Riders of the Yellowstone Foundation

The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) program to support the Children of Fallen Warriors. All Gold Star Children are eligible, however since 46% of Military Personnel are from Rural America and the fact that Rural America accounts for such a small part of the total American population, it’s safe to say that the majority of these interested youth are from country families. Many children, especially those from the country, grew up dreaming of being in Rodeo, competing in a Western Cow Horse event such as Reining or Cutting or making it to the US Olympics Equestrian Team.... (read more) When a parent is lost in the Service of our Country, much of the time, their chances and their dreams are shattered and die with their parent. We, with your help, can give those youngsters the much-needed support so that they can fulfill the dream that they shared with their now missing Military parent.
Riders of the Yellowstone Foundation invite children of Fallen Warriors that have the dream and desire to compete in mounted horse events to come to our Montana Ranch and be trained by “the real deal” cowboys. If they have the strong desire to enter the circuit or arena, they can do so on one of our elite horses. All this support is free of charge for as long as the youngster wants to pursue their Dream. The Youngster has full possession of the horse during this period of time and the Foundation will provide the required financial or mentoring support as needed. We are a Military Family ourselves and are dedicated to fulfilling this need. We know that Farm and Ranch Families have done more than their share protecting our freedom and when that parent gives the Ultimate Sacrifice, we want to ensure that when that child is ready to saddle up, we will support them and make it happen. The Foundation is instrumental in making future champions.