West Coast Equine Foundation

West Coast Equine Foundation Supporting educational scholarships, 4-H youth organizations, therapeutic riding programs, youth horsemanship challenges, and humane efforts.

WCEF supports local youth organizations that promote responsible horsemanship, including 4-H Clubs, therapeutic riding programs, and scholarships for students pursuing equine-related education, such as animal science, horse husbandry, or veterinary medicine. WCEF conducts a Youth Horsemanship Challenge, which is a series that includes riding competitions, and an interview to show horsemanship know

ledge and skills. The youth can compete in both riding and interview or just the interview to earn scholarships. Since 2007, the WCEF has gifted more than $150,000 in scholarships to students pursuing equine related careers. The WCEF's financial support comes from horse shows held at MEC (48 shows this year), MEC's own El Rancho cutting horse shows, proceeds from the MEC-based Cares and Whoas Glamour Ranch boutique, and an annual golf tournament. Donations are gratefully accepted and may be dedicated to scholarships or a specific equine cause. As of 2016, the WCEF is also a partner for the Sacramento International Horse Show, held annually at the Murieta Equestrian Center.

2026 WCEF Scholarship SpotlightMeet Camille Panuwat from Walnut Creek, California, who is headed to the University of Te...
07/07/2026

2026 WCEF Scholarship Spotlight

Meet Camille Panuwat from Walnut Creek, California, who is headed to the University of Tennessee at Martin.

"The West Coast Equine Foundation Scholarship will assist with the cost of my education and allow me to continue training and competing with my own horses while riding for the University of Tennessee at Martin's Division I equestrian team."

Congratulations, Camille! We're proud to support your journey and can't wait to see where your hard work and passion take you.

Applications are due Friday, April 3rd!
03/30/2026

Applications are due Friday, April 3rd!

West Coast Equine FoundationScholarship Program Applications due: April 3rd, 2026 Download Application OR Fill Out Application Online SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS Scholarships are available to applicants residing in CA, NV, AZ, OR & WA Applicants must be pursuing further education in an equine-related f...

The West Coast Equine Foundation and Gold N Grand are proud to recognize the incredible group of young horsemen and hors...
03/25/2026

The West Coast Equine Foundation and Gold N Grand are proud to recognize the incredible group of young horsemen and horsewomen who participated in this year’s Youth Horsemanship Challenge.

Participants completed a 50-question exam, created a full stall chart on their horse, demonstrated feed identification and proper stall care, and finished strong by learning how to correctly wrap a leg.

With 20 participants, every single one scored 42/50 or higher, with an impressive average of 45/50. These are some sharp, hardworking kids, and the future of our industry is in good hands!

In this sport, legends don’t feel so far away.They’re in the warm-up, at the rail, and in your corner.We’re here to help...
03/25/2026

In this sport, legends don’t feel so far away.
They’re in the warm-up, at the rail, and in your corner.
We’re here to help you achieve your dreams.

Apply now: https://westcoastequinefoundation.org/scholarship-2/
Deadline is April 3rd
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The strength of our industry doesn’t just come from the arena — it comes from education, leadership, and opportunity.The...
03/20/2026

The strength of our industry doesn’t just come from the arena — it comes from education, leadership, and opportunity.

The West Coast Equine Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to students pursuing equine-related fields of study in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.

If you are passionate about horses and committed to building a future in the equine industry, we encourage you to apply.

Application deadline: April 3, 2026
Learn more at: www.westcoastequinefoundation.org

Together, we are shaping the future of the West — one student at a time

Every great horseman and horsewoman started with a dream.We’re proud to support the next generation as they turn that dr...
03/18/2026

Every great horseman and horsewoman started with a dream.
We’re proud to support the next generation as they turn that dream into a career.

Learn more about the West Coast Equine Foundation Scholarship:

The West Coast Equine Foundation is a 501(c) 3 California non-profit organization working to advance the equine industry through scholarships and grants that support a variety of community, equine health and youth programs. Scholarship Upcoming Events Support

The next generation of horsemen and horsewomen are the future of our industry. By investing in their education today, we...
03/13/2026

The next generation of horsemen and horsewomen are the future of our industry. By investing in their education today, we’re protecting the legacy, leadership, and integrity of the equine world for tomorrow.

🔗 Applications and full scholarship details are available at:
www.westcoastequinefoundation.org

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7200 Lone Pine Drive
Rancho Murieta, CA
95683

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+19163542119

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