Equestrian Aid Foundation Announces New Executive Director

Local Nonprofit Appoints Louise Smith to Help Lead the Organization

Wellington, FL. April 12, 2016 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation, a leading nonprofit that provides grant-based assistance to people in the equestrian community, is proud to announce the appointment of Louise Smith as the new Executive Director. Smith brings extensive management, marketing and development experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors to Equestrian Aid at a time when the foundation is poised for growth. Most recently she was head of the Resource Area for Teaching, which provides an alternative hands on approach to teaching in the classroom in San Francisco, CA. Smith began her new role at EAF on _March_____.

“We are thrilled to have Louise join our team as the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s first Executive Director. EAF is working to strengthen its national presences in the equestrian world as the leading non-profit which provides aid for medical, healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses to those in need. Louise’s breath of experience will greatly assist us in this endeavor,” said Stephanie Riggio Bulger, Equestrian Aid Foundation Board President. “As a fellow equestrian, Louise brings a strong dedication to our mission as well as a deep empathy with the challenges that our grant recipients face.”

As Executive Director, Smith will provide leadership in executive planning, capacity building, program development, fundraising, and administration. “I am proud to join this organization and work with our Board of Directors to continue to build and grow EAF,“ says Smith. “It is through their dedication that so many horse people coping with significant health crises have experienced a better quality of life over the past twenty years.”

“Anyone who has ever been involved with horses can relate to Equestrian Aid’s mission,” Smith continues. “Passion for these incredible animals unites the equestrian community to support their own in times of need. We are ready to reach out to horse lovers across the country and, together, assist even more equestrians facing serious health challenges to overcome adversity and get back on their feet.”

For more information about the Equestrian Aid Foundation, please visit: http://equestrianaidfoundation.org/ 

The Equestrian Aid Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has raised over $2.5 million in its nearly twenty year history to assist individuals from all riding disciplines, equine professions, backgrounds and ages who are coping with serious injury or illness.

For more information about the Equestrian Aid Foundation, please visit: http://equestrianaidfoundation.org/ or follow us on Facebook. You can make a difference in the lives of horse people in need!


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