The Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo (HHF&E) is the major fundraising event organized for the Indiana Horse Council (IHC) to support IHC equine programs. The HHF&E is organized and run by volunteers who give their time and energy to bring this annual celebration of the horse to Indiana. Proceeds from this annual philanthropic event sponsor equine-assisted activities that:

- Promote the benefits of the horse for individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities,
- Support educational scholarships,
- Sponsor workshops for first time horse owners,
- Offer continuing education programs,
- Subsidize trail design and maintenance,
- Lobby for public land use and zoning issues,
- Promote equine health research and welfare,
- Educate on disaster preparedness,
- Provide youth programs, including a foreign student exchange program.