Kentucky Foothills Therapeutic Horsemanship Center Inc

FACILITY
The acquisition of a 20 year for JCRS has been a huge step in acquiring a place for our organization to have a home for the future. There are some opportunities with this property for KFTHC to handle. Additionally, here are fencing and barn repairs that need to be addressed within the limitations of our lease.

EQUINES
The equines that represent KFTHC are some of the best we could hope for. The main problem we face in the future is our equines are aging and training new equines to replace will take time, instruction and funding.

INSTRUCTORS
From its inception in 2005, KFTHC has relied solely on one instructor. This is something which is recognized to be an area of weakness for our program. As a PATH, Intl, Premier Accredited Center KFTHC must have at least one Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) on site and supervising activities. Although KFTHC now has two CTRIs (Cheryl Martin and Chelsea Ross), for KFTHC to grow and be sustainable in the future KFTHC must develop and retain additional instructors who are committed to KFTHC’s Mission and the community it serves.

PARTICIPANTS
Our participants are the reason we at KFTHC do what we do. They are our primary concern when looking at any portion of our organization. We have a diverse group of participants and are always looking at new groups to serve. This is where I believe we have the largest opportunity. While having a diverse group of participants can be a positive thing, I believe it also distracts us from developing specific groups within our community. There is a need to separate and encourage the growth and supports of these groups within our organization and to determine which groups are representative of and beneficial to our community.

VOLUNTEERS
At KFTHC we rely on our volunteers for every aspect of our riding season. We currently have approximately 15 solid volunteers that are there for us during our rides. This part of our plan relies on the fact of creating more volunteers to support a growing schedule with more participants.

FACILITIES
Two Year Plan
• Create committee to oversee lease and property management
that will create and independent plan for the improvements to
the property.
• Upgrade paddock system and stables/shelters to accommodate 5-8 horses year-round on the JCRS property, supporting an extended riding season and decrease rent and transport costs.
Five Year Plan
• Continue to upgrade facility to include outdoor riding opportunities.
• Rehabilitate pastures for optimum forage.

EQUINES
Two Year Plan
• Establish relationship with equine trainer whose goals and
training styles represent previous training styles used. This trainer must also represent KFTHC’s values and mission statement.
• Mark Martin is our current equine trainer and will need to
supervise this process.
Five Year Plan
• Bring one to two new equines into the program that are
representative of our goals and values as an organization.
• Have previously mentioned equine trainer incorporated into our organization. `

INSTRUCTORS
Two Year Plan
• Have one full time instructor (Chelsea), one part time
instructor (Cheryl) and one to two instructors in training.
• Create and implement contracts for instructors and instructors in training which will require a commitment to KFTHC for a pre-determined span of time.
• Find ways to compensate instructors so that they will be encouraged to remain with the program.
Five Year Plan
• Have under contract and fairly compensated, two full time instructors. This will allow KFTHC to offer more services and expand our days of operation.

PARTICIPANTS
Two Year Plan
• Create scheduling options to balance and encourage the creation of these groups.
• Create committees dedicated to the development and support of each group.
• Create groups that are representative of and beneficial to our community.
• Arrange the scheduling platform to include individuals that may not fit into specified groups, so participants aren’t being excluded.
• Reach out to school programs to provide field trip opportunities.
Five Year Plan
• Re-evaluate the groups we have chosen for our target demographics to ensure we are serving our community to the fullest.
• Adjust our groups to add or decrease our focus on each one.
Ten Year Plan
• Be recognized in our community by name and the by individuals we serve.
• Be supported by the community for long-term sustainability.
VOLUNTEERS
Two Year Plan
• Reach out to our parents and participants to help lead the committees outlined in this plan to make KFTHC’s goals possible.
• Connect with fraternities and sororities on campus seeking volunteer hours and commitments.
• Reach out to organizations in our communities.
• Offer Volunteer incentives.
Five Year Plan
• Have enough volunteers to accommodate a four-to-five-day riding week. Since winter riding is a difficult task, having a longer riding week during the season will help accommodate costs.
• Continue Volunteer incentives and explore further incentive possibilities.

KFTHC has a strong and passionate board which is committed to KFTHC's mission. KFTHC's volunteers are dedicated to the safety and quality of the services we provide to individuals with special health care needs and at-risk conditions. As a PATH Intl. premier accredited center KFTHC is able to apply for more grant opportunities. And, KFTHC's "Family", our participants, their families, our staff and volunteers are dedicated to KFTHC's mission.
The Kentucky FoothillsTherapeutic Horsemanship Center, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities by facilitating the
exploration of the age old relationship between horse and human.
Our mission is to provide a safe, secure environment in which individuals can benefit from experiencing, riding and driving horses in a manner which acknowledges the needs and abilities of each and every rider.

How Effective was KFTHC in meeting its Goals and Objectives?

SERVICES
Objectives 2022 2023
Target number of Participants= 30
Total participants= 38 34
Total Veterans including Veterans from VA 21 62
Returning Participants- target 75% 22= 83% from 2021 23= 60% from 2022
Fewer than 5 participants receiving financial assistance not covered by riderships. Objective met.
Ridership total +$1449.36-$781= $668.36 Remainder forward to 2023 2022 remainder $668.36
2023 total $3774.52
Beginning Total $4442.88
Riderships used -$525.00
Remainder forward to 2024=$3917.88

# Riding Days TARGET- 50 56 62
Total Number of Rides TARGET 350 354 407
VETERANS
Objectives
Communication with Veterans and Veteran organizations VVA, KDVA, VA HOSPITAL, VFW, EKU Department of Military And Veterans Affairs, US Congressman Andy Barr’s Office VVA, KDVA, VA HOSPITAL, VFW, EKU Department of Military And Veterans Affairs, US Congressman Andy Barr’s Office
Total Veterans including Veterans from VA 21 6

Grants WRITTEN to pay for veterans’ services without charging veterans.
PATH Service Grant
Overwatch Alliance Overwatch Alliance
Grants RECEIVED to pay for veterans’ services without charging veterans.
PATH Service Grant
Overwatch Alliance
VA Hospital Veterans
2022=18 2023=62
FINANCIAL
Ending balance (Dec 31) no less than $2500.00
MET: Ending balance 2021-7260.59 MET: Ending balance2022-2022$7347.32
Rider income more than $10,000.00
NOT MET: Income from participant services=$6732.96 MET: Income from participant services=$12,236.55
Negative balance totals below $500.00
NOT MET: 2022 negative balance of participants’ fees=-$611.00 NOT MET (But Improved): Negative Balance=-525.00
EQUINE
2 Equine Adoptions (@$1,000.00 each)
2022 MET: $4000 2023 MET: $4000.00
Maintain herd size
MET: Maintained at 9 equines MET: Maintained at 9 equines
Meet Equine costs through income from Participant Services and Adopt a Horse Donations.
2022 MET: $5900.00. Additionally $6000. In rent for pasture at Woods Point for a total of $11900.00 2023 MET: $3567.45. Additionally $6000. In rent for pasture at Woods Point for a total of $9567.45
FACILITIES
Grants WRITTEN for renovations and repairs.
None written. US Bank for Washing-up area renovation.
Grants RECEIVED for renovations and repairs.
None written. None
(But we did receive the $2500.00 from US Bank in 2024 and $8500 from HOKC for perimeter fencing)
Renovations completed Some fencing repair at KFTHC’s cost.