Re: Panelists at the Clemson Symposium on Horses and Trails

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I spent considerable time last night e-mailing information (actually the
webite) on the trails symposium to all of the horse council is the USA who
have websites or e-mail addresses.  I have receievd several replies alreayd
and it is nicely surprising to find out that many had already registered
someone from their organization to attend.

So, if you have not already done so...don;t delay!!!  Promises to be VERY
good.

Teddy


connie B Berto wrote:

> Regarding the post from Susan Gibson,   it's good to know that most of
> the panelists have horsey credentials (with the notable exception of the
> IMBA rep. whom I personally know), but then it comes down to, are these
> nice panelists going to be setting the policies that govern equestrian
> usage of trails all over the nation?  I do *not* feel that there was an
> over-reaction at all.
>       Don't forget, the feds still have not changed the draft  of the
> Yosemite General Management Plan that as currently written will gradually
> boot horses out of Yosemite (although in the 1980's they assured us that
> equestrians would be "taken care of").  Here in Marin County, the feds
> have withdrawn the announced plans to close the three stables in GGNRA
> lands, but the discussions have only just begun and we have a LONG way to
> go before an agreement keeping those stables open is place.
>      For sure, we need lots of equestrian reps. at  ALL trail
> conferences, complete with facts.   (The American Horse Council's recent
> Dec. '96 economic study on the equine industry's $25 billion GNP sure
> opened a lot of eyes.)  We also need to keep a realistic view of the
> policy-setting process  that affects user groups.    It takes vigilance
> and constant communiction from equestrians to keep the message moving in
> the right direction.    And speaking of user groups,  someone recently
> posted information about Back Country Horsemen.  I too endorse this
> organization and  its chapters.  They do really fine work in representing
> equestrians and stock users to many agencies.
>    I am REALLY pleased at the response from Ridecampers about attending
> the Clemson symposium and the interest shown in the Arizona conference.
> BTW, I have just sent a formal request to AERC officers and directors on
> establishing a consistent method of replenishing the AERC Trails Fund.
> It is this:  that on all future membership applications, whether new or
> renewal, there will be a line for a  voluntary, tax-deductible donation
> for the Trails Fund.   This will be considered by AERC and voted on,
> hopefully in the affirmative.   Watch for it!    Best wishes to all,
> Connie Berto (Trails chair, AERC)
>
>
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