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. |
