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About Us

About Hawaiian Horse Heritage

An organization focused on the appreciation of horses and the knowledge, history, and responsibilities associated with horsemanship.

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Who we are

Who We Are

Hawaiian Horse Heritage is an organization focused on the appreciation of horses and the knowledge, history, and responsibilities associated with horsemanship.

Our organizational direction brings together heritage appreciation, educational awareness, responsible equine stewardship, and community engagement.

We seek to develop a clear and accessible public presence through which visitors can understand our purpose, explore educational information, and learn about our intended areas of work.

We believe that responsible heritage preservation requires respect for history, careful communication, and an understanding of the responsibilities involved in working with animals and communities.

Our approach is grounded in learning, integrity, respect, and a commitment to developing activities that reflect our stated purpose.

Purpose

Our Organizational Purpose

  • Promoting appreciation of horse-related heritage — encouraging people to explore the history and knowledge connected to horses.
  • Encouraging access to educational information that is clear, reliable, and welcoming.
  • Supporting awareness of responsible equine care, welfare, and safety.
  • Exploring historical documentation and knowledge preservation, with proper permission and sourcing.
  • Encouraging appropriate community participation in learning and heritage appreciation.
  • Developing responsible relationships with qualified professionals and potential partners.

Values

Our Values

  1. 01

    Respect

    Treat horses, people, communities, and cultural heritage with dignity.
  2. 02

    Education

    Encourage informed understanding through accessible and responsible learning resources.
  3. 03

    Stewardship

    Promote awareness of responsible equine care and the obligations associated with animal welfare.
  4. 04

    Integrity

    Communicate honestly and avoid unsupported statements about activities or achievements.
  5. 05

    Community

    Encourage constructive participation and respectful collaboration.
  6. 06

    Accountability

    Maintain clear organizational information and responsible administrative practices.
  7. 07

    Inclusion

    Seek to make appropriate educational information welcoming and accessible to a broad audience.

Approach

Our Approach

Heritage education, responsible stewardship, and community engagement strengthen one another. Learning about the history of horses deepens respect for their welfare; understanding welfare informs how heritage is practiced and shared; and community participation keeps knowledge alive and passes it on.

Organizational Information

Organization Name
Hawaiian Horse Heritage
Address
1 Laau Road, Waimea, HI 96796, United States
EIN Provided
41-3478114

Details are organization-supplied and pending verification. The EIN is listed for identification only and does not indicate tax-exempt status.