Racing Update March 24, 2021
Fellow Horsemen and Horsewomen,
We are facing a legislative crisis in Idaho. Over controlling elected Representatives in our State are focused on harming our Industry and other industries of our State. Their organized efforts are overpowering many of our good elected Representatives and taking away our votes. Our Industry is about to be harmed by their efforts.
It is essential we “call” members of our House of Representatives and ask each of them to support (Senate Bill) S B 1178. This is a simple housekeeping bill of our Industry that allows it to reallocate its own money to pay the expense of the Race Commission that is required by law. Because we have a State required Race Commission the allocation of Industry funds are part of legislation passed by the Industry. This bill simply changes the amount going to cover expenses of the commission.
Our Industry has a Two Billion Dollar economic impact on Idaho’s economy and gives money to our schools. Harming the Industry directly impacts our communities, fairgrounds and youth of our State.
We need to deal with overzealous and controlling individuals in our Legislature but we do that at the ballot box. Right now we need to call our Representatives and ask them to support Senate Bill 1178. This is simple but very essential phone call and generally you leave a message requesting them to support the bill. Be courteous and identify yourself. Your involvement will go far in helping this and other Horse Industry related issues in our state.
You can use the following link to find Representatives phone numbers.
https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/
Fellow Horsemen and Horsewomen,
We are facing a legislative crisis in Idaho. Over controlling elected Representatives in our State are focused on harming our Industry and other industries of our State. Their organized efforts are overpowering many of our good elected Representatives and taking away our votes. Our Industry is about to be harmed by their efforts.
It is essential we “call” members of our House of Representatives and ask each of them to support (Senate Bill) S B 1178. This is a simple housekeeping bill of our Industry that allows it to reallocate its own money to pay the expense of the Race Commission that is required by law. Because we have a State required Race Commission the allocation of Industry funds are part of legislation passed by the Industry. This bill simply changes the amount going to cover expenses of the commission.
Our Industry has a Two Billion Dollar economic impact on Idaho’s economy and gives money to our schools. Harming the Industry directly impacts our communities, fairgrounds and youth of our State.
We need to deal with overzealous and controlling individuals in our Legislature but we do that at the ballot box. Right now we need to call our Representatives and ask them to support Senate Bill 1178. This is simple but very essential phone call and generally you leave a message requesting them to support the bill. Be courteous and identify yourself. Your involvement will go far in helping this and other Horse Industry related issues in our state.
You can use the following link to find Representatives phone numbers.
https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/
Idaho Horsemen- Idaho Racing Update September 22, 2020
Summer Has Passed
The summer has passed and we all survived. Saving and building racing remains a priority for us, our state and its citizens. We stepped aside and did not communicate with you during the racing season to allow the programs going on to have everyone’s full attention. We are thankful for the racing at Pocatello, Burley and Malad. The Utah racing also helped with good racing and engaged horsemen.
While we were not writing you we were working on programs for the future and looking for ways to bring racing to our entire state. The population of our state is approaching two million people and a critical mass that can support our industry as never before. People want racing and express it everywhere we go. The horse industry is experiencing huge growth in our state and quality is a huge driving factor.
We will be more focused on a global program in the coming year. Hopefully everyone will be on a program to build great racing across the entire state not just in their back yard. The huge potential for the industry is exciting and there are huge opportunities for everyone working to gather and building the industry.
The Bitterroot auction needs attention which we can help with as we visit auctions and Stallion farms. We need to think of growing that program to a half million dollars in the near future and having a large derby with the futurity. The new Oaks programs would fit right in with these programs.
It is weaning time and many of us are putting our yearlings in training for next year. It is bitter sweet to see these nice yearlings leave the place and the wieners coming in to take their place. All this keeps us young as we want to see what that new crop brings in talent and promise.
I personally missed going to Elko this year and seeing everyone there at the fair and races. “Next Year” is a phrase most of us use as we look forward to the future. We have the largest colt crop coming next spring and will have five babies early in January and four more shortly thereafter. Like everyone our breeding gets better every year and we can hardly wait to see what we have.
I am ready to go back to Gooding for pizza and great planning. There are several items that we need to get updated on and many things of importance to discuss. Barrel racing is an inseparable part of the racing industry as is team roping. Be thinking how we can fold all this together for the benefit of everyone.
News Release
Twin Falls District, Idaho
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Tiel-Nelson, (208) 736-2352
July 9, 2020
Wild horse mares in Bruneau Off-Range Corrals to be offered during online adoption
BRUNEAU, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will feature 40 wild horse mares, ages 6-12, during the next online corral adoption, July 14 – 21, 2020. These mares are currently being cared for at the Bruneau Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals and are eligible for the Adoption Incentive Program, which provides $1,000 to qualified adopters.
“The mares selected for this online adoption exhibit a nice range of size and color from Herd Management Areas in both Nevada and Wyoming,” said BLM Idaho State Range Lead Chris Robbins. “We were very pleased at the popularity of the last set of mares offered for online adoption from our Bruneau facility, so we anticipate another successful adoption this time around.”
Applications must be submitted online by noon MST on Friday, July 17. To learn more about the online corral adoption requirements or pickup locations, please visit wildhorsesonline@blm.gov. If you have any questions about your application status, please call 800-370-3936 or send an email to blm_es_int_adoption@blm.gov.
Twin Falls District, Idaho
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Tiel-Nelson, (208) 736-2352
July 9, 2020
Wild horse mares in Bruneau Off-Range Corrals to be offered during online adoption
BRUNEAU, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will feature 40 wild horse mares, ages 6-12, during the next online corral adoption, July 14 – 21, 2020. These mares are currently being cared for at the Bruneau Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals and are eligible for the Adoption Incentive Program, which provides $1,000 to qualified adopters.
“The mares selected for this online adoption exhibit a nice range of size and color from Herd Management Areas in both Nevada and Wyoming,” said BLM Idaho State Range Lead Chris Robbins. “We were very pleased at the popularity of the last set of mares offered for online adoption from our Bruneau facility, so we anticipate another successful adoption this time around.”
Applications must be submitted online by noon MST on Friday, July 17. To learn more about the online corral adoption requirements or pickup locations, please visit wildhorsesonline@blm.gov. If you have any questions about your application status, please call 800-370-3936 or send an email to blm_es_int_adoption@blm.gov.
July 6, 2020- The following was mailed and emailed to the Ada Country Commissioners
Ada County Commissioners
Kendra Kenyon- Chair of the Board, Patrick Malloy, and Diana Lachiondo
200 W Front Street, 3rd Floor
Boise, ID 83702
RE: Ada Country Trails and Open Spaces open advisory board position
Dear Kendra Kenyon- Chair of the Board, Patrick Malloy, and Diana Lachiondo
The Idaho Horse Council is a representative of the horse industry in the state of Idaho. As a representing council, we are involved in state legislation and local government legislation as it pertains to our horse community.
We are aware there is an opening on the Ada County Trails and Open Spaces Advisory Board and feel strongly the board should have an equestrian representative from the Ada County horse community. Without this representation, it becomes more difficult to keep trails in Ada County open to the equestrians who live there and who frequently use those trails.
The Idaho Horse Council completes the Idaho Horse Census every five years so the economic impact of the horse community is published for use in legislative actions of our local and state governments. Horse owners are property owners who pay taxes and purchase agricultural goods. This helps to support our communities and equestrians should have a voice in our recreational pursuits. In our last Idaho Horse Census, Equine owners in Idaho had a total of 1.4 billion in assets relating to their equine.
As our communities in Ada County continue to grow, representation from all groups who use these trails and open spaces have the right to be represented. I hope the Ada County Commissioners see the need to have an equestrian representative on this Board.
If you need more information concerning the Idaho Horse Council and its Board of Directors, please feel free to contact me at the following email or phone number: idahohorsecouncil@yahoo.com or 208-465-5477 or 208-941-3032. You can also visit our website at www.idahohorsecouncil.com
With warm regards,
Dixie Christensen
Idaho Horse Council President
Ada County Commissioners
Kendra Kenyon- Chair of the Board, Patrick Malloy, and Diana Lachiondo
200 W Front Street, 3rd Floor
Boise, ID 83702
RE: Ada Country Trails and Open Spaces open advisory board position
Dear Kendra Kenyon- Chair of the Board, Patrick Malloy, and Diana Lachiondo
The Idaho Horse Council is a representative of the horse industry in the state of Idaho. As a representing council, we are involved in state legislation and local government legislation as it pertains to our horse community.
We are aware there is an opening on the Ada County Trails and Open Spaces Advisory Board and feel strongly the board should have an equestrian representative from the Ada County horse community. Without this representation, it becomes more difficult to keep trails in Ada County open to the equestrians who live there and who frequently use those trails.
The Idaho Horse Council completes the Idaho Horse Census every five years so the economic impact of the horse community is published for use in legislative actions of our local and state governments. Horse owners are property owners who pay taxes and purchase agricultural goods. This helps to support our communities and equestrians should have a voice in our recreational pursuits. In our last Idaho Horse Census, Equine owners in Idaho had a total of 1.4 billion in assets relating to their equine.
As our communities in Ada County continue to grow, representation from all groups who use these trails and open spaces have the right to be represented. I hope the Ada County Commissioners see the need to have an equestrian representative on this Board.
If you need more information concerning the Idaho Horse Council and its Board of Directors, please feel free to contact me at the following email or phone number: idahohorsecouncil@yahoo.com or 208-465-5477 or 208-941-3032. You can also visit our website at www.idahohorsecouncil.com
With warm regards,
Dixie Christensen
Idaho Horse Council President
COVID 19 INFORMATION June 15, 2020
THANK YOU Dr Tengelsen for sharing information about COVID 19 with the Idaho Horse Council. Leslie Tengelsen, PhD, DVM
is the Idaho State Public Health Veterinarian, Epidemiology Section/Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention which is part of the Division of Public Health and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Her office number is 208-334-5939, should you have further questions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: How Can I Safely Run my Equine Facility:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#COVID-19-and-Animals
The American Association of Equine Practitioners,
https://www.horsecouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PreventCOVIDinEquestrianFacilitiesAAEP_0.pdf
US Equestrian Federation Webinar Licensed Officials Managing a Safe Return to Competition May 19, 2020
https://www.usef.org/network/coverage/2020webinar/?cl=e&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EQ%20Weekly%20-%2005.12.20%20-%20Non%20Members%20(1)&utm_content=
FAQ COVID Action Plan
https://www.usef.org/faqs/covid-19-action-plan?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EQ%20Weekly%20-%2005.12.20%20-%20Non%20Members%20(1)&utm_content=
Letter from USEF President Murray Kessler, Returning to Competition after COVID-19
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/from-president-murray-kessler-returning-to?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EQ%20Weekly%20-%2005.12.20%20-%20Non%20Members%20(1)&utm_content=
Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Tool Kit
https://www.usef.org/media/covid19-toolkit?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EQ%20Weekly%20-%2005.12.20%20-%20Non%20Members%20(1)&utm_content=
USEF COVID-19 Action Plan
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/XhKGVYiiwTA/usef-covid-19-action-plan-for-operating?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EQ%20Weekly%20-%2005.12.20%20-%20Non%20Members%20(1)&utm_content=
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Amplify Horse Racing Launches Website & Virtual Education
LEXINGTON, KY (May 12, 2020) – Amplify Horse Racing, an initiative to welcome and educate newcomers about the Thoroughbred industry and promote opportunities for involvement, has launched its website: amplifyhorseracing.org. On May 19, the Amplify team will host a live virtual Q & A for individuals interested in learning how to be involved in the horse racing industry. To sign up, please email info@amplifyhorseracing.org. Amplify is a grassroots organization that was started in 2019 by second-year Godolphin Flying Start trainee Annise Montplaisir, and Madison Scott of Solis/Litt Bloodstock. To date, Amplify has provided enhanced educational experiences for 136 youth, young adults and their families, reached over 1,000 students with educational material, and raised $30,000 for college scholarships. This has been made possible through collaborations with leading horse racing industry organizations, and youth programs including the 4-H Horse Project. “Our goal for Amplify has been to become ‘Step One’ for newcomers to learn about the Thoroughbred industry,” said co-founder Annise Montplaisir. “We want this website and the resources we’ve curated to be a roadmap from basic to technical learning, and how to become involved and attain a job. “The horse racing industry should be as accessible as possible for young minds to gain exposure, ask for advice and develop a career path.” “We want to protect, promote and connect this incredible industry with those interested and passionate,” said Price Bell of Mill Ridge Farm, and a driving-force of Horse Country, an educational tour initiative in Lexington, Kentucky. “There are a multitude of opportunities within our sport whether it be with a horse, camera, lab equipment, rasp, microphone, or any other job our industry touches. It is our responsibility to open doors and help people walk through.” For more information about educational opportunities in horse racing, please email info@amplifyhorseracing.org, or visit amplifyhorseracing.org. |
Idaho Quarter Horse Racing Division (May 27, 2020)
As of May 1st, we are still talking about running the: BITTERROOT FUTURITY and DEBRY @ Pocatello Downs, Pocatello, ID Trails - July 17, 2020 -- Finals July 31, 2020 IDAHO CUP FUTURITY & DERBY @ Pocatello Downs, Pocatello, ID Trails - Sept 20, 2020 - Finals - Sept 27, 2020 If the races don't run we will refund your money. Also if you haven't already purchased your 2020 membership dues or you won't race until they are paid. You must also have your state license taken care of through the Idaho Racing Commission. Miki Whitney IQHA Racing Division Secretary PO Box 97 Emmett, ID 86317 |
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Ada County Advisory Board
May 4, 2020 The Ada County Advisory Board has a vacant spot and it would be of a great benefit to have an equestrian fill this. Ada Country Trails and Open Spaces manages a number of trails in the area. The link below are the trails managed by the county. https://adacounty.id.gov/parksandwaterways/parks-open-space-and-trails/ Here is the section announcing the opening of the advisory board position. Follow link to fill out application. https://adacounty.id.gov/parksandwaterways/parks-waterways/advisory-board/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 10, 2020 Media Contact: Paul McGuire; pmcguire@blm.gov; (405) 579-7190 BLM seeks bids for off-range corrals for wild horses and burros Facilities must be located within western Nevada and southwestern Idaho WASHINGTON The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking contractors to provide corral space for wild horses and burros gathered from public rangelands in the West. The BLM will award contracts to facilities in western Nevada and southwestern Idaho that can accommodate 500�3,500 wild horses and burros in safe, humane conditions. Corrals will serve as short-term holding and preparation facilities for animals to be transferred to off-range pastures or adoption and sale locations elsewhere around the country. Facilities must be staffed by personnel with knowledge, skill and ability to safely handle wild horses and burros and be capable of providing appropriate veterinary care. Bids will be accepted through April 9, 2020. Applicants who are new to conducting business with the government must first obtain a Dun and Bradstreet number at www.dnb.com and then register at www.sam.gov/to respond to the solicitation. No fee is involved. The solicitation details the requirements and describes what to submit to the BLM and where to send it. To obtain the contract solicitation (1) Go to www.fedconnect.net; (2) Click on Search Public Opportunities (3) Under Search Criteria, Reference Number (4) Enter the solicitation reference number: 140L0120R0006; (5) Click Search and once the solicitation information appears, download the information on the right. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) including technical point of contact is available at: www.blm.gov/whb <http://www.blm.gov/whb>. |
IDAHO HORSE COUNCIL OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT March 18, 2020 Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the guidance of the Centers Disease for Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2020 Idaho Horse Council Horse Expo has been canceled and rescheduled for April 9, 10, 11, and 2021. The 2021 Idaho Horse Expo will feature the same amazing clinicians, competitions, demonstrations, and or seminars with a few minor changes. We do this with much sadness and regret, but this difficult business decision was made to protect our horse community citizens, our clinicians, our presenters, and our amazing volunteers and their families. Idaho Horse Expo vendors who have paid for booth space, and/or participants who have paid an entry fee have two options:
Please email idahohorsecouncil@yahoo.com and let us know which option works best for you! We greatly acknowledge and appreciate all of the 2020 Idaho Horse Expo volunteers and the clinicians who helped to plan the 2020 Horse Expo, with countless hours of their time and all the wonderful ideas they have shared. Moving forward, this collaboration will make the 2021 Horse Expo an event to remember. Please continue to visit the www.idahohorseexpo.com and www.idahohorseexpo.com websites for updates on upcoming events and information pertaining to the Idaho Horse Industry. |