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2017 Lorain County OHC
Trail Mileage Award Results
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873
Riders most frequently rode at the following parks:
Carlisie - 4,520 miles
Charlemont - 1596 miles
Mohican - 1,560 miles
Benezette PA - 1,566 miles
Hocking Hills - 1,045 miles
Our top 3 women riders:
Kelly Denes -1,694 miles
Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles
Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles
Our top 3 men riders:
Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles
Ric Augustine - 864 miles
Jim Wallace - 554 miles
Our top youth riders:
Akadian Garn - 355 miles
Katy Zitek - 230 miles
Reagan Reader - 109 miles
Our top two Saddle Hour riders:
Katy Zitek - 178 hours
Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours
Our 2017 overall miles recorded were 23,873
Riders most frequently rode at the following parks:
Carlisie - 4,520 miles
Charlemont - 1596 miles
Mohican - 1,560 miles
Benezette PA - 1,566 miles
Hocking Hills - 1,045 miles
Our top 3 women riders:
Kelly Denes -1,694 miles
Sandy Krupp - 1,077 miles
Cheryl Garn - 1,041 miles
Our top 3 men riders:
Elmer (Billy) Garn - 1,041 miles
Ric Augustine - 864 miles
Jim Wallace - 554 miles
Our top youth riders:
Akadian Garn - 355 miles
Katy Zitek - 230 miles
Reagan Reader - 109 miles
Our top two Saddle Hour riders:
Katy Zitek - 178 hours
Deb Hurlbert - 137 hours
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.
2018
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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