Vol. 39, No. 2 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter March 2011 Minnesota Horse Expo 2011 State Fairgrounds April 29-30, May 1
Goals and Objectives of the HORSES HORSES HORSES Minnesota Horse Council You may come to the Minnesota Horse Expo for many Peruvians Northern Lights Peruvian Horse Club Promote and/or support equine educational activities reasons - to shop, to learn, to go to the rodeos, to meet (Mike Moszer) Stall # 295-314 Friesians Friesian Blood Horse Registry Improve communication in all friends but most certainly to see the horses! And the horse related activities with the horses do not disappoint. (Brenda Johnson) Stall #467-478 general public Gypsy Vanner Feather King Ranch (Shawn Sodren) Gather information of value to The State Fair Horse Barn during the Minnesota Horse Stall #585-586 equine related activities Expo is filled with stallions, breed and registry repre- Check the Stallion listing in the complimentary Distribute gathered information sentatives, sale horses, and commercial farms promot- as appropriate Minnesota Horse Expo event program available as you ing their riding, breeding and training programs. Provide expertise, consult enter Expo or keep an eye on www.mnhorseexpo.org and advise Stallions at Minnesota Horse Expo 2011 will be pre- for the complete slate of stallions appearing at Expo. Establish, develop and enhance sented in the Judging Arena at 9-10 am and 6-7 pm both equine trails and other infra- Have a mare or gelding you want to sell? Rent an Expo structure and encourage their Friday and Saturday. Prior to the Expo, find their pho- stall for $125 and market to thousands of prospective prudent use tos and contact info on line at www.mnhorseexpo.org buyers. The "For Sale" stalls at the 2011 Expo current- 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Here's some of the stallions you'll see presented at this ly include Miniatures, Arabians, Morgans, Quarter OFFICERS year's Expo: Horses, Pintos, Paints and Arabians. President Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 Pinto Miniature Rainbows End (Karen Clark) Stall #1-2 Ever seen a Spanish Mustang up close? Nokota? Gypsy [email protected] American Quarter Horse High Point Farm Cob? Percheron? Come to the Expo, where they will be 1st Vice President (Naomi Bergan) Stall #3-4 stalled along with the American Quarter Horse, Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 Friesian Mon Cheval (Melinda Price) Stall 5-6 Appaloosa, Arabian, Belgian, Donkey, Foundation [email protected] Morgan Prairie Hill Morgans (Susan Motter) Stall #7-8 Appaloosa, Foundation Quarter Horse, Friesian, Morgans North Central Morgan Association 2nd Vice President Friesian Heritage Horse, Gypsy, Gypsy Vanner, (Gayle Belden) Stalls #9-12 Mark Ward 651-436-6557 Haflinger, Half Arabian, Icelandic, Miniature, Paint S&G Farms (Sharon Olson) Stall #14-15 [email protected] Arabian Essence Arabians (Joan Hicks) Stall #17-18 Miniature Pinto, Morab, Morgan, Mule, Mustang, Secretary Arabian TKO Arabians (Todd Olson) Stall # 29-30 Norwegian Fjord, Paint, Paso Fino, Peruvian, Pinto, Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 American Quarter Horses Quarter Mile Run POA, Rocky Mountain Saddle Horse, Saddlebred, [email protected] (Terra Koster) Stall # 32-35 Shetland, Shire, Spanish Mustang, Tennessee Walking Treasurer Foundation Quarter Horse Sandstorm Foundation Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred and Welsh--and we're looking for Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 Horses (Todd Waldera) Stall # 37-38 more! If your breed/registry is not represented, contact [email protected] Foundation Appaloosas Dream Makers Appaloosas Darrell Mead, Expo Barn Manager, about the possibil- (Robin Sathman) Stall # 39-42 DIRECTORS ities at 952-356-2078 or [email protected] Foundation Quarter Horse Whirlwind Ranch Charlyn Cadwell...... 763-479-3240 (Liz Fenger) Stall 43-44 To see the range of horses at Expo, catch the daily Carol Dobbelaire...... 763-684-0709 Paint Taylor Made Paints (Lloyd Taylor) Stall #45-46 Parade of Breeds in the Coliseum at Noon and watch Glen Eaton...... 952-922-8666 Donkey Meadow View Mules (Terri Hurley) Stall #57-63 the Coliseum Breed Demonstrations Friday and David Fleishhaker...... 651-450-6710 Welsh Ponies Ponies Galore! Welsh Ponies Saturday afternoons from 3-6 pm. You'll see the widest Judy Jensen...... 763-972-6397 (Heidi Tschida) Stall #201-203 variety of equine conformation, size, gait and color in Trina Joyce...... 612-729-7798 Arabian Absolutely Arabians (Barb Suvaka) one place in Minnesota! Sue McDonough...... 651-699-8117 Stall #218-219 Arabians from the Minnesota Arabian Horse Association The Expo thanks the horse owners who have support- Marian Robinson...... 763-588-0297 (Anita Grant) Stall #222-228 ed the Minnesota Horse Expo for almost three Jan Schatzlein...... 612-825-2459 American Quarter Horses Sunset Sands Quarter Horses decades. Who knew back in 1982 that so many could Missie Schwartz...... 612-868-6041 (Les Warzynski and Sarah Steuck) Stall # 243-246 work so well together for the good of the entire area Tom Tweeten...... 952-226-4190 Arabians Dierich Arabian (Shannon Dierich) horse industry. Stall # 236-240 Jennifer Willey...... 612-669-7564 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 2 For Horse’s Sake March 2011 Minnesota Horse Council GRANT RECIPIENTS
Aitkin County 4-H Horse Project Crow Wing County Fair Tru Haven Ranch MHC AWARDS $59,981 IN GRANTS The Minnesota Horse Council uses the revenue from the Minnesota Horse Expo to offer "seed money grants" for new projects and capital improvements by Minnesota equine groups. At the MHC Waska Riders Saddle Club Annual Meeting held January 15, 2011 Flying Lead Saddle Club in Brooklyn Park, MN, the Minnesota Horse Council announced that $59,981 in grants had been awarded this year.
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Meeker County 4-H
Blue Earth 4-H Horse Project Wright County Fair Sherburne County 4-H Horse Project www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org March 2011 For Horse’s Sake 3
Minnesota Horse Council News
HORSE TRAILER DR. TRACY A. TURNER REGULATIONS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE A number of us on the Minnesota Horse Council Board of MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL Directors have had inquiries about state and federal regulations regarding licensing requirements for transporting horses with Tracy Turner was raised their truck and horse trailer. Based on those inquiries, several around horses on a small ranch of the board members looked into these concerns. For the most in Southwestern Colorado and part, many of us who have our own barns, small boarding facil- he has had a love for horses ities, and transport horses mainly for recreational purposes since. He apprenticed with a have not been bothered by law enforcement officers. farrier in 1972 and used these skills to help finance his edu- The Minnesota Horse Council Board of Directors invited a cation. representative from the Minnesota Highway Patrol to come to our meeting this past September and share information perti- He received his DVM degree nent to the subject. The Minnesota Department of Traffic from Colorado State Safety is working to bring owners of trucks and trailers into University in 1978, received compliance with state regulations. It is clear that trucks and post graduate education at the horse trailers used by professionals in the horse business are University of Georgia and considered commercial vehicles and need to meet certain Purdue University. He has requirements. While many of us are trail riders or in the ama- served on the faculty of teur show ranks, if trailering our horses is a "furtherance" of University of Illinois, the University of Florida, and the University of a commercial activity, then we are required to follow com- Minnesota where he served as Chief of Large Animal Surgery for mercial vehicle regulations. Hence, even horse hobbyists may three years. He left the University of Minnesota in 2004 and joined sometimes be considered commercial pending on the com- Anoka Equine Veterinary Services. He is board certified by the bined weight of the truck, trailer and trailer load along with American College of Veterinary Surgeons and by the American the purpose for hauling the horses and related Board of Thermology. He has spoken nationally and internationally equipment/tack. on lameness topics. The MHC attorney, Allison Eklund, has put together a docu- Turner is a member of the American Vet Med Association, the ment (in pdf format) that includes the pertinent information American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Minnesota from the MN Department of Transportation: MN DOT Horse Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Farrier's Trailer Regulations. It can be found on the Minnesota Horse Association, the Minnesota Farrier's Association, and the Minnesota Council website at www.mnhorsecouncil.org/docs/mndot- Thoroughbred Association. Dr. Turner was inducted into the horse-trailer-regs.pdf. International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame in 2004. The University of Minnesota Equine Extension presented a Turner rides and competes at combined training. He is also a mem- webinar on the subject that was originally aired on Tuesday, ber of the United States Eventing Association, the United States January 26, 2011: Is Your Truck and Trailer a Commercial Dressage Federation, Minnesota Thoroughbred Association and Vehicle? Presenter: Sgt. Jay Sletten, Commercial Vehicle served on the board of directors of the Central States Dressage and Inspection Unit, Length: 61 minutes. The recorded webinar Eventing Association from 1998-2001. He has been a member of the can be viewed at: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p59973754/ Minnesota Horse Council Board of Directors for the past 9 years. He serves on the Facilities/Show, Direct Funding, Scholarships, and If you review the document materials on the Minnesota Horse Grants committees and is chair of the Legislative committee. As Council website and then watch the webinar, you will be well President, he serves ex-officio on all other committees. His goal for informed on current laws regarding horse trailering and know the Horse Council is to have it become the voice in Minnesota for the what you must do to be in compliance. horse industry and the leading advocate in the state for horse welfare. Mark Ward and Tom Tweeten, MHC Board of Directors
www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 4 For Horse’s Sake March 2011 MN FLOOD PREDICTIONS 2011 How Does Your The Minnesota Horse Council Disaster response unit is monitoring the spring flood forecast. Higher than usual fall precipitation and heavy winter snow accumulation sets up the majority of Minnesota rivers and Hay Stack Up? streams for flooding this year. There are many variables effecting the predictions including the timing of the ground thaw and how rapidly the snow melts, but all indicators point to heavy localized flooding. Balanced Nutrition If you are located close to rivers, streams or lowland areas where flood Game Changing waters could accumulate, the disaster response team recommends that Results you make preparations early. The folks at Nutrena are Planning should include: providing an NIR Machine Moving hay and food supplies to high ground. onsite for the Monitor water sources to insure it remains safe. 2011 Minnesota Monitor low lying pasture land to make sure animals don't Horse Expo! get trapped or overwhelmed. Plan for alternative pasture or sheltering in case of flooding. Forage analysis in minutes using NIR technology. Near Consider a buddy system or team up with a neighbor - if the Infrared Spectrometry will provide a snapshot of the flooding situation changes rapidly while you are away from nutrient profile of your hay. Fast, Reliable and Accurate! the property, be sure your buddy system/team is familiar with your disaster plan, and able to move your animals to safety. Don't forget to bring Monitor the local flood forecast - be aware of the conditions your hay sample!! that may affect your property. Stop by and see the The Minnesota Horse Council recommends having plans in place in folks at the Nutrena the case of disasters such as flooding and fire. In the moment of disas- Booth, L836 & trous situations, events happen quickly leaving no time to think L838 for your free through actions. Knowing what you will do ahead of time could save hay analysis! you from loss! Please take the time to make your plans now.
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www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 6 For Horse’s Sake March 2011 Protect Your Horses From Fire By Betsy Gilkerson and John Shutske, Univ. of MN Extension As heaters get turned on and as barns fill up with hay for the win- or insurance expert. Wiring should meet the requirements of the ter, it is a good time for horse owners to review a few key barn most recent national electrical codes (NFPA #70). Lightning pro- fire safety tips. Horse owners who maintain stables and other tection systems must be installed to code and maintained. Do not buildings for horses should seek out expertise to protect their ani- use extension cords except for short-term uses such as powering mals, property, and workers. At the end of this document, you a tool. Make sure heating systems are properly installed and will find several important references including the Horse maintained. Store hay only at the correct moisture level and Facilities Handbook published by the Midwest Plan Service, a check its condition frequently. consortium of university-based technical authors with research and engineering expertise in various animal housing issues. 2. Take a close look at all potential ignition and fuel sources and how they might come together to start a fire. Draw a picture A fire in a stable or adjoining facilities can be devastating, both of the barn and label all sources found. Take specific actions to economically and emotionally. There are many in your commu- separate University of Minnesota, U.S. Department of nity who have an interest to help you prevent and protect against Agriculture, and Minnesota Counties Cooperating these hazards. fires that cause millions of dollars in damage in horse facilities An example is a heat lamp located over bedding materials or any every year. Local “experts” include insurance agents, inspectors, type of flammable surface. Buildings also need appropriate sep- loss control inspectors, underwriters as well as local fire depart- aration distances. Liquid fuels should be stored in ment personnel and Extension Agriculture Engineers. These protected locations. groups will often provide consultation and may be willing to conduct a walkthrough inspection with you to locate and correct 3. Look for immediate steps you can take. Things like no fire safety hazards. smoking signs posted in barns and hay storage areas are not expensive and are effective if enforced. Never put hay into stor- Fire is caused when any type of “fuel” meets an ignition source. age unless it is dried to a safe moisture content. Table 1 indicates some of the most common ignition and fuel sources in barn fires. Obviously, it is difficult to eliminate fuel 4. Check wiring for obvious problems. Make sure no bare sources entirely, as most horse barns are constructed with wood wires are exposed. Look for marks on the wire that indicate heat- framing. Hay, bedding materials, and other potentially flamma- ing or arcing. DO NOT overload circuits. If you blow breakers ble materials are found throughout horse facilities. The key is to or fuses, investigate and correct the problem. Do not use exten- minimize the potential for fuel and ignition sources coming sion cords to replace fixed electrical wiring. Extension cords are together. Often, this is a matter of basic housekeeping. And, it’s a major fire hazard and can lead to an electrocuted animal or per- important to have a plan in place IF a fire DOES occur. son. Make sure electrical motors on ventilation fans, heaters, and other equipment are well-maintained. TABLE 1 - Common ignition and fuel sources in barn fires 5. Separate hay and bedding from the livestock. Most insur- ance companies will only allow a small amount of hay to be Ignition Sources Fuel Sources stored in the same building as animals. Separating hay from your Smoking Hay valued animals may not prevent a fire, but it will minimize risk (matches, smoking materials) to the animals. It also buys you extra time to move your horses Faulty electrical wiring Bedding materials (straw, etc.) to safety if a fire breaks out. Make sure that the areas around (including extension cords) barns and other outbuildings are kept clear of brush, shrubs, woodpiles, and other materials that could feed a fire. Heaters, heat lamps, and Wood for building framework lights 6. Install and frequently inspect fire extinguishers. Your insurer can advise you on the best type of portable fire extin- Sparks from motors Stall walls guishers or fire sprinkling systems to install. Some situations Truck or machinery exhaust Blankets, cloth, cleaning rags may also require fire detection and alarm systems. For general and friction from worn use, several 10-pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers mechanical components strategically located throughout your facilities will work well Improperly cured baled hay Liquid fuels with many types of fires. Fires in hay or in wood structures will (gasoline, kerosene, etc.) require large amounts of water. 7. Develop an emergency plan and post it in the barn. Your Here are some tips to help reduce your chance of a barn fire. family and those who work in your facilities need a plan. Again, check with local experts and with other documents cited Everyone must know how and when to evacuate the barn, how at the end of this fact sheet for more detailed information. the animals will be removed, and who does what. Go over this plan with everyone including family members, employees, and 1. Identify ALL potential ignition sources, and take steps to boarders. Make sure everyone knows where phones are located. eliminate them. 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The Carriage Asso- The Carriage/Sleigh Showcase featured both newly restored vehi- ciation of America cles and those that were previously restored and are now being (CAA) held its used once again. The high-point winner in the restored division was 2011 Winter Con- a Cutter owned by Jim ference at the Leo--recipient of the Carl Hilton Garden Inn Casper Trophy. This vehi- and the Prom cle also won the Davis Center in Oakdale, Documentation Award for Minnesota, January having the most complete 27-30. More than written history. The high- 150 CAA members point winner in the vehi- traveled to the snowy Winter Conference to enjoy this year's cles-in-use division was focus on sleighs and wintertime driving. Scott Teigen's 1895 Landaulet--recipient of Those attending this year's CAA Winter Conference with hors- the Sidney Latham Trophy. The People's Choice Award went to es/ponies and sleighs enjoyed two separate sleigh rallies. The John and Mary Block's rare Red Ribbon Cutter. Conference attendees who weren't either driving or riding in sleighs were able to attend the rallies as spectators. Although the The American Driving Society held its Board of Directors meet- sleighing conditions on Saturday weren't ideal, forty turnouts ing at the CAA's Winter Conference, and the ADS and CAA took part. Sunday's sleigh rally fea- directors, along with the local CAA tured fewer turnouts but better Winter Conference organizing com- weather and conditions. Members of mittee, enjoyed a group dinner. the St. Croix Horse & Carriage Society, Minnesota Whips & Wheels The CAA's Board of Directors would Carriage & Driving Society and the like to thank the local organizing North Country Carriage Club partic- committee and all the Conference ipated in the sleigh rallies and as volunteers for their invaluable help hosts for the conference. in organizing and hosting this suc- cessful Winter Conference. The talks at this year's CAA Winter Conference covered a variety of top- Next on the CAA's calendar of ics, including history of sleighs and events are trips to Spain (April) and sleighing, how to drive in the snow, horse health and grooming, to Windsor, England (May). In early July, the CAA will hold its types of sleighs and sleigh turnout, and sleigh bells. Several cli- first Carriage Classic (a pleasure driving show and more) at the nicians and speakers from the Minnesota region included Steve Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To learn more about the CAA Wood, Dr. Tom Tweeten, and Cherie McKenzie. or any of its events or trips, please visit www.caaonline.com, write to [email protected], or call 859-231-0971. The ever-popular Showcase featured 29 vehicles, 12 of which were sleighs. One of those was a rare reindeer sleigh that won the The CAA was founded in 1960 and is the oldest and largest inter- People's Choice Award in the Showcase competition. A record national organization devoted to the preservation and restoration number of Gold Certificates, denoting excellent restoration work, of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. The CAA has more than were awarded this year. In addition, there were several special 3,000 members in all 50 states and in 40 other countries. Showcase divisions for bells (with more than 30 entries), lap robes (more than 30 Jill M. Ryder entries), and photogra- Carriage Association phy (nearly 30 entries). of America 3915 Jay Trump Road Lexington, KY 40511
Photos by Dr. Tom Tweeten
www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 8 For Horse’s Sake March 2011 Protect Your Horses From Fire--continued on page 6 All buildings must have multiple unblocked exits that people and animals can get out of quickly from a fire. Have phone num- bers for local veterinarians posted near the phone and make sure to have a first aid kit. Draft Forest Service 8. Check local building codes and fire safety regulations. For Planning Rule Released more information about specific structural issues, building sepa- On February 14th, the Forest Service published a draft planning ration distances, or internal structures and materials to slow the rule for public comment. The Forest Service planning rule will spread of a fire within a building or between buildings, contact be used to guide individual forests in setting policies over the your local city hall and visit with a city/township building next 15 years. The Forest Service planning rule will impact users inspector who can provide additional resources. of the National Forests including equestrians. 9. Consider installing emergency lighting and lit exit signs. Background This will help people find their way out if the power is out or if there is a fire. Such lighting may be more important for commer- The last Forest Service planning rule dates from 1982 and cial facilities. focused primarily on resource management. The National Forest For more information or questions, contact Betsy Gilkerson at 612- planning rule provides the overarching framework used by indi- 596-1175 or [email protected] or visit www.extension.umn.edu. vidual forests to develop land management plans. The planning Sources of important additional information: rule will impact all aspects of the National Forests including Horse Facilities Handbook, MWPS-60. ISBN 0-89373-098- recreation, wildlife and fish, wilderness, grazing rights, and tim- National Electrical Code - Article 547 - Published by the ber, energy, and mineral production. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Article 547 of this The recreational community, including the American Horse document is key to any safe electrical installation in any area Council, had urged the Forest Service to make sure recreation where animals are housed. http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/prod- was adequately addressed in the new planning rule to reflect the uct.asp?pid=7005SB&order_src=A172 reality that it is a major use of our nation's National Forests. OSHA’s Fire Safety Resource site. Additional important requirements to help protect workers and assure regulatory com- "We believe this rule will provide for sustainable recreational pliance. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/index.html opportunities recognizing the important role that outdoor recre- Fire Safety in Horse Stables – A publication from Penn State ation plays in the economy of rural America that surrounds these College of Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Research and forests," said Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Tom Cooperative Extension, available online at Vilsack in his remarks introducing the draft rule. http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/freepubs/pdfs/ub034.pdf There will now be a 90-day comment period that ends May 16, Extension’s “Horse Quest” website. A new national resource 2011. The Forest Service will review all submitted comments hosted by the national eXtension and then issue a final rule. More information on the proposed rule and about submitting comments are available at 2010 MHC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule. The American Horse Council will be reviewing the proposed rule and its impact on equestrians and submit comments to the Forest Service. If you have any questions, please contact the AHC.
EXPANDED VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THE 2011 Left to right: Trina Joyce (MHC Scholarship Chair), Danielle MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO Gunder, Lauren Haverstock, McKenna Caspers, Kelly Sobczak, Alexandra Hemingson, Kristi Takasaki, Hannah Rivard, Angie State Fair building renovations make additional Esselman, and Michelle Wiberg vendor opportunities available in 2011. Contact Glen Eaton, Expo Exhibit NEW AT 2011 EXPO Director/President, for vendor/stall contract info Wheel Chair Availability at 877-462-8758 or [email protected]. Check www.mnhorseexpo.org for details. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org March 2011 For Horse’s Sake 9 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - December 14, 2010 Meeting Location: Nutrena Conference Room - Leatherdale Center, U of MN St Paul Board Members Present: Darrell Mead, Missie Schwartz, Mark Ward, E. Communications - Missie Schwartz requested the directors of MHC Jan Schatzlein, Tim Bonham, Tracy Turner, Jennifer Willey, Dawn contribute articles for upcoming newsletters. Missie Schwartz also Moore, Glen Eaton, Sue McDonough, Christie Ward, Tom Tweeten encouraged email receipt of the newsletter by the directors. Reminder the newsletter deadline is Friday the 17th. Absent: Lynn Wasson, Carol Dobbelaire, Trina Joyce, Marian Robinson, Judy Jensen F. Legislation - Tracy Turner advised there will be a new legislative ses- sion beginning January 3rd or 4th. Racino may have a better chance of Members/Visitors: Allison Eklund, Jean Fredlund, Kay Cady, approval over the next two years. Mark Goodrich, Michelle Butler, Dave Fleishhaker G. Scholarships - Trina Joyce absent, Darrell Mead advised two board I. Meeting called to order: 6:36 p.m. by Mark Ward members have not yet finished their ratings.
II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors H. Grants - Tim Bonham reported there are receipts being received from Mark Ward introduced the aforementioned guests and had the directors last year. Letter of notice for this year's recipients have been mailed. of the MHC introduce themselves to guests. I. Disaster - Tim Bonham presented a poster of normal Equine vitals. The III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda poster is available for $13.50 with a brochure; if one would like a stetho- Tim Bonham added Disaster to the Committee Reports. Jennifer Willey scope and thermometer as well the price is $30. Discussion followed. added Promotions to Committee Reports. J. Unwanted Horse - Tracy Turner shared with the board that the IV. Treasurer's Report for December was distributed by Tim Bonham. Gelding Project was mentioned in a very positive manner in a report Discussion followed. Tracy Turner motioned to accept the November from the Unwanted Horse Coalition presented at the recent AAEP con- treasurer's report as presented. Glen Eaton seconded, motion passed. ference. Allison Eklund requested the MHC consider recommending a V. Approval of Minutes - Jan Schatzlein moved to accept the November set of standards for events, boarding and other facilities to prevent and minutes. Tracy Turner seconded, motion passed. control the spread of infectious disease. Tracy Turner advised the U of CA Davis has a manual of care for horses available on their website. VI. Secretary's Report - Dawn Moore - no report. Tracy Turner will send the link to Mark Ward.
VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. MN State Fair Request for Funding - Kay Cady, Mark Goodrich VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS and Michelle Butler presented a power point proposal for a new Judging A. Expo - Glen Eaton reported: The planning for the 2011 Minnesota Arena at the MN State Fairgrounds. The proposed building would Horse Expo is on schedule with some speakers agreeing to terms name- replace the existing structure resulting in the loss of 150 tie stalls and the ly Pat Parelli and Richard Shrake. Many more national and local speak- addition of 36 wood, permanent box stalls. A new farrier area would be ers are in the works. Contracts for horse stalls and vendor booths keep built and one camper spot would be lost. Structure specifics include: ring arriving. Contracts for the 2011 Minnesota Horse Expo are running 80 x 200, 600 spectator seating with removable bleachers, no heat, slightly head of contracts for the 2010 Expo. Ads in the program are slow 270,000 square feet, no meeting rooms or concessions, warm up area not this time of year but will pick up after the first of the year. Promotions covered and will abut Midway. Discussion followed. MHC directors will start heavy after the first of the year with a press release going out concerned about exact area needed for dressage competition. Mark Ward at this time. to research this issue and report back. Glen Eaton motioned to donate $100,000 to the project to be paid out over a period of four years. Tracy B. Direct Funding - Christie Ward reported the following: Turner seconded, motion passed. Tim Bonham motioned to budget an Direct Funding proposals approved for 2010 to date: additional $10,000 matching funds to the project. No second was Victory Riders, Inc: $500 received to that motion. Minnesota Mounted Shooters Association: $500 Whips and Wheels Carriage & Driving Society: $500 B. Michelle Butler presented the concept of discontinuing the hired Polk County 4-H Council: $500 entertainment during the horse shows at the MN State Fair. She asked the North Central Morgan Association: $500 directors for feedback on the idea of having educational sessions instead. National Versatility Ranch Horse Association - $500 C. Dakota County Trails - Mark Ward asked for the MHC director's input Traverse County 4-H Project - $500 on new trails in the area. Darrell Mead will follow up on this issue. Natural Connections Learning Center - $312 Total Direct Funding approved for 2010: $3812 to date Announcements: Total Direct Funding budget for 2010: $4000 December 17th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter. Funds Remaining: $188 Remaining funds will be rolled over into the 2011 Direct Funding budg- X. Mark Ward adjourned the meeting at 8:46PM. et to maximize the amount of money available for projects.
C. Promotions - Jennifer Willey reported the Midwest Horse Digest is NEXT MEETING - February 8, 2011 6:30 p.m. offering an article consisting of 450-700 words to the MHC free of University of MN Leatherdale Equine Center charge for an indefinite period of time. Jennifer Willey encouraged the directors of MHC to participate and contribute to this new opportunity. D. Horse Person of the Year - Dawn Moore announced the committee To ride a horse is to ride the sky. has made the selection of the 2011 recipient. The plaque and jacket have been ordered. ~ Author Unknown ~ www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 10 For Horse’s Sake March 2011 THANK YOU FROM 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE
DAKOTA COUNTY 4-H View www.mnhorsecouncil.org and www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.org for additional events MN Horse Council - MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MEETINGS On behalf of the Dakota County 4-HH Horse Leatherdale Equine Center Center 6:30 pm Project, the Dakota County Fair and Luck 1801 Dudley Ave St, Paul Located on the U of M St. Paul Campus Clovers Saddle Club, we would like to say ‘Thank You’ for the grant funding to help February 8 June 8 October 11 March 8 July 12 November 8 us build our new warmup arena. Enclosed April 5 August - No meeting December 13 are a few pictures of the project. We started May 10 September 13 construction in late June and finished by January 15, 2011 - Annual Meeting - Northland Inn the first week in August, just in time for MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO BOARD MEETINGS fair. We have almost 200 members in our Byerly’s Community Room 6:30 pm 4-HH program. Thank you again now we 3777 Park Center Drive St. Louis Park, MN have a safe place for our members and our January 25 May 31 September 27 guests to warm up. February 22 June 28 October 25 March 29 July 26 November 29 Sincerely, April 19 August - No meeting December 27 Lisa Butler Dakota County 4-HH Horse PDC President For Horse’s Sake Editors: Linda Dahl and Missie Schwartz Publisher: Dahl Graphics & Printing 888-403-2060 www.dahlgraphics.com Missie Schwartz 612-868-6041 [email protected] For Horse’s Sake is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Horse Council (MHC). Statements appearing in For Horse’s Sake are those of the authors and not necessar- ily those of the MHC. To reprint any material published in For Horse’s Sake, please notify MHC of your intentions. Full credit needs to be given to the author. Articles of rel- evance to the equine industry are earnestly solicited. The Minnesota Horse Council is a non-profit member-support- ed volunteer organization representing all equine disci- plines and breeds in Minnesota’s equine livestock industry. Please e-mail or send potential articles to: Dahl Graphics & Printing 39257 Taray Road Pine River, MN 56474 E-Mail: [email protected] 2011 Newsletter Deadlines January/February 1/21/11 July/August 6/10/11 Dakota County 4-H, Apple Valley, March 2/11/11 September 8/12/11 was the recipient of a MHC Grant in 2010. April 3/11/11 October 9/16/11 May 4/15/11 November 10/14/11 June 5/13/11 December 11/11/11 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org March 2011 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 COMMITTEE CHAIRS skilled job seeker. 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- ly or by a sub-category or region. Annual Meeting 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 Whether you are looking to hire or looking for an equine-related job Sue McDonough 651-699-8117 [email protected] 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] MEMBERSHIP Disaster Response APPLICATION Marian Robinson 763-588-0297 [email protected] Expo Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Individual - $15 Expo Budget Review Family - $20 Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] Organization - $25 www.mnhorsecouncil.org Grants Corporation - $25 Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 [email protected] Certified Stable: First Year - $35 Horseperson of the Year Certified Stable: Renewal - $25 Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Inventory/Storage Name Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Farm/Business Name Legislative Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected] Address Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory City/State/Zip Mark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected] Phone Nominations Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] Alt. Phone Pioneer Award E-mail Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Website Promotions Jennifer Willey 612-669-7564 [email protected] Brief description of your stable/business/involvement with horses: Scholarships Trina Joyce 612-729-7798 [email protected] State Horse Council Would you like to volunteer with MHC? If so, please list any Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] interest you have: Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA) Carol Dobbelaire 763-684-0709 [email protected] I’d like to receive the MN Horse Council newseltter, “For Horse’s Trail Blazers Sake” by: Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] E-mail (saves on postage and paper) Unwanted Horse United States Postal Service Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected] Website Please complete this form and send with your check to: Mark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected] Minnesota Horse Council Administrative Assistant PO Box 223 Plato, MN 55370 Andrea Dubay 763-755-7729 [email protected] www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org In This Issue MN Horse Expo--Horses Horses Horses...... 1 MHC Grant Recipients...... 2 Horse Trailer Regulations...... 3 Dr. Tracy A. Turner Elected President of the MHC...... 3 MN Flood Predictions 2011...... 4 How Does Your Hay Stack Up?...... 4 Ride Like a Girl...... 4 Minnesota Horse Expo 2011...... 5 Protect Your Horses From Fire...... 6 2011 CAA Winter Conference is a Snowy Success...... 7 Draft Forest Service Planning Rule Released...... 8 Expanded Vendor Opportunities Available at the 2011 MN Horse Expo...... 8 2010 MHC Scholarship Winners...... 8 MHC Board Meeting Minutes...... 9 Thank You From Dakota County 4-H...... 10 2011 Meeting Schedule...... 10 Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory...... 11 MHC Membership Application...... 11 MHC Committee Chairs...... 11
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