
July 15 - Deadline for reservations for Gibby Ride contact Jack 440-234-9668
flyer
Better call Jack if
you haven't made your reservations. The free camping is for OHC
members and they will be checking cards!
Polo Anyone? - The Licking County chapter recently tried it -
check out the pictures!
Stolen - Two western saddles were taken from a barn in Geauga
County on the morning of June 13. Reward offered. For
more info go to Net Posse
alert.
Legislative News - (updated
6/30/08)

Trail Boss job description - In his on-going project towards
documenting OHC guidelines for various functions within OHC, Mike Gerard
is asking that County Chapters share their thoughts and the approaches
that they use within their chapter for the job function of "trail boss". Mike will then (in his spare
time) try and put together a template that might be used by the chapters.
The intent is not to dictate how this job function is to handled at the
chapter level - but to put together a set of guidelines that might be
beneficial to refer to. Please forward you thoughts to Mike
mgerard@bright.net
(posted 5/28/08)
| THANK-YOU - That's a "big" thank-you to ALL the OHC volunteers
that worked at the All American Youth Show - both at the show and
behind the scenes. The volunteers worked countless hours to help
keep this show running smoothly and their efforts are deeply appreciated
by the staff of the All American Youth Show. Thanks to the
volunteers for "giving of themselves" and getting the job done.
from
Rick Patterson,
state president,
and Terry
Crampton, committee chair
|
Purina Feed Recall - Ohio is not involved -
read more

Mind your manners - Your trail manners that is.... Now that
we're all thinking about getting back in the saddle, it's time to remember
a few common sense rules.
- Stay on the designated trails - We've already had reports
that riders are making new 'short-cuts' and going off trail. This creates problems for everyone and puts us
and the land managers in a bad position. Going off trail causes
erosion problems and could force land managers to close trails that we
have fought so hard to keep open and negatively impacts our ability to
open new trails.
- Stay out of the mud - Evaluate trail conditions before
riding, if conditions are such that you are going to damage the trails
by riding them - then wait. It might be an inconvenience not to be
able to ride when you want to now - but it will ultimately save us work
later - and help keep the trails open. Remember that there is a
lot of volunteer labor which goes to maintaining the trail systems in
Ohio - and there is only so much time/money to go around. If there
are not enough resources to maintain them properly then they will be in
danger of being closed. Don't create tomorrow's problem by riding
when you shouldn't today.
- Control your pets - Dogs must be on a leash in state parks.
Pets should be under control at all times.
- Be considerate of other trail riders -All trail riders are
not created equal. Some riders have more experience/skill than
others. Do not put other riders at risk by assuming that they can
control a situation that you create. Make sure that all riders in the
group are mounted up before leaving. When meeting on a trail -
stay to the right. Proceed single file on crowded trails.
Avoid cantering on busy trails. Do not lope past other riders.
- Be considerate of other trail users - Horses should have the
right of way when meeting hikers or bicyclists on the trail, however you
may meet someone who is not aware of the rules of etiquette or the
nature of horses. Ask other trail users to make their presence
known to the horse by talking (letting the horse know that they are
indeed "human"). All people in the party should step off to the same
side of the trail to give the horse room to pass. Make sure that
the horse has seen the other users. Proper trail etiquette is
based on common sense and safety for all concerned. Sometimes it
may be safer for the horse to yield rather than the other way around.
Be cordial, use your best judgement, and communicate with those
involved.
- Respect the environment - Pack out what you pack in and pick
up after yourself on the trail and at the trail-head. Leave the natural
environment natural for the next group to enjoy.
(posted 4/29/08)

Ohio Trails Partnership completes another successful annual work
weekend establishing new trails at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. This
multi-phase project will ultimately include a new horseman's camp at
Pleasant Hill Lake and will create a 70-mile loop of trails connecting the
trails at Mohican State Forest, Pleasant Hill Lake and Malabar Farm.
more
(posted 4/17/08)

Congratulations to Morgan County, Washington County and Patricia
Matthews!
|

Morgan
County -
highest
percentage of
reported
miles - 100%
|

Patrica
Matthews
Trail
Riders Hall of Fame
25000
lifetime miles
|

Washington
County -
most miles
ridden -
52000
miles |

Attention All Counties - if you have not sent your 2008 officer
information in - PLEASE do so now. It should go to:
Kristin Green, 2705 West Pekin Rd., Springboro, Ohio 45066, 937-743-5530,
email
Check out the New Additions!
Purchasing Package -
An exciting benefit for Ohio
Horseman’s Council members. This members-only package allows you, our members,
to purchase goods and services from major manufacturers and dealers at a
great discount. For details
click here.
2008 State Ride Schedule - Get all the dates and info on this
flyer!
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OSU Equine Newsletter - Check out this months informative article on
equine first aid kits. Go to
Links (updated 5/8/08)
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FMI: Contact
Rick Patterson, OHC State President