SHHRC is a Registered Charity

 

             SHHRC is a not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) registered charitable organization that is funded primarily by individual donations.  Information filed with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs concerning this charitable organization may be obtained by calling 973-504-6215.  Registration with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs does not imply endorsement.  The official registration statement and financial information of Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center, Inc. may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.  SHHRC receives no federal, state or local government aid.  Approximately 20% of annual income is derived from program revenue, 35% from special events, 30% from donations and 15% from corporate and foundation grants.  To keep program fees at a reasonable cost for participants, SHHRC must raise funds to cover 80% of the budget. Donations are tax-deductible to the extend allowed by law.

 

 

SHHRC is a Premier Accredited Center of NARHA

 

             SHHRC is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Accredited Center.  The Premier Accredited Center Program offers NARHA centers the chance to demonstrate their excellence in providing quality, professional equine assisted activities. This voluntary process recognizes NARHA centers that have met established industry standards. The accreditation process is a peer review system, in which trained volunteers visit and evaluate centers in accordance with NARHA standards. Centers that meet the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program and applicable special interest standards become a Premier Accredited Center (PAC) for a period of five years. Centers must renew that accreditation by the end of the fifth year. 
Text Box: Benefits of Accreditation Just as other professions use accreditation and licensing systems to improve the well-being of their industries, professionals in the field of equine assisted activities have a distinction of their own through the Premier Accredited Center Program.  The Premier Accredited Center (PAC) Program, give centers the chance to demonstrate their excellence in providing quality equine assisted activities. Quality Assurance Prospective donors, volunteers and riders are more willing to establish relationships with organizations that have attained this respected bench-mark. Likewise, staff and volunteers can take pride in knowing that they represent a center that meets the national standards. Accreditation provides an advantage when raising funds — especially when approaching funding and state      organizations that require proof that a center meets industry standards before distributing funds.  When directors or other key staff members change at a PAC, riders can be assured that they will continue to receive therapeutically valid services that meet safety standards. Recognition Premier Accredited Centers are listed separately and prominently from member centers in all published listings. This includes the NARHA Membership Directory, state lists that are mailed to hundreds of prospective donors, riders and others requesting information, as well as the NARHA website that is accessible to millions of people daily.  Industry recognition of PACs is demonstrated through announcements at the NARHA Annual Meeting & Conference.   Only PACs are referred to print and broadcast reporters who call NARHA. These centers are known to have met safety standards and will make good sources for news stories. Promotion Only PACs have the right to use the NARHA logo and “Premier Accredited Center” tagline on printed materials.  PACs receive template press releases to customize and send to local media. Education Through the NARHA Standards & Accreditation Manual, personnel have a thorough resource to evaluate their centers.  To keep the standards current, the NARHA Board of Directors and Accreditation Committee routinely research and review the legality of the accreditation process.
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