WSHC Equine Foundation (WSHCEF)

Mission Statement

The mission of the WSHCEF is to support equine priorities identified and supported by Wisconsin Equine owners and organizations.

To accomplish this mission the Foundation establishes and maintains programs that:

A. support fund raising through grants, personal donations and estate donations; and

B. distribute funds to support equine needs that were identified in donations and grants.

About The WSHC Equine Foundation

WSHCEF TRIFOLD BROCHURE - (PDF)

The WSHCEF was created to serve Wisconsin’s equine community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and as such, allows individuals to make tax deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The WSHCEF supports:

• Large Animal Emergency response and disaster assistance

• Educational Initiatives

• Equine Research

• Trail Development and Maintenance

• Scholarships

• Youth Programs

Wisconsin Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WHC individuals. The current officers and members as of 1/1/25, are:

Katie Bachhuber - President

Linda Ernsberger - Vice President

Diane Sackett - Secretary

Nancy Young - Treasurer & Volunteer Committee Member

Gail Seasor - WHC Executive Board Representative, Board Member & Midwest Horse Fair Representative

Lori Helmer - Board Member

Jan Pieper - Board Member

Jennifer Juliuson - Board Member

Jim Harris- Volunteer Committee Member

Rich Ernsberger - Volunteer Committee Member

Karen Meekma - Volunteer Committee Member

Dave Kluge - Volunteer Committee Member

Roxanne Cromheecke Kluge - Volunteer Committee Member

Sharon Hookstead - Volunteer Committee Member

Please email them at wshcequinefoundation@gmail.com .

WSHCEF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Beginning in 2025, the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation will be running the Scholarship Program that had previously been run by the Wisconsin Horse Council.

Scholarships are available in increments of $500 up to $5000 to applicants planning to or currently majoring in any equine profession, college or other training equivalent to at least four years in length or one or two school years in length, and must be specific, as non-equine majors will be eliminated.

The Scholarship Guidelines and Application are available as PDF documents below. Simply click on them, print them out, complete them and return them to the address shown on the application by 1/1/25, for review and consideration.

Thank you!

WSHCEF Scholarship Guidelines 2025 - (PDF)

WSHCEF Scholarship Application 2025 - (PDF)

Representing • Protecting • Fostering

Representing, protecting & Fostering a unified equine industry in Wisconsin through leadership, education, service and communication

© 2025 Wisconsin Horse Council, All Rights Reserved

Representing • Protecting • Fostering

Representing, protecting & Fostering a unified equine industry in Wisconsin through leadership, education, service and communication

© 2025 Wisconsin Horse Council, All Rights Reserved

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