August 2018 Kansas Horse Council Newsletter

KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL

Celebrating 25 Years of Membership!

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AUGUST 2018 NEWSLETTER

DONATE TO THE KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL FOUNDATON

WANT TO HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN KANSAS?

CONSIDER DONATING TO THE KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL FOUNDATION!

Contributions provide scholarships to students involved in the equine industry.

Scholarship information is available on the KHC website here:

KHCF Scholarship information

Are you ready for some Chief's Football? We are too! Do you want to attend specially priced games and support Kansas Horse Council while you cheer on the Chief's?

You AND your friends can do just that! Kansas Horse Council membership is not required! Simply go the link below, get your tickets and share the link! All your friend's can get in on the fun too & support KHC! For every ticket sold to these games, Kansas Horse Council gets $10!

So grab your KC CHIEF'S GEAR and get your tickets here! Share the fun, your love for horses, (and the link!)

This is a special fund raising opportunity presented by the Chief's ticket office, especially for Kansas Horse Council!

http://www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser/

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A DISASTER?

FLOOD, FIRE OR TORNADO?

ATTEND OUR 7TH ANNUAL
HORSE CARE 101

OCTOBER 6, 2018

KSU COLLEGE OF VET MED

ARE YOU AND YOUR EQUINES PREPARED FOR A DISASTER?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR:

"EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS" AT THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN MANHATTAN, KS.

MORE DETAILS AS THEY COME AVAILABLE! INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP EVENT? CALL JUSTINE AT 785-776-0662 FOR MORE INFORMATION or

CLICK HERE!

UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS

SEE MORE EVENTS LISTED HERE ON OUR WEBSITE:

http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/event/

WILD HORSE TRAILS FUNDRAISER

SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2018

LAKE PERRY, PERRY, KS

*7th ANNUAL PERRY STATE PARK*

WILD HORSE TRAILS FUNDRAISER

Saturday & Sunday, September 1-2, 2018

HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF LAKE PERRY WILD HORSE TRAILS

Facebook: "Let's Ride-Perry Lake"

The American Horse Council (AHC) will conduct its third quarter webinar for 2018 examining sports betting. The hour-long session will feature two industry experts and discuss the changing marketplace arising from the recent Supreme Court case which overturned federal bans on state sports betting programs. It will take place on Monday, August 13, at 3:00 pm ET.

The webinar is open to both AHC members and non-members-we encourage everyone to attend! The webinar lasts approximately one hour, and will allow for Q&A at the end of each speaker's presentation. For more click here:

AHC Webinar Info

JOIN OUR HERD! Ready to camp, ride & share stories with friends, old & new? Consider joining Kansas Horse Council! Not only do we have great membership benefits, but it's a great way to enjoy the outdoors with friends too! Memberships run from January 1 to December 31st of every calendar year!

Are You a KHC Member?

Be part of the largest equine network in Kansas!

Membership supports:

fun and educational opportunities
trail rides
growth for the equine industry
helps secure the future of our equine-related jobs, recreation, and lifestyle.

$1,000,000 personal liability policy that covers all of your horses any time, any place; scholarship opportunities; discounts on liability signs KHC trail rides and more! http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/#

Go to Purchasing Package link below to see discounts you receive with KHC membership at Kansas-owned and national businesses!

CLICK ON ANY HYPER LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!

$1M Personal Excess Liability Insurance FAQ

KHC Member Purchasing Package

2018 Member benefits list, and growing!

What are you waiting for? CLICK HERE AND JOIN TODAY!!

Want to know about equine events in Kansas? KHC Calendar of Events

"LIKE" KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL ON FACEBOOK & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM TOO!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

EQUIFEST OF KANSAS 2019,

FEBRUARY 22nd, 23rd & 24th!

GO TO: https://equifestofks.com/
FOR UPDATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS & VENUE/EVENT INFORMATION!

THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE 2018 POSSIBLE!

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT EQUIFEST OF KANSAS ON FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/Equifestofks/

FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PICTURES OF THIS YEARS EVENT!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM TOO!

2019 ENTERTAINMENT IS IN THE WORKS!

IN OUR 22ND YEAR, BROUGHT TO YOU BY KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL!

NEW FEATURE! THIS MONTH'S EQUESTRIAN PARK!

KANSAS DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & PARKS

and Friends of Perry Lake & BCHA maintained:

WILD HORSE EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

PERRY LAKE, PERRY, KS

VISIT KANSAS HORSE COUNCILS WEBSITE BELOW FOR MORE INFO:

http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/equestrian-trails-in-kansas/perry-lake-horse-trails-in-kansas/

OR VISIT OUR KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL WEBSITE FOR A LISTING OF ALL EQUESTRIAN TRAILS IN KANSAS!

http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/equestrian-trails-in-kansas/

THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS & BCHA FOR YOUR HARD WORK IN MAINTAINING OUR TRAILS TOO!

RIDE KANSAS! USE IT OR LOSE IT!

LEAVE ONLY HOOFPRINTS BEHIND.

IF YOU PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.

*See above events for the Wild Horse Campground fund raiser here on September 1st and 2nd! *

ENJOY RIDING THE TRAILS IN KANSAS?

JOIN BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF KANSAS TODAY!

BCHA-Kansas

Dues of $45/individual, $50/family include both Kansas and national memberships. Find out more about BCHA and read their Mission Statement at https://www.bcha.org/

BCHA-Kansas is committed to keeping track of hours spent by volunteers across the state maintaining trails and keeping our public trails open. In 2014, trail volunteers have accumulated well over 2,000 hours and have raised several thousand dollars for Kansas public trails and camps that are open to equestrians! This information continues to have an impact and improves equestrians' relationships with land managers.

Across the US, there are 13,000 BCHA members and chapters in 29 states! For a membership form or information, contact Steve Lindsey, steve.lindsey@lia-ks.com.