Vol. 46, No. 3 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter April 2018 The 2018 Expo is Almost Here

Goals and Objectives of the Minnesota Horse Council w Promote and/or support equine educational activities. w Improve communication in all horse related activities with the general public. w Gather information of value to equine related activities. Steve Edwards w Distribute gathered information as appropriate. Dan James w Provide expertise, consult and advise. w Establish, develop and enhance equine trails and other infra- structure and encourage their prudent use. 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Darrell Mead w 952-356-2078 [email protected] 1st Vice President Judy Jensen w 763-972-6397 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 Jason Goodman [email protected] Secretary Dawn Moore w 612-819-1708 [email protected] Lainie DeBoer Treasurer Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 [email protected]

DIRECTORS Barb Anderson-Whiteis...612-598-1696 Karen Clark...... 763-682-5324 Glen Eaton...... 952-356-2090 David Fleischhaker...... 651-402-5512 Trina Joyce...... 612-729-7798 Sue McDonough...... 651-699-8117 Kari Newman...... 952-261-2030 Doug Persian...... 763-242-5570 Meg Sax...... 320-761-3990 Logging/Farm Missie Schwartz...... 612-868-6041 Ma’Ceo Equipment Presentations 2 For Horse’s Sake April 2018 Do the Commercial Vehicle Regulations Apply to You? Are you a Commercial Motor Vehicle? Come to the Minnesota Horse Expo and find out what state laws apply to you if you’re NOT a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Our panel of transportation professionals will dispel the rumors as to what laws apply to people hauling to horse shows, barrel races, and for other horse related activities. In addition to the daily two-hour presentation, members of the panel will be available for questions and answers at Booth P116 in the Poultry Barn. We thank the following for their participation: Matthew Marrin, Minnesota Division Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Capt. Jonathan Olsen, Minnesota State Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Eric Sundby, CVI Minnesota State Patrol Greg Lind, CVI Minnesota State Patrol Tally Ho We Go 10 things you and your horse will learn fox chasing Karl Lieder is Chairman of the Board, whipper-in and new-mem- ber-recruiter for the Long Lake Hounds (LLH). The Long Lake Hounds is a Minnesota-based group of horses, hounds, and people founded in 1959 to enjoy the sport of riding after scent tracking foxhounds. Their presen- tation at the Minnesota Horse Expo will discuss how you can deepen your partnership with your horse through riding to the hounds. Faith It Til You Make It With the Hay Chix Erin Olson & Kristine Jacobsen started Hay Chix in 2010 with nothing but an idea. This idea turned into a business that has grown exponentially in the last 8 years. During their presentations on Friday and Saturday at the Expo, Erin and Kris plan to cover the seven things you need to know about starting and running a horse related business that NO ONE tells you. Their hope is to inspire other horse owners to follow their ideas and dreams. Whether you are looking to start your own business, looking for direction and inspiration or sim- ply share a mutual love of horses. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 3

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PRCA at the 2018 Minnesota Horse Expo See Saddle , , Bull Riding,Tie Down Roping, , and at the three rodeo performances (see page 5 for rodeo performances and ticket info). The first three events - Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding and Bull Riding - are considered "roughstock" events.The cowboy's score is equally dependent on not only his performance, but also the animal's performance.The other competitions are timed events, which means the cowboy (or cowgirl, for the Barrel Racing) compete against the clock, as well as each other. John Harrison Rodeo Clown John Harrison is a noted rodeo clown and barrelman. He comes by his profession honestly. His late grandfather was rodeo legend, Freckles Brown. (Freckles rode the "unrideable" bull Tornado, the sub- ject of Western Music songs, and was a World Champion Bull Rider). John was around rodeo and rodeo people his whole life. John became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associ- ation (PRCA) in 1999, as a trick and roman rider, and trick roper. He later diversified and added barrelman to his PRCA card. John has worked rodeos from coast to coast and has made five appear- ances at the prestigious Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Rick Madsen Vegas, NV, three times as a specialty act performer and twice as Photographer a barrelman. In 2012, 2014, and 2015, John picked up the covet- www.rickmadsen.com ed award of Comedy Act of the Year. In 2014, he brought home the gold buckle that represents his achievement of Coors Man in the Can. He feels blessed to be doing what he loves.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SPEAKERS AT EXPO Friday – April 27 1:00 pm: Maintaining Horse Facilities Abby Neu 3:00 pm: Choosing the Right Feed for Your Horse Rachel Mottet

Saturday – April 28 Rachel Mottet 9:00 am: Demystifying Horse Nutrition Michelle DeBoer Devan Catalano Abby Neu Amanda Grev 1:00 pm: Pasture Management Krishona Martinson 3:00 pm: Maintaining Horse Facilities Devan Catalano

Sunday – April 29 Noon: Pasture Management Amanda Grev 2:00 pm: Demystifying Horse Nutrition Marcia Hathaway and Michelle DeBoer Krishona Martinson Amanda Reiter Amanda Reiter Marsha Hathaway www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 5 2018 EXPO VENDORS Come see over 400 vendors in over 700 booths in five buildings and down the street at the 2018 Minnesota Horse Expo. There is great shopping for everything equine as well as information from various equine organizations.

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The sport with horses was a demonstration sport at the 1928 Olympics in St. Moritz (but hasn't become an Olympic sport yet) and it caught on in the western states in the 1940s. Ski Joring America (www.skijoringamerica.com) is a non-profit Phil Odden breeds, trains, and competes driving horses in founded in 2015 and they published a book of rules/procedures in Events and shows. He has 2017. The organization's goals are to promote the integrity of the won numerous championships in these events. Phil was invited races, the safety of the horses and human athletes and the growth of by the American Driving Society to demonstrate his driving the sport. They promote competitions, educate, and give awards. skills at the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010. He uses his In the U.S., a team is a horse, rider and skier or snowboarder. They competition horses for , pack horses and light farm compete for cash and other prizes. The horse pulls the skier and the work. Basic dressage principles guide his training program. skier has to go through gates (like slalom) and over jumps/moguls At Expo, be sure and visit their stalls in the Horse Barn to meet and maybe collect rings that are hanging on the side of the course and talk with Phil, Else and Arrya Gaspar, who will be assisting without making mistakes and at the fastest speed. In the U.S., the with the presentations. track can be straight or oval. On a straight track the rider gets about 30' of 3/8" rope and 50' on an oval track. The rope is tied to the horn See the driving demonstrations at Expo: or to the back of the saddle and there is no handhold, maybe a knot. You can see the riders shortening or lengthening the rope depending Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 w on where they are on the track. The horses are running at 35-40 mph. AgStar Arena 9:00-10:00 There are divisions from novice to open (doing aerials over the Family Horse Basic Training Skills: In-Hand and Ground jumps). Horses wear ice shoes that have spikes. Minors must wear Driving Skills, Leading to Riding and Driving an approved snow sport helmet and protective vests. The race in Leadville, CO is one of the oldest in this country. In Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 2018, the world championships were in Whitefish, MT and they Coliseum w 1:00-2:00 used the main street for the track! Driven Dressage: from Relaxation and Rhythm to Suppleness, Impulsion and Self Carriage In Canada, the sport is called skijordue. In Switzerland, it's more like a race without riders. They use racing gates to start. There are two reins that come back to a handle (like waterskiing) for the skier and there's a rectangular piece of fabric attached to the reins between the horse and skier. The skiers flap the reins and yell to get the horses to go faster. They said that 80% of the effort is by the horses. At Canterbury, there were two lanes/tracks going simultaneously. My favorite class was the open when the skiers were pulled to the jump and then did a back flip or a 360 turn in the air or other tricks before landing! It looked similar to the Olympics. There were also tandem jumpers in that class. The horses that I wouldn't have expect- ed to see were a Clydesdale and a Gypsy Vanner. I sat at a table promoting the MHC and having people sign up for the drawing for free EXPO tickets, WHICH IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Hope to see you all there! The information for this article came from watching the competi- tion and from an Internet search. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 7 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - December 12, 2017 Meeting Location: Libby Conference Center, MN State Fairgrounds, 1311 Cosgrove St, St. Paul, MN 55108 Board Members Present: Meg Sax, Tracy Turner, Dawn Moore, Dave B. Direct Funding: Kari Newman advised there is no report. Fleischhaker, Trina Joyce, Glen Eaton, Tom Tweeten, Kari Newman, C. Budget and Finance: Tom Tweeten distributed hard copies of the cur- Darrell Mead rent proposed budget. Tracy Turner opened a discussion on balancing the Absent: Sue McDonough, Missie Schwartz, Doug Persian 2018 budget to present to the board for approval. Dawn Moore motioned Members/Visitors: None to approve the adjusted budget. Glen Eaton seconded, motion carries. I. Meeting called to order: 6:38 P.M. by President Tracy Turner. D. Aisle of Breeds: Glen Eaton advised there is no report. II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors E. Coalition of State Horse Councils: Glen Eaton advised there is no III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda report. Tom Tweeten advised the AHC website has in depth reporting on A. Dawn Moore added calendar of MHC board responsibilities. the events at the KY meeting. B. Tom Tweeten added Nominations to Committee Reports. F. Communications: Missie Schwartz absent, no report. Meg Sax advised there is exploration into reformatting the newsletter and market- IV. Treasurer’s Report for November was presented by Tom Tweeten ing pieces. Bids are currently being sought. There will be a drive for in electronic format prior to the meeting. October treasurer’s report pre- electronic delivery of the newsletter vs. hardcopy. Trina Joyce shared a sented for approval. Darrell Mead motioned to approve the October trea- new page in the Low Down publication called By Horse of Habit, that surer’s report as presented. Glen Eaton seconded, motion carries. Tom relates to horses. Trina Joyce encouraged the writer of the page to come Tweeten electronically presented the Management Report/Statement of to the annual meeting and write an article about the MHC. Activity for November. Tom Tweeten then presented the Budget vs. Actual Annual Budget for the same timeframe electronically. Tom G. Horseperson of the Year: Dawn Moore advised the committee has Tweeten distributed the latest version of the budget proposal for 2018. not yet met. There have been two nominations received thus far. The committee will meet soon. V. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the November meeting were presented to the board electronically prior to the meeting, as well as in H. Grants: Tim Bonham absent, no report. hard copy at the meeting. Darrell Mead motioned to approve the I. Nominations: Darrell Mead advised the following directors have November minutes as presented. Glen Eaton seconded, motion carries. resigned this year: Mindy Means, Kris Kelly, Marian Robinson, and Kim VI. Secretary’s Report: Dawn Moore advised there were two thank you Otterson. Darrell Mead advised there are five current board members cards received. Two newsletters from other organizations were circulated running this year as well as two non-board members. Currently, there are for the board to see. nine open seats, and the executive committee advises filling seven seats this year. Two resignations occurred after the November 1 deadline and VII. OLD BUSINESS those seats will be available at the 2019 annual meeting election if not A. MHSEA Update: Dawn Moore advised there is work being done to appointed by the board prior to. get more schools approved for the next show season. Ads are being run J. Legislative: Tracy Turner advised a seizure of about 50 horses in select cities school calendars. occurred in the east metro recently. The welfare committee will be B. MHC Foundation Update: Allison Eklund absent. Dawn Moore searching for solutions to this issue. Tracy Turner will report back in advised an eblast will be sent to the membership asking for individuals February on this issue. who are interested in sitting on the board to contact Allison Eklund. K. Scholarships: Trina Joyce advised eleven scholarships will be Tracy Turner advised there is a need to assemble a board. The list of can- awarded to three undergrads and eight high school students. didates presented to the board by Tracy Turner are as follows: Tracy Turner, Tom Tweeten, Jim Lane, Mindy Means, and Allison Eklund. L. Promotions: Meg Sax advised the MHC booth at the Horse Crazy Trina Joyce motioned to approve the list of candidates as presented. Meg Market sold out of sweatshirts. Trina Joyce advised many vendors were Sax seconded, motion carries. generous with donations to the MHC Foundation Silent Auction. C. MHC Facebook Page Update: Meg Sax advised the board of the fol- IX. NEW BUSINESS lowing statistics as of December 12: total page visits: 19, weekly total A. Newsletter Update on Committee Meeting: Missie Schwartz absent. reach: 538. People engaged: 29, total page likes 3,750, total page follow- B. Membership Survey Update: Mindy Means absent, no report. ers 3,653. Tom Tweeten asked Meg Sax to post information on the new ELD regulations on the MHC Facebook page. Kari Newman will post C. WeeZee Memorial: Doug Persian advised there is a pair of hand- the same on the MHC website. made rabbits fashioned by Louise Miner that are currently in the posses- sion of Judy Jensen. The MN State Fair is willing to display the rabbits D. AHC Impact Study: Trina Joyce advised there has been an additional in the horse show office. Doug Persian was able to determine the poten- $200 donated by the Quarter Horse Association. More contacts have tial cost of the display and will discuss options to share the bill with the been made of potential donors. Thank you cards have been sent to all MN State Fair and report back in February. donors. Tom Tweeten and Meg Sax to work together on providing pho- tographs to the AHC of the MHC. D. Dawn Moore reminded committee chairs that no funds can be spent until the budget for that calendar year has been approved by the board. E. Washington County Fairground Discussion: Tracy Turner opened a discussion on the presentation from Dan Dolan. Discussion will con- Announcements: tinue after budget approval. • December 15th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS X. Tracy Turner adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM. A. Expo: Glen Eaton advised planning for 2018 is well underway. The NEXT MEETING Expo is full speed ahead with speakers being booked and more on line February 13, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. but have not signed. Steve Edwards from New Mexico (mule guy) has Libby Conference Center, 1311 Cosgrove Street, St. Paul, MN 55108 signed and is a new speaker for us. Vendor booths are filling up as are the horse stalls. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 8 For Horse’s Sake April 2018 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - February 13, 2018 Meeting Location: Libby Conference Center, MN State Fairgrounds, 1311 Cosgrove St, St. Paul, MN 55108 Board Members Present: Meg Sax, Tracy Turner, Dawn Moore, Dave do so. The Innovation Group is in the process of putting together the Fleischhaker, Trina Joyce, Glen Eaton, Tom Tweeten, Kari Newman, state studies now, so they are hopeful to have the preliminary results of Darrell Mead, Doug Persian, Barb Anderson-Whiteis, Karen Clark, Judy those by March. Jensen VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Absent: Sue McDonough, Missie Schwartz A. Expo: Glen Eaton advised with only two and one half months until Members/Visitors: Barb Fleischhaker, Tim Bonham, Kim Otterson, the April 2018 Expo, everything is on schedule. A full slate of clinicians Allison Eklund and demonstrators are booked. MaCeo will be at the tent at the south end I. Meeting called to order: 6:38 P.M. by President Tracy Turner. of the Dairy Building. Horse stalls are just about full but contracts keep coming in. We hope all vendor booths and stall are full for Expo. The II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors next Expo meeting is February 27th at the Park Tavern on Louisiana Ave. III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda B. Direct Funding: Kari Newman advised there is no report. A. Update ByLaws was added to New Business - Dave Fleischhaker C. Annual Meeting: Dawn Moore advised the new Horseperson of the IV. Treasurer’s Report for January was presented by Tom Tweeten in Year is Karen Clark. The dinner count was 114 meals served. Results electronic format prior to the meeting. November treasurer’s report pre- from the silent auction are not yet confirmed as a few items have yet to sented for approval. Darrell Mead motioned to approve the November be redeemed. treasurer’s report as presented. Glen Eaton seconded, motion carries. Tom Tweeten electronically presented the Management D. Aisle of Breeds: Glen Eaton advised there is no report. Report/Statement of Activity for January. Tom Tweeten then presented E. Coalition of State Horse Councils: Glen Eaton advised there is no the Budget vs. Actual Annual Budget for the same timeframe electroni- report. cally. Tom Tweeten advised the End of Year Report was accepted at the F. Horse Welfare: Tracy Turner advised the MN Horse Welfare Annual Meeting. Tom Tweeten advised the November report is presented Coalition is looking at options to turn over operations to another entity. at the December board meeting. The December report is approved at the Tracy Turner will report more on this topic in March. Annual Meeting in January. The January report has been distributed tonight. No revenue or expenses for the Annual Meeting or Memberships G. Promotions: Meg Sax advised the MHC brochure is being updated. at this time. No additional funds have been received for the EEI Study. WSCA Spotlight Ad has been developed for use. Facebook will have rel- The IRS suggested mileage rate is 0.545/mile. Trina Joyce motioned to evant posts added every few days and be used to publish press releases accept the recommended rate for reimbursement. Doug Persian sencond- and post MHC events and MHC member events. The 2018 Expo booth ed, motion carries. The Grants committee has an outstanding balance of planning is underway with plans to update display boards in sections $7,496.65 remaining for 2017. We have already reimbursed one Grant in over the next few months. Other events under consideration are: pursue January. When reviewing both 2016 and 2017 expenses, January and presence at member organizations annual meetings, develop an Equine February reflect about 1/3 of our total annual expenses. Approximately, Summit (meeting with MN Equine organizations to develop common $65,000 to $75,000. goals to help the MN Equine community), attend with a booth at the Extreme Skijoring event February 28th. V. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the December meeting were unavailable due to a computer virus. They will be presented for approval IX. NEW BUSINESS at the March meeting. A. We Can Ride Dinner: Trina Joyce advised the event is being held VI. Secretary’s Report: Dawn Moore advised many scholarship recip- soon. ients joined as MHC members at the annual meeting. B. Update By Laws: Dave Fleischhaker asked to have the bylaws VII. OLD BUSINESS reviewed and all recent votes for bylaw amendments updated and report- ed to the board. Meg Sax will update the bylaws with the assistance of A. MHSEA Update: Dawn Moore advised there is increased interest in Allsion Eklund. the program. Home schoolers are able to participate in their home dis- tricts. Patches have arrived and are being distributed. The bookkeeper C. Election procedures: Tracy Turner asked the board to review the position will now be assumed by Dawn Moore. Tom Tweeten requested board of directors election procedures. Discussion will continue at the a corporate information update. March meeting. B. MHC Foundation Update: Allison Eklund advised there was a D. Election of officers: Tracy Turner opened the election of officers at meeting last month, and another scheduled for this Friday. Procedures the top of the meeting. Noted: two proxy voters. Dawn Moore for Sue are being established for donations with and without conditions. There McDonough and Meg Sax for Missie Schwartz. Glen Eaton nominated has been $5,590 in donations thus far, with an anticipated addition of Darrell Mead for President. Dawn Moore seconded. Trina Joyce nomi- approximately $1,000 in silent auction donations. Barb Fleischhaker nated Judy Jensen for President. Doug Persian seconded. A paper ballot agreed to assume the role of accounting assistant for the Foundation. revealed Darrell Mead will assume the role of President. Darrell Mead directed the meeting from this point onward. Darrell Mead nominated C. MHC Facebook Page Update: Meg Sax advised the board of the fol- Judy Jensen for First Vice President. Dawn Moore seconded. No addi- lowing statistics as of February thirteenth: total page visits: 26, weekly tional nominations were received. Dave Fleischhaker motioned for a total reach: 1,582. People engaged: 62, total page likes 3,760, total page white ballot. Tracy Turner seconded, motion carries. Judy Jensen followers 3,672. assumed the role of First Vice President. Darrell Mead nominated Dave D. AHC Impact Study: Trina Joyce advised the committee has generat- Fleischhaker for Second Vice President. Judy Jensen seconded. Meg Sax ed $2,875 in donations thus far. Trina Joyce advised she is resigning from nominated Tracy Turner for Second Vice President. Trina Joyce second- the committee effective immediately. Darrell Mead advised the execu- ed. A paper ballot revealed Tracy Turner will assume the role of Second tive board will meet and discuss options. Tom Tweeten noted the AHC is Vice President. Dave Fleischhaker nominated Dawn Moore to the posi- releasing the results of the national study on February 28. The AHC is tion of Secretary. Barb Anderson-Whiteis seconded. No additional nom- holding an event with the Congressional Horse Caucus on Capital Hill to inations were received. Tracy Turner motioned for a white ballot. Doug www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 9

Persian seconded, motion carries. Dawn Moore will assume the role of JOIN THE MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL Secretary. Glen Eaton nominated Tom Tweeten to the position of Join MHC and make a difference. Our member stables, saddle clubs, Treasurer. Doug Persian seconded. No additional nominations were breed organizations, tack shops, businesses and horse people represent received. Tracy Turner motioned for a white ballot. Dave Fleischhaker over 7,000 horse lovers in the state. Join now, using the membership seconded, motion carries. Tom Tweeten will assume the role of form at www.mnhorsecouncil.org. Treasurer. All elected positions were effective immediately. Your membership in the Minnesota Horse Council will help us foster Announcements: growth in and promote a vibrant Minnesota equine community. • February 16th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter. The MHC stays in touch with members through its monthly newsletter, X. Darrell Mead adjourned the meeting at 8:19 PM. "For Horses Sake," which is also mailed to other state horse councils, NEXT MEETING state and national publications, tack shops, local, state and federal March 13, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. agencies, various media, and other interested individuals and groups. Libby Conference Center, 1311 Cosgrove Street, St. Paul, MN 55108 VOLUNTEER WITH US! The Minnesota Horse Council is mainly run by volunteers and has many active committees that could use your help and expertise. Interested in becoming involved with MHC as a volunteer? Email us at [email protected]. AHCF Announces Results of EXCESS PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 2017 Economic Impact Study The Minnesota Horse Council has teamed up with Equisure to offer Excess Personal Liability insurance to our members. The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) is pleased to Coverage description: announce the results of its anticipated 2017 Economic Impact w $1 million dollar Excess Personal Liability Insurance Study of the U.S. Horse Industry. The AHCF would like to thank Cost (when applied for using our Paypal connection in on our website The Innovation Group for their work on this important study. membership page): The equine industry in the U.S. generates approximately $122 w $21 for individual coverage w billion in total economic impact, an increase from $102 billion in $41 for family coverage (to include you, your resident spouse, and your resident children under the age of 18 years of age at the time the 2005 Economic Impact Study. The industry also provides a the policy is purchased). total employment impact of 1.74 million, and generates $79 bil- lion in total salaries, wages, and benefits. The current number of Terms: All Excess Personal Liability coverage will begin January 1, 2018 and horses in the United States stands at 7.2 million. Texas, end December 31, 2018. California, and Florida continue to be the top three states with the highest population of horses. Personal Excess Coverage is not available to business memberships, including limited liability partnerships or corporations of any nature. “Those involved in the equine industry already know how impor- tant it is to the U.S. economy. Having these updated numbers is JOIN THE AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL critical not only to the AHC’s efforts up on Capitol Hill, but also for the industry to demonstrate to the general public how much of The Minnesota Horse Council Board of Directors encourages MHC a role the equine has in American households,” said AHC members to also become members of the American Horse Council. President Julie Broadway. “While the number of horses in the US The AHC is offering a $10 discount on a first year membership when has decreased, this was not entirely unexpected due to the decline entering the discount code: SHC10. in breed registration trends over the last few years.” Legislative Member ($50) • Quarterly roundup of the issues impacting the industry and other Another bright spot for the industry: 38 million, or 30.5%, of U.S. noteworthy articles with the AHC News households contain a horse enthusiast, and 38% of participants • Keep current of contacts within your state, at the various breed are under the age of 18. Additionally, approximately 80 million registries, racetracks, state horse councils, and more with the yearly acres of land is reserved for horse-related activities. Horse Industry Directory “For this update of the study we wanted to get a better picture of • Learn how to effectively get in contact with your member of the number of youth in the pipeline, which is a number that we Congress with the Grassroots Lobbying Guideline • Up to the minute information on legislation and regulations with have not previously included in our economic impact studies. our Washington Update Additionally, being able to put a number of the amount of land • Save money! AHC Members receive discounts with Hertz car use for equine-related activities is essential to ensuring that we rental, John Deere, Nationwide Insurance, Redbrand Fencing, are able to continue to protect and preserve that land for its HotelStorm, and MORE intended use,” said Ms. Broadway. • Display your support for the AHC with an AHC window decal The National Economic Impact Study is available for purchase Most importantly these memberships support the work that the AHC does in Washington DC and helps keep individual horse people through the AHC website: http://www.horsecouncil.org/horsec- engaged and up to date on what's going on in Washington. We encour- ouncil-publications/. Additionally, the 15 state breakouts will be age you to participate in the membership program to support the many available for purchase by the beginning of April. If you have any initiatives of the American Horse Council. For additional information questions, please contact the AHC at [email protected]. on the American Horse Council, visit www.horsecouncil.org. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 10 For Horse’s Sake April 2018

Minnesota Horse Council MEETING SCHEDULE Request For Proposal MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL Project: Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter BOARD MEETINGS www.mnhorsecouncil.org Due to budget concerns, the Minnesota Horse Council is current- 6:30 pm w Libby Conference Center ly accepting proposals to format and distribute the Minnesota MN State Fairgrounds, 1311 Cosgrove St. w St, Paul Horse Council newsletter in print and electronically. The purpose MHC Board Meetings are open, MHC members welcome to attend.. of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from April 10, 2018 Oct. 9, 2018 Feb. 12, 2019 various candidate organizations, conduct a fair and extensive May 8, 2018 Nov. 13, 2018 March 12, 2019 evaluation based on criteria listed in the RFP, and select the can- June 12, 2018 Dec. 11, 2018 April 9, 2019 didate who best represents the direction Minnesota Horse July 10, 2018 Jan. 19, 2019 May 14, 2019 Council wishes to go. Sept. 11, 2018 Annual Meeting June 11, 2019 The current Minnesota Horse Council RFP for the newsletter may be obtained by contacting the Communications and Newsletter MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO editor at [email protected]. BOARD MEETINGS www.mnhorseexpo.org If the organization submitting a proposal must outsource or con- 6:30 pm tract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this Call 952-356-2090 for location. must be clearly stated in the proposal. Additionally, all costs included in proposals must be all-inclusive to include any out- April 17, 2018 Oct. 30, 2018 March 26, 2019 sourced or contracted work. Any proposals which call for out- May 22, 2018 Nov. 27, 2018 April 16, 2019 sourcing or contracting work must include a name and descrip- June 26, 2018 Dec. 18, 2018 May 21, 2019 tion of the organizations being contracted. July 31, 2018 Jan. 29, 2019 June 25, 2019 Sept. 25, 2018 Feb. 26, 2019 July 30, 2019 All costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs. Contract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection For Horse’s Sake of the winning bidder for this RFP. All contractual terms and con- ditions will be subject to review by Minnesota Horse Council Editor: Linda Dahl legal department and will include scope, budget, schedule, and Dahl Graphics & Printing other necessary items pertaining to the project. 651-353-8188 w [email protected] Missie Schwartz, Chair, Communications Committee 612-868-6041 w [email protected]

For Horse’s Sake is the official newsletter of the MINNESOTA HORSEMEN’S DIRECTORY Minnesota Horse Council (MHC). Statements appear- The Minnesota Horsemen's Directory is a free resource provided ing in For Horse’s Sake are those of the authors and by the Minnesota Horse Council to help you find horse-related not necessarily those of the MHC. To reprint any information and services in and near Minnesota. material published in For Horse’s Sake, please notify MHC of your intentions. Full credit needs to be given w Find a farrier, trail riding stable, boarding, lessons, tack stores, and to the author. Articles of relevance to the equine much more! Use the Events Calendar to find shows, clinics and other industry are earnestly solicited. The Minnesota Horse horse-related activities. Use the new Jobs category to find a job or skilled job seeker. Council is a non-profit member-supported volunteer organization representing all equine disciplines and w Find what you're looking for by choosing a category, or search the breeds in Minnesota’s equine livestock industry. directory. Once you are in a category, browse the results alphabetically or by a sub-category or region. Please e-mail potential articles to: Missie Schwartz w Help make this site comprehensive and accurate. Submit a free list- [email protected] ing of your Minnesota horse-related business or organization. Once listed, you can edit your listing as often as you wish. Newsletter Deadlines

w Whether you are looking to hire or looking for an equine-related job May-June 2018 5/11/18 Jan-Feb 2019 1/23/19 in or near Minnesota, submit a Help Wanted or Seeking a Job ad here. July-Aug 2018 6/15/18 March 2019 2/15/19 Sept. 2018 7/13/18 April 2019 3/15/19 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com Oct. 2018 9/14/18 May-June 2019 5/17/19 Nov-Dec 2018 11/9/18 July-Aug 2019 7/12/19 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2018 For Horse’s Sake 11 Minnesota Horse Council PO Box 96 w Monticello, MN 55362 MEMBERSHIP 763-755-7729 w [email protected] APPLICATION www.mnhorsecouncil.org COMMITTEE CHAIRS www.mnhorsecouncil.org Aisle of Breeds Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] Darrell Mead w 952-356-2078 w [email protected] q Annual Meeting Individual - $25 Dawn Moore w 612-819-1708 w [email protected] q Family - $30 Budget and Finance w w q Organization - $35 Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected] Budget Review-Expo q Corporation - $35 Darrell Mead w 952-356-2078 w [email protected] q Certified Stable: First Year - $45 Certified Stables w w q Judy Jensen 763-972-6397 [email protected] Certified Stable: Renewal - $35 Karen Clark w 763-682-5324 w [email protected] Communications w w Name ______Missie Schwartz 612-868-6041 [email protected] Direct Funding Farm/Business Name ______Kari Newman w 952-261-2030 w [email protected] Address ______Disaster Response David Fleischhaker w 651-402-5512 w [email protected] City/State/Zip ______Expo w w Phone ______Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] Grants Alt. Phone ______Tim Bonham w 612-721-1007 w [email protected] Trina Joyce w 612-729-7798 w [email protected] E-mail ______Horseperson of the Year Website URL ______Karen Clark w 763-682-5324 w [email protected] Brief description of your stable/business/involvement with horses: Judy Jensen w 763-972-6397 w [email protected] ______Horse Welfare Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 w [email protected] ______Inventory/Storage Would you like to volunteer with MHC? If so, please list any Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] interest you have: Legislative ______Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 w [email protected] Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 w [email protected] ______Minnesota High School Equestrian Assn Dawn Moore w 612-819-1708 w [email protected] The MN Horse Council newsletter, “For Horse’s Sake” is sent Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory by email (arrives faster and saves postage and paper costs). If Kari Newman w 952-261-2030 w [email protected] you cannot receive it by email, check below. Nominations w w q United States Postal Service - B&W Judy Jensen 763-972-6397 [email protected] Pioneer Award If you would like to purchase Excess Personal Liability Doug Persian w 763-242-5570 w [email protected] Insurance for yourself or your family, check the appropriate box Promotions w w below. Note: Organizations, Corporations, Businesses and Meg Sax 320-761-3990 [email protected] LLCs are NOT eligible for this insurance. Read about this Scholarships w w insurance on the membership page on our website. Trina Joyce 612-729-7798 [email protected] q q Show Facilities Individual Insurance $20 Family Insurance $40 Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 w [email protected] If you have any questions, please call 763-755-7729 or email State Horse Council Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] [email protected]. Darrell Mead w 763-420-3697 w [email protected] Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA) Please complete this form and send with your check to: David Fleischhaker w 651-402-5512 w [email protected] Minnesota Horse Council Trail Blazers Darrell Mead w 952-356-2078 w [email protected] PO Box 96 w Monticello, MN 55362 Minnesota Horse Council Website or join online at www.mnhorsecouncil.org/membership Kari Newman w 952-261-2030 w [email protected] www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org Minnesota Horse Council PO Box 96 Monticello, MN 55362 Return Service Requested

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Please consider giving four of these hours to volunteer at expo April 27, 28 or 29. All of the proceeds from the Minnesota Horse Expo go through the Minnesota Horse Council and back into the horse industry and community in the form of grants, scholarships, direct funding, sponsorships, trail improvement, legislation, etc. If you have a horse, you have benefited. Call or text 612-868-6041 or e-mail [email protected]