Letter from the Publisher
YOUR MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL PUBLICATION
by Kimberly K. Egan and Corinne M. Pouliquen T e Membership Committee consists of eight dedicated people who
are working hard to welcome horse people state-wide into the Maryland Horse Council family. T e Maryland Horse Council is an organization of Maryland’s horse people, for Maryland’s horse people, dedicated to protecting and enhancing our mutual interests. For over 30 years, we have worked to represent those interests by including a broad spectrum of the equestrian community within our membership. We are redoubling our eff orts to reach out to communities and equestrian disciplines in which our reach has been limited, and we are educating ourselves on the legislative and policy issues that aff ect them specifi cally. T e primary benefi t of MHC membership
is, of course, our advocacy work. Every day, across Maryland, state- and local-level gov- ernmental agencies are taking actions that can aff ect ourselves, our horses, our farms and our horse businesses in large and small ways. Yet, as isolated individuals, we lack the time and tools to stay abreast of these devel- opments, much less infl uence them. T at’s where the Horse Council comes in. As an organization, our primary mission is to rep- resent the horse community before state and local government. And while the focus of that mission is generally on the horse indus- try at large, our members have the unique opportunity to help us see and understand how governmental proposals may aff ect them in specifi c and particular ways. Member input is essential to help us develop our poli- cies; members participate in our legislative work, and work on our various ad hoc task forces and standing committees. As a membership organiza- tion, our members come fi rst, and are the backbone of our organization. T e secondary, but no less important, benefi t of membership is ex-
to keep abreast of community news and industry developments. Indi- vidual members receive a copy of T e Equiery in the mail and discounts on horse-related businesses such John Deere, Toro, and Dover Saddlery. It can be even more of a challenge for individuals to learn of and fol- low legislative and regulatory activity that may directly aff ect them, and even more challenging to participate in policy-making. It is much easier for individuals to engage and have an impact when they have someone speaking on their behalf. T at is our job. Association membership: Our association membership is designed
Join the Maryland
Horse Council! The Maryland Horse Council has a unique membership structure, which allows it to
to serve discipline-specifi c associations, educational associations, profes- sional associations, and all the other non-profi ts that provide valuable services to our communities. Our association members benefi t from special marketing and promotional services to help them reach their communities and maximize fundraising. Our job is to help equine organizations fl ourish. Industry Professional membership: T e
represent the broadest spectrum of people involved with or interested in horses. All Members enjoy a yearly subscription to The Equiery with their Membership!
industry professional membership is de- signed to help individuals and entities that do business in the horse industry. Industry professional membership is intended for any equine-specifi c businesses, of course, but also for any equine-adjunct businesses, such as realtors, lawyers, accountants, other professional services providers, healthcare providers, farm equipment purveyors, con-
clusive invitations to our educational, social, and industry networking events, and to our Quarterly Meetings. To us, a central part of repre- senting our industry is helping our members cement the kinds of rela- tionships with one another that help us speak with one voice. T ere is strength in solidarity. We have four levels of membership, each of which is designed to meet the needs of diff erent demographics. Individual membership: Our individual membership is designed for those Marylanders who are passionate about horses and want to become, or stay, involved in our community. It can be a challenge for individuals
struction fi rms, and the like. Industry professional members are featured in a dedicated monthly Equiery column, and our YouTube channel is available to them for promotional videos. Youth membership: Our youth membership is designed to introduce equestrians under the age of 18 to law-making and policy-making, in- cluding such topics as the regulatory issues around farm stewardship, equine-assisted therapy, racetrack safety, Safe Sport, and others. It is also designed to introduce our younger equestrians to the breadth and complexity of the Maryland horse industry, and to the variety of career options in the industry. Our job is to educate everyone in the equine community, not just the grownups. If you are not already a member, please consider joining our MHC
family – that is the best way to help us help you. You can join on-line at
www.mdhorsecouncil.org.
Thank You To Our Maryland Horse Council Sponsors!
join.mdhorsecouncil.org www.equiery.com | 800-244-9580 THE EQUIERY YOUR MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL PUBLICATION | AUGUST 2021 | 7
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