In 2009, WIHS was proud to partner with the following organizations:

• Autism Speaks
• Equestrian Aid Foundation
• Horses and Humans Research Foundation
  

Autism Speaks & WIHS, together we can do more.

This is the third year that Autism Speaks and WIHS have worked together to raise awareness and funds for this devastating disorder that affects one in 150 children. The popular Urban Cowboy Party (2007, 2008) and the Day of Champions celebration of special needs children (2008) are some of our joint projects. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, who served as the honorary chairs for last year's show. For more information about autism, please visit www.autismspeaks.org

Equestrian Aid Foundation

Equestrian Aid Foundation's mission is to build a membership based organization to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing direct financial support for their medical or other basic needs. Learn more at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. 

Horses and Humans Research Foundation

Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) exists to facilitate universal understanding and appreciation of the significant influence of horses on humans. The primary goal is to support, promote and fund scie  ntific research that explores the claimed, yet unsubstantiated benefits of equine-assisted activities and th  erapies,  leading to the discovery of the most effective methods and techniques for conducting thousands of existing and future programs.The secondary goal is to educate the public (including parents, donors, insurance companies and physicians) on research findings so that equine-assisted activities become more accessible to those in need. See the latest projects at http://www.horsesandhumans.org.