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Horse
Power
Official Publication of Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Cover Story: Horse Power and Ohio Horseman’s Council
2
Membership Benefits
3
Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails
4-10
Equine Advocates-Legislative Issues in the Horse Industry
11
Ohio Horseman’s Council Youth Program
12
Contact Information-County Chapters and State Officers
Membership Form
13-14
15
Cover Story: Horse Power Preserves Our Role
Welcome to Ohio Horseman’s Council, by Arden Sims, President
If you own a horse, you know the value
of the friendship and enjoyment you
receive from your relationship with
your equine. In 2006, Deloitte Consulting conducted a study to put a value on
the horse industry for the American
Horse Council. They found the industry
in the State of Ohio has a direct impact
of $2.2 billion on the state’s economy.
Of the 307,000 horses in Ohio, 70% are
used for show or recreational uses.
That’s horse power.
OHC’s horse power is generated by
more than 4,200 members of which all
are volunteers. We are a non-proit
organized in Ohio to provide a positive
environment for equine owners everywhere. You can participate in any
activities OHC sponsors,
or you can simply enjoy
the quiet and solitude of
the friendship of your
horse. Whichever you
chose, your membership
fee directly supports a
growing industry in our
state and provides for
increased horse power so
we can continue to meet the needs of
equine owners.
Enjoy this publication. You’ll ind
information about 1,600 miles of
Ohio bridle trails, legislative issues,
OHC sponsored youth events, county chapter contacts and everything else equine.
OHC conducts twice yearly
general membership meetings in March and November as well as a January,
mid-winter planning meeting complete with clinics for
members to attend. All
members are welcome to
participate in any of these
meetings. Preserve your role in your
equine’s life, and join us.
May the power of your horse carry you far,
Arden Sims, President
Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
HORSE POWER IS PUBLISHED
YEARLY BY OHIO HORSEMAN’S
COUNCIL, INC.
The Council is a non-proit corporation,
organized in the state of Ohio in 1972.
OHC is a grass roots group of volunteers
who partnered with Ohio land managers
to establish bridle trails in the state.
More than 40 years later, 1,600 miles of
bridle trails exist in 106 Ohio locations,
and growing. Since OHC’s quiet and
humble beginnings, the organization now
has more than 4,200 members in 67 Ohio
counties.
OHC is open to every breed of horse,
discipline of riding and age of rider.
OHC’s slogan “horsemen helping
horsemen” represents commitment to the
Ohio horse industry and all equine
owners.
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CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
The “Gibby Award” is presented
once a year to an OHC member
who has given countless hours of
time to preserve Ohio bridle trails.
This award is named after:
A)
Henry Gibson
B)
Wilbur Gibson
C)
Mel Gibson
D)
Gibby Monroe
State Oficers
Left to right: Arden Sims, President
(Washington County); Barb Gerard,
Recording Secretary (Ashland
County); Jo Ellen Reikowski,
Treasurer (Stark County); Tom
Green, Vice-President (Warren
County).
See answer page 14.
2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Membership Benefits
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
Membership Benefits When You Join OHC
Membership in the Ohio Horseman’s
Council entitles you to beneits beyond the enjoyment of riding Ohio’s
trails or the camaraderie of other
equine enthusiasts. Discounts from
national retailers as well as OHC
State and Chapter level businesses
are available to you, too.
OHC, like many U.S. equine clubs and
organizations, is a member of Associate Resource Group (ARG). In addition to the equine liability insurance,
other beneits are available through
ARG. Visit ohconline.com to learn
more about membership perks!
Where is the longest bridle trail in
Ohio?
A)
Salt Fork State Park
B)
Hueston Woods State Park
C)
Harrison State Forest
D)
Little Miami State Park
See answer page 14.
National retail discounts are through
American Horse Council (AHC) so
whether you are a one– or two–
horse family, a hobby farm or large
operation, your membership status
with OHC and AHC gets you discounts for business or personal use.
There are two levels of OHC
membership: Basic and Plus.
OHC Basic:
- All discounts from OHC local
and state retailers and AHC retailers
through the AHC “My Advantage”
program. (See lyer at right)
- Free Horseman’s Corral magazine valued at $30.00.
OHC Plus:
- All OHC Basic beneits AND
access to $1 million equine excess
personal liability insurance from
Equisure for individuals or
families.
If you don’t live in Ohio and you want to
join OHC, you get the same benefits of
membership as Ohio residents. You can
join a county chapter where you like to
ride, or you can be an “At Large” member
with no chapter affiliation.
www.ohconline.com
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Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails
New Year, New Trails, Better Trails
Not only do OHC members work with
public and private land owners to
establish bridle trails, members work
on trail maintenance, and they put a
lot of hard work into the trails so that
we will have a place to ride for years
to come. I would like to say THANK
YOU to all OHC members that work
on trails all over this great state of
Ohio! Keep up the good work and
enjoy riding on your trails where
you’ve dedicated so much time and
effort.
I’d like to share with you signiicant
events related to the trails where
major improvements were made, or
planned:
We opened a new horse camp at Blue
Rock State Park, with twenty-ive
sites, two bathrooms, 4 sites for water (horses), and 30 miles to ride.
by Don Wagner, Trails Chairman, Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
County chapters that worked on
this project were Muskingum,
Morgan, Perry, Licking, Fairield
and Washington. Other members
donated posts for tie lines.
Rocky Fork Metro Park in Franklin County is ready for OHC to
open trails for day riding but
watch the OHC website for opening dates.
Trail maintenance at Hocking
State Forest by several chapters
is ongoing and never-ending. We
will return to the horse camp in
early spring to work on two new
bathrooms, shelter house, tie lines
and trail maintenance. Signiicant
work has been done to expand the
space needed for larger rigs to
settle in for horse camping.
Paul Haueisen from Delaware County
was the Gibby winner for 2015, his
commitment to trail maintenance at
Alum Creek will be enjoyed for many
years to come. This award, given at
the annual Gibby ride at Barkcamp
capped off a fabulous week of major
improvements to the trail system and
campground at Barkcamp.
In cooperation with Ohio Trails Partnership (OTP) we will have a trail
building ield day on May 14, 2016, at
Camp Tuscazoar in Tuscarawas
County. Watch the OHC website or OTP
Facebook for more information.
THANK YOU for all your hard work
and dedication, without which we
would not have places to ride.
Don Wagner, Trails Chairman
Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Merit Awards Program:
In addition to the “Gibby” Award,
members may nominate others to
receive recognition for their
support of OHC. In summary, the
nominee(s) have accomplished
any of the following:

The “Gibby Award” is given to an individual or
couple who dedicated their time and effort to
build, maintain and preserve bridle trails in
Ohio. Left to right: Jack Weese, Medina
County; Craig & Charlene Santee, Licking
County; Ann and Troy Lindimore, Morgan
County; Paul Haueisen, 2015 Gibby Winner,
Delaware County; Mike Gerard, Ashland
County; Larry Matthews, Washington County;
Don Wagner, Morgan County; and Jo Ellen
Reikowski, Stark County.
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Demonstrated interest in and
put forth special efforts to promote OHC,

Outstanding accomplishment
in a horse-related ield, or

Business or organization that
has supported OHC at a state
level.
Ohio Trails Partnership
Unifying all users of non-motorized land and
water trails in Ohio for the purpose of improving
the quality, quantity, safety and sustainability of
all of Ohio's trails through education, advocacy
and volunteerism. Trails include hiking, horseback riding, biking, and canoe/kayak/raft rivers.
In addition to working with OTP, OHC works
closely with many public land owners to keep
trails open and maintained in the state.
FMI: visit www.ohconline.com,
click on “Filing Cabinet”, and select
“Information.”
2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails: State Trail Rides
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
How do you attach a tie line to a
tree?
A)
Tie ropes around 2 trees and pull
tight.
B)
Pound a nail into the tree to
attach the tie line.
C)
Use a tree saver.
D)
None of the above.
See answer page 14.
Why Join a State
Ride?
State Rides were started to show fellow
equestrians the trails system in a particular area. Now, the rides are a yearly
activity organized and hosted by the local county chapter(s). There is always a
dinner on Saturday night, and some
rides have auctions, bands and dancing.
Riders can ride in groups, or they can
ride alone. Expect plenty of food and
equestrian camaraderie. OHC nonmembers are encouraged to attend and
join the fun.
The Gibby Memorial Ride is named for Wilbur Gibson, a dedicated trail rider and builder of trails at Barkcamp State Park, and starts with trail work days, followed by riding the trails, dinner, the Gibby award
presentation and dancing. The Chili Cook-Off at beautiful Mohican State Forest has a contest for the best
chili plus a huge carry in dinner and dancing.
Visit ohconline.com and select
“Trails” from the menu bar to see
maps and descriptions for 1,600
miles of Ohio bridle trails.
(Left) Trail rides in groups will have leaders maintaining the pace while designated
horses at the end of the string can manage
slower riders. (Right) Many riders go out
on their own, or in smaller groups.
www.ohconline.com
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Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails: 1,600 Miles, 106 Locations
Where is the best riding in Ohio? Everywhere!
Numbers designate a trail by the
corresponding number on the
map legend.
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Map Legend
No.
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Bridle Trail
AEP Conesville Horse Area
AEP Gavin Plant
AEP Rec. Land Equine Area
(McConnelsville)
Allardale
Alum Creek State Park
Ashtabula Gulf
Barkcamp State Park
Bath Nature Preserve
Beartown Lakes
Beaver Creek State Park
Big Creek
Blue Rock State Forest
Brush Creek State Forest
Buck Creek State Park
Burr Oak State Park
Caeser Creek State Park
Carlisle Reservation
Carriage Hill Metro Park
Chapin Forest Reservation
Charlemont Reservation
Cleveland MetroParks - Bedford Res.
22
Cleveland MetroParks - Brecksville Res.
NE
Cuyahoga
20
23
Cleveland MetroParks - Hinckley Res.
Cleveland MetroParks - Mill Stream Run
Res.
Cleveland MetroParks - North Chagrin
Res.
Cleveland MetroParks - Rocky River
Res.
Cleveland MetroParks - South Chagrin
Res.
Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath
Cuyahoga Valley NP - Perkins & Riding
Run
Cuyahoga Valley NP - Valley Trail
North
Cuyahoga Valley NP - Valley Trail
South
Cuyahoga Valley NP - Wetmore &
Langes Run
Dean State Forest
Deer Creek State Park
Dillon State Park
East Fork State Park
Edison Woods Preserve
Englewood Metro Park
George Rogers Clark
Girdled Road Reservation
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Great Seal State Park
Hammertown Lake
Harrison State Forest
Headwaters Park
Hocking State Forest
Holmes County Bridle Trails
Hueston Woods State Park
NE
Medina
10
NE
Cuyahoga
15
NE
Cuyahoga
11
NE
Cuyahoga
9
NE
Cuyahoga
18
NE
Stark
25
NE
Summit
13
NE
Summit
9
NE
Summit
13
NE
Summit
12
SE
SW
SE
SW
NW
SW
C
NE
C
SW
SE
SE
NE
SE
NE
SW
Lawrence
Fayette
Muskingham
Clermont
Erie
Montgomery
Clark
Lake
Union
Ross
Jackson
Harrison
Geauga
Hocking
Holmes
Preble
12
17
13
59
6
4
5
7
5
17
10
25
2
40
25
18
3
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
Region
SE
SE
County
Coshocton
Meigs
Miles
17
19
SE
Morgan
30
NE
C
NE
SE
NE
NE
NE
NE
SE
SW
C
SE
SW
NE
SW
NE
NE
NE
Medina
Delaware
Ashtabula
Belmont
Summit
Geauga
Columbiana
Geauga
Muskingham
Adams
Clark
Morgan
Warren
Lorain
Montgomery
Lake
Lorain
Cuyahoga
4
50
8
30
5
2
27
2
26
10
10
15
37
7
6
6
6
18
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
Infirmary Mound Park
Jefferson Lake State Park
Kipton Reservation
Kiser Lake State Park
Kyle Park (Tipp City)
Lake Farm Park
Lake Snowden
Letha House
Little Miami State Park
Lobdell Reserve
Malabar Farm State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Maumee State Forest
Miami Whitewater Forest Trail
Miami Whitewater Shaker Trace Bridle
Trail
Mohican Memorial State Forest
Mohican Valley Trail
Mosquito Lake State Park
Mt Airy Forest
Mt. Gilead State Park
North Coast - Inland
Oak Openings Preserve MetroPark
Paint Creek State Park
Penitentiary Glen Park
Perry State Forest
Pike Lake State Park
Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Possum Creek Metro Park
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Quail Hollow State Park
Rocky Fork Metro Park
Salt Fork State Park
Scioto Trail State Forest
Sebald Metro Park
Shawnee State Forest
Silver Creek Metro Park
Slate Run Metro Park
Stroud's Run State Park
Sugar Creek Metro Park
Swine Creek
Sycamore State Park
Taft Reserve
Tar Hollow State Forest
Thayer Ridge Park
Tri-Co Horse Trails
Twin Creek Metro Park
Unger Park
Van Buren State Parrk
Walborn Reservoir
Wayne Nat'l Forest - Kinderhoook
Wayne Nat'l Forest - Lake Visuvius
Wayne Nat'l Forest - Stone Church
Wellington Reservation
West Branch State Park
West Woods Park
Whiteacre Greer Bridle Trail
Winton Woods - Great Parks of Hamilton Co.
106 Zaleski State Forest Bridle Trail System
www.ohconline.com
C
NE
NE
C
SW
NE
SE
NE
SW
C
C
NW
NW
SW
Licking
Jefferson
Lorain
Champaign
Miami
Lake
Athens
Medina
Greene
Licking
Richland
Henry
Fulton
Hamilton
6
18
2
7
2
2
13
2
78
8
11
5
7
9
SW
Hamilton
8
NE
C
NE
SW
C
NW
NW
SW
NE
SE
SW
NE
SW
C
NE
C
SE
SW
SW
SW
NE
C
SE
SW
NE
SW
C
SW
C
NE
SW
C
NW
NE
SE
SE
SE
NE
NE
NE
NE
Ashland
Knox
Trumbull
Hamilton
Morrow
Huron
Lucas
Highland
Lake
Perry
Pike
Ashland
Montgomery
Madison
Stark
Franklin
Guernsey
Ross
Butler
Scioto
Summit
Pickaway
Athens
Greene
Geauga
Montgomery
Licking
Ross
Knox
Stark
Montgomery
Crawford
Hancock
Stark
Washington
Lawrence
Perry
Lorain
Portage
Geauga
Stark
50
5
10
8
7
3
15
25
8
8
40
27
5
5
7
?
52
26
10
70
3
3
20
6
3
15
7
33
6
50
11
2
11
6
22
43
21
4
20
2
6
SW
Hamilton
6
SE
Vinton
50
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Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails
Trailblazin’ in all corners (and center) of the state!
Most bridle trailheads have trailer
parking for day riding and many
have horseman’s campgrounds with
tie lines, restrooms or shelters. Several have electric and water, horse
washing and other “luxuries.” For a
complete listing of what exists at a
horseman’s camp, visit
ohconline.com and select “Trails”
from the menu bar , “Trail Details”
and pick the trail you’re considering
to ride. You’ll ind trail details
including:

Region and County

Level of Dificulty (1-4)

Trail Miles

Number of Equestrian Campsites

Electric, Potable or Non Potable
Water

Pit or Flush Toilets

Showers

Horse Wash

Horse Ramp

Map and Park Descriptions
OHC on
Columbus
TV 10
news!
America By
Horseback
In the picture below, Mike Rogers (left), past
president of OHC Madison County, takes TV
10 News reporter Corina Nova on a trail ride
at Prairie Oaks Metroparks. Joining in on the
trail ride is Ann Beathard and Cindi Rogers.
To see the news spot, visit ohconline.com.
In the photo above, Tom Seay (left), executive
producer, host and trail master of the popular
television show “America by Horseback”
greets Brian Zimmerman (right), CEO,
Cleveland Metroparks. Seay brought his
program, twice, to the trails of the “Emerald
Necklace” which covers all the Cleveland
Metroparks located in the NE region of Ohio.
In the photo below, Seay enjoys the scenery
with Ohio friends and equines.
Prairie Oaks, located in the central Ohio region, has 5 miles of beautiful, peaceful day
riding.
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
NW
Ohio bridle trails are in more than
100 locations. Some are in
national parks and national
forests. Where are these national
lands located?
NE
CENTRAL
A)
Wayne and Cuyahoga Counties
B)
Summit, Washington, Lawrence
and Perry Counties
C)
Summit and Auglaize Counties
SE
SW
Looks like an even match to me! Horse Power!
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See answer page 14.
2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails
REPORTING YOUR TRAIL MILES AND
TIME IN THE SADDLE
OHC members are encouraged to log and report miles and saddle
hours so documented information can be shared with private and
public land managers to continue to maintain, improve and expand
trail systems and facilities in the state.
(Above) Equines come in
many colors and ear sizes!
(Right) Combined driving
competitive event.
In the picture to the left, young equestrians on their first trail ride, are led
by a handler on the trails at Sebald
Metropark in Butler County at the
popular Horse Daze event. Sebald is
in the SW region and has 10 miles of
trails. A golf course is being replaced
by bridle trails, doubling the miles to
be available for equestrians.
OHC recognizes levels of individual equine accomplishments, with
awards based on members’ reported miles and hours. A variety of
activities may qualify, including trail riding, driving, showing and
training.
This information should be provided annually to your county
chapter. For details about miles and saddle hours go to
ohconline.com and select “Trails” from the menu bar and click on
“Trail and Saddle Program.”
Winter riding offers a
very different view of
bridle trails. In the photo below, a group enjoys
the trails at Oak Openings, located in the NW
region. 15 miles of easy,
scenic bridle trails are
there to enjoy.
If there is water, chances are the trails will
find a way to go through it, around it, or
beside it, offering a breath-taking view for
riders.
Shown are (top left) Beaver Creek State
Park, (bottom left) Belmont Lake at Barkcamp State Park and (above) Alum Creek
State Park. Beaver Creek is in the NE region, Barkcamp is in the SE region and
Alum Creek is in the central region.
www.ohconline.com
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Riding Ohio’s Bridle Trails
Hueston Woods State Park, located in Preble County in the SW
region, offers more than 18 miles of moderate to challenging trails.
The horseman’s camp has 46 campsites with electric, water, horse
wash, tie lines, restrooms and potable water. In the photo above, a
rider enjoys a beautiful water crossing.
Hocking State Forest has 40 miles of bridle trails getting riders in and near
some of the country’s most beautiful rock formations. Hocking is a popular
destination but it takes thousands of volunteer hours to keep the trails at Hocking and all Ohio trails in tip top shape. OHC members stand behind their
theme: “Horsemen helping Horsemen.” Enjoy Ohio’s trails and think of
OHC while enjoying your ride!
OHC members venture off the path
Members of OHC like to venture off the
beaten path, too. Many ride in parades,
participate in cowboy mounted shooting,
dressage, driving and a variety of events
with their equine companions. Membership in OHC includes all ages of riders, all
disciplines of riding and breeds of equines!
CAMPFIRE TRIVIA
American Pharoah won the triple
crown in 2015. What was the
year of the last triple crown?
A)
1977
B)
1978
C)
1989
D)
1955
See answer page 14.
In the photo to the left, hundreds participate in the Cleveland Mounted Police ride which starts
at the Lake Erie lakefront and ends at Public Square in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The
ride is about 5 miles long and benefits the Cleveland Mounted Police unit. In the photo at top,
2 youngsters enjoy meeting a Cuyahoga Valley National Park patrol horse. Actually, one of
them is holding his nose! Do horses smell? In the photo at the bottom, OHC members enjoy a
ride in the Delaware All Horse Parade.
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2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Equine Advocate
Keeping members aware of legislative issues
by Reuss Griffiths &
Mike Gerard, Legislative Committee Co-Chairs, Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Partnerships. OHC actively works to
develop and maintain partnerships with
government land managers at the chapter and state levels. We also interact
indirectly with government agencies in
response to laws, regulations, policies, or
their choices on the spending of funds (or
the lack thereof). The OHC legislative
affairs committee monitors, analyzes,
reports on and in some cases, responds
to these government initiatives. We also
promote equine advocacy issues and
keep our members posted on all government actions that may impact the welfare
of the horse or the rights and interests of
horsemen. This is particularly true for
any adverse or potentially adverse legislation or policies.
Advocacy. A few years ago, the Humane Society of the United States, an
animal rights advocate, attempted to
manipulate the Ohio livestock industry
by proposing overly burdensome regulations for “humane treatment of livestock”. They had a track record of successfully disrupting the livestock industries in other states through the ballot
box. OHC was part of a coalition of livestock industry groups that anticipated
this action and proposed our own Care
Standards Board legislation which was
ultimately passed by Ohio voters. OHC
played a key role in drafting care standards for horses.
Be Informed. Most legislation bears
names and acronyms that suggest a beneicial outcome. Because the process is
political, things are not always what they
appear. Careful consideration is required
before taking positions. A bill, currently
in committee, the PAST Act (Prevent All
Soring Tactics) was drafted to protect
Tennessee Walking Horses from harmful
training tactics used to produce a special
gait called the Big Lick. Attempts to
solve this problem within the TWH industry have been ineffective. Opposing
soring tactics used on horses is like
motherhood, apple pie and the American
lag; who could possibly oppose legislation like this? But the details shows that
this bill relies on
ineffective inspections after soring
has already occurred but worst of
all, opens the door
for government
inspections across
the entire horse
industry, not just
for TWH. OHC is
one of the few
groups that opposes this legislation. The
real solution is to insist that the TWH
industry effectively police themselves.
Educate Yourself on Issues. Legislative issues can be highly controversial.
Horse slaughter is an example that
evokes strong emotions that must be
respected but must also be addressed.
The real problem is unwanted horses, to
the tune of 130,000 per year. A majority
of horse owners understand that horse
slaughter is the only practical solution
capable of dealing with the problem right
now. A smaller minority, concerned
about the welfare of the horses, strongly
opposes it. This is true for the industry in
general but also OHC in particular. Legislative and judicial actions have resulted
in a series of actions that have had cascading effects. Horse slaughter plants
were closed in the US, causing horse to be
transported to Mexico and Canada for processing; legislation was proposed to ban
shipping horses for slaughter ultimately
resulting in a signiicant increase in abandoned horses. Even the federal government's General Accounting Ofice (GAO) has
studied the problem and concluded that the
end result of all of these actions has led to a
signiicant decrease in the welfare of the
horse. Controversy aside, the OHC
legislative affairs
committee must
keep members
informed of these
developments so
they can make informed decisions.
OHC neither advocates nor opposes
slaughter. We advocate that horse owner's personal property rights are maintained so that they can
elect any humane method of solving their
own unwanted horse issue. It's a ine line
and delicate balance between discussing
and explaining alternatives and advocacy
for or against them.
Know the Law. On rare occasions, OHC
gets a chance to actually play a direct role in
the interpretation or application of the law.
Such was the case in 2012, when then OHC
President and attorney, Thomas M. Green,
successfully argued the merits of the Ohio's
Equine-Activities-Immunity Statute, R.C.
2305.321 - before the Ohio Supreme Court
in Smith v Landfair. The Supreme Court's
ruling further deines and clariies just who
is subject to the provisions of this law.
www.ohconline.com
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OHC Youth Program
www.facebook.com/OHCYP
OHC Youth Program Launches Future Equestrians into the Saddle
It doesn’t matter if you ride or show,
or if you’ve never been in the saddle,
there’s an OHC youth activity for all
future equestrians.
HORSE CAMPING. For those who
have never experienced trail riding,
3-day horse camps are hosted by
OHC. Each camper is assigned a
horse that becomes their responsibility and you learn to care for it,
groom and feed, and ride. If you
have your own horse, you can bring
it to camp, too. Many OHC chapters
are sponsoring their youth members
to attend!
Divided by age group, this event focuses on horseback riding as well as
other fun activities such as rafting,
overnight camping, cooking over a
campire and more. If interested,
check out the OHC Youth Program
Facebook page to join the fun at the
2016 camp!
GYMKHANA, FRIENDLY
COMPETITION, CERTIFICATION
AND MORE. If camping isn’t your
thing, OHC sponsors other events for
young equestrians. Gymkhana
events are fun whether you ride fast
or trot along. These family focused
events will prove to be exciting and
rewarding to enter.
Certiication will be conducted
for youth who want to enter as
a team in the Ohio state Groom
& Clean event held each year at
Marmon Valley Farms in
Zanesville. You take a mudcovered horse from down-right
dirty to show shine sheen as
part of the competition.
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2 dates in 2016 for
OHCYP at:
Camp Mohaven in
Danville, OH
Horseback
riding, cook
over a campfire, rafting
and more!
Advanced age 12-17:
June 3, 4, 5
Beginners ages 8-11:
August 5, 6, 7
This happy equine relies on his human
friend to feed and groom him at
OHCYP camp.
The OHCYP encourages young
Trail riding, dressage, western pleasure,
barrel racing, reining, jumping, or other
fun activity with your horse can be found
with OHC’s youth program.
equestrians to volunteer with OHC at
horse events and other OHC–sponsored
activities. SHARE accomplishments and
adventures. PARTICIPATE in shows,
regional events, horse camp.
LEARN about the Ohio equine
industry and issues affecting
all horse owners. FIND how
these issues affect you as a
future leader. DISCUSS these
issues with other horse lovers
Gymkhana, or “Games on Horseback” can be
at any speed you want to go.
Groom & Clean participation
teaches horsemanship skills beyond
grooming your horse.
Horses of many colors
at OHCYP camp.
your age throughout the state.
OHC youth camp isn’t the Hilton
Hotel, but it’s a lot of fun camping
in tents!
2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Chapter Contacts
The Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. is governed by
state leadership, directors, regional mentors
and representatives and committee chairpersons. Each chapter has oficers and all follow
the bylaws of the OHC. Non-residents of Ohio can
join a chapter of their selection, or as “At Large”
with no chapter afiliation.
With more than 4,200 members, chapters are
arranged in 5 regions: Northeast, Southeast,
Southwest, Northwest and Central.
Feel free to contact anyone listed to learn more
about OHC.
County Chapter Presidents
County Chapter Presidents
County
Name
City
Phone
Email
Allen
Wayne Baker
Lima
419-339-4840 sandybaker@woh.rr.com
Ashland
Jill Steele
Bellville
Ashtabula
Kathy Braden
Pierport
Athens
Craig Matheny
Coolville
419-544-0202 jrs44875@yahoo.com
ash.ohcpres15
440-577-1875
@yahoo.com
740-667-3513 zipposcoy@gmail.com
Auglaize
Chris Wessel
Belmont
James Bolon
Brown
Tina Caldwell
New Knoxville 419-753-2337 wessel@nktelco.net
bootrockacres
Dillonvale
740-391-3396
@comcast.net
Cincinnati
513-885-4664 jrc3770@fuse.net
Butler
Katherine Williams
Carroll
Terry Ross
330-407-9540 krossterry@gmail.com
Champaign Dan Geuy
Oxford
Newcomerstown
Urbana
513-702-0586 wildflowers010@gmail.com
Clark
Kailene Wells
New Carlisle
937-831-6215 kailenew@yahoo.com
Clermont
Donald Tindle
Fayetteville
513-617-5002 dw_tindle@yahoo.com
Clinton
937-344-1492 naildriver1961@yahoo.com
Susan Lamb
Clarksville
513-313-0895 president@ccohc.com
Columbiana John Barber
Salineville
330-821-7329
Coshocton
Mary Bissonnette
Adamsville
740-202-2459 mcb7001@yahoo.com
Crawford
Robert Zaebst
Bucyrus
Cuyahoga
Penny Passalacqua Solon
440-248-0156 pennyohc@sbcglobal.net
Cuyahoga
John Shaughnessy Berea
Defiance
Nancy Schroeder
Mark Center
Delaware
Kathy Bruno
Dublin
330-243-7120 jcsamf@aol.com
nancyschroedr6
419-770-4621
@yahoo.com
614-208-7059 auntkak@columbus.rr.com
Erie
Colleen Shupe
Fairfield
Anita Hoon
Berlin Heights 419-706-0476 cb_792001@yahoo.com
Canal Winches614-837-3109 ctylinefarm@yahoo.com
ter
Columbus
614-561-8053 oledagayle@gmail.com
Franklin
Oleda Hirsch
Fulton
Buster Neeley
Sandra PetrieForgey
Gallia
419-563-8130 jzaebst@live.com
Grand Rapids
419-875-6206 ohneeley@roadrunner.com
Bidwell
740-645-0260 sforgey@zoomnet.net
Geauga
Jennifer Salo
Mantua
216-406-7639 jrsalo@yahoo.com
Geauga
Kendall Smith
Burton
216-346-9187
Greene
Herb Rider
Xenia
937-372-9829 ohioriders@att.net
Guernsey
Don McIntyre
Cumberland
740-638-3010
Hamilton
Ann Frederick
Cleves
513-353-4744 mafvet2@gmail.com
Hancock
Daniel Treece
Findlay
567-525-0534 zevatreece@gmail.com
smith.kendall
@sbc.globalnet
Chapter Officers, State Officers, Directors, Mentors, Representatives, and Committee Chairpersons are all volunteer positions.
County
Harrison
Hocking
Name
Dorothy Glover
Robert Williams
Holmes
Amity Wise
Jackson
Jefferson
Ronald Warrens
Ron Waggoner
Knox
Terry Baker
Lake
Lanny Ware
Lawrence
Susan White
City
Phone
Email
Jewett
740-391-2675 dfg@eohio.net
New Plymouth 740-385-1989 rlwilliams42@frontier.com
amitywisedvm
Baltic
330-204-0337
@hotmail.com
Ray
740-418-9256 ronwarrens@yahoo.com
Bergholz
740-543-3120 karineeds58@att.net
whistlemeup08
Mt. Vernon
740-427-3085
@yahoo.com
buckenthunWilloughby Hills 440-602-9902
der1@yahoo.com
Wood
740-867-3994 susan.rusty@gmail.com
Licking
Charlene Santee
Newark
740-323-1443
Logan
Becky Porter
Zanesfield
937-597-3708
Lorain
Judy Budi
Wellington
440-476-4571
Madison
Medina
Medina
Meigs
Miami
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Marsha Pierce
Molly Eastwood
Jack Weese
Paul McDaniel Jr
Susan Cavedo
Rick Magyar
Cindy Barnett
Troy Lindimore
London
Akron
Berea
Langsville
Vandalia
Woodsfield
Miamisburg
McConnelsville
937-681-3493
330-666-1095
440-234-9668
740-742-2320
937-898-4857
740-934-2239
937-859-6009
740-962-3820
Morrow
Karen Sue Sharp Marengo
419-253-4832
Muskingum
Randy Nolan
Frazeysburg
740-828-3491
Perry
Pike
Portage
Preble
Ross
Sandusky
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Marsha McDonald
Penny Cooper
Shannon Bard
Tim Bicknell
Phillip Himelrick
Diane Joseph
Georgetta Rice
Betty Schadl
Becky Sheryak
David Gibbs
Mt. Perry
Bainbridge
Hartville
Hamilton
Chillicothe
Fremont
Lucasville
Uniontown
Richfield
Fowler
740-605-1100
937-763-1580
330-860-0318
513-532-2375
740-639-0954
419-307-3776
740-820-2342
330-256-0777
330-548-2605
330-240-0821
Tuscarawas Wesley Hayes
Dover
330-343-8233
Union
Warren
Raymond
Xenia
Ravenswood,
WV
937-246-7385
937-352-6379
James Strayton
Paul Ayres
Washington Brent DeWees
santeesprings
@windstream.net
beckyspottedhorses
@hotmail.com
crosscreekhaven
@gmail.com
marshap1943@yahoo.com
mollyeastwood@aol.com
jack4ohc@att.ent
dianmcdaniel@yahoo.com
sscorgi@msn.com
magyarrick@yahoo.com
misstootoo@sbcglobal.net
troyanne3680@gmail.com
karens1942
@embarqmail.com
emptypockets
@centrylink.net
m.marsha5@gmail.com
kuvasz@earthlink.net
rayshann1@gmail.com
thbicknell@gmail.com
sigman1982@gmail.com
joseph@nwonline.net
gegelpn87@falcon1.net
bschadl@neo.rr.com
sheryakbecky@gmail.com
dagwood396@gmail.com
whayes76821
@roadrunner.com
strayton@columbus.rr.com
payres1@woh.rr.com
304-377-1493 bcdewees14@gmail.com
kimscarbrough
@yahoo.com
Wayne
Kim Scarbrough
Marshallville
330-414-0697
Wood
Barb Oberhaus
Rising Sun
419-457-6935 pushover50@aol.com
www.ohconline.com
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State Officers, Directors, Mentors, Reps and Committee Chairs
President
Vice President
Arden Sims
Tom Green
Washington
Warren
(740) 350-2339
(937) 478-4716
president@ohconline.com
vicepresident@ohconline.com
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Jo Ellen Reikowski
Barb Gerard
Stark
Ashland
(330) 806-3146
(330) 262-4537
treasurer@ohconline.com
secretary@ohconline.com
Presidential Appointments
Director
Director
Larry Matthews
Mike Gerard
Washington
Ashland
(740) 984-4703
(330) 262-4537
larry@stephens-matthews.com
mgerard12@gmail.com
Director
Eric Estill
Warren
(513) 899-2267
ohcbylaws@ohconline.com
Regional Representatives – elected
Northwest
Southwest
Jackie Romaker
Cindy Barnett
At Large
Montgomery
(419) 575-3623
(937) 859-6009
nwregionalrep@ohconline.com
swregionalrep@ohconline.com
Central
Southeast
Ann Beathard
(Franklin) Eddie Wolfe
Madison
Meigs
(614) 314-0894
(740) 416-3531
cenregionalrep@ohconline.com seregionalrep@ohconline.com
Northeast
Jim Wallace
Lorain
(330) 723-5765
neregionalrep@ohconline.com
Regional Mentors – appointed
Northwest
Southwest
Tracy Sellers
John Rowland
Erie
Warren
(419) 681-4854
(513) 373-9572
nwregmentor@ohconline.com
swregmentor@ohconline.com
Central
Southeast
Terry Baker
Troy Lindimore
Knox
Morgan
(740) 427-3085
(740) 962-3820
cenregmentor@ohconline.com
swregmentor@ohconline.com
Northeast
Penny Passalacqua
Cuyahoga
(440) 248-0156
neregmentor@ohconline.com
Campfire Trivia answers: Page 2: Answer: B-Wilbur
“Gibby” Gibson; Page 3: Answer: D-Little Miami is
50 miles long and crosses the 3 counties of Greene,
Warren and Hamilton; Page 5: Answer: C-Tree
savers are the best way to establish a tie line for your
horse. It is a belt-like device with D ring ends to keep
the rope from damaging the tree; Page 8: B; Page
10: B-Affirmed.
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All American Youth
Horse Show
Jeffrey Fultz
Madison
(614) 314-4109
AAYshow@ohconline.com
At Large & Membership
Barb Gerard
Ashland
(330) 262-4537
membership@ohconline.com
Buckeye Trail
Jo Ellen Reikowski
Stark
(330) 806-3146
buckeyetrail@ohconline.com
Bylaws
Eric Estill
Warren
(513) 889-2267
ohcbylaws@ohconline.com
Communications & Newsletter
Theresa Burke
Delaware
(614) 329-7453
communications@ohconline.com
newsletter@ohconline.com
Corral Liaison
Becky Clifton
Preble
(937) 417-4359
corraleditor@ohconline.com
Equine Affaire
Tina Maruffi-Reid
Clinton
(740) 505-3267
equineaffaire@ohconline.com
Finance
Ann Beathard
Madison
(614) 314-0894
finance@ohconline.com
OHC STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Grievance
Nominating
(614) 600-1972
Bill Craft
Licking
Groom and Clean
(419) 560-3138
Sheila Bushong
Montgomery
Website-Social Media
(937) 884-7019
Brian Roudabush
History
Madison
Pam Bowman
(614) 304-1101
calendar@ohconline.com
Warren
State Trail Rides
(513) 897-3779
hammelhouse@gmail.com
Jack Weese
Legal Affairs
Medina
Tom Green
(404) 234-9668
staterides@ohconline.com
Warren
(937) 478-4716
Trail
legal@ohconline.com
Don Wagner
Legislative
Morgan
Mike Gerard
(740) 984-4145; (740) 350-2780
wagnerhorsefarm@yahoo.com
Ashland
(330) 262-4537
Trail Mileage & Saddle
Hours Program
legislative@ohconline.com
Legislative
Anne Lindimore
Reuss Griffiths
Morgan
Medina
(740) 962-3820
trailmiles@ohconline.com
(216) 440-0748
legislative@ohconline.com
Trail Work Hours Reporting
Merchandise & Promotions
Vicki Wagner
Mary Alice Kuhn
Morgan
Carroll
(740) 984-4145
wagnerhorsefarm@yahoo.com
(330) 863-6388
Website
merchandise@ohconline.com
promotions@ohconline.com
Donn Buckingham
Merit Awards
Preble
Kris Green
(937) 417-4358
webmaster@ohconline.com
Warren
(937) 477-0240
Youth Program & Insurance
meritawards@ohconline.com
Jackie Romaker
At Large
(419) 575-3623
youth@ohconline.com
insurance@ohconline.com
Every January, OHC members are encouraged to attend the Mid-Winter Planning Meeting.
Held this year at Salt Fork State Lodge, Sunday’s sessions allowed chapter officers and members to learn about better ways to conduct meetings, design trails to avoid water damage, write
by-laws and learn about various techniques to market and promote their chapters. (Left photo
from left to right) Marcia Pierce, Madison County; Bill Ison, Butler County; Molly Eastwood, Medina County. (Center photo left to right) Tonya Minna & Polly Agae, Clark County.
(Right photo left to right) Al Sidell & Diane Joseph, Sandusky County.
2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
State Office Use: Member I.D. _______ Type _______ Date Rec’d _______ Check # _______ SR# _______
Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Membership Application for Year 2016
(Membership Year is from January 1 to December 31)
( ) New ( ) Previous Member
Chapter: _______________________ or At Large ( )
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: _______ Phone: (
Please Print clearly or type
) _______________________
Spouse/Partner/Other: ________________________________ Age: _______ Cell Phone: (
) ____________________
Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________
□ Address Above is a Change of Address
The Corral and State Newsletter are included with your membership.
Email: ___________________________________________
□
We (I) own ____ horses.
I do not want to receive the Corral
I want to receive the State Newsletter by
□ Email □ By Postal Mail
If family membership, list names and ages of dependents residing in your household. No one can be included unless they live in your household. If
member is listed above, do not include in this space.
1.____________________________ ____ 2. __________________________ ____ 3. ________________________ ____ 4. ________________________ _____
(Name)
(Age)
(Name)
(Age)
(Name)
(Age)
(Name)
(Age)
*Some Chapters Charge a Chapter Fee*
OHC Basic Membership (Without Equine Excess Liability Insurance )
Type (please circle your choice)
Individual (Age 18 or older; No dependents)
Youth (under age 18; parental/guardian signature required)
Family (Spouse/Partner/Other and/or dependents)
Membership Fee
$20.00
$20.00
$30.00
*Chapter Charge*
Total
$20.00
$20.00
$30.00
OHC Plus Membership (With Equine Excess Liability Insurance )
Type (please circle your choice)
Individual (18 or older; No dependents)
Family (Spouse/Partner/Other and/or dependents)
Membership Fee
$20.00
$30.00
*Chapter Charge*
Insurance
$20.00
$40.00
Total
$40.00
$70.00
Associate Membership (List Association Name at top of form)
(Open to groups or individuals desiring to support OHC; must be affiliated with and sponsored by chapter.)
No. of Members ______
Association President/Chairperson:
Membership Fee
$35.00 + *chapter charge*
Primary applicant(s) must sign. Parent or guardian must sign in addition to applicant under age 18. Please date this document. By signing
this document, I (we) agree to the terms and conditions of the By-Laws of the Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
For Chapter Use Only
Make checks payable to: Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
Send to: Jo Ellen Reikowski, OHC State Treasurer
P.O. Box 344
Middlebranch, OH 44652
treasurer@ohconline.com
Membership Card Issued By: ____________ Date:__________
Insurance Card Issued By: _____________ Date:___________
Insurance Certificate Issued By: _________ Date: __________
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
(Must have primary membership in another county)
TYPE
Individual
Family
Chapter
Fee
$3.00
$5.00
*Chapter
Charge*
Total
$3.00
$5.00
Secondary Member’s Primary County: _________________
Application & Membership Fees Plus any Liability Insurance Fees Received by OHC Officer: _____ Check #: ______ Cash: ____ Date: _______
Rev: 08/15 bg
(Initial)
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For mailing addresses or chapter information.
www.ohconline.com
Horsemen Helping Horsemen
Take Note of Upcoming 2016 OHC events!

Equine Affaire, Columbus, OH April 7-10
Booth 800 in the Bricker Building

All American Youth Horse Show, Columbus, OH
May 12-15

OHC General Membership Meeting, Delaware, OH
November 13
If you’d like to join OHC, contact your county chapter oficer on page 13,
or visit www.ohconline.com.
® Registered trademark of Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
© 2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.