American Horse Council
Three sites to look at from this years national meeting:
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
https://aaep.org/horse-owners
Good resourse for:
Learn more about a horse health topic
Review equine abuse and neglect resources for both practitioners and law enforcement
Search Get-A-DVM to find an AAEP-member veterinarian in your area
United Horse Coalition
https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/
The United Horse Coalition is committed to helping horses at-risk or in transition
Lots of good resources for beginning and advanced horse owners
The Right Horse Initiative
https://www.therighthorse.org/
The Right Horse Initiative was formed in 2016 with the lofty goal of improving equine welfare through one powerful avenue: increasing adoption. This singular goal unites diverse stakeholders on one common issue, setting aside differences to do what’s best for horses. Matching the right horse with the right person creates safe, long-term placements and enables improvements across the broader spectrum of all equine welfare issues.
Helps you find a horse or place a horse
https://aaep.org/horse-owners
Good resourse for:
Learn more about a horse health topic
Review equine abuse and neglect resources for both practitioners and law enforcement
Search Get-A-DVM to find an AAEP-member veterinarian in your area
United Horse Coalition
https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/
The United Horse Coalition is committed to helping horses at-risk or in transition
Lots of good resources for beginning and advanced horse owners
The Right Horse Initiative
https://www.therighthorse.org/
The Right Horse Initiative was formed in 2016 with the lofty goal of improving equine welfare through one powerful avenue: increasing adoption. This singular goal unites diverse stakeholders on one common issue, setting aside differences to do what’s best for horses. Matching the right horse with the right person creates safe, long-term placements and enables improvements across the broader spectrum of all equine welfare issues.
Helps you find a horse or place a horse
2021 Tuesday Night Kayak Schedule
All of these dates depend on weather. The general schedule is the first Tues. of the month will be at Findlay State Park. The second Tues. of the month will beat Hinckley Lake boat launch in Hinckley Reservation on West Drive, off State Rd. The third Tues. of the month will be at Wellington Reservation. The fourth Tues. of the month will be at various locations.
April 27th 6:30pm Spencer Lake Reservation Full Moon
May 4th 7:00pm Findlay State Park
May 11th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
May 18th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
May 25th 7:00pm Claremar-Twin Lakes campground
May 26th Full moon
June 1st 7:00pm Findlay State Park
June 8th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
June 15th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
June 22nd 7:00pm TBA
June 24th Full moon
June 29th 7:00pm TBA
July 6th 7:00pm Findlay State Park
July 13th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
July 20th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
July 24th Full moon
July 27th 7:00pm TBA
April 27th 6:30pm Spencer Lake Reservation Full Moon
May 4th 7:00pm Findlay State Park
May 11th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
May 18th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
May 25th 7:00pm Claremar-Twin Lakes campground
May 26th Full moon
June 1st 7:00pm Findlay State Park
June 8th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
June 15th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
June 22nd 7:00pm TBA
June 24th Full moon
June 29th 7:00pm TBA
July 6th 7:00pm Findlay State Park
July 13th 7:00pm Hinckley Lake
July 20th 7:00pm Wellington Reservation
July 24th Full moon
July 27th 7:00pm TBA
National Trail Day
Saturday, June 5th 2021
OHC’s goal is to have every Ohio park that has horse trails to be ridden in on National Trail Day.
Lorain OHC will be riding in Carlisle, Kipton, Wellington, Charlemont and Great Seal State Park.
We need volunteers to ride the Lorain County Parks that day.
OHC hopes to report on June 7th during the OTP meeting to all the trail
user groups and the State Legislators that all the parks in Ohio with horse trails
had horses riding on them on June 5th .
If you can commit to riding a park, let us know.
Karen Norton is doing Kipton.
Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Promotional Ride
June 18th - 20th
Enjoy fun with friends at the beautiful Pleasant Hill Lake Park!
Send in your registration reservation today to join in this promotional ride!
Send in your registration reservation today to join in this promotional ride!
2020 Lorain County OHC
Trail Mileage Award Results
Men top riders:
Bill Garn - 936,
Ric Augustine - 895,
Bill Musolf - 700
Ladies top riders:
Kelly Krupp - 1306,
Cheryl Garn - 895,
Charlotte Augustine - 846
Youth:
Morgan Denes - 215
and
Kendylle Peabody - 37 saddle hours
Saddle Hours:
Jim Calabro - 250
and
Deb Hurlburt - 205
Total Lorain County Miles 4,965
LCOHC miles reported to the state 20,315
Bill Garn - 936,
Ric Augustine - 895,
Bill Musolf - 700
Ladies top riders:
Kelly Krupp - 1306,
Cheryl Garn - 895,
Charlotte Augustine - 846
Youth:
Morgan Denes - 215
and
Kendylle Peabody - 37 saddle hours
Saddle Hours:
Jim Calabro - 250
and
Deb Hurlburt - 205
Total Lorain County Miles 4,965
LCOHC miles reported to the state 20,315
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Wetmore Trail Parking
From Amy O'Neil
We have lost parking at the Wetmore Rd. lot due to the hikers taking over all spots on the weekends.
Parking for trailers is now available at Pine Hollow parking lot on Quick Rd.,
This avoids current road closures.
You cannot come South off of Rt. 303, road is closed between 303 and Truxell.
Use Pine Hollow lot, 5465 Quick Rd. parking lot and trail access.
77 to Wheatley Rd exit,
go East on Wheatley Rd to stop sign at road end,
turn right on Riverview Rd
turn left at 1st road, Bolanz Rd
turn left at next stop sign, Akron Peninsula Rd.
go PAST Wetmore Rd to next road North, turn right on Quick Rd
Pine Hollow lot is on the left, park at East end of lot, lot has 2 entrances,
to access Wetmore Trail, cross Quick Rd at the center of parking lot
Parking for trailers is now available at Pine Hollow parking lot on Quick Rd.,
This avoids current road closures.
You cannot come South off of Rt. 303, road is closed between 303 and Truxell.
Use Pine Hollow lot, 5465 Quick Rd. parking lot and trail access.
77 to Wheatley Rd exit,
go East on Wheatley Rd to stop sign at road end,
turn right on Riverview Rd
turn left at 1st road, Bolanz Rd
turn left at next stop sign, Akron Peninsula Rd.
go PAST Wetmore Rd to next road North, turn right on Quick Rd
Pine Hollow lot is on the left, park at East end of lot, lot has 2 entrances,
to access Wetmore Trail, cross Quick Rd at the center of parking lot
THERE IS STILL TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
WITH LORAIN COUNTY OHC FOR 2021
If you haven’t yet joined for 2021,
coverage with the Equine Liability Insurance has stopped (this insurance runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the current year);
your subscription to the Corral Magazine will be stopping!
Note: Planning to camp at Pine Creek Horse Camp in October?
Those sites must be reserved & paid for at our January 18 membership meeting & you must be a current member of the club!
This year there is a small increase of $5.00 to Individual and Family memberships,
Secondary membership fees stay the same.
COSTS FOR 2021 MEMBERSHIPS are as follows:
Individual membership WITHOUT EQUINE INSURANCE $35
Youth (insurance is not offered with this membership) $20
Family membership WITHOUT THE EQUINE INSURANCE $45
Individual WITH EQUINE INSURANCE is $55
Family WITH EQUINE INSURANCE is $85
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP WITH Lorain County OHC:
Individual is $13
Family is $15
There are several ways to join:
Go to our website. Loraincountyohc.net - click on forms and print out a paper application.
Join online by going to the State OHC Website: ohconline.com - click on the Join/Renew tab and follow the prompts.
(Pay by credit card or PayPal)
Applications will be available at the monthly meetings
Note: Checks are made out to Lorain County OHC;
make sure your paper applications are signed, (on family applications make sure both parties sign)
For further information contact:
Sandy Shudy. 440-225-2457.
Email horsecrazy5923@gmail.com
If you haven’t yet joined for 2021,
coverage with the Equine Liability Insurance has stopped (this insurance runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the current year);
your subscription to the Corral Magazine will be stopping!
Note: Planning to camp at Pine Creek Horse Camp in October?
Those sites must be reserved & paid for at our January 18 membership meeting & you must be a current member of the club!
This year there is a small increase of $5.00 to Individual and Family memberships,
Secondary membership fees stay the same.
COSTS FOR 2021 MEMBERSHIPS are as follows:
Individual membership WITHOUT EQUINE INSURANCE $35
Youth (insurance is not offered with this membership) $20
Family membership WITHOUT THE EQUINE INSURANCE $45
Individual WITH EQUINE INSURANCE is $55
Family WITH EQUINE INSURANCE is $85
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP WITH Lorain County OHC:
Individual is $13
Family is $15
There are several ways to join:
Go to our website. Loraincountyohc.net - click on forms and print out a paper application.
Join online by going to the State OHC Website: ohconline.com - click on the Join/Renew tab and follow the prompts.
(Pay by credit card or PayPal)
Applications will be available at the monthly meetings
Note: Checks are made out to Lorain County OHC;
make sure your paper applications are signed, (on family applications make sure both parties sign)
For further information contact:
Sandy Shudy. 440-225-2457.
Email horsecrazy5923@gmail.com
News From OHC's Website
CoronaVirus Response – Eric Estill, President – Ohio Horseman’s Council
The link below will take you to OHC's website.
It includes the state information and rules as of May 1.
https://ohconline.com/coronavirus-response-eric-estill-president-ohio-horsemans-council/
The link below will take you to OHC's website.
It includes the state information and rules as of May 1.
https://ohconline.com/coronavirus-response-eric-estill-president-ohio-horsemans-council/
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW
FROM THE LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
The park trails are seeing very high volume with the current COVID-19 situation. I would advise you to share with your club that the use of the trails with a cart/carriage may be difficult due to large number of visitors on the trails at this time.
Additionally, we are asking everyone to maintain the 6’ distance between themselves and others.
Additionally, we are asking everyone to maintain the 6’ distance between themselves and others.
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Mariah Deitz
Public Information Officer Lorain County Metro Parks 12882 Diagonal Road LaGrange, OH 44050 440-458-5121 x227 |
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The Ohio Horseman's Council has your (horse)back
from
The Chronicle
Brad Zahar
The Chronicle-Telegram
June 07, 2019 3:28 PM
With 1,650 miles of bridle trails in over 100 locations, Ohio has a lot to offer those who like to horseback ride. While the riding trails are distributed throughout the state, much of the local real estate available for riding comes thanks to the Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC).
The OHC, whose motto is “horsemen helping horsemen,” has more than 4,000 members across
70 Ohio counties committed to providing the best trails and experience possible for riders.
Started in 1972, the council began as a grassroots group of trail riders. It partnered with land owners and parks to establish bridle trails locally and statewide.
Penny Passalacqua, President of the Cuyahoga County OHC, works with the Cleveland Metroparks to help improve bridle trail access and maintain great riding in seven of its reservations.
“We want to help men and women care for the Cleveland Metroparks,” said Passalacqua. “We’ve donated money to the trails and help make improvements to their trailheads.”
In addition to Cleveland Metroparks, Passalacqua and the Cuyahoga County OHC work closely with neighboring park systems such as Lorain and Lake counties to help create good trails and conditions for all horse enthusiasts.
“We all enjoy being out in nature,” said Passalacqua.
In the Cleveland Metroparks, a park system associated with the urban area that is Cleveland, there are areas so scenic and remote in nature, it doesn’t feel like you’re in suburban Cleveland.
“We can be on bridle trails and feel like we are in the middle of nowhere,” Passalacqua said.
One of those scenic trail rides took place last weekend as the Cuyahoga County riders hosted a group ride in the South Chagrin Reservation. Beginning at the Polo Fields in Moreland Hills, about 45 showed up to ride about 10 miles through the bridle trails throughout the reservation.
During the riding season, which in Northeast Ohio runs from April to October, OHC chapters have group rides pretty regularly across the 70 chapters in the Buckeye State.
“We love to mentor new riders and new horse owners and have presentations every month to educate,” Passalacqua said. “We are very safety conscious and ride to the skill of those who are least experienced.”
For longtime enthusiasts like Passalacqua, who has ridden over 25,000 miles, riding and being involved with the local riding community is essential to keeping things going into the future.
“We want to pass on good stewardship,” she said. “We have 165 members in the Cuyahoga County chapter, and we always want to help men and women care for the Cleveland Metroparks.”
In Lorain County, the OHC chapter meets on the third Monday of each month at Carlisle Visitor Center in LaGrange. It also has events and rides throughout the area, just like its Cuyahoga County counterpart.
The passion and interest in horses and riding throughout Northeast Ohio is really special. In an area with so many miles of bridle trails and great scenery in the midst of an urban region, caring and collaborating with fellow horse enthusiasts is an important part of a very tight-knit community that plays a large part in preserving and protecting the wonderful resources we have.
The Chronicle-Telegram
June 07, 2019 3:28 PM
With 1,650 miles of bridle trails in over 100 locations, Ohio has a lot to offer those who like to horseback ride. While the riding trails are distributed throughout the state, much of the local real estate available for riding comes thanks to the Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC).
The OHC, whose motto is “horsemen helping horsemen,” has more than 4,000 members across
70 Ohio counties committed to providing the best trails and experience possible for riders.
Started in 1972, the council began as a grassroots group of trail riders. It partnered with land owners and parks to establish bridle trails locally and statewide.
Penny Passalacqua, President of the Cuyahoga County OHC, works with the Cleveland Metroparks to help improve bridle trail access and maintain great riding in seven of its reservations.
“We want to help men and women care for the Cleveland Metroparks,” said Passalacqua. “We’ve donated money to the trails and help make improvements to their trailheads.”
In addition to Cleveland Metroparks, Passalacqua and the Cuyahoga County OHC work closely with neighboring park systems such as Lorain and Lake counties to help create good trails and conditions for all horse enthusiasts.
“We all enjoy being out in nature,” said Passalacqua.
In the Cleveland Metroparks, a park system associated with the urban area that is Cleveland, there are areas so scenic and remote in nature, it doesn’t feel like you’re in suburban Cleveland.
“We can be on bridle trails and feel like we are in the middle of nowhere,” Passalacqua said.
One of those scenic trail rides took place last weekend as the Cuyahoga County riders hosted a group ride in the South Chagrin Reservation. Beginning at the Polo Fields in Moreland Hills, about 45 showed up to ride about 10 miles through the bridle trails throughout the reservation.
During the riding season, which in Northeast Ohio runs from April to October, OHC chapters have group rides pretty regularly across the 70 chapters in the Buckeye State.
“We love to mentor new riders and new horse owners and have presentations every month to educate,” Passalacqua said. “We are very safety conscious and ride to the skill of those who are least experienced.”
For longtime enthusiasts like Passalacqua, who has ridden over 25,000 miles, riding and being involved with the local riding community is essential to keeping things going into the future.
“We want to pass on good stewardship,” she said. “We have 165 members in the Cuyahoga County chapter, and we always want to help men and women care for the Cleveland Metroparks.”
In Lorain County, the OHC chapter meets on the third Monday of each month at Carlisle Visitor Center in LaGrange. It also has events and rides throughout the area, just like its Cuyahoga County counterpart.
The passion and interest in horses and riding throughout Northeast Ohio is really special. In an area with so many miles of bridle trails and great scenery in the midst of an urban region, caring and collaborating with fellow horse enthusiasts is an important part of a very tight-knit community that plays a large part in preserving and protecting the wonderful resources we have.
Contact Brad Zahar at bzaharoutdoors@gmail.com
January - February, 2021
Volume 61, Number 1
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Lorain County Metroparks
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The Arrowhead program guide is distributed on the third Friday of every other month (February, April, June, August, October and December). The Arrowhead can be found in the Chronicle Telegram, Morning Journal and the Plain Dealer on these Fridays. Arrowheads can also be found at Lorain County Metro Parks nature and visitor centers and at local libraries.
2018 Lorain County OHC
Trail Mileage Award Results
Our 2018 Total miles recorded were 17,598
Most rode parks:
1. Carlisle 3259
2. Charlemont 933
3. Mohican 878
4. Hocking 618
Out of State Miles 9156
Top Mileage Winners
1st place youth - Katy Zitek 100
2nd place youth - Kaden Easton 79
1st place men’s - Rick Augustine 1050
2nd place men’s - Elmer Garn 767
3rd place men’s - Mike Lehane 535
1st place women’s - Kelly Krupp Denes
2nd place women’s - Char Augustine 1070
3rd place women’s - Holly Thompson 913
Saddle hours - Deb Hurlburt 218
Our 2018 Total miles recorded were 17,598
Most rode parks:
1. Carlisle 3259
2. Charlemont 933
3. Mohican 878
4. Hocking 618
Out of State Miles 9156
Top Mileage Winners
1st place youth - Katy Zitek 100
2nd place youth - Kaden Easton 79
1st place men’s - Rick Augustine 1050
2nd place men’s - Elmer Garn 767
3rd place men’s - Mike Lehane 535
1st place women’s - Kelly Krupp Denes
2nd place women’s - Char Augustine 1070
3rd place women’s - Holly Thompson 913
Saddle hours - Deb Hurlburt 218
New 250 Mile Awards were presented to the following members:
Char Augustin, Rick Augustin, Kathy Beal, Sherri Manful, Judi Budi, Kelly Denes, Dave Duncan, Kathy Duncan, Marcia Fruehauf, Cheryl Garn, Elmer Garn, Rodney Harrison, Ramona Hernandez, Ron Hoover, Sherry Hoover, Linda Jackson, Carole Kenyon, Lynn Keuchel, Sandy Krupp, Brenda Lang, Mike Lehane, Sue Mollica, Bill Musolf, Karen Norton, Chris Phillips, Denise South, Erica Markowski, Holly Thompson, Jim Wallace and Laura Wallace.
Char Augustin, Rick Augustin, Kathy Beal, Sherri Manful, Judi Budi, Kelly Denes, Dave Duncan, Kathy Duncan, Marcia Fruehauf, Cheryl Garn, Elmer Garn, Rodney Harrison, Ramona Hernandez, Ron Hoover, Sherry Hoover, Linda Jackson, Carole Kenyon, Lynn Keuchel, Sandy Krupp, Brenda Lang, Mike Lehane, Sue Mollica, Bill Musolf, Karen Norton, Chris Phillips, Denise South, Erica Markowski, Holly Thompson, Jim Wallace and Laura Wallace.
Congratulations to all our top winners and to everyone who submitted their trail information to Brenda for all your fine efforts.
OHC & Ohio Trails Parntership (OTP)
at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus
(Back row: Arden Sims, Kris Green, Tom Green, Jim Wallace. Front row: Mary Alice Kuhn, Don Wagner, Ann Beathard, Cindy Barnett, Catherine Estill, Eric Estill.)
Members of OHC State organization joined with members of Ohio Trails Parntership (OTP) at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus this week to advocate for Ohio trails. The purpose allowed OHC to discuss with senators and representatives in most all our regions to support OHC in its efforts to build and maintain trails as well as preserve the land for horse, bike and hiking trail use. OHC is the largest all volunteer trails group in Ohio and plays an active role in OTP and will continue to participate in future legislative, trails caucuses. Ohio Horseman”s Council members joined with members of Ohio Trails Parntership (OTP) at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus this week to advocate for Ohio trails. The purpose allowed OHC to discuss with senators and representatives in most all our regions to support OHC in its efforts to build and maintain trails as well as preserve the land for horse, bike and hiking trail use. OHC is the largest all volunteer trails group in Ohio and plays an active role in OTP and will continue to participate in future legislative, trails caucuses.
Bob Jackson receives the OHC Merit Award
for his exceptional efforts working with
the Lorain County OHC.
A big round of applause to our very own Bob Jackson for all the hard work and dedication he has committed to helping with trail care and maintenance. He has received special recognition this year from the Ohio Horse Council for his time and commitment. Bob has been a long time member of the Lorain County Horse Council. Over the years he has put countless hours faithfully showing up to help at all the trail maintenance events with his large equipment and great ideas, clearing the paths to help keep us all safe on the trails. Once again, cowboy hats off to Bob and also a big hug to Dee, Bob’s wife, for always supporting Bob in his efforts.
Thank you, Bob.
Thank you, Bob.
Local man re-elected to Ohio Horseman’s Council
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From “The Marietta Times”
December 24, 2016 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc., a nonprofit equine-focused organization incorporated in the state of Ohio, has re-elected Arden Sims of Washington County to another two-year term as president. |
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Sims is a past president of the Washington County chapter and immediately begins his second term of president at the state level of the organization. He says, “My wife and I got involved in OHC in 1999 when we started a therapeutic riding program including volunteers from the Washington County Chapter of OHC. This gave us an opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful people in the horse world and joined the local chapter.” In his first term, Sims visited every chapter in the Ohio Horseman’s Council to meet with all the chapter’s officers and members. He says, “I wanted to meet the people in person who represent the backbone of this fine organization. If not for them, we would not have the volume of dedicated bridle trails in Ohio as well as the commitment to the horse industry.”
Since there are more than 4,200 members in 69 county chapters in the state, Sims said, “I told my wife Claudia to take care of the horses and farm so I can get out and meet our membership. It took two years but I’ve been in all four corners and in between.” Sims saw his role as the link between the state officers and membership. He wanted the number of links in the connection to be shorter than in the past. In addition to visiting chapters, Sims was often seen at many events, fundraisers and OHC-sponsored trail rides.
His plans for the future of Ohio Horseman’s Council include improving communications throughout the organization, encouraging members to get involved with chapter and state activities, focus on volunteerism and trail maintenance, intensify our efforts to educate the public about economic benefits of the equine community and grow recruitment efforts to ensure our future continues forward with membership that represents all ages of rider, disciplines of riding and breed of equine. Sims and his wife Claudia are on the board of Hocking College Equine Science Advisory Committee.
According to an American Horse Council study in 2005, the equine industry in Ohio has a direct impact of $2.2 billion on the state’s economy. Of the more than 300,000 horses in Ohio, 70% are used for recreational uses. Members of Ohio Horseman’s Council routinely adopt bridle trails in or near their counties. As a result, volunteers of OHC work together with other trail users and landowners to preserve 1,600 miles of bridle trails at 108 locations throughout the state.
Through education, organized trail rides, and other social and service functions, OHC provides financial resources and services to fellow organizations that support equine related activities. 4,200 members represent 69 county chapters throughout the state. For information about joining an OHC county chapter, visit ohconline.com and click on “Chapters” in the menu bar to find your county and chapter contacts. OHC membership is open to all ages of rider, disciplines of riding and breed of horse.
Since there are more than 4,200 members in 69 county chapters in the state, Sims said, “I told my wife Claudia to take care of the horses and farm so I can get out and meet our membership. It took two years but I’ve been in all four corners and in between.” Sims saw his role as the link between the state officers and membership. He wanted the number of links in the connection to be shorter than in the past. In addition to visiting chapters, Sims was often seen at many events, fundraisers and OHC-sponsored trail rides.
His plans for the future of Ohio Horseman’s Council include improving communications throughout the organization, encouraging members to get involved with chapter and state activities, focus on volunteerism and trail maintenance, intensify our efforts to educate the public about economic benefits of the equine community and grow recruitment efforts to ensure our future continues forward with membership that represents all ages of rider, disciplines of riding and breed of equine. Sims and his wife Claudia are on the board of Hocking College Equine Science Advisory Committee.
According to an American Horse Council study in 2005, the equine industry in Ohio has a direct impact of $2.2 billion on the state’s economy. Of the more than 300,000 horses in Ohio, 70% are used for recreational uses. Members of Ohio Horseman’s Council routinely adopt bridle trails in or near their counties. As a result, volunteers of OHC work together with other trail users and landowners to preserve 1,600 miles of bridle trails at 108 locations throughout the state.
Through education, organized trail rides, and other social and service functions, OHC provides financial resources and services to fellow organizations that support equine related activities. 4,200 members represent 69 county chapters throughout the state. For information about joining an OHC county chapter, visit ohconline.com and click on “Chapters” in the menu bar to find your county and chapter contacts. OHC membership is open to all ages of rider, disciplines of riding and breed of horse.
2019
OHC Horse Power
Official Publication of Ohio Horseman's Council, Inc.
In the April 2018 issue of Horsemen’s Corral, OHC Horse Power will be included along with your copy of the Corral. OHC Horse Power covers everything equine including information about the 1,650 miles of Ohio bridle trails OHC has adopted, legislative issues in the horse industry, OHC sponsored youth events, OHC county chapter contacts and much more.
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Horse Power is increased when you partner OHC members with other horse clubs and land managers to achieve goals of mutual interest. You can expect your membership dues to directly support Ohio’s bridle trails as well as other equine-related events to promote the benefits of ownership. We operate on membership dues and there are no paid positions within OHC. Participate in any activities OHC sponsors, or simply enjoy owning your horse and riding the trails. Whichever you chose, your small investment will work for you and your equine friend. I hope I answered your question and see you on the trails, Arden Sims, President Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc |
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