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ELCR Brings Equine Activity and Recreational Use Statutes Together for Horsemen and Landowners
for horsemen and landowners. T e Equine Ac- tivity Statutes and Recreational Use Statutes Di- rectory is now available at
www.elcr.org/ss2.htm. A crucial factor in equine access to land is
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oſt en landowner liability protection. Liability is determined on a state-by-state basis, and in most states is governed by two sets of laws: Equine Activity Statutes and Recreational Use Statutes. In the past, this information has been hard
to gather and diffi cult to interpret. ELCR rec- ognized an opportunity to assist and support horsemen on this issue. Working pro bono, Holly Rudolph, a law student assembled an in depth spreadsheet showing both sets of laws listed by state and with a brief analysis. Julie Fershtman, JD and ELCR Advisory Council member served as an advisor for the project. T e spreadsheet, found at
www.elcr.org/ss2. htm, provides a single source to view and
quine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) announces an important new Web resource
compare statutes by state. ELCR and other organizations had gathered this information before, but as the laws changed, the documents quickly became outdated. Because this site provides live links to the statutes themselves, the information will remain current. In addition to the live links, the Directory
provides analysis of the statutes. Details pro- vided include things such as whether or not charging a nominal fee for access will reduce or destroy a landowner’s liability protection and whether specifi c language is required on signage as outlined by statute. “It is our hope,” said Chief Executive Offi cer
Deb Balliet, “that providing a clear, concise knowledge base will help horsemen when speaking to landowners about maintaining or providing access to trails, riding and training spaces. Landowners can rest assured that their interests are being considered by the horse- men who access their land.”
T
he American Trails National Symposium is your best opportunity to network with the
nationwide trails community and learn state of the art trail planning, development, and man- agement techniques. T e Symposium addresses both non-motorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters will join us from the trails community across America, November 14-17, 2010. T is symposium’s theme evokes the benefi ts
of trails to America’s economy and environ- ment. As we evolve toward a green economy, trails are the way for outdoor recreation and alternative transportation. Trails provide access to our most incredible green spaces: parks, forests, waterways, and wildlands. Trails are a critical component of green infrastructure within communities, tying homes to businesses, schools, and workplaces, and empowering clean human-powered mobility. Trails support the new American dream which is built upon environmental and economic effi ciency American Trails will honor outstanding ef-
forts made by agencies, trail professionals, the private sector, corporations, media, and others at the American Trails National Trails Awards Celebration Banquet during the Symposium. Did you know that you can help your state,
an organization, colleague, company, or project win an American Trails National Trails Award this year to be given out at the awards banquet during the 20th American Trails National Symposium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 14-17? T is is a fantastic opportunity to highlight a proj- ect that has exhibited excellence toward improving and enhancing trails. For more Info, visit
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