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Bringing the WV Horse Industry Together

Welcome to the West Virginia Horse Council Website!

The purpose of the WVHC is to foster growth and development of the equine industry in WV as a means to enhance industrial development, recreation, tourism, and educational opportunities

 
Date
Event
Location

Saturday, March 29, 2008, beginning at 8 AM

Equine Vaccine and Farrier Clinic.  Tracy Walker, DVM will be offering Health Certificates, Coggins and all Equine vaccines (some at a discount rate) without the exam or farm-call fee. Farriers Kevin Wiseman, Ken Hass, Conway Howell, Eric Heckler and Martin See will be there to do shoeing and give demonstrations. Horse Trainer Junior Macglaughlin will be demonstrating training techniques in the afternoon.

Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV.
For more information, call 636-8363 or 636-8369.

Spring & Summer 08

Randolph County Regional Riding Club Events

June 21  3rd Annual Summer Celebration Horse Show & National Barrel Horse Association Show   
August 8-10  2nd Annual Ride Between the Rivers Endurance Ride  October 18 & 19 Annual Club Fun Show and Trail Ride 

near Elkins, WV
contact the club Secretary, Diana Ross, at 304-636-7486 or email her at onthefarmat40@hotmail.com
 
Summer 08
WV added to Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference!!!
Although part of Forest Service Region 9, SETC has graciously invited WV to share equestrian trail issues and solutions.  The 2008 meeting will include a "Northeast Section" session for states outside of SETC's Forest Region 8 in hopes of starting similar meetings throughout the U.S.
2008 Meeting Charleston, SC

SETC

Spring & Summer 08
Need HAY?  Have hay to sell?
Send info of hay resources to us, and we will add it to the classifieds section.  Also, you can click the link to the right and visit The Hay Barn, an internet hay-finding service
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Why you need the WVHC - The WVHC is the only statewide organization that works to serve the needs of the entire equine industry.  Each breed, discipline, and special interest group looks after its own.  But changes in our WV society such as urban growth, environmental concerns, and other activities have often adversely affected horse ownership and horse use. Horse owners need to work together for a better future

 

Why the WVHC needs you - The more members, the more influence.  The WVHC needs your individual voice.  The work is vast, the workers few.  An expanded membership means more influence in the public arena.  The WVHC is the spokesperson for the expanding WV horse industry.  The council is formed by WV horsepersons for WV horsepersons.  The membership and board of directors represent all breed groups and all horsepersons of WV's horse industry.  The general purpose of the WVHC is to promote the common interest of the entire industry. 

 

Do you own one or more horses? 

 

Have you ever been told you could not ride your horse somewhere?

 

Do you wonder why you can't get the same Government assistance that cattle, sheep and goat owners do?

 

Have you had trouble locating other horseman like yourself?

 

Have you ever had difficulty seeking adequate local veterinary care for your horse?

 

Have you ever had to travel out of state for horse supplies or care?

 

Have you ever had trouble locating information on equine diet, nutrition, care, training and education?

 

Do you belong to another West Virginia equine organization? 

 

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you should be a member of the West Virginia Horse Council.

 

Help make a difference for yourself and your horse!

 

Together we can make a difference!

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our Yahoo group mailing list at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wvhorsecouncil/

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West Virginia Horse Council
PO Box 255
Winfield, WV 25213