The Maryland Horse Council Has Been Busy! continued from page 12
Our Legislative Committee works closely with the Farm Bureau on many issues.
MD Horse Industry Board MHC has one formal representative
(currently Dorothy Troutman) on the MD Horse Industry Board, but a majority of the MHIB board members are also active members of the MHC. Funding for MHIB has been a major MHC legislative priority in past years and will continue to be in the future as MHIB pursues our common vision of promoting the horse industry to the public in Maryland. Our November meeting will be a joint meeting with MHIB. Mark your calendars: Tuesday, November 19, 7-9 pm, Miller Senate Offi ce Building, Annapolis, MD.
Horse Council PAC Update
- Win Hayward T e Horse Council PAC had an energetic and successful summer/early fall campaign and is now focused on supporting the Maryland Horse Council’s political priorities in the upcoming Maryland legislative session. As prescribed in the PAC bylaws, there was a transition of several members of the Board of Directors. Most prominently, Rob Burk completed his term as the PAC’s fi rst Chairman; his vision and leadership established the PAC as an
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eff ective operating body on the political scene. To replace Rob, the Executive Committee of the Horse Council appointed Steuart Pittman to a two-year term as Chair. T e other voting members of the PAC Board are: Crystal Kimball, Christy Clagett, Royce Herman, and Jane Seigler. Win Hayward is Treasurer. T e other PAC focus has been on fundraising
and, here again, close coordination between the Maryland Horse Council and the PAC has been benefi cial. In addition to individual donations, many of which came from MHC members, the PAC was the benefi ciary of funds raised during the recent MHC Annual BBQ. T anks to all who participated and contributed. A highlight of the BBQ was the attendance of numerous state legislators and offi cials. PAC Board Members took advantage of the occasion to impress upon offi cials the benefi ts and concerns of the horse industry. Some were already familiar with aspects of the industry; Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, for example was, as a kid, a “hot-walker” at Aqueduct Race track in New York. As the legislative session approaches, the PAC
Board is strategizing around the most eff ective use of resources to support horse industry concerns. T ey will be conferring regularly with the MHC’s Legislative and Executive Committees. If you wish to contribute ideas,
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the best route is to join the MHC, become familiar with the priority issues, and provide input to the Legislative Committee. You’ll fi nd the committee link right on the homepage of the MHC website,
www.mdhorsecouncil.com.
Maryland Fund For Horses T e MFFH is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
organization that grew out of MHC’s Unwanted Horse Project. MFFH conducted a successful gelding clinic this year, and has begun work on a number of new projects, including a health care rebate program to provide fi nancial assistance with certain emergency or end of life veterinary needs to qualifi ed applicants; a series of “lessons plans” that can be used by riding camps and schools, 4-H and pony clubs, Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups and others, focusing on educating children on issues related to equine welfare, a tack bank for rescues, and more! MFFH is always looking for volunteer help—and donations—to support its mission. To fi nd out more, go to
mdfundforhorses.org.
Want to join the Maryland Horse Council?
See page 66 of this issue for details and membership forms!
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