Enhancing the well-being of the show horse community.
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To enhance the well-being of the show horse community through charitable programs that benefit horse people, horses, and the relationships they create.
Pillars of Work
Charitable
Charitable
Programs
- Animal Welfare
- Champion Fund
- Crisis Fund
- Education Fund
- Equestrians With Disabilities
Growing Programs
Following an event that led NSBA Past President Steve Heckaman to realize how the horse community comes together in times of need for fellow members, the National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation, Inc. was officially formed in 2009.
Our Responsibilities
To assist in maintaining and securing new funding for educational efforts, programs, and associated interests to benefit the show horse industry through the National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation.
The NSBA Foundation’s programs can be broken down into 5 Pillars of Work – each of these is a focus of the Foundation’s effort to enhance the well-being of the show horse community through various charitable programs that benefit horse people, horses, and the relationships they create.
Animal Welfare
In the Best Interest
Promoting quality of life for animals in our community.
Yearling Sale Buckets
Ensuring yearlings remain hydrated during their transitions.
Champion Fund
Unrestricted Fund
Responding to immediate community needs as they arise.
Annual Campaigns
Driven by auctions, appeals, and community giving.
Crisis Fund
Caring for Trainers
Supporting horse trainers in times of unexpected hardship.
Professional's Pledge
Peer-driven support for those in the equine industry.
Education Fund
Scholarships
Merit-based financial support for NSBA members.
Tomorrows Horsemen
Developing the next generation of industry professionals.
EWD Fund
Competition Support
Providing opportunities for riders with disabilities.
Heroes On Horses
Thanking veterans through their relationships with horses.
$450k+
2025 Total Impact
1,200+
Equestrians Served
100%
Direct Fund Support
5
Active Pillars
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Your Legacy Starts Here
The NSBA Foundation is more than a charity; it is a promise to our community. Whether you are supporting a specific pillar or providing unrestricted funds, your contribution ensures that every rider, trainer, and horse has a place in our future.
