To be eligible for Crisis Fund Assistance an applicant must be a current member in good standing in PHBA and a member for at least the previous two (2) years and be recommended for assistance by a National Director of PHBA. In evaluating evidence of financial need, consideration will be given to the following criteria:
- Annual gross family income of the recipient.
- Annual net family income of the recipient.
- Number of children or other dependents comprising the family of the recipient.
- Availability of insurance.
- Any other source of support available to the recipient.
- The severity of the disaster, hardship, or illness.
- Limited to any PHBA member, that is a horse trainer by primary occupation. This would be one who receives 50% of his/her income from the act of training horses.
- Member applying for assistance must:
- Have a referral for assistance from a PHBA National Director.
- Complete application for assistance.
- May be asked to provide a financial statement and copy of the previous year tax return to the Crisis Fund Chairman.
- Crisis Fund Committee will:
- Grant or deny application for assistance, based on information provided.
- Determine amount or type of assistance based on the severity of the occurrence or the illness, income, or availability of insurance or other resources.
Crisis Fund Committee will meet by phone or in person as needed to assist in helping any eligible nominee for Crisis Fund Assistance.
Trainer Crisis Fund Application
Funding for this Crisis Fund will be done by any contributions, selling of one month training by nominated trainers. An auction may be held at the PHBA World Show each year. Any other auctions or fundraisers that an individual or State affiliate might want to do must pass the approval of the Crisis Fund Committee.
A list of trainers that have donated a month training will be listed on the PHBA website. They will be sold on a first come basis, for the sum of $650.00. They will be listed as sold when payment has been received at the PHBA office. Trainers will be notified immediately when sold. They will receive a contract from PHBA with the purchaser’s name, address, and phone number. It will be at the discretion of the trainer as to arrival of the horse to be trained. Purchaser will contact trainer about the time for the horse to arrive. All other normal expenses will still apply; farrier, vet and any bills other than training.
Contract to participate in Trainer Sale