Foundation Report

March 1, 2010
Welcome to the "Foundation Report," where you can learn about the latest exciting projects underway by the American Paint Horse Foundation.

Over the next several months, I'd like to invite you to be a part of following our "Back in the Saddle" program.

Our mission is simple: To fulfill the wish of an injured rider, now physically challenged, who wants to mount up and once again enjoy the world on horseback.

In our inaugural year of this project, the Foundation has selected a remarkable young lady to receive a saddle.

This is an amazing story of people dedicated to helping our Foundation improve lives. In my next report, I will introduce you to our “Back in the Saddle” recipient -- a remarkable young lady from Bozeman, Montana, named Katie Holland. I’ll also introduce you to a gifted saddle maker, Randy Bird of Celeste, Texas, who knows what it’s like to be in Katie’s situation and is helping her dream come true. And I’ll tell you about another outstanding man, Clay Gant of Cowboy Bronze in Cross Timbers, Missouri, who is sculpting and donating a series of bronzes to help fund this project.