named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Program
Represents the interests of New York's equine community before state lawmakers and agencies, securing legislative wins such as tax exemptions for horse boarding and humane transport laws.
Joseph Vanorio Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships in honor of the organization’s first president, supporting education and development within the equine community.
Regional Chapters Network
Coordinates local chapters across eight regions of New York State to foster community engagement, education, and grassroots advocacy.
Trail Preservation and Access
Promotes and protects equestrian trail systems in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and local groups like Friends of Otter Creek Horse Trails.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Equine Industry Representation and Support 3 activities
- Advocacy for equine community interestsAdvocates at the local, state, and federal levels to protect and advance the interests of New York's equine community, including engagement with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and legislative initiatives.
- Information clearinghouse and communication servicesOperates as a central hub for equine-related information in New York State by distributing a quarterly newsletter and maintaining a monthly calendar of events for members and stakeholders.
- Trail development and preservation advocacyAdvances the development, expansion, and preservation of safe and accessible equestrian trails in New York State through direct advocacy and collaboration with partner organizations such as the Friends of Otter Creek Horse Trails.
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Organizing educational and community eventsOrganizes and sponsors educational clinics, workshops, trail rides, and networking events to support safe horsemanship and community engagement, including an annual fall pleasure trail ride in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Support for local chapter development and organizational capacityProvides guidance, downloadable resources, and organizational support to members seeking to establish county-level chapters and strengthens internal operations through volunteer-led committees and quarterly member meetings.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$7K14%
Program service revenue$16K35%
Investment income$1340%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$167K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$167K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.9%
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- American Horse Council Network — Member organization represented by the American Horse Council at the federal level.
- American Horse Council Network — Umbrella organization under which the New York State Horse Council aligned itself in 1976.
- American Horse Council Partner — Partnership enabling NYSHC members to access negotiated savings on equine products and services.
- Board Partner — Board involved in stewardship and appreciation of donor support
- Cattchau Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties in the Western Region.
- Certified Horsemanship Association Partner — National equine education and safety organization partnered with NYSHC for horsemanship standards and training
- Cornell University Government — Recipient of council advocacy and funding support for its Veterinary College, Diagnostic Lab, and Equine Facility.
- DEC NY Government — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, a government agency partner related to equine recreation and trail access
- Discover New York State Partner — Partner organization promoting tourism and recreational opportunities in New York State
- Eastern Hudson Valley Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess Counties.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for communication and outreach.
- Farm Bureau New York Partner — Partner organization supporting agricultural and rural interests in New York State
- Friends of Otter Creek Horse Trails Partner — Collaboration on preservation and promotion of equestrian trails.
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Conducted studies confirming the recreational horse industry as a leading sector in New York.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates on maintaining equine trail systems in New York State.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Collaborates on management and promotion of state horse trail systems including Otter Creek, Brookfield, and Six Nation Trail Systems.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Cooperated with the council to sponsor an annual fall pleasure trail ride to promote trail use and horsemanship.
- Office of Parks and Recreation Government — Provides equine trail systems in New York State.
- Orange County Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Orange County in the Mid Hudson Region.
- PayPal Partner — Processes online membership payments and sends payment confirmations.
- Sullivan County Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Sullivan County in the Mid Hudson Region.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform for communication and outreach.
- Ulster County Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Ulster County in the Mid Hudson Region.
- Western Chapter Network — Local chapter serving Erie and Niagara Counties in the Western Region.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform for communication and outreach.
- iLove New York Partner — Partner organization providing tourism-related resources for New York State
- membership@nyshc.org Partner — Point of contact for submitting events to the NYSHC calendar.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grassroots and Visibility Campaigns to Shape Public Policymethodology: grassroots advocacyBy organizing grassroots advocacy and high-visibility public events such as collaborative trail rides, the organization demonstrates the economic and cultural impact of the horse industry to legislators and the public, because visible, community-wide participation increases the likelihood of favorable policy and infrastructure outcomes.
- Partnership-Based Infrastructure Preservationmethodology: partnership-based preservationBy partnering with local trail preservation groups and fostering regional chapters, the organization sustains equestrian access and infrastructure, because decentralized, locally rooted collaborations ensure long-term stewardship and responsiveness to regional needs.
- Unified Advocacy for Policy Influencemethodology: unified_advocacyBy uniting diverse equine stakeholders across New York State, the organization amplifies its collective voice to influence state and federal policy, because a unified community is more effective in advocating for the long-term sustainability and recognition of the horse industry.