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Celebrating 26 Years of Membership!
Brought to you by Kansas Horse Council
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KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL DESIGNATED REGIONS
The Regional Directors and Representatives help organize events and actively promote Kansas Horse Council througout our State!
Please refer to our region map below to see what region you reside in and get to know your Regional Director(s) and Representative(s).
For a current listing of all our Regional Directors and Representatives in your area, click HERE
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DONATE TO
THE KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL FOUNDATION
Would you like to 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.
2019 Scholarships Recipients Awarded June 5th! See article below!
Scholarship information is available on the KHC website or click here:
Follow and "LIKE" their Facebook Page, KHC Foundation Scholarship for news, and auction items up for bid!
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2019 KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS
FRONT ROW L to R:
Madison Hetherington, Keely Seiter, Ann Bandy, Kinsey Griffith
BACK ROW L to R:
Megan Miller, Emma Jolley, Alan Hinds, Ryan Klamm, Jacob Grinstead, Anna Schnacker, Logan Rockers, Rachel Brown, Megan Newlon, Rachael Peterson, Chessa Parker.
Not Pictures: Morgan Clinesmith & Alyssa Leslie
CONGRATULATIONS!
We were pleased to award a total of $12,500 to this year's recipients! The awards banquet, held June 5th in Wamego, KS, had all but 2 of 18 recipients present, along with guests. The venue was packed with 50 attendees! A taco bar and dessert array was available for guests upon arrival and then the ceremonies opened with a guest speaker, Ms. Kira Everhart Valentin, a 2004 KHC Foundation Scholarship Recipient, who graced us with words of encouragement to Dream Big as your future is waiting! Kira gave a touching and impressive recap of how many different turns were along her path and how each new direction has provided great opportunities for growth. She advised all to never forget your past and your family but don't be afraid to move forward for the adventure.
A special thanks to Theresa Peddicord for volunteering our venue location and helping with the banquet, and Paula Williams Lamb and Liz Wine, our Kansas Horse Council Foundation Chairmen for all their work in making the KHCF Silent Auction at Equifest 2019 a success!
The Kansas Horse Council Foundation, is a 501c3 organization, whose mission is to help further the education of people who have a passion for horses and who can make a positive impact on the future of the equine industry. The KHC Foundation provides secondary education scholarships with funds donated annually from the Weary Family Foundation and private donors, as well as proceeds from the annual Equifest of KS Silent Auction. This year, 18 scholarships were awarded to high school graduates and those continuing through college.
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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!
"LIKE" KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL ON FACEBOOK & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM TOO!
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NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT FOR 2019
Want to earn GREAT rewards for spending time with a horse? We have that covered!! You don't have to be a horse owner to participate, just a current member of Kansas Horse Council!
Learn more about this new and unique member benefit (additional fees to join the Horsemanship Rewards Program do apply).
Announcing two HRP MEMBERS who are 1st to earn 200+ hours already in 2019!
CONGRATULATIONS DONNA DROGE, AND CHERYL THOMAS!
CHERYL THOMAS,
our Trails Council rep, and our KHC Secretary, has logged 214 hours and is in 1st Place as of this newsletter!
DONNA DROGE,
is currently in 2nd place with 202 hours...
JAN MOORE,
our KHC Regions 2 & 5 representative, is currently in 3rd with 196 hours logged and submitted, and hot on their heels!
MARTY BLOOMQUIST, KHC Vice President, creator and administrator of our HRP program has logged and submitted 70 hours! And...
PATTI STALDER,
retired KHC director has logged 51.5 hours!
All hours are as of the June Newsletter release.
WAY TO GET OUT THERE AND LOG THOSE HOURS LADIES!
Remember, you don't have to own your own horse to participate and earn rewards! YOU MUST BE A CURRENT KHC MEMBER AND A MEMBER OF THE REWARDS PROGRAM TO START LOGGING TODAY!
JUST ANNOUNCED! AS A MEMBER OF KHC AND THE REWARDS PROGRAM, YOU CAN EARN DOUBLE HOURS RIDING AT A KHC SPONSORED TRAIL RIDE, OR VOLUNTEERING FOR A KHC EVENT THAT INVOLVES HORSES!
IT'S RIDING SEASON! SADDLE UP AND START LOGGING! SORRY...CHORES DON'T COUNT!
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DID YOU KNOW JUNE IS GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH? GET OUT THERE!
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OUR 22ND YEAR IS A WRAP! PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL and OUR SPONSORS:
List of 2019 Sponsors A big Thanks to all our 2019 sponsors! Please visit their websites via the blue link to learn more about them!
Did you miss the 2019 event?
Follow us on FACEBOOK, @equifestofks and
INSTAGRAM, equifestofks too!
ANNOUNCING NEW VENUE FOR 2020 AND OUR 23RD YEAR!
WE ARE SADDLED UP AND HEADING WEST TO SALINA, KS FOR 2020! SEE YOU AT TONY'S PIZZA EVENT 'S CENTER AND SALINE COUNTY LIVESTOCK EXPO CENTER MARCH 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH! WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TO MAKE, HANG ONTO THE REINS AND STAY TUNED!
EQUIFEST 2020, IS GALLOPING IN!
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Upcoming June & July Events
Want to know what's in store for the rest of 2019? Kansas Horse Council calendar of submitted state wide events is available on our NEW website
HERE!
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REMEMBER! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY JUNE 21ST, FOR MEAL COUNT AS LUNCH IS INCLUDED ON THIS RIDE! AS A CURRENT KHC MEMBER AND HORSEMANSHIP REWARDS PARTICIPANT, YOU CAN EARN DOUBLE HOURS ON THIS RIDE! JOIN UP TODAY! 785-776-0662 OR EMAIL director@kansashorsecouncil.com
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SAVE THE DATES!
Refer to our calendar of upcoming events here:
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Trail Ride News
Unfortunately, several trail rides have been cancelled in June due to flooding and high water conditions throughout Kansas. The June 29th, Lake Scott State Park ride is still on as planned! Please pre-register by June 21st to allow for meal count as lunch is provided on this ride. Contact the KHC office at 785-776-0662.
Here's hoping for a better July!
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RIDE KANSAS
Due to high water and flooding conditions throughout our State, we ask that you please call any park before hauling to ensure accessibility of trails and overnight camping facilities. When visiting our parks, please clean up after yourselves, and respect the trails. Refrain from riding during especially muddy conditions.
FREE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE AT KDWP OFFICES.
THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS & BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN OF AMERICA, KANSAS CHAPTER, FOR YOUR HARD WORK IN MAINTAINING ALL OUR KANSAS TRAILS!
AND REMEMBER...
RIDE KANSAS
USE IT OR LOSE IT
IF YOU PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.
LEAVE ONLY HOOFPRINTS BEHIND
LET TRAILS DRY BEFORE YOU RIDE
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TWO PARKS IN KANSAS DESIGNATED FOR EQUESTRIAN
USE ONLY! WILD HORSE AT PERRY AND SADDLE RIDGE AT HILLSDALE!
For the horse campers out there, two Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, State Parks are now designated for equestrian use, only. Meaning, non-equestrians may not reserve spots in Wild Horse Camp, Perry State Park (Lake Perry) or Saddle Ridge Campground, Hillsdale State Park (Hillsdale Lake). You must have a horse to camp in these areas as designated equestrian campground use only.
For reservations, please contact the respective park offices, Wild Horse Equestrian Camp is still listed on Reserve America.com.
You must contact the Hillsdale Park Office to reserve a campsite in the Saddle Ridge Equestrian Campground at Hillsdale State Park.
Allowing only equestrians in these parks, is safer for everyone. Equestrians have limited, designated areas, and this helps to preserve them.
While visiting our State Parks, please don't litter on the trails. If you pack it in, pack it out. And clean your pens prior to departing.
Thank you for respecting while visiting our State Parks and natural resources, and the efforts to preserve them for equestrian use.
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Stampede on down to your County Courthouse to get your
official KHC license plate!
(KHC membership is not required to show your love for horses!)
GIDDY UP AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR HORSES!
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GOOD ARTICLE FROM PROTECT THE HARVEST
We Must Stand United - The Horse World
Animal Rights Tactics - Divide and Conquer
Animal rights and other non-governmental groups have targeted different parts of the horse world for several decades. These groups are aiming to end all animal ownership and view villainizing horse owners and trainers as a step in that process. They target one discipline or breed at a time, and they have made big inroads without many in the horse world noticing.
They rely on a "divide and conquer" technique to push their agenda. These groups have become expert at picking the horse world apart. In this day and age of posts going viral over social media, one video clip or picture taken out of context could do damage that lasts for years. They malign an entire sport using a very small number of "bad apples" to make their argument. Fake and malicious posts have the potential to influence lawmakers which in turn, offers an opportunity for the uneducated public to vote for legislation that creates permanent changes. These changes do not improve the welfare of horses or the industry itself.
Particle article courtesy of Protect the Harvest. For full article,
click here.
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We are now renrolled in the Dillons Community Rewards program! Now, when you shop at Dillons and use your Rewards card, KHC will earn a percentage rebate based on your Dillon's purchases!
To link & register your rewards card click here:
Dillons Rewards Link and log into your existing account. Search for Kansas Horse Council or enter our NPO number, KS920 and click Enroll. New users will need to creat an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a *Rewards Card.
*You must have a registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card account to link the Community Rewards program to Kansas Horse Council. (Cards are available for FREE at any Dillon's customer service desk.)
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Purchases will not count towards rebates for KHC until you register your rewards card and link to Kansas Horse Council here:
DILLONS REWARDS LINK
Registered Rewards Cards must be swiped at checkout or use your phone number registered with your Rewards Card when shopping for purchases to count.
This program does not affect your Fuel Points balance. They will still accumulate for your personal use. Rebate program is based on purchases at Dillon's stores payable to Kansas Horse Council as a Non Profit Organization.
Thank you for your continued support to the voice of equine enthusiasts in Kansas!
Learn about Kansas Horse Council
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Kansas Horse Council is also now enrolled in the Amazon.com Smile Program! When you shop
you may select Kansas Horse Council as your Non-Profit charity upon Checkout! KHC will receive .05% of your total purchase, of Amazon SMILE program eligible products! To learn more about this program and how it works go here:
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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.
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Our Membership Purchasing Partners offering Kansas Horse Council Member Discounts with your KHC Membership card.
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Country Floral & Gifts, Junction City
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Show your KHC member card at checkout and receive valuable discounts from these merchants.
Ray Logan Boots
& More
Rittel's Western Wear
Abilene, KS.
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