Money raised by the Friends of Horseshoe Park goes back into Horseshoe Park, or is used to reduce recurring expenses incurred by FOHP, thereby increasing revenues of the events we put on.
Some projects are general in nature and others are very specific. Each project must be approved by the FOHP Board of Directors and money tracked (both income and expense) to that project.
The current list of projects is below. Donations and sponsorship’s are accepted for any ongoing project.
Marquee Sponsorship
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Advertisements/Sponsorships for sale on the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre Marquee
Roots N' Boots Queen Pageant & Royalty Court
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This project was organized and is being executed to support the Roots N' Boots Queen Creek Royalty, including provided funds to purchase items for RnB Royalty Court. This project operates from a separate account.
Table & Bench Dedication
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Dedication Benches & Tables for purchase that will be placed around Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
Friends of Horseshoe Park Scholarships
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This project provides two scholarships to Roots N' Boots Queen Creek Youth Volunteers.
Obstacle Course
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The intent is to install an equestrian obstacle course within the Community Arena fenced area, north of the round pen.
Roots N' Boots Queen Creek
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This project is to continue the successful Roots N' Boots Queen Creek event, the inaugural event of which was in 2011.
Barney Pavilion
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In 2023, through donations from the Newell and Katharine Barney Trust, as well as the Gail and Pam Barney Family Trust, we erected a shade structure to serve as a lunch and resting spot. The next step in this project will be for FOHP to fund lighting in the Pavilion. This is expected to be completed by March 2024.
Completed Projects
This project installed a hitching post and memorial plaque in the memory of Rich Fergusson at the HPEC community arena. More Info
This project was initiated through community interest to install a flag pole and US Flag at HPEC and culminated in a dedication of the new flagpole during Roots N’ Boots 2014. More Info
This three year project is intended to raise $150,000 for a significant capital improvement at HPEC, specifically relating to increasing the parks economic impact on the Town of Queen Creek. This project operates from a separate account. More Info
- This project is in support of the Town of Queen Creek’s Trunk or Treat event. We, in partnership with Friends of 4H, are hosting a Horse Costume Contest as part of Trunk or Treat.
- Update: The Town of Queen Creek stopped including this event at Trunk or Treat.
- This project, in conjunction with the Town of Queen Creek, provides a farm and rodeo inspired Adaptive Special Interest program through the Town of Queen Creek Park and Recreation.
- Update: The Town of Queen Creek has stopped offering this program.