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***Trail Committee Meeting January 27, 2008 7:30 PM MSU Pavilion***

Michigan Equine Survey Results (PDF)

2009 Expo Information  (See Horse Expo)

Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Council to Meet Jan. 15 in Powers (See Trail news)

DNR Seeks Input into Planning Process for State Forests (See Trail news)

DNR Invites Public Comment on the New Draft 2009-2019 Strategic Plan for the Parks and Recreation
(See Trail News)
USDA Releases Revised Final NAIS Business Plan (Complete information)

American Horse Council Congressional Cavalry Program (See Legislation)

The Concept of Management Plan revisions for the Pigeon River Country State Forest (PRCSF) recently presented for approval
 by the Department of Natural Resources significantly reduced access by equestrians in the PRCSF.  Why did this happen? (click here)

      Department of Natural Resources Announces the Reopening of All State Forest Campgrounds
The Department of Natural Resources announced today the reopening ofall temporarily closed state forest campgrounds for the 2008 camping
season. With the recent Legislative approval to restore $500,000 ofGeneral Fund appropriation to the Recreation and Trail Program, DNR
Director Rebecca Humphries has authorized a land use order, effectivetoday (May 12), removing 20 state forest campgrounds from their
temporarily closed status. (more)
 

 Farm Bill Passage Is Good News for Horse Industry.
After months of negotiations between the House and Senate, Congress finally passed the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, (more)
 

Horses Health Issues   (see Horse Health)

• AAEP Releases Updated Equine Vaccination Guidelines for 2008  (more)

• "How to Winterize Your Horse" (more)

• NEW ONLINE HORSE COURSES AND LIVE FREE WEB CASTS AVAILABLE FROM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
  "My Horse University"

• State Urges Owners to Protect Companion Animals During an Emergency Evacuation Planning can avoid separation and loss in disaster situation (more)

• "Public input is sought on changes to the Michigan Right to Farm Act's Learn More

• American Horse Council Congressional Cavalry Program (See Legislation)

• Michigan is developing a SART (state animal response team), through the generous funding of the  Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and Pet Smart Charities. (More)      

• Grassroots activism by Horsemen is an extremely important and effective way to advance equestrian interests in federal legislation Learn More

• The Equine Species Working Group has released the second edition of an informational booklet titled: NAIS and Horses:
  The Facts Surrounding the National Animal Identification System and the Horse Industry in the U.S. Learn More   PDF

• Ballot in 2008 could ask for racinos, casinos at tracks  Learn More

• HIPPA Legislation for Recreational Riders Introduced in Congress Learn More

• USDA 08 House Appropriations Bill Passes - August 3 , 2007  Learn More

• AHC Study Finds Horse Show Industry Has Significant Economic Impact  Learn More