[RC] Right to Ride Legislation Passes House - saungier
I wonder if the timing is just coincidental
:>)
The AQHA's Second Annual Congressional Trail ride was
the same day in Virginia, just outside the DC metro area. I was one
of the volunteers from the Virginia Horse Council who helped with the
event. We had a small turnout this year because we were competing with the
Smithsonian opening, but we did have a great time.
Most of the Congressmen/women who came did have an equestrian
background and supported the bill. The AHC staff was also at the
event. I should also mentioned that the ride was held on a BLM
property.
Sally Aungier
Virginia Horse Council.
MEMORANDUM
To: AHC State
Horse Council Members From: Alicia
Cunningham Re: Right to Ride Legislation
Passes
House Date:
September 21, 2004
UPDATE The Right to Ride bill (H.R. 2966) was
passed today by the full House of Representatives. This vote is a critical
victory for the horse industry, particularly for recreational riders. It
is a recognition of the unique place that horses and saddle stock have on our
heritage and in recreation on public lands. This bill informs land managers that
the use of horses on public lands is entrenched in the history of this country
and there are groups of people across the United States and working on Capitol
Hill that are keeping that history and tradition
alive.
