Did you miss the Q4 CSHC Meeting on Monday October 28th?

No worries, it's recorded for replay. Sue Gray from NCHC discusses Hurricane Cleanup work. Dr. Angela Pelzel McCluskey presents with great information on the increase in EIA cases primarily due to bush track racing. Also, American Horse Council provides timely updates. Check it out!

After receiving many requests for information on what USDA NASS considers qualified for reporting a "farm" or agricultural enterprise, Emily Stearns, the Health, Welfare & Regulatory Liaison for American Horse Council, has created this one-page explanation summary for easy reference. If you need an attachment document of this so you can share or reproduce, just ask! Note: The next ag census will be in 2028. Call for participants will take place in late 2026.

Have you or anyone from your state horse council ever enjoyed recreational horse activities in Nevada? Dude Ranch, Horse Show, Trail Ride, Camping...if so, these are just a few things that make YOU the person Debbie Beronio, Administrator for the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is looking for!

Debbie says, "The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is seeking economic data on how we recreate in the Silver State! Our outdoor economic impact survey is now available! No matter how you recreate in our beautiful state, we want to hear from you! Data collected from the survey will help paint an in-depth analysis of how the outdoor industry plays a vital role in Nevada’s economy, help the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation advance and promote sustainable, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities and show where we have needs and gaps across the state. Taking this quick, anonymous survey (10 Minutes) will help the state better serve your recreation needs and interests."

Take the survey today and make sure you share the survey link with everybody you know.

Have questions for Debbie?

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

901 S. Stewart Street, Ste. 1002

Carson City, NV 89701

E: dberonio@ndor.nv.gov

o: 775.684.2716

c: 775.430.1293

DID YOU KNOW... The American Horse Council has 6 standing committees. The Coalition of State Horse Council Members are invited to have a Committee Member seat on each of these standing committees.

What are the committees?

• Health
• Regulatory
• Racing
• Equine Welfare
• Shows & Competitions
• Recreation, Trails & Land Use

Who are the CSHC Committee Chairpersons Representing?

• Health- OPEN
• Regulatory- OPEN
• Racing- Sarah Coleman from Kentucky Horse Council
• Equine Welfare- Sue Gray from North Carolina Horse Council
• Shows & Competitions- OPEN
• Recreation, Trails & Land Use- Justine Staten from Kansas Horse Council

What does a representing committee chairperson do?

• Attend quarterly (or occasionally more often as called) Zoom meetings to weigh in on discussion and decisions impacting national issues and important timely topics
• Attend annual National Issues Forum and AHC Annual Meeting in DC in June
• Help share/promote campaigns, surveys, important information and whatever else may be requested to be shared by the committee.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

As you see, there are 3 committees without representation from the Coalition of State Horse Councils. If your state horse council is a current member of American Horse Council, you are eligible to nominate someone to be seated on a committee. Please email Justine Staten (CSHC Chair) with questions and/or your nomination, providing nominee's name, contact info, and which committee you are recommending.

Email: director@kansashorsecouncil.com

You CAN nominate yourself!

REMINDER!

The link to the Coalition of State Horse Councils website is down. The CSHC Website was taken offline due to maintenance costs and no incoming funding to support it. Bill Scebbi, Colorado Horse Council & CSHC Treasurer, is working on building a landing page within his Equine City Hall website, that will house archived CSHC documents and other links for the CSHC. That page is not yet available. In the meantime, if you are looking for something, please feel free to reach out by phone or email to either Bill or Justine. If we don't have it, we'll work to find it for you!

Bill: 720-261-0294, bill@coloradohorsecouncil.com

Justine: 785-565-1976, director@kansashorsecouncil.com

Do you have anyone new in your State Horse Council executive leadership or administrative personnel who should be included in emails and meetings to stay updated in CSHC and AHC information? Please feel free to email those updated contacts to Justine! All are welcome to attend and be involved in discussions.