Wisconsin Horse Council

The MWTG members are represented on the Wisconsin Horse Council.  Linda Catherman is the WHC Director representing the Midwest TrailGaiters. You may contact her by emailing: danlindac@gmail.com

WI Horse Council: www.wisconsinstatehorsecouncil.org

Any Trailgaiter may find the following information through this website:

1. Monthly Newsletter - CounciLetter

2. Press Releases on current Equine issues

3. Equine Information

4. Midwest Horse Fair

5. Liability Signs and WI Trail Book to purchase

6. Events and Programs

7. Districts - scheduled meetings (always looking for new people)

Current Events coming up:

Midwest Horse Fair www.midwesthorsefair.com
April 20, 21, 22–2012
April 19, 20, 21–2013
Anyone who volunteers and works a 3 hr shift will receive a free admission ticket for that day. Contact the Midwest Horse Fair office 920-623-5515 or Gail Seasor 608-576-9429 to work in the Trails Booth.

World Clydesdale Show -Oct 20-23 2011 at Alliant Center -600 horses

Coalition of State Horses Councils Conference -Nov 4-6 Comfort Inn Madison East $125.00

Midwest Horse Fair starting Aug 17-18 2012 will have a small fair at Alliant Energy. "Taking the Reins" and "Project Cowboy"

September 2011

Here are the updates:

World Clydesdale Show -Oct 20-23 2011 at Alliant Center -600 horses
Coalition of State Horses Councils Conference -Nov 4-6 Comfort Inn Madison East $125.00
Midwest Horse Fair starting Aug 17-18 2012 will have a small fair at Alliant Energy. "Taking the Reins" and "Project Cowboy"

Anyone can go to the WI Horse Council website for more details on everything
Linda
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I, (Karen Kroll, President WI Horse Council) am sharing this message from AHC with you all because I think it is important information. At a personal level, I encourage each of you to contact your Senators and Representatives to oppose this legislation. This is another piece of legislation that flies against the facts presented in their own federal GAO report. I also urge you to share this with your own organizations and encourage your memberships to take action. This continued assault on our U.S. equine industry has to stop. The best way to contact your Congressional officials is through e-mail. Postal service in Washington DC is still very slow due to the levels of required inspection. Check out www.house.gov and www.senate.gov to find your members of Congress.

To read the AHC document, click here: AHC Washington Update regarding American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Introduced in House

June 2011

The Wisconsin Horse Council voted last night to support the development of a comprehensive program to support needs of unwanted horses:

a. Supporting education on responsible breeding and gelding of excess stallions

b. The creation of a hay bank program to assist families that have fallen on temporary hard times

c. The establishment of a horse rescue certification program

d. The establishment of a stress and financial management program for horse owners

e. Support for the reestablishment of horse processing facilities in the US as long as appropriate humane transportation and handling requirements are maintained

The loss of horse processing facilities in the US has resulted in:

Increased stress on horses and owners
Substantial reduction in the value of horses
Increased horse abandonment
Increased neglect of unwanted horses
Excess horses for horse adoption programs

Thanks, Linda

February 2011

The Horse Council had its meeting on Feb 23, 2011.

This is the Unwanted Horse/Horse Processing Resolution WHC developed:

Whereas the loss of horse processing facilities in the US has resulted in:

  Increased stress on horses and horse owners;

  Substantial reduction in the value of horses;

  Increased horse abandonment;

  Increased neglect of unwanted horses;and

  Excess horses for horse adoption programs;

Now therefore be it resolved that WI Horse Council supports the reestablishment of horse processing facilities in the US as long as appropriate humane transportation and handling requirements are maintained.

The Horse Council has voted to give $1000 support to the United Organization of the Horse to assist in working with unwanted horse issues .

WI Horse Council Hay Bank is a program also available thru the Horse Council for any private eqine owners in properly caring for their equine when under ecomomic stress. Go to the web site for an application or contact the office.

Thanks,

Linda

December 2010

December 2010 update on what has been going on with the WI State Horse Council. Things have been pretty quiet . There were no meetings in November or December. Before that, the Horse Council had decided to make a few changes within. They have changed their name to just – WI Horse Council – dropping the word State. Also, they have changed their logo. The new one will be released at the Midwest Horse Fair (April 15 – 17, 2011).

District 5 (there are 5 districts within the Horse Council dividing the whole state up in sections) plans on sponsoring a Competitive Trail Horse Challenge this coming year. It will be held on May 21 at WildCat Mountain, off the Yellow Trail. Camping will be available at Moon Ridge (small private campground next to Wildcat) for anyone wishing to camp for the weekend. They are hoping the other 4 Districts will also hold a trail competition in their areas. Then on Sept 17, a final competition will be held for all the top winners of the previous competitions. This is something all Trail riders may like to try!

Linda Catherman

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