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sheets that we prepared for Horse Industry Day in February. We are now working on data sheets for individual disciplines, horse rescues and horse sanctuaries, equine-assisted services programs, the lesson barn sector, in- dividual breeds, and any other topic that we want the General Assembly to understand. You can fi nd copies of these and other materials on the Educational Resources page on our new website: https://mdhorsecoun-
cil.org/educational-resources/. T at’s what we’ve been doing. Here’s what you can do to help. If you haven’t already, please fi ll out the
American Horse Council’s national eco- nomic impact study (QR code on left). T ere will be a special breakout study for Maryland, which the industry has paid for, so please add your info to make sure we have the most accurate data possible. T ere are two separate surveys, one for horse owners, and one for horse business owners. T ese data will help us continue to make
the case that the horse industry has a substantial economic impact on the state and is therefore as deserving of some additional state support of the kind the state already aff ords to other sports. Please also fi ll out our own state park trails survey. DNR has asked us to provide feedback on what we like and don’t like about riding on
state lands, so please fi ll it out if you ride in state parks. T ese data will help us keep equestrian trails issues front and center with DNR. QR code for the trails survey is on the left.
As you can see, we are all warmed up and will be galloping into the busy Fall pre- Session legislative fundraising season. We have already attended several fundraisers this sum-
mer, and will soon be getting barraged with invitations. Our appearance at these fundraisers is important and very help- ful in establishing positive relationships with legislators. Please help us make sure we can take advantage of these network- ing opportunities. Make a contribution of any amount to our Political Action Committee. If you would like to attend a fundraiser for your own legislator, let us know!
admin@mdhorsecouncil.org. Do- nate to the PAC with the QR code on right.
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