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The
SPPHA is a non-profit organisation, staffed exclusively by volunteers who
give of their time and resources to provide Standardbreds with a life after
racing. There is no Government support and funding is entirely by
fundraising activities, donations, and membership and application fees.
The
main fundraiser is the annual Dinner at the Races, at Harold Park. Most of us
sell fundraising chocolates at work, and there is merchandise and books on
retraining as well as a number of raffles when the opportunity arises.
What
we spend the money on is promoting the breed, including an adoption
program and providing support and services for our members. These
activities include an Association newsletter, this Web site, sponsorship of
shows and other competitions for Standardbreds. We also
organise trail rides and training days when resources permit.
Of
course, we also have to cover the costs of boring old office expenses, such as phone bills. Our
biggest single expense is liability insurance, but what takes the most
time and effort is the adoption program.
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We
can always use extra hands to do the necessary work; if you wish to help
out, send us an e-mail.
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