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of the damages were posted to Facebook, suddenly the show was over capacity and we were attempting to squeeze in last minute rides into every minute of the schedule,” she explained. “In addition to the entries, spon- sorships and donations from local businesses came fl ooding in. T e community support was completely overwhelming.”
New Safety Measures at Assateague
In an eff ort to reduce As- sateague Island wild pony in- juries and deaths due to vehicle strikes, the State Highway Administration and Assateague State Park have made several changes within the national seashore. Four speed bumps have been installed in the
Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan with Maryland DNR Secretary Jean- nie Haddway-Riccio, Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and members of the non-profi t group Assateague Island Alliance at the Au- gust 20 launch of the “Give Wild Horses a Break” campaign.
Yumi Hogan, Maryland DNR Secretary Jean- nie Haddaway-Riccio, Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, and members of the non- profi t group Assateague Island Alliance.
park’s campground and crosswalks have been expanded. Additional caution and speed warn- ing signs have been installed along the Route 611 causeway/park entrance road. T e speed limit on the park entrance road across Verra- zano Bridge has been lowered to 25 miles per hour, and the speed along the causeway and Bayberry Drive has been lowered to 15 miles per hour. T e National Park Service has also added speed feedback signs, which display driver speeds along these roads. In addition, the park hired additional seasonal
rangers plus a team of two volunteer rovers to conduct pony patrol activities and to help move horses away from busy beach areas. T e Mary- land Park Service is also piloting the installation of campsite cooler storage bins to keep food where horses are less likely to be attracted to it. T ese ongoing eff orts are part of a “Give Wild Horses a Brake” outreach campaign that was launched on August 20 by Maryland First Lady
Reining Rule Changes
On August 22, the National Reining Horse Association Board of Directors unanimously approved two proposed rule changes that had been presented by the Non Pro Committee. Both changes will open up opportunities for Youth and Non Pro members. T e fi rst rule change allows Youth members
Maryland Breeder Wins National Award Angie and Sabrina Moore, breeders of cham-
pion T oroughbred racehorse Knicks Go, won the National Small Breeder of the Year award and the Maryland Breeder of the Year award at the 36th annual T oroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards Dinner in Paris, KY, on September 11.
to work for NRHA Professionals. “By relaxing the restrictions on our young members, we have the opportunity to welcome even more youth into the industry,” said Non Pro Committee Chair Ginger Schmersal. “Now kids who want to ride or learn to ride can go work for a trainer without having to worry about losing their Non Pro status.” T e rule change adds that when a Youth member turns 19 years old, they will be able to make the decision to retain their Non Pro sta- tus or become a NRHA Professional member. T e second rule change allows Non Pro members to receive sponsorships and endorse- ments. T ese riders however, must abide by all other requirements of the Non Pro Conditions “restricting the receipt of remuneration for training or showing in any equine discipline or giving instruction on the showing or training of a performance horse,” according to a recent NRHA press release. “Without the allowance for advertisements and endorsements, collegiate reining athletes would have to deny endorsements and activi- ties, become an NRHA Professional, or stop showing in NRHA,” Schmersal explained. She added that every member of the Non Pro Committee felt that receiving free products does not give an exhibitor an advantage in the show pen and does not make the person receiv- ing the products a professional trainer. Both rules will go into eff ect January 1, 2022.
For exact rule language, visit:
nrha.com/handbook.
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New Trail Etiquette Campaign On August 25, Equine Land Conser-
vation Resource (ELCR), a non-profi t dedicated to protecting land for horses, along with a national coalition of trail user groups, announced the launch of the “Trails Are Common Ground” campaign to help “elevate the impor- tance of respectful, inclusive, safe, and enjoyable experiences on trails.” According to a study commissioned
by the Outdoor Industry Association, 8.1 million more Americans hiked on public park trails in 2020 over 2019. At the onset of the COVID-19 pan- demic in 2020, many trail system au- tomated counters reported four times
as many users as during the same time frame in 2019. In addition, the Rails-to-Trails Con- servancy reported a 79% spike in usage nation- wide between March and July of 2020. Advocacy groups and industry leaders began
collaborating in February 2021 to discuss the need for this campaign. More than 15 meetings have been held with input from over 20 organi- zations as well as outdoor industry brands, land managers, representatives with BIPOC com- munities and adaptive trail users. For more information on the Trails Are
Common Ground campaign, visit
www.trail-
sarecommonground.org.
SCD Cooperator of the Year Award Howard County T oroughbred breeding
farm, No Guts No Glory, won this year’s How- ard Soil Conservation District’s Cooperator of the Year award in recognition of the opera- tion’s farm stewardship practices. Owner Gina Robb grew her Woodbine operation from two broodmares to six broodmares over the last three years. She is a life-long advocate of the Maryland T oroughbred, and breeds her mares to Maryland sires almost exclusively in order to maintain the ranks of Maryland-breds.
From left: MHC Co-President Kim Egan, Gina and Jerry Robb of No Guts No Glory Farm (Howard Soil Conservation District’s Coopera- tor of the Year), and Councilperson Deb Jung (Howard County Council District 4)
800-244-9580 |
www.equiery.com
Mark Mahan/TOBA
Maryland DNR photo
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