April 2020
2 Mission Statement/AHC
3 WSHCEF Info
4 Midwest Horse Fair COVID-19 and the 5 Midwest Horse Fair
6 Shepard Fest Ad / North woods Trail Challenge Ad
7 ELCR & American Trails Midwest Horse Fair Webinar Information
8 WHC Trail Committee Hello to all of our Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) folks. We 9 WHC Trail Committee (cont.)
10 RFY, Inc. Egle Tire & Service hope that you are all safe and healthy. It is with saddened Ad hearts, believe me, that the WHC’s Midwest Horse Fair Board 11 Horsemanship Clinic with Trail Obstacles Ad / Villa Louis Carriage Classic Ad had to cancel our Midwest Horse Fair (MHF) for 2020. When
12 Gov. Dodge State Park the Governor issued the directive on March 13th, that there
13 Gov. Dodge Scavenger Hunt Horse Ride Guided Hike was a ban on all mass gatherings effective immediately, the
choice was made for them. Ultimately, the health and safety of
Horse, LLC Ad 14 Classified Ads / Achey all those involved was of the utmost importance to all of us. 15 2020Breaky WHC Acres Annual Ad / ThomasAwards & Scholarship Winners As you may have already seen, the MHF is offering refunds or 16 JCDHA
17 JCDHA (cont.) to reissue tickets for next year, but you need to make the 18 WHC District 5 Obstacle decision by June 1st. The same is true if you were a
participant or an exhibitor, you can get a refund or a renewal 19 CourseWisconsin With Pinto Billy 2020 Yoder Show Dates request again with a deadline of June 1st. Please visit their 20 2019 Draft Horse Youth & Novice Congress website at midwesthorsefair.com for all the information that 21 2019 Draft Horse Youth & Novice Congress (cont.) you will need. Please be patient with the MHF office as there 22 2019 Draft Horse Youth & are thousands of requests that they need to deal with. Novice Congress (cont.) 23 DCHA & UMECRA Thank You We appreciate all of our dedicated Midwest Horse Fair goers 24 WHC 2020 Trail Grants and know that you will all be looking forward to celebrating with 25 us next year. Please mark your calendars for April 16, 17 & 26 ThomasWHC Ride Horse, WI Program LLC Gives Flyer WHC Members a Deal / Up- 18, 2021! coming Events Update 27 WHC Upcoming Events Form Nancy Edwards 28 WHC Advertising Form 29 United Horse Coalition President, Wisconsin Horse Council Brochure - Breeding
30 United Horse Coalition BrochureResponsibly - Breeding
ResponsiblyWHC Districts / WHC CounciLetter Deadline Page 2 April Wisconsin Horse Council
Our Mission Statement: Wisconsin Horse Council Executive Board 2019-2020 To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. Executive Officers To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and President - Nancy Edwards communication. 262-623-9092 [email protected] Vice President - Katie Bachhuber And to take a proactive role in the future growth and 920-539-0601 development of the equine industry. [email protected] Secretary - Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected] ATTENTION! Treasurer - Ron Miller
608-873-3848 Tear out page 29/30 to fold as a handy [email protected] brochure to keep or to share!
This month’s featured brochure is: Executive Board of Directors Past President - Karen Kroll, United Horse Council’s 608-795-2321, [email protected] “Preventing At-Risk Horses By: Director at Large - Anne Murphy, Breeding Responsibly”. 608-513-4488, [email protected] Director at Large - Gail Seasor, 608-576-9429, [email protected] District 1 Rep - OPEN Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, District 2 Rep - Marilyn Krueger, 715-574-3950, [email protected] associations, businesses, societies, or other entities whose interests are in District 3 Rep - Bonnie Shepherd, line with the WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Our membership 262-670-1426, [email protected] year follows the calendar year. Members will receive a free monthly District 4 Rep - Floyd Finney, e-newsletter and the option to purchase a printed monthly newsletter 608-868-4543, [email protected] where FREE classified ads can be placed and business card, 1/4, 1/2 and District 5 Rep - Linda Catherman, full page ads can be purchased as well. The newsletter reaches 500+ 608-432-2599, [email protected] horse enthusiasts monthly.
Office Staff Member The WHC employs a professional lobbyist who works with us on pending Darla Schack - Newsletter Editor/Website legislation as needed for the equine industry. We continue to work on Administrator, Administrative Assistant adding new benefits for our members. Please feel free to contact us with [email protected] your comments or suggestions. Thank you! P.O. Box 72 121 S. Ludington Street, Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 [email protected]
Midwest Horse Fair Megan Hanuszczak - General Manager [email protected] 131 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-5515 Fax: 920-623-5454 Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 3
Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org – Go to the WSHCEF tab at the top of the page What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects.
The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation
What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? The Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WHC individuals. The WHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin.
The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin.
WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general.
The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin.
WSHCEF Officers, Board Members & Volunteer Committee Members
Officers Volunteer Committee Members President: James Harris Gary Jackson Karen Meekma Dave Kluge Vice President: Gail Seasor Sharon Hookstead Rich Ernsberger Linda Ernsberger Secretary/Treasurer: Diane Sackett Margo Miller Roxanne Cromheecke-Kluge Board Member: Lori Helmer Floyd Finney - WHC Executive Board Representative
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New Webinar: Equestrian Trail Design and Best Practices
Equine Land Conservation Resource and American Trails will co-host a new webinar, “Equestrian Trail Design and Best Practices” on April 16, 2020 at 10:00 am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern. Presenters will review best practices for trail design planning, construction, and management in undeveloped natural areas and connecting to urban edge settings. The webinar will include trail head development, urban to wild land transition design, and equestrian trail features to provide best sustainability and lowest impact.
Special thanks to Rhino Marking & Protection Systems for sponsoring this webinar.
Register Now for this FREE Webinar! Page 8 April Wisconsin Horse Council
Wisconsin Horse Council Trails Committee is Busy Throughout the Year!
By Kricket Jewett, WHC Trail Committee Co-Chair
The Wisconsin Horse Council Trails Committee has had another busy year! Not only will we be awarding grants to 12 projects, the committee hosts a Trail Master Certification Course, offers a Ride/Drive Program, has a both at Midwest Horse Fair, works with www.trailmiester.com updating trail maps and sends representatives to National and International Trails Conferences. In 2020 we will be hosting the 15th annual Trails Master Certification Course on May 13 -16th at Hartmann Creek State Park near Waupaca. The Wisconsin DNR provides grant funds to allow both DNR employees, other land managers, as well as volunteers to attend the class for free. The class is limited to 16 people who learn from internationally known trail builder Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialist. We also partner with the Glacial Drumlin Horse Trail Association who graciously allow the class to use their trail tools, and help with paperwork. At this time the class is has two openings. During the class attendees learn and are tested on the following topics –
Trail Design and Layout - We will cover advances on how to properly design and layout a trail. We will discuss how to avoid erosion, user conflicts, and impact problems through design. This session will give you a good working knowledge of what causes trails to erode through water/soil relationships. An outdoor session will consist of a series of flagging and layout drills designed to utilize the concepts covered in the classroom
Trail Construction - We will cover proper corridor clearing for all types of use and proper construction of a durable tread surface. Various types of tread construction, cribbing and raised tread sections, switchbacks and a section on bridges and boardwalks are also included. An outdoor session will consist of construction techniques covered in the classroom. A demonstration of tread construction machinery may be included.
Trail Maintenance - We will cover maintenance issues on trails. We will discuss how to make long-term repairs and lower environmental impacts. Trail hardening techniques along with rehabilitation of disused trails will also be covered. The outdoor session will consist of maintenance techniques covered in the classroom. Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 9
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Crew leader - This portion of the program will be held entirely outdoors and will give each student the opportunity to lead a crew. The day will be broken into three sessions. At the end of the third session certificates for those that completed the course will be issued.
The Ride Wisconsin Program allows for riders and drivers to log hours in the saddle, while outside of the arena. This year we have worked to revamp the program slightly, with new milestone hours and awards! If you are out riding, you may as well earn rewards, and it is a fun to look back over your year of riding and marvel at the time you and your horse were able to get a way from it all! You must be a member of Wisconsin Horse Council, and for an additional $10 you can join the Ride Wisconsin Program!
At the Midwest Horse Fair you will find the Trails Booth in the Coliseum in booth number C81 next to the Wisconsin DNR booth. Please stop by next year and chat with our volunteers and learn more about our many programs. We look forward to people stopping by and sharing their trail experiences with us!
In 2018 we sold the last of the Trail Books, and for the past several years, we have been working towards going completely online with the Wisconsin Horse Trails and information. We have partnered with Robert at www.trailmiester.com as our recommended trail resource. This site still needs more information. As a trail user, you can register and submit local trail maps and pictures as well as information about the park. The trails committee continues to update when we can, but could certainly use help to make this the best equine trail mapping site available!
We have created a Facebook page called Wisconsin Horse Council – Trails where information on local, state and national news about trails is shared, grant opportunities, work days at parks, and whatever other good stuff Facebook available to share! Be sure to go and “like” us!
I would like to thank each of the Trails Committee members for the hard work they put in to make each of these projects successful! Page 10 April Wisconsin Horse Council
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Focus on Fun at Governor Dodge State Park
As you plan your summer travels, don’t forget to include a visit to Governor Dodge State Park, where fun is always in season. The park’s 5,270 acres offer amazing opportunities for outdoor fun of all varieties in the heart of Southwest Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless area. With or without an equine companion, you ‘ll find lots of activities to enjoy. For trail riders, the best 6 months of the year begin on May 1st with the season opening of the park’s 25 miles of horse trails. Along the 15 mile Driftless trail that circles the park’s perimeter, you’ll explore rolling terrain from deeply forested valleys to prairie vistas. Get ready to show off your horse’s flashiest gait and your best parade wave to the boaters on Twin Valley Lake as you traverse the wide grassy trail atop the dam. Look for some of the Friends of Governor Dodge Equestrians to be out celebrating opening day on May 1st. On June 7th, the Governor Dodge-Equestrians will focus on fun with a photo scavenger hunt ride and hike fundraiser with the title Focus on the Future. Bring your camera to document success in locating the scavenger hunt items and to use the selfie stations located along the route. This fun event includes lunch, musical entertainment, silent auction and lots of camaraderie. It’s also open to non riders, who will join the park naturalist on a scavenger hunt hike. Registration is now open visit, with FREE T shirts to those who register by May 12. Visit www.GovDodgeEquestrians.com for details. Throughout the season, shorter rides take in the varied scenery at the park. Be sure to plan a stop at the Cox Hollow concession stand, recipient of the 2019 Friends of Wisconsin State Park’s Gold Seal Award for best ice cream in a state park! The cones are delicious, and HUGE! Hungry for a great burger? Consider a side trip to the Pleasant Ridge Store, a Dodgeville tradition located at the intersection of County Highways ZZ and YZ. Exit the Governor Dodge horse trails at the northeast corner of the park (up the long hill past the group campsites and then left) and ride a short distance east along the shoulder of County Hwy ZZ to reach Pleasant Ridge. With a shaded high line rest area for the horses, this iconic bar offers indoor and deck seating where you can stretch your legs, have an excellent sandwich, and drink in the view along with your cold beverage. Camping at Governor Dodge with friends or family? Check out the swimming beaches at the park’s two lakes or rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboat to explore their meandering shorelines. Hike to one of the park’s signature landmarks like Stevens Falls, the large or small caves or the Deer Cove Rock Shelter. Join the Friends of Governor Dodge for a free ice cream cone at a shared trails Open House and Ice Cream Social on August 1st, or for cake and ice cream at Smokey the Bear’s birthday party on August 8th. Both events are held at the shelter adjoining the horse campground. The Friends of Governor Dodge Equestrians hope to see you at our beautiful park this summer. When you’re there, please check out the iron ranger donation boxes at the horse campground and the day ride area. All contributions go directly toward the new equestrian campground! Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 13
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CLASSIFIED ADS EXCLUSIVELY for WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY! FREE CLASSIFIED ADS in OUR NEWSLETTER! Ads will be posted for 3 consecutive newsletters. Subject to editing to fill space. Ads must be personal for your horse and equine related items. Not for commercial/business advertising.
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Call Bonnie at 262-670-1426 or e-mail [email protected] for more info and/or pictures. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 15
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Jefferson County Draft Horse Association
By Jackie Schuster, JCDHA Secretary
The Jefferson County Draft Horse Association is marking its 35th anniversary this year. Our first meeting was July 1985. Eleven members founded the club. Some are still members of the club; Dave and Alice Kenna, Carol Berner and Fran Gross. The association started out with a few members and has grown to 70 members at one point in time. Right now, we have 35 members and in the middle of our membership drive. The mission of the group is to promote the draft horse and the preservation of farm technology. Members come from all over the state not just Jefferson county. The counties are Dane, Jefferson, Columbia, Portage, Walworth, Waukesha, Dodge and the state of Illinois. We have a variety of breeds- Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons, Norwegian Fjords, Halflingers, draft crosses, Suffulk Punch, mustangs and Tennessee Walkers We have some members that don’t own horses but like to help other members with hitching and showing of the gentle giants. Our members are a diverse group who uses their horses for farming, driving, riding, logging, breeding, sleigh/hay rides and exhibiting at fairs, parades and carriage businesses. You will find us four times a year at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, Wisconsin for spring and fall plowing, Fourth of July Parade, threshing/ haymaking in July. You will also see a team of draft horses pulling the antique Omnibus around the villages. The association has a following at Old World Wisconsin for it seems that their attendance is up on the weekends we are there. We receive no compensation from Old World Wisconsin other than a delightful lunch. You might have also seen some of the members at past events- Midwest Horse Fair, county fairs, Smithsonian Institute traveling “Barn Again” and Farm Technology Days 2019. Our source of income is by affordable club dues and a Brat Fry at Glenn’s Meat Market in Watertown. The money we receive helps us sponsor Wisconsin Horse Council Scholarship and sponsor classes at county fairs. Each year we choose an Ambassador to represent us at events. They can be male or female between 13 and 21 years old, who submit an essay on why they would make a good candidate for ambassador. Jefferson County Draft Horse Association has been a grateful recipient of a Wisconsin Horse Council grant and these funds has enabled us to carry on our appearances at Old World Wisconsin. So, the grant has been critical to us to continue these educational events. We would like to thank the Wisconsin Horse Council for the grant we received and to thank Marcia Haase for filling out the application. Come out and see us May 16-17 at Old World Wisconsin for spring plowing and a ride on the Omnibus. Our next meeting is at Richard Durrant April 25 in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 17
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2019 Draft Horse Youth and Novice Congress
The 2019 Draft Horse Youth and Novice Congress was once again held in conjunction with the Dane County Fair in Madison, Wisconsin. This was the 5th year for this event, but a first for the organizers. The event was organized by the Midwest Draft Horse Enthusiasts. The Clydesdale breed was well represented, along with Percheron, Belgian, and Irish Draught entries. This Congress is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to get experience handling draft horses, and learn how to present themselves and their horse in the show ring. You don’t necessarily have to have a horse to participate. There are mentors willing to share their horses, for those that don’t own their own. There even was a Pee Wee showmanship class this year, organized by Kim Behn. In this event kids 7 and under had the opportunity to show a horse in a showmanship class. Each child was accompanied by an adult, just in case the horse was too excited to strut its stuff. Participants have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field for the first two days, and then put what they learned on display in the show ring. After each learning seminar, there is an opportunity for practice and one-on-one instruction with the seminar presenters. During the show, every effort is made to make it a fun experience. The spirit of the Congress is on display, as participants share equipment and help each other to give everyone the opportunity to try as many classes as possible. There is an award given to a participant that demonstrates these values. The award is in memory of Jody Hinz, a young lady who loved showing her Draft horses, but was lost in a car accident the winter after the first congress. Class winners receive awards and a premium, but the experience and memories are invaluable. Besides the seminars and show, there are even more opportunities for fun. There is a pizza party and an ice cream social, not to mention a costume class to round out the weekend. The following people deserve our thanks for sharing their knowledge with our participants: Safe Trailering – Irongate Equine Clinic Harnessing and Driving – Logan Behn Showmanship – Ken Airgood and Logan Behn Hoof Care – Ken Airgood Riding Seminar – Kelly Schutter-Ruiz Understanding “Normal” Equine Health – Irongate Equine Clinic Equine Nutrition– Cassandra Strommen, Purple Scoop Judging – Logan Behn Fitting and Grooming– Kim Behn and Bonnie Detweiler Obstacle Course – Nancy Osterhaus Judges - Buck Hagemann and Kelly Schutter-Ruiz Announcers – Steve and Marcia Haas Photographer – Rick O’Nan Office Manager, tireless worker, and Organizer in Chief - Sherri Meinholz
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2019 Draft Horse Youth and Novice Congress Once again Bob Schrock, from Shipshewanna Harness, came through by donating items and a gift card for the participants and lending his expertise on all things Draft Horse. Cathy Behn shared her 4 years of experience running this congress with the new organizers. Fleet Farm of Deforest generously donated pallets of bedding. Other sponsors included: Clydesdale Breeders Association, Clydesdale Education Foundation, The Draft Horse Journal, American Shire Association,Lodi Veterinary Clinic, Blue Star Dairy Farm, Mischka Publishing, Lynn & Lynette Telleen, Pat & Tanya Connors, Randy & Denise Wellnitz, Mike & Cindy Birky, Eric Bloomfield, Gene & Vicki Coughlin, Charles Cryderman, Deanna Fruend, Jeff & Michelle Goodell, Brenda Grant, Don & Deb Hastings, Eric & Amy Henry, Bill & Alexandra Hyde, Jack & Michelle Parnell, Robert Solis, and Brian & Arlene Beardsley.
If you are interested in participating this year, or being a sponsor, more information can be found on Facebook by searching Draft Horse Youth and Novice Congress, emailing [email protected], or visiting our website www.drafthorsecongress.com. The Congress will once again be held in conjunction with the Dane County Fair at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI, July 16-19.
Top Four Placings
Novice:
English Riding Western Riding Cart Team Andi Van Berkum Camille Skotnicki-Garbe Robert Solis Eric Bloomfield Stephanie Gould Stephanie Gould Stephanie Gould Valerie Schumert Valerie Schumert Christine Hady Stephanie Gould Camille Skotnicki-Garbe Christine Hady
Decorating Showmanship Judging Brian Kinane Valerie Schumert Stephanie Gould Joyce Scott Brian Kinane Robert Solis Joyce Scott Brian Kinane Michael Scott
Senior 13-18
English Riding Western Riding Cart Team Brooke Meinholz Samantha Solis Carson Behn Brooke Meinholz Hannah Hoer Hannah Hoer Emma Hady Shyla Peterson Matti Wafle Brooke Meinholz Matti Wafle Emma Hady Caelan Brown Matti Wafle Samantha Solis
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Decorating Showmanship Judging Matti Wafle Carson Behn Emma Hady Suraya Drewek Matti Wafle Suraya Drewek Carson Behn Samantha Solis Matti Wafle Brooke Meinholz Suraya Drewek Brooke Meinholz
Junior 8-12
English Riding Western Riding Cart Team Brooke Bloomfield Jens Volden Jens Volden Brooke Bloomfield Brooke Bloomfield Jens Volden Frankie Skare
Decorating Showmanship Judging Taylor Sperl Hunter Telleen Hunter Telleen Case Behn Lyzah Behn Jens Volden Frankie Skare Taylor Sperl Jens Volden
PeeWee Showmanship 7 and under Durham Telleen Brayden Behn Lyzah Behn Harper Behn Joby Bloomfield
All Ages
Obstacle Course – Single Obstacle Course Team Costume Samantha Solis Sam Osterhaus Caelan Brown Robert Solis Nancy Osterhaus Suraya Drewek Hannah Hoer Catherine Suha Emma Hady Brooke Meinholz
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The Dodge County Horse Association (DCHA) would like to thank the WHC Level III Bonus Bucks Program for the funds to help pay for their Buckle Chase awards this year.
The Upper Midwest Endurance and Competitive Rides Association (UMECRA) would like to thank the WHC Level III Bonus Bucks Program for the funds to help pay for their embroidery work on their award jackets this year. Page 24 April Wisconsin Horse Council
WHC – Trails Committee Awards 2020 Trail Grants
Kricket Jewett, WHC Trails Committee Co-Chair
In 1998 the Wisconsin Horse Council Trails committee started a Trail Grant Program that has since grown to more than anyone expected. Since that first year when a total of $3500 was given out in six grants to four parks including Underdown, Oconto County Forest, Ahnapee Trail and Yellowstone. The program has been beneficial to countless parks around the state since then.
Over the past 22 years the Wisconsin Horse Council – Trails Committee has awarded $391,296.00 for improvements on our trails. Each grant recipient must match the grant with at least 50% in kind amount. Just doing the math that is $586,944.00 in projects. But wait it gets better! Many of the projects that have been undertaken far exceed the 50% match, making the total nearly three quarters of a million dollars in improvements to the public equine trails in Wisconsin!
In working at the Midwest Horse Fair, we promote joining the Wisconsin Horse Council, and the most frequently asked question is – What does the Wisconsin Horse Council do for me? This nearly $550,000 is only part of the contributions from the Wisconsin Horse Council to the equine industry. However, the results quietly affect many in a positive experience on the trails.
2020 was a great year for grants committee members. We had 12 requests from 9 different groups spread throughout the state. Project requests were submitted by the following groups; Chippewa Valley Trail Riders, Thumbs Up Riders of Door County, Northern Saddle Club, La Riviere Riders (2), Friends of Governor Dodge State Park, Friends of Wildcat Mountain State Park (2), Clip Clop Trail Riders (2), Equestrian Friends of Governor Knowles, Black River Riders
We were able to satisfy all requests for the most part and look forward to seeing the finished projects. Each request was evaluated for meeting the grant requirements and all projects were discussed by the committee with concerns expressed in some areas.
The 2021 grant application will be on the Wisconsin Horse Council website soon. The deadline is February 1, 2021. Now is a great time to get out and snap some photos of proposed projects and start talking with your land managers on needs for your local parks.
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“DID YOU KNOW?”
Bill & Cindy Thomas of Thomas Horse, LLC have graciously offered to give any customer a dollar-for-dollar discount, off of their bill with them, for the amount that they paid for their current Wisconsin Horse Council membership up to $250.00! Just show proof that you are a current WHC member, and they will take the amount that you paid for your 2020 membership off of your bill….it’s that easy! You can show them your WHC membership card, a canceled check, a PayPal receipt or have them contact the WHC Office to verify your membership status and the amount that you paid. The Wisconsin Horse Council would like to thank Thomas Horse, LLC for this awesome discount for its members!
WHC CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS UPDATE The WHC Calendar of Upcoming Events can still be found on the WHC website. However, please note that we cannot verify that each of the events listed on the calendar are still taking place in the midst of the Coronavirus situation. Please contact the person indicated on each listing or visit their website and/or Facebook pages to ensure that their event is still going to be held when indicated. While we make every attempt to keep the calendar as up-to-date and correct as possible, we don’t always receive updates on each event, especially during this very fluid situation. We are still always looking for new additions to the calendar, so please use the form on the next page to send us your events and info today! Thank you! Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 27
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ATTENTION FREE….Upcoming ! Events section on Website. We have created a section on our website for your up- coming events...FREE….. You can send (email ) us any EQ- UINE related event ( shows, tack sale, clinic, meetings, events etc.- 2 line maximum) and we will put it on our website free of charge. All you need to do is send us a copy of your event with a contact phone number and we will list it for all to see. Questions-call 920-623-0393/email [email protected]
I would like this event posted on the Wisconsin Horse Council website.
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Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 31 District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago
District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Districts Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Wood WHC District 1: Contact - OPEN
CounciLetter Deadline WHC District 2: Contact - Shaughn Novy The deadline for articles, upcoming events and 715-610-1065 advertisements for the WHC CounciLetter is: [email protected] May Issue: April 15th noon
Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial WHC District 3: benefit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Contact - OPEN Editor reserves the right to revise or refuse articles. Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to: WHC District 4: [email protected] Contact - Karen Kroll Office hours: Monday Friday 8am 4pm 608-795-2321 [email protected]
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Important Dates to Remember
April 1 April Fool’s Day! April 12 Happy Easter! April 25 WHC District 5 Youth Saddleseat Riding Clinic
* Please check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events, which is included in each issue of the CounciLetter, as well as posted on the WHC website, for shows, fundraisers, clinics, tack sales and more! At this time, please check with the event coordinators to ensure the events listed are still going to be held in light of the Coronavirus situation. THANK YOU!
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