focus onCOMMUNITIES 32 ELCR Education Corner  Article: “How Mounted Patrols Benefit Our Communities”


As access to land for equestrian activity around urban areas is endangered, the horse-human connection is also threatened. Mount- ed patrols in urban areas help strengthen this connection but face their own risks, such as lack of funding, and not understanding how they can enhance a community.


In “How Mounted Patrols Benefit Our Communities” Janice Holland discusses the history of mounted police units, how they function within communities, and how we can support them in their work. Included are highlights of successful patrols from around the country. See the article at: https://elcr.org/how-mounted-patrols-benefit-our-communities/


Article: “Dealing with Changing Development Patterns”


During the Covid pandemic there was a trend for people to move from cities to more rural settings. Many of these people were able to work from their new homes, which put them in conflict with the routine daily activities and noise on farms. These new neighbors have learned that “country life” is not as quiet and pastoral as they may have believed.


In “Dealing with Changing Development Patterns” Christine Hughes discusses how to communicate with neighbors so you can have a good working relationship. Included is advice on how to become involved with local government which can help them understand the farmer’s view of proposed legislation and zoning changes. Read the full article here: https://elcr.orgdealing-with-changing-development-patterns/


Webinar: “The Trails Safe Passing Plan (TSPP) – Stop! Speak and Stand Back”


In this webinar, hosted by our Conservation Partner American Trails, you will learn how to practice, promote, and share the TSPP with other trail users. Ideas on how this plan can be used on websites, offered to trail user groups during meetings, and deliv- ered to land management teams for public safety announcements and use at trailheads and kiosks are included. This webinar was presented by Jenny Cook, Michigan Equine trails Representative, Michigan Trails Advisory Council and Karin Reid Offield, President of Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council. Access the recorded TSPP webinar at: 


Recorded Webinar: “Got Mud? Tackling Mud and Erosion on Equestrian Trails”


Mud and erosion are common issues encountered on equestrian trails. This webinar presented by ELCR, in cooperation with our con- servation partner American Trails, as part of their Advancing Trails webinar series, addresses some of the challenges caused by mud and erosion by focusing on effective construction techniques, recommended products, and best management practices for trail planning, construction, and maintenance. Speakers included: Jan Hancock, Principal, Hancock Resources, LLC; Holley Groshek, Exec- utive Director, ELCR; Clay Nelson, Owner, Sustainable Stables; and Matthew Woodson, Owner/Founder, Okanogan Trail Construction. The link to this FREE webinar, can be found here: https://elcr.org/equestrian-trails-webinar-got-mud-tackling-mud-and-erosion-on-equestrian-trails/


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