Vol. 41, No.4 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter May 2013 SIGHTS AT THE 2013 MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO
Beautiful weather brought out huge crowds at this Goals and Objectives of the year’s Expo. Minnesota Horse Council Promote and/or support equine educational activities Improve communication in all horse related activities with the general public Gather information of value to equine related activities Distribute gathered information as appropriate Provide expertise, consult and advise Establish, develop and enhance equine trails and other infra- structure and encourage their prudent use 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] 1st Vice President Thomas Tweeten 952-226-4190 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Secretary Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Treasurer Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 [email protected] More Expo photos DIRECTORS and info in the Charlyn Cadwell...... 763-479-3240 June newsletter David Fleishhaker...... 651-402-5512 Judy Jensen...... 763-972-6397 Trina Joyce...... 612-729-7798 Sue McDonough...... 651-699-8117 Marian Robinson...... 763-588-0297 Jan Schatzlein...... 612-825-2459 Missie Schwartz...... 612-868-6041 Photos by Tracy Turner...... 651-351-7206 Linda Dahl Mark Ward...... 651-436-6557 Jennifer Willey...... 612-669-7564 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 2 For Horse’s Sake April 2013 2013 Tri-State Horse Health Day Houston County Fairgrounds, Caledonia, MN
The Tri-State Horse Health Day was held at the Houston Country Fairgrounds on April 6, 2013. It was sponsored by the Triple R Saddle Club of Houston, MN. Heather Hill was Chairperson of the event with help from a number of SEMSCA (Southeast Minnesota Saddle Club Association) members. Heather said the goal of the fair's first year was to provide horse owners from southeast Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and northeast Iowa an opportunity to come to a local horse fair to listen to regional horse educators talk about horse care and horse handling. Speakers talked about Equine Chiropractic Care, Equine Massage, Equine Dentistry, Saddle Fit, Horse Grooming, Introduction to Speed/Barrel Racing, and Horse Versatility. Vendors offered a range of equine related items for sale. In addition, the Minnesota Horse Council and the Minnesota Horse Expo had a booth pro- moting benefits of Council Membership and highlights of the 2013 Minnesota Horse Expo. More than 200 people attended the one-day horse fair. To see more images and thoughts about Horse Health Days, go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/ 401895706545211/?group_id=0 Based on comments from attendees, Heather hopes to get support to again do the horse fair in 2014 with cooperation from the Triple R Saddle Club. Tom Tweeten, PhD MN Horse Council Director
www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org May 2013 For Horse’s Sake 3 Stable Pathways Receives MHC Grant for Preschool Therapy Riding Program We are pleased to introduce you to Stable Pathways, pro- viding horse-assisted activities and special education, operat- ing at Bunker Park Stable. Bunker Park Stable has provid- ed horse-related recreation and education to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area since 1995. In 2009, we developed therapeutic horseback riding programs so those living with physical or intellectual challenges can also discover the bene- fits of horses. Since Stable Pathways began, many of our clients have experienced positive changes in a variety of ways, such as steadier balance, improved core strength, horsemanship skills, group format will start the little ones on a successful socializing, empathy, social skills and conversational abilities. A PATH physical experience with great therapeutic value. Actual class International certified instructor or a Minnesota Licensed dates have not been determined, but this pilot will be a half-hour Occupational Therapist conducts programs, with assistance from lesson for six consecutive weeks, beginning mid-September trained volunteers, as needed. 2013. Stable Pathways offers private lessons. Depending on the student's Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Stable Pathways operates abilities, we may have a horse on a lead rope, volunteer sidewalk- because of the dedication of many volunteers. It may take up to ers, or they may learn to ride independently. We also welcome three volunteers to assist just one rider on their horse. Volunteer clients who may not ride, but are interested in being with a horse on dependability and common sense are important facets of our the ground. Lesson times are 30 or 40 minutes. Lessons are offered program. If you would like to be involved in something special, year 'round. A client is welcome to come out any number of times come join us. Prospective volunteers must be willing to undergo for a private or semi-private lesson; however, realize the greatest a background check. therapeutic benefit comes with consistency. If you have questions regarding our Stable In the spring and autumn, we offer group Pathways programs for a prospective rider lessons that are 50-minutes, which includes or for volunteering, please visit our web- the mount and dismount time. We encour- site, email, or give us a call. age interaction with fellow students and Thank you! include individual exercises, and the move- Patti Franz, Director, Stable Pathways ment of the horse provides multiple physical (763) 757-9445 benefits. [email protected] We also offer hippotherapy, which is www.stablepathways.org equine-assisted therapy driven by our Occupational Therapist. When you add the effects of equine movement with standard OT strategies to work on basic motor functions, daily living skills, and reasoning abilities, the therapy becomes dynamic and powerful, beyond what can be offered in a static clinical setting. Currently, we are creating a preschool program, Little Riders, for 2-5 year olds living with disabilities; and the Minnesota Horse Council has awarded to us a matching grant (up to $1,250) to get it started! We believe offering a preschool program in a small
www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 4 For Horse’s Sake May 2013 The UPHA Benevolent Fund (permission granted from UPHA)
The United Professional Horsemen's Association, Inc., (UPHA), is a Section 501(c)(5) organization of 18 Local Chapters. The membership of the UPHA was desirous of providing payments to members of local chapters, their families or estates left with- It's Not A Handout…It's A Leg Up! out income in the event of certain occurrences such as death, ill- Rewritten with permission from ness, disability or natural disasters such as fire, flood, storm or Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund theft, which leaves them unable to pay current expenses. The Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund (AHDF) was established in January of 2005 as the Arabian horsemen's community rose to help one of their own, Northwestern Arabian horse trainer Ron Copple. Ron was diagnosed in the fall of 2004 with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma, and while his insurance coverage was excellent, the rigors of aggressive treatment along with the short- fall of their insurance to cover all the extenuating expenses left a void. Horsemen from around the country combined efforts, and as the fund began helping the Copples and several other community members during 2005, application was made and granted by the IRS for 501(c)(3) status, making all donations completely tax deductible. Today, Ron has achieved a full recovery and has subsequently become the father of a wonderful daughter, as well as one of the Fund's most notable spokesmen, and The AHDF has gone on to In order to make such payments to their members, the United help a myriad of Arabian community members during times of Professional Horsemen's Association organized the UPHA unexpected crisis. From unimaginable barn fires, to catastrophic Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund Trust, a Section 501(c)(3) accidents, to health crisis that impaired ability to meet expenses charitable foundation, named in memory of Dewey Henderson, and care for family members and animals, the fund has become a UPHA member who felt strongly about the UPHA being able a vehicle that is up and ready to respond immediately when to help horse trainers in times of need. unexpected calamity strikes. Upon application to the Trust, members of local chapters may Governed by a board of five industry-involved horse people, the receive amounts up to $5,000. In no event may any application fund's guidelines are configured so as to award the board the be made more than once in a 12 month period. The member must maximum ability to respond to a variety of circumstances. demonstrate to the trustees that an event of the nature discussed Application for assistance is eligible to any current member of above has left them unable to pay for living expenses for them- the Arabian Horse Association in good standing, and all applica- selves or their families. The Trust will provide an application for tions are kept confidential unless an individual releases the this purpose. board to outreach to the community on their behalf. As of November, 2010, the fund has disbursed over $350,000 to indi- Contributions will be made by members, and payments will be viduals throughout the Arabian horse community, and virtually made from these contributions or income earned from them. In all of the money donated is earmarked to directly help our com- the event that funds do not exist to make payments, none will be munity horsemen during times of crisis. made. In order to be eligible for a Trust payment, the applicant must a current member of the UPHA, and must have been a paid To apply to the AHDF for assistance, or to let them know of member of the UPHA for at least two concurrent calendar years someone in need of assistance, e-mail mary@horsemensdistress- (24 consecutive months), prior to making application for assis- fund.com, or call 860-354-8926 (office) or 860-488-7074 (cell), tance. Determination of the payment will be made at the sole dis- or contact any AHDF board member listed on the website : cretion of the Trustees. www.horsemensdistressfund.com. Information is available on the website if you are interested in making a donation or in hold- For more information or an application for assistance, contact ing a fundraiser in your area or at your event. the UPHA at 859-231-5070, or send an email request to [email protected]
www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org May 2013 For Horse’s Sake 5 What is TEEFA? Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance
In 2008, a long-time Minnesota Horse Council member, seeing moves quickly calling their source of hay suppliers nearest to the a need for financially strapped horse owners, set up a donation applicant's residence and arrangements are made to procure and station at his place of business. In early 2009, he approached the transport hay. MHC with $400 that had been donated. He asked the MHC to manage the distribution of the funds. Thus the Temporary All names and addresses are kept anonymous. TEEFA views the Emergency Feed Assistance (TEEFA) committee was formed. following as eligible equine: horses, ponies, mules, hinnies, donkeys, burros, and zebroids. Qualified individuals may apply TEEFA is run by a committee which includes MHC Board mem- for feed assistance by first calling the TEEFA Committee Chair, bers as well as general MHC members. Groups and organiza- Charlyn Cadwell at 763-479-3240; following up with a signed tions such as 4-H, FFA, etc., help spread the word about TEEFA letter explaining their situation. Address general inquiries to: and that there is assistance available for horse owners facing TEEFA Committee, c/o Minnesota Horse Council, PO Box 223, temporary financial hardship that affects their ability to feed Plato, MN 55370. their horses. Feed assistance is provided by direct payment to the vendor for Want More Info on TEEFA? feed or hay. The process is quite simple and involves no outside organizations or inspections. First of all, a person needs to con- Contact TEEFA Committee tact TEEFA committee chair and plead his case, as well as go c/o Minnesota Horse Council over the criteria which includes being a Minnesota resident; PO Box 223 businesses and non-profits are not eligible. The next step is to Plato, MN 55370 send a signed written letter to the chair. Once the committee chair reviews the letter, contact will be made and the applicant or will know if they have been approved or not within a reasonable Charlyn Cadwell at 763-479-3240 amount of time. Once a decision is made to help, the committee
A TEEFA Christmas Story By Charlyn Cadwell It was late on December 23, 2012, just a couple of days before of hay so that Dan and his horses would have hay. John and two Christmas when one of the TEEFA committee members received other friends Denny and Brian, loaded, delivered unloaded and a phone call from a woman involved with 4-H. The woman stacked the hay at Dan's family farm. If it were not for the explained she was trying to find hay for a fellow 4-H family in efforts of these men, rolling up their sleeves, putting their own their group. She recalled that some of the TEEFA committee holiday events on hold and taking the time to help out, Dan and members had been at one of their events this past year and she his family have no idea what they would have done for hay. Not hoped they would be able to help. only did John, Denny, and Brian step up to physically move the hay, but John and Gary contributed their own money once they The application process was started, approved immediately by were told details of the situation. By covering the financial costs, all committee members and TEEFA was in action. it was possible for everything to run smoothly and yet no TEEFA Scenario: Dan, a 4-H parent who had chronic pain issues, had funds had to be used to make this story a success. TEEFA's received a steroid injection that was supposed to help him get involvement was to coordinate, communicate and help locate better. Only, instead of getting better, Dan was one of many that hay, but these four gentlemen stepped up and went above and had been given a contaminated steroid shot from which he beyond what was expected. developed fungal meningitis. Several others in similar situations If you or someone you know is in need of hay assistance, please were interviewed on the news this past winter due to the compli- contact Charlyn Cadwell at 763-479-3240. cations and some even died. Dan suffered from the contaminat- ed shot, and today he is still dealing with some side effects from it. Dan was in need of assistance from someone, and TEEFA was there to help. Committee Chair Charlyn Cadwell made a phone call to another committee member, John T., who in turn contact- ed three of his friends. Now keep in mind, this was all taking place as people were trying to prepare for Christmas Eve, trav- eling and Christmas dinners. John T. and his friend Gary took it upon themselves to procure and arrange for delivery of 100 bales www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 6 For Horse’s Sake May 2013 Quality of Life Foundation By Dawn Moore
Background: Once upon a time, there was a successful business- man and building contractor named Jim Ryan who bought him- self a very expensive and beautiful racehorse. The horse did quite well and the man was well pleased with his purchase. However, his wife was incredibly saddened because no one seemed to notice the horse's handler, who appeared unkempt, toothless, and hungover; virtually the "dregs of society." After seeing this first hand, Twin Cities building contractor, Jim Ryan, vowed to him- self and his wife as well as the racing community that he would make a commitment to the community of people who live on the backside of race tracks. He made a commitment to helping them services, runs a recreational program, provides counseling, visits improve their lives in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. people in the hospital, and provides a general social service. Thus was born the Ryan Foundation, a foundation formed to In addition, every Saturday a bilingual alcoholism and drug start drug and alcohol support programs at tracks throughout the counselor from a local treatment center comes out for three United States. Ryan set up a one million dollar fund and made it hours and works with a chaplain, helping provide counseling, available for tracks to match grant packages of $30,000 to begin assessments and evaluation, and also visits with a couple of out- alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. patient people who work on the backside. Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota was one of the first Another goal of the MRH Quality of Life Foundation is to do racetracks in the nation to tap into this fund. The Minnesota more education, training and early intervention. "We use Horse Racing Quality of Life Foundation, initiated in 1989 with Alcoholics Anonymous as part of the support group; we have an financial assistance from the Ryan Foundation was created. The active group at the track," Fiola said. "For a 53-day race meet, goal of the founders of this foundation was to offer licensed we're really proud of our program." backside personnel at Minnesota racetracks the opportunity to rehabilitate themselves while remaining active in their chosen The Foundation encourages donations from owners, trainers and profession. The foundation incorporated originally under the the community. "We work at a lot of different levels," Fiola said. name of the Canterbury/Brooks Fields Quality of Life "Say there's 500 people on the backside. It's hard to put a figure Foundation (Brooks Fields was one of the original owners of on it, but we have softball programs, people who go to church, Canterbury Park) and received non-profit status with the purpose people in treatment, we do a lot of stuff with administration as of providing charitable, educational, religious, scientific and lit- far as education and training, and we spend time with the race erary pursuits as allowed under the non-profit status. stewards. And we have great support from the Sampsons who Subsequently the name was changed but the program goals own the track. They have been very, very supportive." remain the same. "If we have an employee go up before the stewards--let's say he Local equine enthusiast Doug Fiola, President and Chairman of was drinking or something like that--we work a lot with the the Board of MHR Quality of Life Foundation, notes that alco- stewards to get people help instead of just kicking them out," hol and drug abuse are traditionally the number one problem on Fiola explained. He estimates that 50 or 60 percent of backside the backside of racetracks. "Coming from a counseling back- personnel are involved in some way with the program. The ground," he explained, "alcohol and drug abuse, for a long peri- Minnesota Horse Racing Quality of Life Foundation, together od of time, was looked upon as a moral malady. We have to real- with chaplain services and other programs offered at Canterbury ize it's a physical disease," Fiola said. Park, such as services through the HBPA, work together to enrich lives and make the human experience more dignified Today: The Foundation operates under the guidance of a presi- even on the backside of a race track. dent, secretary/treasurer, and five directors while it works close- ly with the chaplain for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Tax deductible donations to the Minnesota Horse Racing Quality (RTCA) program at Canterbury Park to offer assistance to back- of Life Foundation may be sent to: MRH Quality of Life side personnel. Since the mission of RTCA is "to meet, with Foundation 12920 Pioneer Trail, Minnetonka MN 55343. excellence, the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social/educa- tional needs of horse racing's work force," the MHR Quality of Life Foundation goals meld well with the work of the chaplain. Fiola explained that through Jim Ryan, scholarship money was set up at the University of Kentucky to encourage RTCA to provide education and training in alcohol and drug abuse to its chaplains. The local RTCA chaplain provides interdenominational worship www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org May 2013 For Horse’s Sake 7
An Open Letter to the Horse Industry Jay Hickey, President, American Horse Council, [email protected] Nathaniel White, DVM, MS, DACVS, American Association of Equine Practitioners The horse community is always just one step from a calamity ing practicing veterinarians and Federal and State Animal health and that calamity is a disease outbreak of such proportion as to officials to relay time-sensitive information through a central widely imperil the health of our horses and threaten the econom- communication system so reliable and updated information will ic viability of our industry. The ever-present risk is due to the be available to all segments of the horse industry in real time. equine industry’s reliance on the timely movement of healthy horses for sales, breeding, racing, showing, work and recreation. We hope to convince all members of the equine community of the In this environment an infectious disease outbreak can result in importance of this initiative. We are asking all horse owners, federal or state restrictions on horse movement to stop the spread horse organizations, and event managers to be involved in the of the disease. preparation of a National Plan and the formation of an EDCC. While Federal and State Veterinary Regulatory officials’ help is Since the beginning of 2013 there have been outbreaks of the critical and already being formulated, without industry input and neurologic form of Equine Herpesvirus-1, called Equine support this program will never achieve the goals of an effective Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), in New Jersey, Utah, National Plan and communications system which can help stop Colorado, Florida, Illinois Tennessee, California and Quebec, the spread of disease that can kill horses and cripple the industry. Canada. These and other disease outbreaks have cost the indus- try millions of dollars for the care of horses, implementation of A major focus of the American Horse Council’s National Issues biosecurity, and lost revenue in the form of cancelled or restrict- Forum in June will be discussion about the National Plan and the ed commercial equine activities. creation of a working model of the EDCC. Once we have a detailed plan, we will need support and participation from all The industry has been able to deal with various diseases – so far. parts of the equine industry to make both realities. The United States Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Services, has joined the effort as needed, and State Animal Health Please share your thoughts with us at the American Horse authorities have been responsive, often taking the lead in dealing Council and American Association of Equine Practitioners about with outbreaks. Equine organizations and affected participants essential components of a National Plan and Equine Disease have responded, but all this has often been in a reactive, ad-hoc Communication System that will to help make both a success for manner. It is time for the broader industry to be proactive in deal- the equine community. ing with disease outbreaks with increased biosecurity, education, SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE and a plan to immediately stop the spread of diseases. FROM THE GORDON NELSON One of the best ways to contain any disease outbreak is to pro- MEMORIAL FOUNDATION vide accurate and timely information about the current status of By Allison Eklund, Eklund Law, PC the problem and how to break the cycle of disease transmission. The Gordon Nelson Memorial Foundation gives two $2,000 Even though modern communication systems allow access to scholarships a year to college-bound students who were positive- information continuously, it is often plagued with inaccurate ly influenced by their experiences with horses. I serve on the information or too little accurate information. This leaves horse Board of Directors and it's amazing to all of us that we don't get organizations, owners, events, veterinarians and health officials more than a handful of applicants every year. Have you heard the susceptible to the same misinformation generated about the anecdote that thousands of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed affected horses and wondering about the risk of infection to cur- every year....? Consider this: it takes maybe two hours to fill out rently healthy horses. and send a scholarship application. That's an opportunity to The American Horse Council, the American Association of make $1,000 an hour. Not a bad investment of time. Equine Practitioners, and the National and State Animal Health Please share this information with any horse-loving high school officials are in the process of creating a National Equine Health seniors or undergraduates that you know. The website for Plan (National Plan) that will outline the issues surrounding the GNMF, with links to the application iswww.gnfoundation.org. prevention, diagnosis and control of diseases and the responsi- Note the 2013 application deadline of July 15. bilities and roles of the federal and state authorities and the industry. Fundamental to such a plan is an Equine Disease The Minnesota Horse Council also offers several $3,000 college Communication Center (EDCC) to help coordinate and dissem- scholarships for students studying in equine fields. Information inate accurate information about equine diseases throughout can be found at www.mnhorsecouncil.org/ North America. Plans are underway to create a network involv- scholarship-application-procedures.php. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 8 For Horse’s Sake May 2013 2013 MHARF Challenge of the Sundown Horse Shelter Unwanted Horse - Update Stands Out with Multiple Last month we wrote about the Certifications MN Hooved Animal Rescue Most people haven't even heard of this approval, but Foundation's Challenge of the Cherie McKenzie, founder of Sundown Horse Unwanted Horse. This month Shelter in Hugo takes pride in the fact that her organ- we are giving an update on the ization received the Standards of Excellence program and how many approval from Global Federation of Animal horses/trainers have been Sanctuaries (GFAS). GFAS is the only globally rec- matched up and are participat- ognized organization providing standards for identi- ing in the program. Trainers fying legitimate ani- have until May 1, 2013 to sign mal sanctuaries award- up so the list may grow between ed Verified status to when this goes to press and the final event. Sundown Horse Bandit, a Tobiano Pinto gelding (2008-09 circa) has been partnered with Shelter as of Brittany Langager. December 15, 2011. Casey Tibbs, a 2008 John Mule has been selected by Candy Phillips. Verification means Candy assisted in the Fillmore County case where Tibbs came from and that Sundown meets Candy plans to teach him all sorts of stuff like driving, riding and leading. the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane Cash is a registered AQHA gelding, and Sid Zacharias plans to ride him and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded in the Trainers Challenge come August. Verified status, an organization must meet GFAS's rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards Coder, Quarter Horse, will be trained by Michelle Foster. Coder is sired by well known reining horse Mr. Snapping Lena. which are confirmed by a site visit and they must also adhere to a demanding set of ethical and opera- Dolores is of a mixed background, perhaps some Morgan or Hackney tional principles. Pony and she will be trained by Maria Schaal. Another prestigious award held by Sundown Horse Shelter is the "Horse Flurry, a 2009 bay roan mare with a Diamond S brand on her left shoulder will be trained by Tiahna Flemming. Rescue and Relief Award" which is issued Hawaii Phive-O, the 2005 registered American Saddlebred is being by How to Train Horses. trained by Jenna Jarboe. They only issue this award to organizations Hurricane, a blue roan Quarter Horse gelding, will be trained by Kristy that have been helping Warndahl. horses for years, organi- Porscha, a molly mule will be trained by Sarah Smith. zations that have taken in horses that have suffered from months of abuse Kachina, a 2003 Mustang who loves the winter snow, will be trained by and neglect and need urgent care and support to be Brooke Teske. able to recover. Ramona, another Mustang in the Challenge, is being trained by McKenzie has worked hard to get her shelter up and Chris Walz. running. She's been successful in going after some prestigious awards to help differentiate Sundown Roger Dodger, a Haflinger type fellow that is sure to steal your heart, Horse Shelter from other rescues/shelters. Sundown will be trained by Melissa Norton. Horse Shelter specializes in horse rescue and assists Sparrow, a bay Quarter Horse mare and half-sister to Sterling, who was a horses and owners in distress by finding homes for student in the 2010 Trainer's Challenge will be trained by Aubreanne horses when the owners can no longer care for them. Dockter. They also provide education on responsible horse care and ownership. Periodically, they offer safety Trickery, a 2008 dun Quarter Horse mare will be trained by Katie Hembree. clinics and training in large animal emergency res- Trickery is special as she was foaled at the rescue after her pregnant dam, cue. As a horse rescue and shelter organization, they Trixie, came in as part of a humane case. Trickery was adopted as a rely on donations and volunteers to operate the shel- yearling but was recently returned to the rescue so this is her second chance. ter and help where needed. For information or to To follow the Challenge in more detail or for more information about the donate/volunteer call the shelter at 651-407-1908 or MN Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation or to make a donation visit visit the website: www.SundownHorseShelter.org. www.mnhoovedanimalrescue.org or call Drew at 763-856-3119. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org May 2013 For Horse’s Sake 9 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - March 12, 2013 Meeting Location: Nutrena Conference Room - Leatherdale Center, U of MN St Paul Board Members Present: Missie Schwartz, Tim Bonham, Jan Schatzlein, per mile and has increased to 56.5 cents per mile. Tom Tweeten asked if Marian Robinson, Mark Ward, Dawn Moore, Judy Jensen, Sue the MHC qualified for the charitable rate to which Tim Bonham respond- McDonough, Glen Eaton, Tom Tweeten, Dave Fleischhaker, Dawn ed that the MHC has always paid at the business rate as MHC does not Moore, Trina Joyce, Charlyn Cadwell have 501.3(c) status. Glen Eaton advised it is usually only paid out on trips that are 30 miles or over per round trip travel. Judy Jensen moved Absent: Darrell Mead, Tracy Turner, Jennifer Willey to increase the mileage reimbursement to 56.5 cents per mile from 51 Members/Visitors: Meg Sax, Doug Persian, Barb Colombo cents per mile. Tim Bonham seconded. Motion carries. I. Meeting called to order: 6:40 P.M. by Vice President Tom Tweeten COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Expo: Glen Eaton reported: Most everything is ready to go at the II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors 2013 Expo. Clinicians are booked (can be seen on the Expo website) and III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda: none noted. a few more local speakers are talking to Kathy. Some vendor booths remain but should be filled by event time. The Barn is just about full with IV. Treasurer's Report for February was presented by Tim Bonham. horses. Promotion is in high gear with radio stations and with newspa- January Treasurer's Report's approval was deferred until budgets could pers. Thursday night there is free admission for two (2) Council and be updated. Tom Tweeten requested a revised end of year report for 2012 Expo Directors and Staff to the Cavallo Equestrian Arts event at the big to reflect the We Can Ride donation. top just south of the Dairy Building. The tickets can be picked up the V. Approval of Minutes: Tim Bonham motioned to approve the Expo Event office in the Coliseum. This Expo is slated to be one of best February minutes as revised. Mark Ward seconded, motion carries. we have had weather permitting. We have one change from years past as we will pull the trailer and other supplies from the locker on Monday. VI. Secretary's Report: Dawn Moore advised on Darrell Mead's recent Trailers for sale are to set up on Tuesday. With the resignation of Carol surgery and recovery. Dawn Moore asked any directors who have not and Tracy the Council needs two from the Council on the Expo board of paid their 2013 dues to do so. Directors. Dawn Moore made a motion to allow the MN Horse Expo VII. OLD BUSINESS board to continue to operate as is through the 2013 Expo. Mark Ward A. MN Hay Bank - Tom Tweeten opened discussion on the request from seconded, motion carries. Glen Eaton advised Jennifer Willey needs to the MN Hay Bank. Tom Tweeten read the letter received from the MN move the MHC items out of the way of the trailer so that it may be used Hay Bank aloud. The letter had three requests from the MN Hay Bank in preparation for the MN Horse Expo. for the MHC. First request was for $15,000 each year for three years for B. Direct Funding: Mark Ward advised: for 2013, we have so far a total of $45,000. Mark Ward moved to start by making $10,000 avail- received these applications: $500 to fund a Hoofbeats Douglas County able to the MN Hay Bank, kept in an account managed by the MHC and 4-H clinic/horse show. That application has just been approved. $500 to earmarked for the year 2013. In addition, the MHC will require the MN fund pre-conference costs of the American Youth Horse Council Hay Bank to provide receipts for hay and then reimburse the MN Hay (AYHC) Symposium, Minnesota Planning Committee in preparation for Bank upon receipt. Mark Ward suggested the funds will be drawn from the 2014 national symposium held in Minnesota. $500 to Cass County the General Funds. Tom Tweeten clarified that the funds should be pulled Ag Association to pay for instructors and pole bending bases for a series from the Special Projects portion of the budget. Glen Eaton asked to sup- of clinics on horse-related topics. $500 to the Truhaven Ranch, Inc, to ply a friendly amendment to earmark $10,000 from the 2013 MN Horse produce a promotional video for their activities which "facilitate the Expo monies turned over to the MHC board of directors in the 2014 humane care and treatment of equines through rescue and education and budget for the MN Hay Bank. Mark Ward accepted the friendly amend- to create and sponsor at-risk youth program using rescued equines." ment. Motion and friendly amendment seconded by Judy Jensen. A paper $420 to the Half Pint Horse Foundation, to cover expenses connected ballot revealed seven in favor of passing the motion and eight in favor of with having a MN Horse Expo booth to promote their program which defeating the motion. Motion defeated. Mark Ward motioned to fund the uses miniature horses to promote literacy and animal assisted therapy. MN Hay Bank $5,000 and TEEFA $5,000 with the same parameters as $500 to the Chippewa County Horse Program to cover expenses of an noted in the above defeated motion. Judy Jensen seconded. Glen Eaton equine clinician for a three-day pleasure clinic in June 2013. supplied a friendly amendment that this funding of both groups would continue for three years. The friendly amendment was voted down by a In summary, in 2013, our total budget includes $6,000 for direct funding vote of the directors. Glen Eaton motioned to table the motion, Char grants, which would allow for a total of twelve $500 grants. So far we Cadwell seconded. Eight directors voted to table the motion until the have approved one grant of $500. We have received requests for a total April meeting. Second request was for opportunities to be involved with of $2920. Regarding one of our direct funding grants from last year, the MN Horse Expo. Glen Eaton will act as the liason between the MN Allison Poster of the Half Pint Horse Foundation changed her email Hay Bank and the MN Horse Expo. The MN Horse Expo committee will address after sending me her application (but before receiving my reply) determine any opportunities available for the MN Hay Bank at the event. so she did not receive my acceptance letter sent in June 2012. Trina The third and final request asked for assistance from Certified Stables to Joyce has been working with that group and last month discovered that foster rescued horses. Sue McDonough will discuss this request with her they had never received our notice. Therefore, I resent that letter to the committee and return with a committee consensus at the April meeting. new email address, confirmed that they had received it, and am extend- ing them a new six-month deadline (which will be September of 2013). B. Conciliation Court Update: Allison Eklund advised that while the That $500 is already held for them as a current MHC liability and does MHC has mailed a check that has then been received and cashed; how- not affect our current budget. ever, the case has not been dismissed by the court at this time. Allison Eklund asked for a representative to attend to the matter in the McLeod C. Certified Stables: Sue McDonough advised the program currently County Court at the designated date and time next week to state the case has 74 stables currently. There have been five certification requests since of the MHC. Tim Bonham offered to attend and represent the MHC. January 1st. Inspections will begin in late March or early April. Discussion followed on promotion of the Certified Stable program. C. Mileage Reimbursement Clarification: Trina Joyce asked for the current IRS mileage rates. Tim Bonham advised the old rate was 51 cents www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 10 For Horse’s Sake May 2013
D. Communications: Missie Schwartz advised the deadline for the April issue is this Friday March 15th. Missie Schwartz stated the MEETING SCHEDULE newsletter still does not accept advertising but does promote equine related items. View www.mnhorsecouncil.org and E. Disaster Response: Marian Robinson February 12-14th was the www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.org for additional events 48th Annual Governor's Homeland Security and E.M. Conference which Marian Robinson attended. Marian Robinson described the class- MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MEETINGS es she attended and provided directors access to reading materials she Leatherdale Equine Center Center 6:30 pm received while there. Classes included Livestock Emergency Response, 1801 Dudley Ave St, Paul Mass Evacuations- Improvements in Evacuation Planning, Off Hours Located on the U of M St. Paul Campus Response to the EOC's, How To's of Running Effective and Efficient Meetings. Keynote speakers were on hand to discuss the Fukushima April 9, 2013 October 8, 2013 February 11, 2014 event and the mile-wide tornado of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As of today, May 14, 2013 November 12, 2013 March 11, 2014 18 counties in Iowa are flooding. The Business Emergency and Risk June 11, 2013 December 10, 2013 April 8, 2014 Management meeting was held on February 20th and attended by over July 9, 2013 January 18, 2014 - May 13, 2014 100 individuals. On March 23rd, Eden Prairie Vo-Tech is hosting the September 10, 2013 Annual Meeting June 10, 2014 MN VOAD conference. F. Aisle of Breeds: Glen Eaton advised: no report. MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO BOARD MEETINGS G. Coalition: Glen Eaton advised: The American Horse Council meet- Byerly’s Community Room 6:30 pm ing will be held in Washington, DC June 6th through the 9th and the 3777 Park Center Blvd St. Louis Park, MN meeting for the Coalition will start on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00. May 21, 2013 November 26, 2013 April 15, 2014 H. Budget Review, Expo: Darrell Mead absent, no report. June 25, 2013 December 31, 2013 May 20, 2014 I. Legislative: Allison Eklund advised the tax on business services is July 30, 2013 January 28, 2014 June 24, 2014 now off the table within the legislature. Allison Eklund advised the September 24, 2013 February 25, 2014 July 29,2014 directors of another tax on veterinary services is also off the table at this October 29, 2013 March 25, 2014 September 30, 2014 time. Allison would like to propose a new law that states educational instruction on an established agricultural land use shall not alter agricul- tural zoning. Tom Tweeten asked the board to invite the person who is inspiring this process to the April meeting. The board agrees to invite this individual to the April meeting. Allison Eklund advised the MN Stable Owners Association wishes to see the MHC address workers For Horse’s Sake compensation and business resources on our website. Allison Eklund Editors: Linda Dahl and Missie Schwartz shared information on the Horsemen's Distress Fund. Tim Bonham Publisher: Dahl Graphics & Printing advised there have been new anti-slaughter bills submitted. 888-403-2060 www.dahlgraphics.com J. Trail Blazers: Darrell Mead absent, no report. Missie Schwartz I. NEW BUSINESS 612-868-6041 [email protected] A. Handout Update: Trina Joyce asked that all handouts be revised For Horse’s Sake is the official newsletter of the prior to the MN Horse Expo. Minnesota Horse Council (MHC). Statements appearing in B. 4-H Update: Meg Sax the new State 4-H program is up and running. For Horse’s Sake are those of the authors and not necessar- The 4-H library is looking at improving the delivery system. The ily those of the MHC. To reprint any material published in American Youth Council Symposium preparations are being finalized. For Horse’s Sake, please notify MHC of your intentions. Publicity and promotions will be starting soon. Full credit needs to be given to the author. Articles of rel- C. Committee List: Dawn Moore presented the 2012 committee list to evance to the equine industry are earnestly solicited. The the directors for updates, changes and corrections to be made for the Minnesota Horse Council is a non-profit member-support- year 2013. ed volunteer organization representing all equine disci- Announcements: plines and breeds in Minnesota’s equine livestock industry. March 15th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter. Please e-mail or send potential articles to: X. Tom Tweeten adjourned the meeting at 9:12 PM. Dahl Graphics & Printing NEXT MEETING April 9, 2013 6:30 p.m. 39257 Taray Road Pine River, MN 56474 University of MN Leatherdale Center E-Mail: [email protected] Newsletter Deadlines May 2013 4/12/13 November 2013 10/18/13 June 2013 5/17/13 December 2013 11/15/13 July/August 2013 6/28/13 Jan-Feb 2014 01/17/14 September 2013 8/16/13 March 2014 02/14/14 APRIL 25, 26, & 27 October 2013 9/13/13 April 2014 03/14/14 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org May 2013 For Horse’s Sake 11 MINNESOTA HORSEMEN’S DIRECTORY Minnesota Horse Council The Minnesota Horsemen's Directory is a free resource provided by the Minnesota Horse Council to help you find horse-related PO Box 223 Plato, MN 55370 information and services in and near Minnesota. 763-755-7729 [email protected] Find a farrier, trail riding stable, boarding, lessons, tack stores, and www.MnHorseCouncil.org much more! Use the Events Calendar to find shows, clinics and other horse-related activities. Use the new Jobs category to find a job or skilled job seeker. COMMITTEE CHAIRS Aisle of Breeds Find what you're looking for by choosing a category, or search the Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] directory. Once you are in a category, browse the results alphabetical- Annual Meeting ly or by a sub-category or region. Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Help make this site comprehensive and accurate. Submit a free list- Budget ing of your Minnesota horse-related business or organization. Once Mark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected] listed, you can edit your listing as often as you wish. Certified Stables Sue McDonough 651-699-8117 [email protected] Whether you are looking to hire or looking for an equine-related job in or near Minnesota, submit a Help Wanted or Seeking a Job ad here. Communications www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com Missie Schwartz 612-868-6041 [email protected] Direct Funding Mark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected] Disaster Response MEMBERSHIP Marian Robinson 763-588-0297 [email protected] David Fleishhaker 651-450-6710 [email protected] APPLICATION Expo Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Individual - $15 Expo Budget Review Family - $20 Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] Organization - $25 Grants www.mnhorsecouncil.org Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 [email protected] Corporation - $25 Horseperson of the Year Certified Stable: First Year - $35 Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Certified Stable: Renewal - $25 Inventory/Storage Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Name Legislative Farm/Business Name Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected] Thomas Tweeten 952-226-4190 [email protected] Address Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory Mark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected] City/State/Zip Nominations Phone Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] Alt. 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APRIL 25, 26, & 27
MHC Board Minutes - March 12, 2013...... 12, March - Minutes Board MHC ...... 9
Sundown Horse Shelter Stands Out With Multiple Certifications...... 8 Multiple With Out Stands Shelter Horse Sundown
2013 MHARF Challenge of the Unwanted Horse-Update...... 8 Unwanted the of Challenge MHARF 2013
Gordon Nelson Memorial Foundation Scholarships...... Foundation Memorial Nelson Gordon ...7
An Open Letter to the Horse Industry...... Horse the to Letter Open An ...... 7
Quality of Life Foundation...... Life of Quality ...... 6
A TEEFA Christmas Story...... Christmas TEEFA A ...... 5
What is TEEFA?...... is What ...... 5
UPHA Benevolent Fund...... Benevolent UPHA ...... 4
Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund...... Distress Horsemen’s Arabian ...... 4
tbePtwyRcie H Grant...... MHC Receives Pathway Stable ...... 3
2013 Tri-State Hrose Health Day...... Health Hrose Tri-State 2013 ...... 2
Sights at the 2013 MN Horse Expo...... Horse MN 2013 the at Sights ...... 1
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