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.
• 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 .
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!
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Representing, protecting & Fostering a unified equine industry in Wisconsin through leadership, education, service and communication
© 2025 Wisconsin Horse Council, All Rights Reserved