Portland, ME – Nearly 200 people were in attendance as the New England Horsemen's Council hosted their High Score Awards Banquet at the Marriott Hotel in Portland, ME on January 28. Council president and Trophy Chairperson Sue Arthur served as Master of Ceremonies while handing out over 200 awards. Also honored was Liz Rooney, the Council's first ever woman president for her many years of service.

Also a big success was the NEHC Western and Reining raffle with many great prizes won including blankets, candy baskets, a framable War Horse poster and much more. To see more photos photos from the banquet visit www.facebook.com/pedlarmag

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South Woodstock, VT: The Green Mountain Horse Association is pleased to announce the topics and speakers for our 2012 Educational Series.  All sessions will be held at GMHA in the Members’ Room at our facility on Route 106 in South Woodstock, Vermont.  All sessions are open to the public.

“Aiding Vermont’s Horses”
February 11, 2012- 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Gina Brown

Gina Brown is the Executive Director of Spring Hill Horse Rescue, a not for profit organization she founded in 2000, based in Clarendon, VT. She has turned her thirty years experience with horses toward training and specializing in behavioral issues. As humane agent for large animals she investigates cruelty complaints, rehabs and re-homes horses throughout Vermont. 
Ms Brown will present a history of Spring Hill Rescue and equine industry trends. The need for and reasons behind, rescue. The need for community support in regards to statewide response teams, foster homes, disaster related events and public awareness; re-homing of unwanted horses and second chances.  Q&A session to follow.

Fees: $15 for GMHA Members, $20 for Non-Members. Fee includes a light breakfast.

“Colic: How to Make Life-saving Decisions” 
& “Is It Just a Cough?”
March 17, 2012, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Presented by Daniela Bedenice, DVM

As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), Dr. Bedenice leads courses and clinics on equine gastro-intestinal disease and neurology, camelid medicine, gastro-intestinal pathophysiology, toxicology and clinical pharmacology.  Additionally, she has been integrally involved in the characterization of lung disease in horses.

A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Additionally, Dr. Bedenice will be happy to bring specific information on individual issues if you’d like to send them ahead of time (please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Fees:  $20 for GMHA Members, $30 for Non-Members.  Fee includes coffee, tea, and lunch.

“Volunteer Workshop: Dressage Shows & Cross-Country Fence Judging”
April 14, 2012- 10am to 2pm

Volunteers are the backbone of dressage shows!  This year, thanks to a New England Dressage Association (NEDA) led effort, in conjunction with GMHA and the Central Vermont Dressage Association (CVDA), we are offering a workshop for potential volunteers to receive training. The goal is to take sport of dressage to a higher level by training scribes, stewards, scorers, and potential show secretaries.  The workshop will also include the fence judging aspect of eventing for those who are interested.

The workshop is open to those interested in volunteering or learning about dressage shows and/or cross-country fence judging- no experience necessary!  Schedule includes sessions on ring stewarding and scribing, lunch, and a choice of fence judging OR dressage scoring and secretarial information.  There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided by NEDA.

RSVP’s are mandatory for all sessions, please visit our website (www.gmhainc.org) to download the RSVP form.  For more details on these sessions or any other GMHA activities, please visit our website or contact the office at (802) 457 1509.  We hope to see many of you there!

The Green Mountain Horse Association, a 65-acre equestrian facility in South Woodstock, Vermont, is a non-profit 501 (3)(c) organization fully committed to equine activities including Trail Riding, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing and Driving. With approximately 2,000 members, GMHA is a vital community of equestrian enthusiasts. In addition to competitions and pleasure rides, GMHA offers horsemanship clinics and other educational activities and is active in trail stewardship and land preservation. Member support helps to ensure that GMHA will continue to exist for future generations
and preserves its legacy in the equestrian community.

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Story & Photo Via: www.charlotteobserver.com
Equine rescue group will have Feb. 7 fundraiser

Taking care of horses is expensive. But for Greg McCormack, and his wife, Toni Sagrilla, the reward of helping the horses outweighs the cost.

"That is what horse rescue is all about," said McCormack. "You take horses people can't care for and try to make them comfortable. But you can't stop letting them be a horse."

The couple founded Bit O' Luck Equine Rescue almost one year ago. In the past, Bit O' Luck has rescued dogs, but is now focusing its attention on horses. However, McCormack and Sagrilla are able to pull dogs from animal shelters - most likely Lincoln County Animal Services - if anyone is interested in fostering opportunities. Read Full Story

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Story Via: www.kentucky.com
Photo Via: Stephen Lance Dennee - AP Photo

FRANKFORT — Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday about a bill that would help Amish people who have resisted using reflective safety triangles on their slow-moving buggies for religious reasons.
The House Transportation Committee heard from supporters of House Bill 133, which would allow the Amish or anyone else to use reflective tape instead of an orange safety triangle on their slow-moving vehicles. Read Full Story

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