIO) to enforce the Horse Protection Act. FOSH is the only organization that provides public comprehensive information about individuals ticketed or suspended for soring.
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FOSH was the founder and creative force behind the first Sound Horse Conference in 2008. Representatives from the USDA, various HIOs, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and other gaited breeds were brought together to hear information on the current soring status and to work together to eliminate such suffering in the future. The fourth Sound Horse Conference was held in Tennessee in 2014.
Each year, FOSH reaches out to others promoting sounds horses by offering financial support and information. One year FOSH offered monetary rewards to writers doing effective and educational stories and articles on soring, its impact or alternatives. The following year, FOSH offered financial incentives for youth who submitted written and video reports of their own sound training programs. In 2008, three girls scouts earned their Gold Award for a moving DVD on soring called “See it Through My Eyes.” FOSH helped provide information for the video’s creation and later supplied funds to have it reproduced and sent to girl scout troops in states most know for soring.
FOSH is pleased to be recognized as ACTHA’s Educational Partner.
FOSH not only supports gaited horses, but all horses and riders. FOSH shares and understands the need for support and education for all breeds. FOSH offers education into the proper training and treatment of horses. We look forward to a future of fun and education by helping horse owners and lovers be the best they can be through an awareness of what is best for their horse; emotionally, mentally and physically.
ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY!
Act. FOSH is the only organization that provides public comprehensive information about individuals ticketed or suspended for soring.
FOSH was the founder and creative force behind the first Sound Horse Conference in 2008. Representatives from the USDA, various HIOs, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and other gaited breeds were brought together to hear information on the current soring status and to work together to eliminate such suffering in the future. The fourth Sound Horse Conference was held in Tennessee in 2014.
Each year, FOSH reaches out to others promoting sounds horses by offering financial support and information. One year FOSH offered monetary rewards to writers doing effective and educational stories and articles on soring, its impact or alternatives. The following year, FOSH offered financial incentives for youth who submitted written and video reports of their own
Sound Advocate, published by FOSH. Click to see the May/June 2015 Issue >