Alabama Horse Council

ALABAMA HORSE COUNCIL
2009 HORSE FAIR
Garrett Coliseum
Montgomery, AL

JANUARY 24, 25, 2009

The folks from Best of America by Horseback will be hosting a Grand Tour Event at Faye Whittemore Farms in Jasper, on May 2 – 4, 2008. The film crew from BOABH will be on hand video tapping the event for future airing on this top rated RFD-TV series. The Grand Tour started in 2007, with the goal to visit trail-riding facilities in each state and invite riders to join the fun. Invited to this event will be owners of other trail facilities, dignitaries from the local and state levels and tons of great horse people! Last April BOABH was at Heart of Dixie Trail Ride in Troy where the event was very well received.

We encourage you all to come out and support this promotion of Alabama Trail Riding. The weekend “Old Fashioned Horse Fair” event will include a Hospitality Evening on Friday, a sit-down dinner on Saturday night, clinics, vendors and the opportunity to be a part of this filming process as we ride together on Saturday and Sunday mornings. There will be an official photographer on site to capture some of those picturesque moments and also an Official Best Apple Pie Contest!

For reservations on the actual Grand Tour Ride, please contact www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com and click on Grand Tour.

Contact Faye Whittemore Farms @ www.fayewhittemorefarms.com for actual campsites and stalls reservations. The ride will be limited so we encourage you to sign up now. Let’s promote trail riding in Alabama – we have a great deal to offer in our State. If you are interested in just coming for dinner Saturday, you can also arrange that on this website.

You will also find the Apple Pie Contest forms and Vendor Application forms on the Best of America by Horseback website or by calling (540) 829-9555. For an interview with Tom Seay, and the crew members, please contact
Michelle Turner, (407) 625-8823 or michelle@bestofamericabyhorseback.com.

Alabama Horse Council T Shirts
are still available from Nancy Rockett
email: nancy.rockett@hotmail.com
Phone: 205 960-5598

The Alabama Horse Council is an organization that impartially represents Alabama's horse industry. Whether you are a weekend pleasure rider, horse breeder, trainer, farrier, veterinarian or feed dealer, you have common interests in horses, their promotion and welfare. We have joined together to enact fair and effective regulation affecting horse use, improve state equestrian facilities, increase public understanding of horses and horse use, and enhance the contribution of horses to the quality of life in Alabama. Regardless of the breed, riding discipline, or segment of the horse industry with which we identify, we have united to protect our horses and our industry.

Through activities, events and commitees, we strive to meet our objectives and goals. Please take a moment to review our website for more information or opportunities for participation.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is now operating under
the auspices of the American Horse Council.
The motto of the UHC is "Own Responsibly". Please visit their
web site at: www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org

Our Newsletter will now include advertising.
If you would like to place an ad, please contact:
trailride77@aol.com or call 800 945-8033 or 205 678-2882 or
mail to: P. O. Box 260, Morris, AL 35116
Newsletters will be published quarterly beginning in March 2005.

The rates are as follows:

1 Full page	$100.00
1/2 page	$ 50.00
1/4 page	$ 25.00

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

New!! Additional Membership Benefits Include:

Quarterly Newsletters and advance notice of AHC Horse Fair information

Eligible for $1,000 Scholarship towards equine related education.
Must be a member of AHC for the last two (2) years

$100 coupon from Ortho Flex Saddleworks for a custom OrthoFlex Saddle
or apply it to a Ken McNabb or Jimmy Driver Signature Saddle.

Bear John Hollow Ranch, Ashville, AL
10% off all purchases (stalls, campsite, cabins, etc.). Unlimited use.

Cherokee Trail Ride, Cherokee, AL
Campsite and stall - Two (2) nights for the price of one (1). Unlimited use.

Faye Whittemore Farms, Jasper, Al
Two (2) nights camping for the price of one (1). Unlimited use.

Heart of Dixie, Troy, Al
Two (2) night campsite and stall for the price of one (1). Two (2) visit llimit.

K C Ranch, Jasper, Al
10% off all purchases. Unlimited use.

7 Springs Lodge, Tuscumbia, AL
Free stall for horse with paid camping. Unlimited use.

PLUS the knowledge that you are supporting the ONLY statewide, non-breed specific, organization promoting, protecting, and informing horse people in Alabama about issues affecting their horses and horse owndership.

NEGATIVE COGGINS IS REQUIRED ON ALL RIDES

REMEMBER:RIDE ON DESIGNATED HORSE TRAILS & DO NOT LITTER!!

REGISTRATION: RSVP to Charlotte Collins @ (205) 678-2882 or 1-800-945-8033 or e-mail us at trailride77@aol.com.