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Minnesota Horse Expo 2011State Fairgrounds April 29-30, May 1

HORSES HORSES HORSES

Vol. 39, No. 2 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter March 2011

www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org

Goals and Objectives of theMinnesota Horse CouncilPromote and/or support equineeducational activitiesImprove communication in all horse related activities with thegeneral publicGather information of value toequine related activitiesDistribute gathered informationas appropriateProvide expertise, consult and adviseEstablish, develop and enhanceequine trails and other infra-structure and encourage theirprudent use

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS

PresidentTracy Turner [email protected]

1st Vice PresidentDarrell Mead [email protected]

2nd Vice PresidentMark Ward [email protected]

SecretaryDawn Moore [email protected]

TreasurerTim Bonham [email protected]

DIRECTORSCharlyn Cadwell..........763-479-3240Carol Dobbelaire.........763-684-0709Glen Eaton...................952-922-8666David Fleishhaker...........651-450-6710 Judy Jensen.....................763-972-6397Trina Joyce..................612-729-7798Sue McDonough..........651-699-8117Marian Robinson.........763-588-0297Jan Schatzlein..............612-825-2459Missie Schwartz...........612-868-6041Tom Tweeten...............952-226-4190Jennifer Willey.............612-669-7564

You may come to the Minnesota Horse Expo for manyreasons - to shop, to learn, to go to the rodeos, to meetfriends but most certainly to see the horses! And thehorses do not disappoint.

The State Fair Horse Barn during the Minnesota HorseExpo is filled with stallions, breed and registry repre-sentatives, sale horses, and commercial farms promot-ing their riding, breeding and training programs.

Stallions at Minnesota Horse Expo 2011 will be pre-sented in the Judging Arena at 9-10 am and 6-7 pm bothFriday and Saturday. Prior to the Expo, find their pho-tos and contact info on line at www.mnhorseexpo.org

Here's some of the stallions you'll see presented at thisyear's Expo:

Pinto Miniature Rainbows End (Karen Clark) Stall #1-2American Quarter Horse High Point Farm

(Naomi Bergan) Stall #3-4Friesian Mon Cheval (Melinda Price) Stall 5-6Morgan Prairie Hill Morgans (Susan Motter) Stall #7-8Morgans North Central Morgan Association

(Gayle Belden) Stalls #9-12Paint S&G Farms (Sharon Olson) Stall #14-15Arabian Essence Arabians (Joan Hicks) Stall #17-18Arabian TKO Arabians (Todd Olson) Stall # 29-30American Quarter Horses Quarter Mile Run

(Terra Koster) Stall # 32-35Foundation Quarter Horse Sandstorm Foundation Quarter

Horses (Todd Waldera) Stall # 37-38Foundation Appaloosas Dream Makers Appaloosas

(Robin Sathman) Stall # 39-42Foundation Quarter Horse Whirlwind Ranch

(Liz Fenger) Stall 43-44Paint Taylor Made Paints (Lloyd Taylor) Stall #45-46Donkey Meadow View Mules (Terri Hurley)

Stall #57-63Welsh Ponies Ponies Galore! Welsh Ponies

(Heidi Tschida) Stall #201-203Arabian Absolutely Arabians (Barb Suvaka)

Stall #218-219Arabians from the Minnesota Arabian Horse Association

(Anita Grant) Stall #222-228American Quarter Horses Sunset Sands Quarter Horses

(Les Warzynski and Sarah Steuck) Stall # 243-246Arabians Dierich Arabian (Shannon Dierich)

Stall # 236-240

Peruvians Northern Lights Peruvian Horse Club(Mike Moszer) Stall # 295-314

Friesians Friesian Blood Horse Registry(Brenda Johnson) Stall #467-478

Gypsy Vanner Feather King Ranch (Shawn Sodren) Stall #585-586

Check the Stallion listing in the complimentaryMinnesota Horse Expo event program available as youenter Expo or keep an eye on www.mnhorseexpo.orgfor the complete slate of stallions appearing at Expo.

Have a mare or gelding you want to sell? Rent an Expostall for $125 and market to thousands of prospectivebuyers. The "For Sale" stalls at the 2011 Expo current-ly include Miniatures, Arabians, Morgans, QuarterHorses, Pintos, Paints and Arabians.

Ever seen a Spanish Mustang up close? Nokota? GypsyCob? Percheron? Come to the Expo, where they will bestalled along with the American Quarter Horse,Appaloosa, Arabian, Belgian, Donkey, FoundationAppaloosa, Foundation Quarter Horse, Friesian,Friesian Heritage Horse, Gypsy, Gypsy Vanner,Haflinger, Half Arabian, Icelandic, Miniature,Miniature Pinto, Morab, Morgan, Mule, Mustang,Norwegian Fjord, Paint, Paso Fino, Peruvian, Pinto,POA, Rocky Mountain Saddle Horse, Saddlebred,Shetland, Shire, Spanish Mustang, Tennessee WalkingHorse, Thoroughbred and Welsh--and we're looking formore! If your breed/registry is not represented, contactDarrell Mead, Expo Barn Manager, about the possibil-ities at 952-356-2078 or [email protected]

To see the range of horses at Expo, catch the dailyParade of Breeds in the Coliseum at Noon and watchthe Coliseum Breed Demonstrations Friday andSaturday afternoons from 3-6 pm. You'll see the widestvariety of equine conformation, size, gait and color inone place in Minnesota!

The Expo thanks the horse owners who have support-ed the Minnesota Horse Expo for almost threedecades. Who knew back in 1982 that so many couldwork so well together for the good of the entire areahorse industry.

For HHorse’s SSake March 20112


Minnesota Horse CouncilGRANT RECIPIENTS

Aitkin County 4-H Horse Project

Flying Lead Saddle Club

Sherburne County 4-H Horse Project

Waska Riders Saddle Club

Meeker County 4-H

Wright County Fair

Crow Wing County Fair Tru Haven Ranch

Anoka County Fair

Blue Earth 4-H Horse Project

Beltrami County Fair

MHC AWARDS$59,981 IN

GRANTSThe Minnesota Horse Council uses therevenue from the Minnesota Horse Expoto offer "seed money grants" for newprojects and capital improvements byMinnesota equine groups. At the MHCAnnual Meeting held January 15, 2011in Brooklyn Park, MN, the MinnesotaHorse Council announced that $59,981in grants had been awarded this year.

For HHorse’s SSake 3March 2011


Minnesota Horse Council News

HORSE TRAILER REGULATIONS

A number of us on the Minnesota Horse Council Board ofDirectors have had inquiries about state and federal regulationsregarding licensing requirements for transporting horses withtheir truck and horse trailer. Based on those inquiries, severalof the board members looked into these concerns. For the mostpart, many of us who have our own barns, small boarding facil-ities, and transport horses mainly for recreational purposeshave not been bothered by law enforcement officers.

The Minnesota Horse Council Board of Directors invited arepresentative from the Minnesota Highway Patrol to come toour meeting this past September and share information perti-nent to the subject. The Minnesota Department of TrafficSafety is working to bring owners of trucks and trailers intocompliance with state regulations. It is clear that trucks andhorse trailers used by professionals in the horse business areconsidered commercial vehicles and need to meet certainrequirements. While many of us are trail riders or in the ama-teur show ranks, if trailering our horses is a "furtherance" ofa commercial activity, then we are required to follow com-mercial vehicle regulations. Hence, even horse hobbyists maysometimes be considered commercial pending on the com-bined weight of the truck, trailer and trailer load along withthe purpose for hauling the horses and relatedequipment/tack.

The MHC attorney, Allison Eklund, has put together a docu-ment (in pdf format) that includes the pertinent informationfrom the MN Department of Transportation: MN DOT HorseTrailer Regulations. It can be found on the Minnesota HorseCouncil website at www.mnhorsecouncil.org/docs/mndot-horse-trailer-regs.pdf.

The University of Minnesota Equine Extension presented awebinar on the subject that was originally aired on Tuesday,January 26, 2011: Is Your Truck and Trailer a CommercialVehicle? Presenter: Sgt. Jay Sletten, Commercial VehicleInspection Unit, Length: 61 minutes. The recorded webinarcan be viewed at: https://umconnect.umn.edu/p59973754/

If you review the document materials on the Minnesota HorseCouncil website and then watch the webinar, you will be wellinformed on current laws regarding horse trailering and knowwhat you must do to be in compliance.

Mark Ward and Tom Tweeten, MHC Board of Directors

DR. TRACY A. TURNERELECTED PRESIDENT OF THEMINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL

Tracy Turner was raisedaround horses on a small ranchin Southwestern Colorado andhe has had a love for horsessince. He apprenticed with afarrier in 1972 and used theseskills to help finance his edu-cation.

He received his DVM degreefrom Colorado StateUniversity in 1978, receivedpost graduate education at theUniversity of Georgia andPurdue University. He hasserved on the faculty ofUniversity of Illinois, the University of Florida, and the University ofMinnesota where he served as Chief of Large Animal Surgery forthree years. He left the University of Minnesota in 2004 and joinedAnoka Equine Veterinary Services. He is board certified by theAmerican College of Veterinary Surgeons and by the AmericanBoard of Thermology. He has spoken nationally and internationallyon lameness topics.

Turner is a member of the American Vet Med Association, theAmerican Association of Equine Practitioners, the MinnesotaAssociation of Equine Practitioners, the American Farrier'sAssociation, the Minnesota Farrier's Association, and the MinnesotaThoroughbred Association. Dr. Turner was inducted into theInternational Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame in 2004.

Turner rides and competes at combined training. He is also a mem-ber of the United States Eventing Association, the United StatesDressage Federation, Minnesota Thoroughbred Association andserved on the board of directors of the Central States Dressage andEventing Association from 1998-2001. He has been a member of theMinnesota Horse Council Board of Directors for the past 9 years. Heserves on the Facilities/Show, Direct Funding, Scholarships, andGrants committees and is chair of the Legislative committee. AsPresident, he serves ex-officio on all other committees. His goal forthe Horse Council is to have it become the voice in Minnesota for thehorse industry and the leading advocate in the state for horse welfare.

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MN FLOOD PREDICTIONS 2011The Minnesota Horse Council Disaster response unit is monitoring thespring flood forecast. Higher than usual fall precipitation and heavywinter snow accumulation sets up the majority of Minnesota rivers andstreams for flooding this year. There are many variables effecting thepredictions including the timing of the ground thaw and how rapidlythe snow melts, but all indicators point to heavy localized flooding.

If you are located close to rivers, streams or lowland areas where floodwaters could accumulate, the disaster response team recommends thatyou make preparations early.

Planning should include:Moving hay and food supplies to high ground. Monitor water sources to insure it remains safe. Monitor low lying pasture land to make sure animals don't get trapped or overwhelmed. Plan for alternative pasture or sheltering in case of flooding. Consider a buddy system or team up with a neighbor - if the flooding situation changes rapidly while you are away from the property, be sure your buddy system/team is familiar withyour disaster plan, and able to move your animals to safety. Monitor the local flood forecast - be aware of the conditions that may affect your property.

The Minnesota Horse Council recommends having plans in place inthe case of disasters such as flooding and fire. In the moment of disas-trous situations, events happen quickly leaving no time to thinkthrough actions. Knowing what you will do ahead of time could saveyou from loss! Please take the time to make your plans now.



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Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 9:30pm • Sun: 8:30am-5:00pmExpo Daily Admission: Ages 13-61 $9, Ages 6-12 & 62+ $6

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As heaters get turned on and as barns fill up with hay for the win-ter, it is a good time for horse owners to review a few key barnfire safety tips. Horse owners who maintain stables and otherbuildings for horses should seek out expertise to protect their ani-mals, property, and workers. At the end of this document, youwill find several important references including the HorseFacilities Handbook published by the Midwest Plan Service, aconsortium of university-based technical authors with researchand engineering expertise in various animal housing issues.

A fire in a stable or adjoining facilities can be devastating, botheconomically and emotionally. There are many in your commu-nity who have an interest to help you prevent and protect againstfires that cause millions of dollars in damage in horse facilitiesevery year. Local “experts” include insurance agents, inspectors,loss control inspectors, underwriters as well as local fire depart-ment personnel and Extension Agriculture Engineers. Thesegroups will often provide consultation and may be willing toconduct a walkthrough inspection with you to locate and correctfire safety hazards.

Fire is caused when any type of “fuel” meets an ignition source.Table 1 indicates some of the most common ignition and fuelsources in barn fires. Obviously, it is difficult to eliminate fuelsources entirely, as most horse barns are constructed with woodframing. Hay, bedding materials, and other potentially flamma-ble materials are found throughout horse facilities. The key is tominimize the potential for fuel and ignition sources comingtogether. Often, this is a matter of basic housekeeping. And, it’simportant to have a plan in place IF a fire DOES occur.

TABLE 1 - Common ignition and fuel sources in barn fires

Here are some tips to help reduce your chance of a barn fire.Again, check with local experts and with other documents citedat the end of this fact sheet for more detailed information.

1. Identify ALL potential ignition sources, and take steps toeliminate them. For example, smoking should never be allowedon a property with horses. Electrical wiring must be done by aqualified electrician and inspected by a local building inspector

or insurance expert. Wiring should meet the requirements of themost recent national electrical codes (NFPA #70). Lightning pro-tection systems must be installed to code and maintained. Do notuse extension cords except for short-term uses such as poweringa tool. Make sure heating systems are properly installed andmaintained. Store hay only at the correct moisture level andcheck its condition frequently.

2. Take a close look at all potential ignition and fuel sourcesand how they might come together to start a fire. Draw a pictureof the barn and label all sources found. Take specific actions toseparate University of Minnesota, U.S. Department ofAgriculture, and Minnesota Counties Cooperating these hazards.An example is a heat lamp located over bedding materials or anytype of flammable surface. Buildings also need appropriate sep-aration distances. Liquid fuels should be stored inprotected locations.

3. Look for immediate steps you can take. Things like nosmoking signs posted in barns and hay storage areas are notexpensive and are effective if enforced. Never put hay into stor-age unless it is dried to a safe moisture content.

4. Check wiring for obvious problems. Make sure no barewires are exposed. Look for marks on the wire that indicate heat-ing or arcing. DO NOT overload circuits. If you blow breakersor fuses, investigate and correct the problem. Do not use exten-sion cords to replace fixed electrical wiring. Extension cords area major fire hazard and can lead to an electrocuted animal or per-son. Make sure electrical motors on ventilation fans, heaters, andother equipment are well-maintained.

5. Separate hay and bedding from the livestock. Most insur-ance companies will only allow a small amount of hay to bestored in the same building as animals. Separating hay from yourvalued animals may not prevent a fire, but it will minimize riskto the animals. It also buys you extra time to move your horsesto safety if a fire breaks out. Make sure that the areas aroundbarns and other outbuildings are kept clear of brush, shrubs,woodpiles, and other materials that could feed a fire.

6. Install and frequently inspect fire extinguishers. Yourinsurer can advise you on the best type of portable fire extin-guishers or fire sprinkling systems to install. Some situationsmay also require fire detection and alarm systems. For generaluse, several 10-pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguishersstrategically located throughout your facilities will work wellwith many types of fires. Fires in hay or in wood structures willrequire large amounts of water.

7. Develop an emergency plan and post it in the barn. Yourfamily and those who work in your facilities need a plan.Everyone must know how and when to evacuate the barn, howthe animals will be removed, and who does what. Go over thisplan with everyone including family members, employees, andboarders. Make sure everyone knows where phones are located.

Protect Your Horses From Fire--continued on page 8

Protect Your Horses From FireBy Betsy Gilkerson and John Shutske, Univ. of MN Extension

Ignition Sources Fuel SourcesSmoking(matches, smoking materials)

Hay

Faulty electrical wiring(including extension cords)

Bedding materials (straw, etc.)

Heaters, heat lamps, andlights

Wood for building framework

Sparks from motors Stall wallsTruck or machinery exhaustand friction from wornmechanical components

Blankets, cloth, cleaning rags

Improperly cured baled hay Liquid fuels(gasoline, kerosene, etc.)

The Carriage/Sleigh Showcase featured both newly restored vehi-cles and those that were previously restored and are now beingused once again. The high-point winner in the restored division wasa Cutter owned by JimLeo--recipient of the CarlCasper Trophy. This vehi-cle also won the DavisDocumentation Award forhaving the most completewritten history. The high-point winner in the vehi-cles-in-use division wasScott Teigen's 1895Landaulet--recipient ofthe Sidney Latham Trophy. The People's Choice Award went toJohn and Mary Block's rare Red Ribbon Cutter.

The American Driving Society held its Board of Directors meet-ing at the CAA's Winter Conference, and the ADS and CAA

directors, along with the local CAAWinter Conference organizing com-mittee, enjoyed a group dinner.

The CAA's Board of Directors wouldlike to thank the local organizingcommittee and all the Conferencevolunteers for their invaluable helpin organizing and hosting this suc-cessful Winter Conference.

Next on the CAA's calendar ofevents are trips to Spain (April) and

to Windsor, England (May). In early July, the CAA will hold itsfirst Carriage Classic (a pleasure driving show and more) at theKentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To learn more about the CAAor any of its events or trips, please visit www.caaonline.com,write to [email protected], or call 859-231-0971.

The CAA was founded in 1960 and is the oldest and largest inter-national organization devoted to the preservation and restorationof horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. The CAA has more than3,000 members in all 50 states and in 40 other countries.

Jill M. Ryder Carriage Association

of America 3915 Jay Trump Road Lexington, KY 40511

Photos byDr. Tom Tweeten



The Carriage Asso-ciation of America(CAA) held its2011 Winter Con-ference at theHilton Garden Innand the PromCenter in Oakdale,Minnesota, January27-30. More than150 CAA members

traveled to the snowy Winter Conference to enjoy this year'sfocus on sleighs and wintertime driving.

Those attending this year's CAA Winter Conference with hors-es/ponies and sleighs enjoyed two separate sleigh rallies. TheConference attendees who weren't either driving or riding insleighs were able to attend the rallies as spectators. Although thesleighing conditions on Saturday weren't ideal, forty turnoutstook part. Sunday's sleigh rally fea-tured fewer turnouts but betterweather and conditions. Members ofthe St. Croix Horse & CarriageSociety, Minnesota Whips & WheelsCarriage & Driving Society and theNorth Country Carriage Club partic-ipated in the sleigh rallies and ashosts for the conference.

The talks at this year's CAA WinterConference covered a variety of top-ics, including history of sleighs andsleighing, how to drive in the snow, horse health and grooming,types of sleighs and sleigh turnout, and sleigh bells. Several cli-nicians and speakers from the Minnesota region included SteveWood, Dr. Tom Tweeten, and Cherie McKenzie.

The ever-popular Showcase featured 29 vehicles, 12 of whichwere sleighs. One of those was a rare reindeer sleigh that won thePeople's Choice Award in the Showcase competition. A recordnumber of Gold Certificates, denoting excellent restoration work,were awarded this year. In addition, there were several specialShowcase divisions for bells (with more than 30 entries), lap

robes (more than 30entries), and photogra-phy (nearly 30 entries).



Protect Your Horses From Fire--continued on page 6

All buildings must have multiple unblocked exits that peopleand animals can get out of quickly from a fire. Have phone num-bers for local veterinarians posted near the phone and make sureto have a first aid kit.

8. Check local building codes and fire safety regulations. Formore information about specific structural issues, building sepa-ration distances, or internal structures and materials to slow thespread of a fire within a building or between buildings, contactyour local city hall and visit with a city/township buildinginspector who can provide additional resources.

9. Consider installing emergency lighting and lit exit signs.This will help people find their way out if the power is out or ifthere is a fire. Such lighting may be more important for commer-cial facilities.

For more information or questions, contact Betsy Gilkerson at 612-596-1175 or [email protected] or visit www.extension.umn.edu.Sources of important additional information:

Horse Facilities Handbook, MWPS-60. ISBN 0-89373-098-National Electrical Code - Article 547 - Published by the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Article 547 of thisdocument is key to any safe electrical installation in any areawhere animals are housed. http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/prod-uct.asp?pid=7005SB&order_src=A172

OSHA’s Fire Safety Resource site. Additional importantrequirements to help protect workers and assure regulatory com-pliance. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/index.html

Fire Safety in Horse Stables – A publication from Penn StateCollege of Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Research andCooperative Extension, available online athttp://pubs.cas.psu.edu/freepubs/pdfs/ub034.pdf

Extension’s “Horse Quest” website. A new national resourcehosted by the national eXtension

On February 14th, the Forest Service published a draft planningrule for public comment. The Forest Service planning rule willbe used to guide individual forests in setting policies over thenext 15 years. The Forest Service planning rule will impact usersof the National Forests including equestrians.

Background

The last Forest Service planning rule dates from 1982 andfocused primarily on resource management. The National Forestplanning rule provides the overarching framework used by indi-vidual forests to develop land management plans. The planningrule will impact all aspects of the National Forests includingrecreation, wildlife and fish, wilderness, grazing rights, and tim-ber, energy, and mineral production.

The recreational community, including the American HorseCouncil, had urged the Forest Service to make sure recreationwas adequately addressed in the new planning rule to reflect thereality that it is a major use of our nation's National Forests.

"We believe this rule will provide for sustainable recreationalopportunities recognizing the important role that outdoor recre-ation plays in the economy of rural America that surrounds theseforests," said Secretary of the Department of Agriculture TomVilsack in his remarks introducing the draft rule.

There will now be a 90-day comment period that ends May 16,2011. The Forest Service will review all submitted commentsand then issue a final rule. More information on the proposedrule and about submitting comments are available atwww.fs.usda.gov/planningrule.

The American Horse Council will be reviewing the proposedrule and its impact on equestrians and submit comments to theForest Service.

If you have any questions, please contact the AHC.

Draft Forest ServicePlanning Rule Released

2010 MHC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Left to right: Trina Joyce (MHC Scholarship Chair), DanielleGunder, Lauren Haverstock, McKenna Caspers, Kelly Sobczak,Alexandra Hemingson, Kristi Takasaki, Hannah Rivard, AngieEsselman, and Michelle Wiberg

EXPANDED VENDOROPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

AT THE 2011MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO

State Fair building renovations make additionalvendor opportunities available in 2011.

Contact Glen Eaton, Expo ExhibitDirector/President, for vendor/stall contract info

at 877-462-8758 or [email protected].

NEW AT 2011 EXPOWheel Chair Availability

Check www.mnhorseexpo.org for details.

Board Members Present: Darrell Mead, Missie Schwartz, Mark Ward,Jan Schatzlein, Tim Bonham, Tracy Turner, Jennifer Willey, DawnMoore, Glen Eaton, Sue McDonough, Christie Ward, Tom Tweeten

Absent: Lynn Wasson, Carol Dobbelaire, Trina Joyce, Marian Robinson, Judy Jensen

Members/Visitors: Allison Eklund, Jean Fredlund, Kay Cady, Mark Goodrich, Michelle Butler, Dave Fleishhaker

I. Meeting called to order: 6:36 p.m. by Mark Ward

II. Introduction of Board Members/VisitorsMark Ward introduced the aforementioned guests and had the directorsof the MHC introduce themselves to guests.

III. Call for Additions/Changes to AgendaTim Bonham added Disaster to the Committee Reports. Jennifer Willeyadded Promotions to Committee Reports.

IV. Treasurer's Report for December was distributed by Tim Bonham.Discussion followed. Tracy Turner motioned to accept the Novembertreasurer's report as presented. Glen Eaton seconded, motion passed.

V. Approval of Minutes - Jan Schatzlein moved to accept the Novemberminutes. Tracy Turner seconded, motion passed.

VI. Secretary's Report - Dawn Moore - no report.

VII. OLD BUSINESS

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTSA. Expo - Glen Eaton reported: The planning for the 2011 MinnesotaHorse Expo is on schedule with some speakers agreeing to terms name-ly Pat Parelli and Richard Shrake. Many more national and local speak-ers are in the works. Contracts for horse stalls and vendor booths keeparriving. Contracts for the 2011 Minnesota Horse Expo are runningslightly head of contracts for the 2010 Expo. Ads in the program are slowthis time of year but will pick up after the first of the year. Promotionswill start heavy after the first of the year with a press release going outat this time.

B. Direct Funding - Christie Ward reported the following:Direct Funding proposals approved for 2010 to date:Victory Riders, Inc: $500Minnesota Mounted Shooters Association: $500Whips and Wheels Carriage & Driving Society: $500Polk County 4-H Council: $500North Central Morgan Association: $500National Versatility Ranch Horse Association - $500Traverse County 4-H Project - $500Natural Connections Learning Center - $312Total Direct Funding approved for 2010: $3812 to dateTotal Direct Funding budget for 2010: $4000Funds Remaining: $188Remaining funds will be rolled over into the 2011 Direct Funding budg-et to maximize the amount of money available for projects.

C. Promotions - Jennifer Willey reported the Midwest Horse Digest isoffering an article consisting of 450-700 words to the MHC free ofcharge for an indefinite period of time. Jennifer Willey encouraged thedirectors of MHC to participate and contribute to this new opportunity.

D. Horse Person of the Year - Dawn Moore announced the committeehas made the selection of the 2011 recipient. The plaque and jacket havebeen ordered.

E. Communications - Missie Schwartz requested the directors of MHCcontribute articles for upcoming newsletters. Missie Schwartz alsoencouraged email receipt of the newsletter by the directors. Reminder thenewsletter deadline is Friday the 17th.

F. Legislation - Tracy Turner advised there will be a new legislative ses-sion beginning January 3rd or 4th. Racino may have a better chance ofapproval over the next two years.

G. Scholarships - Trina Joyce absent, Darrell Mead advised two boardmembers have not yet finished their ratings.

H. Grants - Tim Bonham reported there are receipts being received fromlast year. Letter of notice for this year's recipients have been mailed.

I. Disaster - Tim Bonham presented a poster of normal Equine vitals. Theposter is available for $13.50 with a brochure; if one would like a stetho-scope and thermometer as well the price is $30. Discussion followed.

J. Unwanted Horse - Tracy Turner shared with the board that theGelding Project was mentioned in a very positive manner in a reportfrom the Unwanted Horse Coalition presented at the recent AAEP con-ference. Allison Eklund requested the MHC consider recommending aset of standards for events, boarding and other facilities to prevent andcontrol the spread of infectious disease. Tracy Turner advised the U ofCA Davis has a manual of care for horses available on their website.Tracy Turner will send the link to Mark Ward.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. MN State Fair Request for Funding - Kay Cady, Mark Goodrichand Michelle Butler presented a power point proposal for a new JudgingArena at the MN State Fairgrounds. The proposed building wouldreplace the existing structure resulting in the loss of 150 tie stalls and theaddition of 36 wood, permanent box stalls. A new farrier area would bebuilt and one camper spot would be lost. Structure specifics include: ring80 x 200, 600 spectator seating with removable bleachers, no heat,270,000 square feet, no meeting rooms or concessions, warm up area notcovered and will abut Midway. Discussion followed. MHC directorsconcerned about exact area needed for dressage competition. Mark Wardto research this issue and report back. Glen Eaton motioned to donate$100,000 to the project to be paid out over a period of four years. TracyTurner seconded, motion passed. Tim Bonham motioned to budget anadditional $10,000 matching funds to the project. No second wasreceived to that motion.

B. Michelle Butler presented the concept of discontinuing the hiredentertainment during the horse shows at the MN State Fair. She asked thedirectors for feedback on the idea of having educational sessions instead.

C. Dakota County Trails - Mark Ward asked for the MHC director's inputon new trails in the area. Darrell Mead will follow up on this issue.

Announcements:December 17th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter.

X. Mark Ward adjourned the meeting at 8:46PM.

NEXT MEETING - February 8, 2011 6:30 p.m.University of MN Leatherdale Equine Center

MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - December 14, 2010Meeting Location: Nutrena Conference Room - Leatherdale Center, U of MN St Paul



To ride a horse is to ride the sky.~ Author Unknown ~

2011 MEETING SCHEDULEView www.mnhorsecouncil.org and

www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.org for additional events

MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MEETINGSLeatherdale Equine Center Center 6:30 pm

1801 Dudley Ave St, PaulLocated on the U of M St. Paul Campus

February 8 June 8 October 11March 8 July 12 November 8April 5 August - No meeting December 13May 10 September 13January 15, 2011 - Annual Meeting - Northland Inn

MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO BOARD MEETINGSByerly’s Community Room 6:30 pm

3777 Park Center Drive St. Louis Park, MN

January 25 May 31 September 27February 22 June 28 October 25March 29 July 26 November 29April 19 August - No meeting December 27

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Dakota County 4-H, Apple Valley, was the recipient of a MHC Grant in 2010.

THANK YOU FROMDAKOTA COUNTY 4-H

COMMITTEE CHAIRSAisle of BreedsGlen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected]

Annual MeetingDawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected]

BudgetMark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected]

Certified StablesSue McDonough 651-699-8117 [email protected]

CommunicationsMissie Schwartz 612-868-6041 [email protected]

Direct FundingMark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected]

Disaster ResponseMarian Robinson 763-588-0297 [email protected]

ExpoGlen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected]

Expo Budget ReviewDarrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected]

GrantsTim Bonham 612-721-1007 [email protected]

Horseperson of the YearDawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected]

Inventory/StorageGlen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected]

LegislativeTracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected]

Minnesota Horsemen’s DirectoryMark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected]

NominationsDarrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected]

Pioneer AwardDawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected]

PromotionsJennifer Willey 612-669-7564 [email protected]

ScholarshipsTrina Joyce 612-729-7798 [email protected]

State Horse CouncilGlen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected]

Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA)Carol Dobbelaire 763-684-0709 [email protected]

Trail BlazersDarrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected]

Unwanted HorseTracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected]

WebsiteMark Ward 651-436-6557 [email protected]

Administrative AssistantAndrea Dubay 763-755-7729 [email protected]

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In TThis IIssueMN Horse Expo--Horses Horses Horses..............................................................................................MHC Grant Recipients...............................................................................................................................Horse Trailer Regulations...........................................................................................................................Dr. Tracy A. Turner Elected President of the MHC..................................................................................MN Flood Predictions 2011.........................................................................................................................How Does Your Hay Stack Up?...................................................................................................................Ride Like a Girl............................................................................................................................................Minnesota Horse Expo 2011........................................................................................................................Protect Your Horses From Fire...................................................................................................................2011 CAA Winter Conference is a Snowy Success....................................................................................Draft Forest Service Planning Rule Released............................................................................................Expanded Vendor Opportunities Available at the 2011 MN Horse Expo................................................2010 MHC Scholarship Winners................................................................................................................MHC Board Meeting Minutes....................................................................................................................Thank You From Dakota County 4-H........................................................................................................2011 Meeting Schedule................................................................................................................................Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory...............................................................................................................MHC Membership Application..................................................................................................................MHC Committee Chairs.............................................................................................................................

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