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Vol. 37, No. 3 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter April 2009 The Minnesota Horse Expo is almost here! APRIL 242526 Goals and Objectives of the Minnesota Horse Council Promote and/or support equine educational activities Improve communication in all horse related activities with the general public Gather information of value to equine related activities Distribute gathered information as appropriate Provide expertise, consult and advise Establish, develop and enhance equine trails and other infrastructure and encourage their prudent use 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Mark Ward 651-436-6557 markward@windyridgeranch.com 1st Vice President Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 darrellmead@comcast.net 2nd Vice President Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 turner@anokaequine.com Secretary Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 dmoore834@comcast.net Treasurer Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 t-bonham@scc.net DIRECTORS Carol Dobbelaire.........763-684-0709 Glen Eaton...................952-922-8666 Teresa Hanson..............763-434-2799 Judy Jensen.....................763-972-6397 Trina Joyce..................612-729-7798 Sue McDonough..........651-699-8117 Marian Robinson.........763-588-0297 Jan Schatzlein..............612-825-2459 Missie Schwartz...........763-428-7532 Tom Tweeten...............952-226-4190 Christie Ward..................651-603-8702 Lynn Wasson...................320-398-8085 www.mnhorsecouncil.org For Horse’s Sake www.mnhorseexpo.org 2 April 2009 For Horse’s Sake More Expo Speakers! See www.MnHorseExpo.org for more info Susan Harris International Clinician Equestrian author & artist Dr. Tom Lenz Unwanted Horse Coalition Committee Dave Genadek Master Saddle Maker Elizabeth Graves Natural Gaited Horse Teacher JoAnn Wegenke Scrapbooking for the Horse Lover Dale Myler Bits & Bitting Expert Cowboy Mounted Shooters www.mnhorsecouncil.org Tracy Turner For Horse’s Sake Ken & Allison Larson Dressage Figures Demystified www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2009 3 For Horse’s Sake More Expo Speakers! See www.MnHorseExpo.org for more info Grace Ostien Driving 101 Steve Wood Kerry Severson Driving 101 Equine Psycotherapy Allison Eklund Equine Business Law Seminar Lisa Borgia “One-Armed Bandit” 8-time PRCA Specialty Act of the Year Introducing Your Horse to Jumping Dr. Heidi Terwey Dr. Whitney Ostrem Dr. Kathryn Ott Foaling Horse and Barn Safety Role of Vet Specialists in Your Horse’s Care www.mnhorsecouncil.org Dr. Scott Madill Dr. Mary Boyce To Breed or Not to Breed? You’ve Got Yourself a Horse--Now What? John Payne Emergency 101 Normals Dr. Stephanie Valberg Mark Ward Is My Horse Lame? Dr. Lynn Hovda Dr. Julie Wilson Equine Economics Poisonous Plants Dr. Jennifer Selvig Buying & Selling a Horse Caring for a Senior Horse Krishona Martinson, PhD Equine Economics For Horse’s Sake www.mnhorseexpo.org 4 www.mnhorsecouncil.org For Horse’s Sake For Horse’s Sake April 2009 www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2009 5 For Horse’s Sake VENDORS VENDORS VENDORS C=Colseium, P=Poultry Barn, S=Sheep Barn, L=Cattle Barn, B=Miracle of Birth Bldg, E=Empire Commons, O=Outside, J=Judson Ave, ET=East Trailer Area 2nd Go Show Clothes............................ AANHCP................................................. Absorbent Products Ltd.......................... Ace Tack & Outfitters.............................. ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc..................... AgStar Financial Services....................... Airship Artistry Airbrush.......................... Alexis Horse Trailers............................... All Mac Inc.............................................. Alpine Ridge Embroidery........................ Althea's Opalescent Designs.................. Ameribuilt Buildings, Inc......................... Andy's Place Hats LLC........................... Animal Communication........................... Anoka Equine Veterinary Services......... Appaloosa Horse Club............................ Arena Fenceline..................................... Arena Trailer Sales................................. Assurance Feeds.................................... B&B Cowboy Tack.................................. Badlands Jewelry.................................... Bar X Ranch........................................... Barley and Flax....................................... BarnFellows Photography....................... BeautiControl.......................................... Bekaert Corporation............................... Big Black Horse...................................... Blankets - Beanies.................................. Blue Ribbon Books................................. Branded With Color................................ Broken Wheel Farms Horse Camp........ Brother Wolf and Friends........................ Buffalo Championship Rodeo................. Camp Shamineau................................... Candace Liddy Bronzes......................... Cannon Falls Trailer Sales..................... Canterbury Park..................................... Cardinal Brothers Hay Sales.................. Carlson Wholesale/Ritchie Fountains..... Carol & Mike's Magnetic Jewelry............ Catalina's Originals................................. CCC Corral............................................. Cedarosa Studio..................................... Central States Dressage & Eventing Assn Changing Gaits Inc................................. Chelsea Christman................................. Circle A Saddlery.................................... Classic Equine Equip. Inc....................... Classic Fencing & Construction............. Cleary Building Corp. Clearly Lake Veterinary Hospital............ Comfort CurvesCushions/Art by Gayle.. Connolly's Red Mills............................... Country Tack Western Store................... Covey of Quail........................................ Cowgirl Classics..................................... Cowgirl Glitter......................................... Cowgirl J Candy...................................... Craig Cameron....................................... Crystal Welding Inc................................. CSI Saddlepads...................................... Culpitt Roofing Inc.................................. www.mnhorsecouncil.org L-326 P-704 L-538 C-111-112; B-10-12,16-17 P-104 L-635,637 B-46 L-1200-1219 L-933 C-157 B-55 C-121 L-632,634,636 C-135 B-51 L-713 C-139 L-100-139 B-1,26 B-48-50 L-433 L-728 L-628 C-158 P-105 L-922 L-526 C-154 C-137-138 B-47 L-736 P-307 C-132 E-3 C-102 L-1222-1234,1300-1333 L-622,624 O-59 C-123 L-639 L-534,536 B-4-6 L-404 L-942 P-107 L-431 P-202,204,301,303 L-923,925,927 L-616,618 C-117 L-727 B-29 L-937 C-168-169 L-835,837 B-15 C-165,167 L-326 L-527,529 L-917,919 L-818 L-623 Dahl Graphic Design..................................... Dakota de Caza Equestrian Estates............. Dancing Sky Ranch....................................... DC Creations................................................. Dehne, Jim..................................................... Denims & Diamonds...................................... Denny's Trailer Sales..................................... Desert Skies Outfitters/Nuff Said................... Designs by Teri.............................................. Dipn Good Dip............................................... dk originals.................................................... Doc Baley's/Amber & Associates.................. Dogz n' Catz Pet Supply................................ Earthtamer LLC............................................. Efficient Lighting Resources, LLC................. Ellsworth Community College........................ End of the Trail.............................................. Energy Panel Structures................................ Equestrian Journey........................................ Equine Resource Guide................................ Equiphany Arts............................................... EQUISCENTIALS Horse Care Products....... Equi-Shine..................................................... Equisport........................................................ ESPANA Equine Products............................. Essential Way-e-Motion Thrpy Msge Chairs Ezall............................................................... Faithfull Creations.......................................... Fancy Horses LLC......................................... Fargo Imports................................................ Farm Built...................................................... Farm Bureau Financial Services - Ag/Max.... Federated Co-ops, Inc................................... Flanders River Ranch................................... Flax & Crafts LLC.......................................... Foot Huggers Sock Company........................ Frames From the Back Forty......................... Gardner Fence Systems................................ Geneva Lakes Jewelry LLC........................... Gerri Pizzini................................................... Golden Valley Outfitters Western Wear......... Goodrich Trailer Sales................................... Graphic Design Ventures............................... Gray Horse Trading Company....................... Great Lakes Renewable Energy.................... Greystone Construction/Coverall................... Hay Creek Ranch.......................................... Health Mate Home Saunas........................... Hi Qual........................................................... Hill View Farms.............................................. Hilltop Leather................................................ Holcomb Buffalo Ranch................................. Hoofhaulers, Inc............................................. Horse N Stuff Tack......................................... Horse of a Different Color Art Studio & Gifts Horseman Tack.............................................. Horsemart...................................................... Horse'n Around.............................................. Horse'n Around Magazine............................. Horse'n Around Tack Shop............................ Horses Just Wanna Have Fun....................... Horse-Tribe.................................................... For Horse’s Sake C-105 L-630 P-114 O-58 J-1 B-35-38 O-37 C-104 L-730 L-537 C-129 L-710 B-54 L-724 L-328 L-909,911 O-50 C-3 P-108 P-703 O-2 B-34 B-24 P-518 C-2 L-929 L-804 C-1 C-106 L-619 J-24 C-136 ET-1,3,5,7,9,11 C-127,128,130 L-940 C-181 L-611 L-535 P-101 B-42 L-400-401 L-1100-1134 P-707-708 C-116,118 L-612 L-627,629 L-924 B-25 O-3 L-512-519, O-27 J-1.5 L-430 J-74-75 L-910 B-52 L-435,437 P-815 C-126 C-174 J-11 P-805 L-302 www.mnhorseexpo.org 6 April 2009 For Horse’s Sake VENDORS VENDORS VENDORS C=Colseium, P=Poultry Barn, S=Sheep Barn, L=Cattle Barn, B=Miracle of Birth Bldg, E=Empire Commons, O=Outside, J=Judson Ave, ET=East Trailer Area Horsey Habit Saddlery & Tack Inc................. Independent Sales......................................... Iowa Valley Carriage...................................... Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch................ Itchin Post LLC.............................................. It's a Cinch/PGO Series................................ J Construction................................................ J & K Sunglass Creations............................. J&D Signs...................................................... J.N.S. Sales................................................... JMC Company, Inc........................................ John Deere Company.................................... JSI Innovations.............................................. K Fence Systems.......................................... Kansas Saddlery............................................ Kathy-Iverson-Horse-Designs.com................ Kent Feeds, Inc............................................. Keystone Steel & Wire................................... Kim Enterprises............................................. Kim's Tack & Leather..................................... Kinney's Western Boutique........................... L & L Design.................................................. Land O'Lakes Purina Feeds.......................... Larsen Industries........................................... Lazy L Trailers & Tack................................... LCBCF........................................................... Lester Buidlings LLC..................................... Let's Ride Tack & Apparel............................. Light in the Loft Studio/Sharon Prestegard... Lincoln Sales................................................. Log Creations................................................ Luck Saddlery and Outfitters......................... Ma Kenna Del Nature Products LLC............. Majestic Hills Ranch for Children.................. Majesty's Animal Nutrition............................. Mark Enterprises, Inc.................................... Marti's Tack Shack......................................... Masters Western Distributing........................ McBean's Printing & Signs............................ Meadowlark Arts............................................ Metalcraft by K............................................... Midwest Cremation Services of MN Inc........ Midwest Equine Dental Specialists................ Midwest Sales............................................... Mills Fleet Farm............................................. Minneapolis Metro Dodge Dealers................ Minneapolis Police Mounted Patrol............... MN 4-H Horse Assoc..................................... MN Dept. of Natural Resources.................... MN Distance Riding Assoc............................ MN Emu......................................................... MN EquiFest.................................................. MN Farm Bureau Federation......................... MN Farriers Assoc......................................... MN Half Arabian Horse Assoc....................... MN High School Equestrian Assoc............... MN Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation....... MN Horse Council/Trail Blazers.................... MN Horse Exposition, Inc.............................. MN Lyme Action Support Group.................... MN Mounted Shooters Assoc........................ MN Palomino Horse Exhibitors..................... www.mnhorsecouncil.org L-500,600-602,701 P-705-706 L-638,739 C-4 L-930 B-45 L-340 C-103 O-18 L-812-815,817,819 L-510 O-67 L-722,724 L-323 L-522,524 B-61 L-731,733 L-935 L-735,737 O-52 P-112 L-505,507 O-21-23 O-51, C-176 O-71-73 L-339 C-161 O-69-70 C-153 L-322,324 L-426,428 C-142-143 P-203 P-109 L-412 C-144,180 L-416,418 B-53 C-175 B-21-22 C-148-149 L-523 L-511 P-402,806,808 L-423,425,427,429 Outdoor L-509 Empire Commons B-33 L-614 L-625 L-439 P-304 L-607 C-131 L-936 L-413,415 C-170-171 O-19-20 P-809 L-708 L-338 MN Quarter Horse Assoc.............................. MN School of Horseshoeing.......................... MN Sheriffs Mounted Posse Assoc............... MN Thoroughbred Assoc............................... MN Trail Riders Association.......................... Montana Emu Ranch/Forces of Nature......... Morton Buildings, Inc..................................... NAG's Tack & Western.................................. Native Arts..................................................... NBW LLC....................................................... Nelson Horse Waterers................................. Newt's Hat Co................................................ Next Step Designs......................................... Nine Rodeo Assn........................................... North Central Camp Cherith.......................... Northland Buildings........................................ Nutrena.......................................................... Once Abarn a Time........................................ OneGirlOneRide.com.................................... Original Johns................................................ Otter Acres Awards & Saddlery..................... Outback Survival Gear.................................. Paw Prints Plus............................................. Pawtraiture by Cindy..................................... Pegasus Airboots/Equiface Saver................. Pelli's Castle Works....................................... Pet Care Sys/Swheat Stall Horse Bedding.... Pet I.D. Tags.................................................. Petty Livestock Equip. Mfg. Co..................... Pioneer Western Mfg. Co.............................. Pleasant Hills Saddle Shop, Inc.................... Posh Pucci..................................................... Prairie Trailer ................................................ Pro-Mohs Pet Products................................. Quick Draw Solutions/LNI Photo................... R. Craig Leatherworks................................... Ralco Nutrition, Inc........................................ RAM Buildings Inc......................................... Red Rock Tack.............................................. Reed Tack...................................................... Rettmann Equine........................................... Rivard Enterprise........................................... RiverWind Saddle & Tack.............................. RM Tack/Brummer's Tack Horse & Trailers... RNR Ranch & Tack........................................ Rochester Community & Technical College.. Rocking S Ranch/MN Rodeo Assoc.............. Rodenator...................................................... Roger Berg Agency........................................ Saddle Tramp Saddle Shop........................... Saddle Up Clothing Company....................... Sawtooth Saddle Co...................................... Schatzlein Saddle Shop Inc........................... Schnell's Saddle Shop................................... Seven Treasures............................................ Shelley Paulson Photography........................ Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota.......... Sheyenne Oaks Horse Camp - RV Park....... Showtime Ready Grooming Services............ SM Iron/Sales, Inc......................................... Smith Iron Works, Inc.................................... Stable Health for Horses............................... For Horse’s Sake P-404,406,408,410 L-438 P-813 L-626 C-146-147 P-103 C-110 P-207,209,211 L-715,717 L-802-803 L-422,424 P-510,512 L-839A, 839 S-101 C-134 C-124 L-405,407 B-52 L-934 L-222-237 P-801,803 L-704,805,807,809 C-172 P-302 P-820 P-701 L-938 O-25 O-6 C-164 C-107,109,120,122 L-931 O-68 C-119 P-401 C-159 C-177 C-155-156 L-212-219 C-173 E-31 C-112CA,113CA,113 L-417,419 L-822-834,836 B-27-28,56 C-140 S-100 L-504 P-205 L-732,734 O-1,E-21,30 L-325,327,329 C-100-101 L-631,633 P-501,503 L-411 E-4 L-816 L-510 L-712,714,716,718 O-66 C-141 www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2009 VENDORS Stained in Time.............................................. Stall Fresh & Trailer Fresh............................. State Line Fence Co...................................... STEM Tech Health Sciences, Inc.................. Structural Buildings........................................ Stubben North America, Inc........................... SUDZ - Cowboy Bling................................... Sun Companies............................................. Sundby Trailer Sales/A Bit of Tack................ Sundowner Trailers of Minnesota.................. Tech Mix, Inc................................................. That's Amazing.............................................. The Common Horseman............................... The Finishing Touch...................................... The Haughty Horse....................................... The Leather Guy............................................ The Purseman............................................... The Western Way by Chariton Vet Supply.... Timberline Traders......................................... Too Chic Wearable Art................................... Trail & Pleasure Riding Supplies................... Triple C Carts Inc........................................... Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc............................. Triple D Farms............................................... Triton Barn Systems...................................... Tropical Travel............................................... Truly Cowgirl Creations................................. Twin Cities Featherlite Trailer Sales.............. United Vet Equine.......................................... Univ. of MN College of Veterinary Medicine.. United States Pony Club/N. Lakes Region.... University of Minnesota-Crookston................ URSA Wagon................................................. Usborne Books at Home............................... UWRF Horseman's Assoc............................. Viner's Concessions...................................... Waconia Farm Supply................................... Walters Buildings........................................... We Can Ride, Inc.......................................... West 20 Saddle Co....................................... Western Edge Ltd.......................................... Western Saddle Clubs Assoc........................ Westfall Horsemanship.................................. Westwind Shelters......................................... Whiteridge Ranch.......................................... Wick Buildings............................................... Wildwood Sleigh & Carriage.......................... Wilkinson Ent................................................. William Woods University.............................. Willow Creek Wood Shop.............................. Winchester Pottery........................................ Windmill Mono. Halters & Dog Collars.......... Wisconsin State Horse Council..................... Woblo Prairie Sales....................................... Wood's Art Gallery......................................... www.FleeceCorner.com................................. Young Living Essential Oils........................... www.mnhorsecouncil.org 7 For Horse’s Sake C-5 B-23 L-726 P-702 C-151 O-7-9 P-106 L-913,915,P-608 ET-2,4,6,8,10,12 O-38-47 L-617 L-719 E-56 B-30-32 L-736 J-3-4 P-113,217 P-308,310,312, 314,316,318, 407,409,411, 413,415,417 L-530-533 L-410 P-514,516 O-4 L-525 L-528 L-409 C-162 C-6 L-918,1000-1034 L-330-337 L-613,615 P-111 L-414 C-108 E-10 L-506 O-62-63 L-434,436 C-163 C-133 L-304-319 L-200-211 L-508 S-200 O-5 C-131A C-114 P-206 C-150,152 P-306 B-2-3 P-817,819 C-125 C-145 L-432 B-40-41 P-102,201 C-178-179 Minnesota Horse Council News Minnesota Horse Council Donates $30,000 to the DNR for Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park The Minnesota Horse Council donated $30,000 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) during a DNR Equestrian Advisory Group meeting on February 18, 2009. These funds, along with a $30,000 match from the Federal Recreational Trail Program, will be used to develop a day-use parking facility at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, near Preston, Minnesota. Darrell Mead, Minnesota Horse Council Vice Ppresident and Trail Blazers Committee Chair, presented the check to Joel Stedman, regional manager for the DNR Parks and Trails Division. "Currently, there is very limited space for day users, and this donation will allow us to make important improvements in customer service," said Stedman. Courtland Nelson, division director, added that the agency's cooperative working relationship with the Minnesota Horse Council is an example of a successful public-private partnership. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is the most heavily used, state-owned equestrian facility in Minnesota, hosting approximately 13,000 horseback riders each year. About 8,000 of these visitors are overnight guests in the horse camp, and 5,000 are riders visiting the park for the day. For Horse’s Sake APRIL 242526 www.mnhorseexpo.org 8 April 2009 For Horse’s Sake Ray Hunt, Legendary Horse Trainer, Passes Away 202-296-4031 www.horsecouncil.org 2007 Census for Agriculture Results Released The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture which was conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The census results can be found at www.agcensus.usda.gov. In Memory of Ray Hunt August 31, 1929 - March 12, 2009 Ray Hunt was born August 31, 1929 in Paul Idaho to parents Joel Eugene Hunt and Zua Stella Shangle Hunt. The family moved to Mountain Home, Idaho in 1933. Ray attended Mountain Home schools and worked with his father on the family farm. Ray married Millie Randall in 1948. In 1950 they moved to the Battle Mountain, Nevada area where Ray worked as a cowboy for the T Lazy S ranch. In 1955 the family moved to California. Ray continued working with horses becoming famous the world over for his pioneering methods. Ray married Carolyn Lord in 1980 at Georgetown Lake, Montana. The clinics grew to epic proportions with Ray helping people and horses both domestically and internationally. Ray often earned recognition for his achievements including the Top Hand Award, being inducted in to the California Reined Cow Horse Hall of Fame in 2004 and being named the first Western Horseman of the Year in 2005. Ray passed away March 12, 2009 in Denton, Texas after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Ray is survived by his wife Carolyn and daughters Geri Van Norman of Tuscarora Nevada, Kathy Hunt of Salinas California, Elaine Black of Homedale Idaho and Julie Ristau of Kodiak Alaska, and sons Joel Hunt of Bruneau Idaho and Preston Lord of Mountain Home Idaho, eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years and is a count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures, and many other areas. For the 2007 Census of Agriculture, a farm is defined as any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced or sold, or normally would have been sold, during the census year. The census found that the number of farms in the U.S. has grown 4 percent and the operators of those farms have become more demographically diverse in the past five years. A total of 2,204,792 farms in the United States were counted, a net increase of 75,810 farms. Nearly 300,000 new farms have begun operation since the 2002 census. Compared to all farms nationwide, these new farms tend to have more diversified production, fewer acres, lower sales and younger operators who also work off-farm. The latest census results show a continuation in the trend towards more small and very large farms and fewer mid-sized operations. Between 2002 and 2007, the number of farms with sales of less than $2,500 increased by 74,000. The number of farms with sales of more than $500,000 grew by 46,000 during the same period. Census results show that the majority of U.S. farms are smaller operations. More than 36 percent are classified as residential/lifestyle farms, with sales of less than $250,000 and operators with a primary occupation other than farming. Another 21 percent are retirement farms, which have sales of less than $250,000 and operators who reported they are retired. The 2007 census counted a total of 4,028,827 horses and 283,806 mules, burros and donkeys. This was an increase from the 2002 census results which reported 3,644,278 horses and 105,358 mules, burros and donkeys. A total of 575,942 operations with horses were counted. Because the census focuses on agriculture production and only counted farms on which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced or sold, a significant part of the U.S. equine population would not have been counted, such as recreational facilities and backyard horses. www.mnhorsecouncil.org For Horse’s Sake www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2009 For Horse’s Sake MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES February 10, 2009 Meeting Location: Nutrena Conference Room - Leatherdale Center, U of MN St Paul Board Members Present: Glen Eaton, Darrell Mead, Dawn Moore, Missie Schwartz, Marian Robinson, Mark Ward, Sue McDonough, Trina Joyce, Teresa Hanson, Tom Tweeten, Jan Schatzlein, Lynn Wasson, Tim Bonham, Christie Ward, Carol Dobbelaire Absent: Judy Jensen, Tracy Turner Members/Visitors: Miriam McGurran, Dan Dolan, Dave Dayon I. Meeting called to order: 6:30 p.m. by Mark Ward II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors Mark Ward introduced Jan Schatzlein to the rest of the MHC board. III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda 1. Mark Ward led nominations for President. Nominations for President were Tracy Turner and Mark Ward; at which time Mark Ward transferred control of the nominations to the Second Vice-President Darrell Mead. The MHC board voted via ballot with the final vote count being seven votes for Mark Ward and five votes for Tracy Turner. Mark Ward will serve as the new President of MHC. Darrell Mead was unanimously elected First Vice-President. Tracy Turner was unanimously elected Second Vice-President. Dawn Moore was re-elected secretary as was Tim Bonham re-elected Treasurer of MHC. 2. Tom Tweeten requested the addition of a Legislative committee report. 3. Trina Joyce requested the addition of a Scholarship committee report. 4. Darrell Mead requested the addition of a Trails committee report. IV. Treasurer's Report for February was distributed by Tim Bonham. It was requested that the time limit on grants be revisited. Tim Bonham has contacted both outstanding grantees to inform them that the monies need to be utilized as stated in their acceptance letter or the funds will no longer be available. Christie Ward asked for a recalculation of the Direct Funding amounts. Glen Eaton asked that Tim Bonham research different financial institutions for a better CD rate. December financial questions pertaining to that report are: How was the reserve value calculated? Tim Bonham stated the total amount in budget, minus what was spent, minus direct funding commitments, minus the grant commitments results in the reserve value. What was done with the income for the SHCAC? Tim Bonham to reconcile the sponsorship checks for the SHCAC and report at the March meeting. Reconciliation of the reserve vs. the budget; Tim Bonham to review this question, reconcile with Glen Eaton's records and report back at the March meeting. December's financial report tabled until March. V. Approval of Minutes - Tim Bonham motioned to approve the December minutes with corrections, Darrell Mead seconded, motion passed. VI. Secretary's Report - Dawn Moore reported there were two thank you cards and two donations to the MHC this past month. Tim Bonham to use the donations as additions to the Tony Gasser fund. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Website - Mark Ward reported that the MN Horse Council website is running well. There is still some archived information that needs to be updated. The approved minutes and agendas are all available online. B. MN State Fair request for a cornerstone contribution from MHC for an equine renovation project--discussion followed. Glen Eaton reported that this topic should be tabled until there is more information from the SF. Glen Eaton offered to report on this issue when there is movement on the SF side. Mark Ward asked for interested parties to contact him. With regard to the MN State Fair Horse Show, Dan Dolan stated he is willing to gather information from exhibitors showing during the western portion of the fair. Glen Eaton requested to be the liason between MHC and the SF. C. Horseman's Directory - Mark Ward reported the website is live and has received approximately 35 listings thus far. Mark Ward consulted regarding if information listed needs to be approved by each individual/business listed, he reports that it is legal and the MHC is listing businesses without www.mnhorsecouncil.org 9 authorization as long as the information is publicly available. Mark Ward reported that the MHC site is legally allowed to link to any other site. D. SHCAC - Glen Eaton reported a conference call of the Task Force of the SHCAC was held February 5th and much was discussed concerning working with the AHC. This was the second conference call since the meeting in Bloomington. The call lasted about an hour. Jay Hickey (AHC President) has called for a meeting of the Task Force of the AHC Trustees and the SHCAC Task Force to be held March 19th in Indianapolis. We feel this is a good move as it appears the AHC Trustees want to work with us. E. State Fair Coliseum Horseman of the Year Display - Dawn Moore reported that Judy Jensen is still working on contacting MN State Fair representatives and will report back in March. F. Walt Westman - Dan Dolan reported he has not heard back regarding a way for MHC to be involved in the event and requested the issue be removed from the agenda until such time as there is something to report. G. Farm Bureau Lobbyist - Dan Dolan will report on this topic in March. H. Tim Bonham reported on a "Silverado" horse dedicated to John McQuay's memory that receives donations that will be given to the MHC. John Tackaberry has requested the monies be used to aid with the unwanted horses within the state. Tim Bonham motioned to create a committee to handle funds to be utilized for unwanted horses within the state of MN. Carol Dobbelaire seconded, discussion followed. Darrell Mead amended the motion to form the committee and charge the committee with the creating a process and return to MHC board for approval. MHC board approved amended motion. MHC board passed the original motion. Mark Ward requested that those interested in participating on this committee contact him directly. I. UHC- Glen Eaton revisited the tabled motion that the $2500 membership be paid to the UHC. Glen Eaton motioned to pay the $2500 membership fee to UHC, Dawn Moore seconded, discussion followed. Tim Bonham motioned to table the discussion until March, Carol Dobbelaire seconded. Motion defeated. Motion to pay 2009 membership to UHC carried. VIII. Committee Reports A. EXPO - Glen Eaton reported the following: With the 2009 Minnesota Horse Expo just over 2-1/2 months away, everything in the planning is in high gear. Promotion is taking place in equine media and we are working with the St. Paul Pioneer Press again for an insert in the Sunday paper before Expo as we did for the 2008 Minnesota Horse Expo. The website is being updated as we see necessary. The Expo will have a vendor booth at the Central Minnesota Horse Fair in St. Cloud the first weekend in April The St. Paul Pioneer Press has a circulation of about 750. Noted Clinicians to date are Stacy Westfall, Craig Cameron, Susan Harris, and Dr. Tom Lenz, Chairman of the Unwanted Horse Coalition. Dr. Lenz will be at the Expo on Saturday only. In general vendor booth, stall rentals and ads in the program are down from years past because of the economy but as Expo time gets closer the busier we get so I feel we will have a great Expo. B. Direct Funding - Christie Ward reported that the committee has received two applications for direct funding and will meet with the committee and report back regarding the outcome. Proposals to be considered today: 1. Rum River Equestrian Farm - Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota Susan Graves, Business Manager This organization, which provides social services to at-risk children throughout the state, is requesting $500 to support the purchase of 10 safety helmets and 5 pairs of safety stirrups. This equipment will allow children participating in their educational program an opportunity to ride horses rather than simply address general horsemanship and barn management. 2. Run Fast… Ride Hard Saddle Club Tia Dvorak This organization is requesting $500 toward the purchase of an electronic timing system for use in barrel racing competitions, horse shows, and clinics. The total cost for the item they plan to purchase is $804; they are seeking the remainder of the funds elsewhere. Direct Funding proposals approved for 2009 to date: N/A Total Direct Funding approved for 2009: $0 to date For Horse’s Sake www.mnhorseexpo.org 10 C. Annual Meeting - Dawn Moore reported the meeting seemed to be a great success. Dawn Moore voiced a concern that the dinner was not the same quality as years past. Dawn Moore has contacted the facility to report the concern and will try all items prior to the annual meeting in 2010. The following resolution was passed at the January meeting to read: RESOLVED, that Article VII of the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation be, and hereby is, amended in its entirety to read as follows: "The number of directors of this corporation shall be not fewer than five (5) nor more than seventeen (17), and the term of office of each director shall be for three (3) years, unless elected to complete an unexpired term or until their successors are elected, qualified and have accepted." This change has been given to the attorney for submission with the state. D. Legislative - Tracy Turner absent. Tom Tweeten reported on the Green Acres, there are currently seven separate bills that have been submitted to the house and thirteen to the senate regarding changes to the current Green Acres legislation. Tom Tweeten encouraged directors to educate themselves on the bills. Tom Tweeten presented information on the current status of the Racino project. No bill as been introduced at this point, however, discussion has resumed. www.Mn-racinos.com has information regarding this issue. Tom Tweeten brought the issue of the MHC implementing a program to certify MN Equine Rescue Facilities before the board for discussion. Materials were distributed for directors to review prior to the March meeting. Tom Tweeten will email a link to all directors so they may review the AAEP guidelines. Mark Ward requested a summary of actions relating to Equine legislation be presented by the committee. E. Promotions - Teresa Hanson reported that she will be going to the Central MN Horsefest the first weekend in April. She welcomes individuals with ideas or those who are willing to volunteer to contact her. There are several new ads circulating to promote the new website and horsemen's directory. There will be new nametags ordered for the new directors and for directors whose nametag was lost. Please sign up for nametags or business cards if needed. Anyone who would like to volunteer for the MHC booth at MN Horse Expo please contact Teresa Hanson. F. Trails - Darrell Mead reported a $60,000 ($30,000 from MHC and $30,000 matched by the park) project for day use parking at Forestville is underway. H. Scholarships - Trina Joyce received several thank you cards for the scholarships given this year. One of the students would like to hold the scholarship until spring semester so as not to disrupt financial aid already in place. Board agreed this would be fine. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Carver County's Comprehensive Master Plan - Darrell will address this issue in March. B. Newsletter Articles and Copyright Permissions - Missie Schwartz reported on a story that was printed in the May 2008 newsletter that was perhaps used without permission. The story was printed as "author unknown." There was an email received from an individual stating that she was the original author and was not given due credit. Missie Schwartz researched the copyright and found none for this article. The article was immediately removed from the website. A message giving her credit will be printed in an upcoming newsletter. C. Animal ID System - will be presented in March. D. Abandoned Animals - will be encompassed by the new committee for unwanted horses. E. Guest Speaker - Dave Dayon presented information on the Green Acres bills that are before senate and the house currently. They are hopeful to have the language regarding commercial boarding facilities needing to meet additional criteria to qualify for Green Acres will be removed. Dave Dayon presented the new draft of a bill to clarify the definition of horses as livestock. This language will be inserted into section 17. X. OTHER XI. ADJOURNED at 9:14 PM NEXT MEETING March 10, 2008 6:30 pm U of MN Leatherdale Equine Center www.mnhorsecouncil.org April 2009 For Horse’s Sake 2009 MEETING SCHEDULE View www.mnhorsecouncil.org and www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.org for additional events Minnesota Horse Council Board Meetings Leatherdale Equine Center Center 6:30 pm 1801 Dudley Ave St, Paul Located on the U of M St. Paul Campus February 10 June 9 October 13 March 10 July 14 November 10 April 7 August - No meeting December 8 May 12 September 8 January 16, 2010 - Annual Meeting - Northland Inn Minnnesota Horse Expo Board Meetings Byerly’s Community Room 6:30 pm 3777 Park Center Drive St. Louis Park, MN January 27 February 23 March 31 April 28 May 26 June 30 July 28 August - No meeting September 29 October 27 November 24 December 29 For Horse’s Sake Editors: Linda Dahl and Missie Schwartz Publisher: Dahl Graphic Design 888-403-2060 www.dahlgraphics.com Missie Schwartz: 763-428-7532 bmschwartz@msn.com For Horse’s Sake is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Horse Council (MHC). Statements appearing in For Horse’s Sake are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the MHC. To reprint any material published in For Horse’s Sake, please notify MHC of your intentions. Full credit needs to be given to the author. Articles of relevance to the equine industry are earnestly solicited. The Minnesota Horse Council is a non-profit member-supported volunteer organization representing all equine disciplines and breeds in Minnesota’s equine livestock industry. Please e-mail or send potential articles to: Dahl Graphic Design 39257 Taray Road Pine River, MN 56474 E-Mail: fhs-mhc@dahlgraphics.com 2009 Article Submission Deadlines January/February March April May June For Horse’s Sake 1/23/09 2/13/09 3/13/09 4/10/09 5/15/09 July/August September October November December 6/12/09 8/14/09 9/11/09 10/16/09 11/13/09 www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2009 11 For Horse’s Sake Minnesota Horse Council MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Individual - $15 Family - $20 Organization - $25 Corporation - $25 Certified Stable First Year - $35 Certified Stable Renewal - $25 13055 Riverdale Drive Box 202 Suite 500 Coon Rapids, MN 55448 763-755-7729 mn.horsecouncil@comcast.net www.MnHorseCouncil.org COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Meeting Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 dmoore834@comcast.net Aisle of Breeds Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 Glen@MnHorseExpon.org Budget Mark Ward 651-436-6557 markward@windyridgeranch.com Name Certified Stables Sue McDonough 651-699-8117 Farm/Business Name Communications Address Missie Schwartz 763-428-7532 bmschwartz@msn.com City/State/Zip Direct Funding Phone Disaster Response Christie Ward 651-603-8702 malaz002@umn.edu Marian Robinson: 763-588-0297 mariana_1820@yahoo.com Alt. Phone Expo E-mail Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 Glen@MnHorseExpo.org Website Tom Tweeten 952-226-4190 tnt@integraonline.com Facilities Grants Brief description of your stable/business/involvement with horses: Tim Bonham 612-721-1007 t-bonham@scc.net Horseperson of the Year Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 dmoore834@comcast.net Inventory/Storage Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 Glen@MnHorseExpo.org Legislative Would you like to volunteer with MHC? If so, please list any interest you have: Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 turner@anokaequine.com Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory Mark Ward 651-436-6557 markward@windyridgeranch.com Nominations Mark Ward 651-436-6557 markward@windyridgeranch.com Pioneer Award I’d like to receive the MN Horse Council newseltter, “For Horse’s Sake” by: Teresa Hanson 763-434-2799 trhanson2@hotmail.com Trina Joyce 612-729-7798 United States Postal Service Trail Blazers Please complete this form and send with your check to: www.mnhorsecouncil.org Promotions Scholarships E-mail (saves on postage and paper) Minnesota Horse Council 13055 Riverdale Drive PO Box 212 Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 dmoore834@comcast.net Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 darrellmead@comcast.net State Horse Council Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 Glen@MnHorseExpo.org Administrative Assistant - Andrea Dubay 763-755-7729 mn.horsecouncil@comcast.net For Horse’s Sake www.mnhorseexpo.org In This Issue The Minnesota Horse Expo is almost here!................................................................. 1 More Expo Speakers!.................................................................................................... 2 Minnesota Horse Expo Schedule.................................................................................. 4 Minnesota Horse Expo Vendors................................................................................... 5 MHC Donates $30,000 to the DNR for Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park............................................................................................ 7 Ray Hunt, Legendary Horse Trainer, Passes Away.................................................... 8 2007 Census for Agriculture Results Released............................................................ 8 MHC December Board Minutes.................................................................................. 9 2009 Meeting Schedule.................................................................................................. 10 MHC Membership Application.................................................................................... 11 MHC Committee Chairs.............................................................................................. 11 Minnesota Horse Council 13055 Riverdale Drive Box 202 Suite 500 Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Return Service Requested Minnesota Horse Expo April 24-25-26 Minnesota State Fairgrounds St. Paul, MN www.MnHorseExpo.org
