The November issue of The Equiery is typically our Giving Issue, designed to get everyone ready for Giving Tuesday. It’s that time of year when non-profits hope for end-of-year donations and taxpayers look for tax deductions. But many find the process of sifting through charities somewhat daunting. Fortunately, there is an entire cottage industry to help you make sure you are working with and giving to a legitimate cause. National organizations (such as GuideStar and Charity Navigator) have become watchdogs for all types of charitable giving and they provide useful information to the general public.
The horse industry owes a great deal to volunteers and charities. This season, thank them in one of the most meaningful of ways – give wisely, give generously, and give often!
Read the letter here.