Stable Sheet - March 2024 Part 3

For Sale: Windsor Aristocrat 22" cutback saddle. Made in England. Beautiful!

This saddle has been lovingly cared for. Always in a padded case and only used for showing. Adjustable bars. Bonus: It comes with padded case and fittings. We will be happy to bring it to Key Classic, OMC or C-Fair so you can see it and even try it. It is currently at Trafalgar in Walla Walla. Contact Greg at Trafalgar gregferguson73@gmail.com or Shelley at skedling@aol.com

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February 22, 2024 by Oregon Equestrian Trails

The Oregon Legislature is about to vote on a critical topic for equestrians. Please send a short email to your state legislators (you have two of them) and ask them to vote FOR the legislation. 

The Situation: A recent court case gutted Oregon’s recreational immunity law, which encouraged landowners to open lands to the public for recreational use by protecting the landowner if a recreational user sought damages after an injury. Because of the lack of recreational immunity, parks and municipalities across the state have closed trails. If the Oregon legislature doesn’t pass a new recreational immunity law, more trails will close. 

The New Recreational Immunity Law: SB 1576A is emergency legislation that’s under consideration during this year’s short legislative session. It reinstates recreational immunity until January 2026, which gives the legislature time to craft a permanent fix in the 2025 full legislative session. All fifty states have enacted laws that provide liability protection to landowners who allow the general public to use their land for recreational purposes.

Find your legislator: To find the name and email address of your legislators, go here: https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=fd070b56c975456ea2a25f7e3f4289d1. Type your zip code in the “Find Address” box at the top left. You’ll find the names and email addresses of your state senator and state representative. Copy the email addresses and paste them into an email, compose your message, and hit Send. 

What to say in your email: Here’s sample language you can use:

Dear [Sen. or Rep ____]

I am an equestrian trail rider from [name of your town], and I urge you to vote in favor of SB 1576A with the -10 amendment. In addition, please modify Item 5 in Sections 6 and 9 to specifically include horseback riding.

I support this legislation because [pick one or two]

• Being able to ride my horse on the trails on our public lands is important to me.
• SB 1576A’s recreational immunity provisions are critical to keeping our trails open, reversing recent closures, and keeping local trail improvement and development projects on track.
• Recreational immunity laws are the foundation of our healthy outdoor recreation economy. Recreation employs hundreds of thousands of people and brings in $200 billion annually to our state. Without strong recreational immunity protection, Oregon will lose billions of dollars in revenue and tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. 
• All fifty states in the U.S. have enacted statutes that confer some degree of liability protection to landowners who allow the general public to use their land for recreational purposes. 

Please pass SB 1576A with the -10 amendment that restores recreational immunity for public and private landowners and applies to both improved and unimproved trails. Also, please modify Item 5 in Sections 6 and 9 to specifically include horseback riding.

Your Yes vote will provide hundreds of thousands of Oregonians the continued access and use of our trails, and give landowners the protection they need. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your name and contact info]

Can You Help?

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (OHC LAC):  APPLY HERE

• 7-11 Key Representatives that are chosen by the OHC board to service with 2-3 year terms
• Meets via Zoom monthly/every other month (or as needed during legislative sessions)
• Will be invited and encouraged to participate in monthly National Equine Issues Zoom calls, as well as American Horse Council legislative calls, etc.
• Reviews local, regional, state, and national matters; drafts an OHC position; assists with submitting written and oral testimony
• Does regular outreach to all parts of the state to gather information on potential and current issues
• Must apply for this positions, be interviewed by the board, and will only serve at the will of the committee and board. The OHC board will be looking for people who have the overall interest of the industry at the forefront of their goals, can neutrally look at issues, can analytically think through the best position for OHC to take.
• Will be publicly promoted so that equestrians can reach out to them with questions or concerns
• May work with other legislative groups (i.e. Oregon Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, other state horse councils, etc.)

As the Legislative Affairs Committee is formed, we are also working on formal group that will provide a network with equestrians and equine issues across the state, anyone is welcome to join

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS NETWORK (OHC LAN):  JOIN HERE

• A vast collection of individuals from all disciplines, breeds, industry areas across Oregon.
• Invited to join on Legislative Affairs meetings as listening guests (may be called upon for advice or feedback however)
• Encouraged to provide feedback on issues, to forward issues to the Committee, and to distribute information to their network
• Ideally this would consist of a representative from every breed association and discipline association in the state
• Will meet quarterly via Zoom with OHC LAC ommittee and a presenter (on a specific topic)

Questions: Contact Brandi Ebner, OHC Executive Director

541-362-1441 (new phone #) or brandi@OregonHorseCouncil.com

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Golden Horseshoe – $250 per year – CLICK HERE to join

• Complimentary rotating banner ad (300×250 pixels) on most pages of the OHC website (home page and event pages excluded)
• Complimentary e-Commercial email blast (1 per year, must be scheduled) going out to over 2,500 Oregon equestrians and shared on our Facebook page
• Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
• Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
• Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Ability to submit announcements and promotions to OHC twice per month e-newsletter and on our website news feed
• Opportunity to have a personalized Meet the Member podcast interview which is promoted on our Facebook page and website
• Facebook posts shared on the OHC Facebook page
• Events highlighted in online calendar, featured on website home page, and posted on OHC Facebook pages
• Discount on display ads in the printed Oregon Horse Directory, OHC website, and other marketing pieces
• $20 credit for every new member you refer
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

Business Builder – $100 per year – CLICK HERE to join

• Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
• Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
• Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Ability to submit announcements and promotions to OHC twice per month e-newsletter and on our website news feed
• Opportunity to have a personalized Meet the Member podcast interview which is promoted on our Facebook page and website
• Facebook posts shared on the OHC Facebook page
• Events highlighted in online calendar, featured on website home page, and posted on OHC Facebook pages
• Discount on display ads in the printed Oregon Horse Directory, OHC website, and other marketing pieces
• $20 credit for every new member you refer
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

Basic – $50 per year – CLICK HERE to join

• Premier listing in the printed Oregon Horse Directory (business name bolded, address, city/state, email, website, and phone number in up to 5 categories)
• Enhanced online business directory listing – includes ability to describe your business in detail, add videos and photos, hours of operation, driving directions, social media links, webpage links and more!
• Access Member Only discounts and savings at companies like John Deere, Office Depot/Office Max, Sherwin Williams, Big Ass Fans, Constant Contact, and more! See complete list HERE
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

FREE Business/Organization level – includes your business name, city, state, and phone number in up to 3 categories of the printed and online Oregon Horse Directories.  CLICK HERE to submit your listing



Individual Equestrian – $35 per person – CLICK HERE to join, $60 per family – CLICK HERE to join

• Enrollment in ‘Get Out and Ride’ Oregon program (2 enrollments for family level – you choose age category)
• Oregon Horse Directory mailed to your directly
• Discounted registration for OHC industry and educational events
• Knowing that you are helping strengthen and grow Oregon’s equine industry!

The Oregon Horse Council is excited to launch a new event to provide an opportunity for horse lovers to shop their favorite vendors. This inaugural event will be held in conjunction with the High Desert Stampede PRCA Rodeo, a well-attended event that kicks off the rodeo season in the greater NW, and the Central Oregon Ag Show. Our new Country Market will be Friday, April 5: 1-7 pm and Saturday, April 6: 9 am-7 pm at the Deschutes County Expo Center in the High Desert Activity Center.

Applications are now available – we are looking for a variety of western/ranch home decor, clothing, jewelry, tack, farm/ranch products, feed, and more! Vendors will enjoy the smooth concrete floor, restrooms, and ease for set-up and tear-down with multiple large doorways around the hall. A 10’x10′ booth is only $125, with corner spaces being $50 more. Table spaces (which will allow 1 8’x30″ table with 2 chairs behind it) is only $50.

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Feb 7, 2024, 2:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. –

High school seniors are encouraged to apply now for the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the program, which provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equestrian knowledge or skills while in college.

Applicants must be a current US Equestrian competing member or subscriber and be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter their freshman year of college in the fall of 2024. The scholarship is available to members from all US Equestrian-affiliated breeds and disciplines who will continue their involvement with horses or equestrian sports in college.

Continuing involvement may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Equine-related degree program or classes
• Intercollegiate equestrian team or club
• Equestrian-related internships, jobs, or volunteer work

Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the recipients’ educational institutions to be applied to their tuition costs.

Meet the 2023 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship recipients here.

How to Apply

Click here to learn more and access the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship application. The completed application, along with an essay and at least one reference from an individual within the horse industry, is due July 31, 2024. Direct any questions to Ashley Hudson at ahudson@usef.org.

US Equestrian proudly announces the launch of its newly amended USEF National Endurance Award Program, a revamped initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the achievements of endurance athletes and horses across the country. Officially launching with the 2024 season, the USEF National Endurance Award Program includes the USEF Endurance Year-End Awards and the USEF Endurance Career Mileage Awards.

USEF Endurance Year End Awards will be calculated based on USEF and FEI competition results during the competition season (Dec. 1 – Nov. 30) and are composed of the following categories:

• Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes
• Top Ten National-Ranked Junior/Young Rider Athletes
• Endurance Athlete of the Year Award
• Endurance Horse of the Year Award
• Endurance Best Condition Season Award
• 
  

The USEF Endurance Career Horse Mileage and Athlete Mileage Awards will honor horses and athletes for their achievements at 250; 500; 750; 1,000; 3,000; and 5,000 miles, showcasing the dedication and perseverance demonstrated in the world of endurance riding.

Athletes and horse owners can request recognition of their or their horse's career mileage from American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) or Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA) competitions held before December 1, 2023. To be eligible, requests must be submitted via email to the USEF Director of Endurance by September 1, 2024. Verification of requests will be conducted through AERC or EDRA competition records.

Click here to view more information on the USEF National Endurance Award Program, including eligibility criteria and submission details.

Contact Nicole Zerbee, USEF Director of Endurance, with any questions at nzerbee@usef.org.

Stay Connected

Keep up with U.S. Endurance by following USA Endurance on Facebook and US Equestrian on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

To submit an application, visit trusthorses.org and complete the online form. Any organization applying must submit copies of its IRS non-profit determination letter and most recent Form 990, as well as a proposed budget for its project. The deadline to submit applications for the foundation's 2024 grants program is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 26.

Time to update your Safe Sport Training for the new year!

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The Morgan Horse magazine has updated its selection of “Editor’s Picks.” Articles from 2023 are now archived on AMHA’s website, free for all to read.

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