RREC - Rochester Regional Equestrian Center FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is RREC?
Rochester Regional Equestrian Center (RREC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to provide equine science, education, and recreation in the equine industry.
Can you list some of RREC's accomplishments?
- Surveying the public schools, saddle clubs and community for interest in equine science courses at RCTC.
- Developing curriculum for an equine science program at RCTC
- Assisting in selection of faculty for an equine science program at RCTC.
- Promoting the RCTC program with loans of various video tapes on training, securing a life sized model horse and having it painted and delivered to RCTC, loan of a round pen for the RCTC equine program.
- Continued support through fund raisers.
- Development of a Scholarship program for traveling team.
- Member on Advisory Board for RCTC Equine Science program.
  
  In Education --
- Workshops and speakers on various topics such as Rochester Feed and Pet presentation on feeding
- Presentation at movie Dreamer with saddles, live horses, demonstrations and literature
- Randy Kraling workshops for riders and viewers
- Iowa State University speaker on lameness
- Mary Jones lecture on horse rescue
- John Lyons clinic in Rochester
- Tour or Horse Barns during Rochesterfest (2 years)
- Promotion of barns, trainers, vets and farriers on web page
- Working on the black stallion literacy project with local public schools
  
  In Recreation --
- Annual horse show for beginning youth and adults with horses, ponies and mules.
  Guided trail rides open to the community
- Working on land acquisition for permanent facility
Where is the proposed facility going to be located?
Land has yet to be purchased. The goal is to obtain land within 15 minutes of South East Rochester. The facility will be constructed as soon as enough money has been raised.
If I contribute money to the RREC, how will my contribution be used?
Every contribution is important. Financial contributions are one way to insure that the facility will be built in a timely manner. All of your contribution will be used to promote the goals of the RREC and/or used in the building fund. Remember, according to law, all monetary contributions are tax deductible. Some potential contributors may prefer to contribute their time to the project as a volunteer on fundraising, grant writing, or marketing committees.
If I donate a horse to the RREC, how will it be used?
At this point, all horses donated to the program are sold. The money from the sale is put into the program for future use. (See your tax professional about tax deductions for your gift)
When will the facility be finished?
RREC will secure land and building Phase I just as soon as enough money is raised. The approximate cost is $1.4 million.
What type of facility is being planned?
The equestrian center will consist of a 50-stall barn, indoor and outdoor arenas, turn-out space, classrooms, 400 stall barn, with tack storage, for show guests, restrooms, cafeteria, horse bathing area, and possibly retail store space.
How else will this facility be used?
The facility will be available for use by other venues. This could include beef/dairy shows, dog/cat shows, or any other group that needs a large show facility
How do you see this affecting my current horse business?
RREC will compliment your horse business. This facility will be open to the public during specific hours and will host horse shows and/or clinics on the weekends. Every effort will be made to make this an extremely affordable facility for you, your boarders, your students, or yourself to school your horse and hold your own show or clinic.
Do you need help?
Yes! Help is always needed and appreciated. If there is a special activity of the RREC that you would be interested in, please contact a board member.