NEW MEXICO HORSE COUNCIL NEWS |
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New NMHC officers elected, horse happenings around the state, legislative news and national updates. Join us for the next NMHC Board Meeting on March 6. Keep reading for all the details! |
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NMHC Motto: Uniting the equine community. |
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From the President’s Withers |
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A new year and new opportunities for the New Mexico Horse Council! We live in interesting times and may find ourselves pining for the good ole days of horsemanship. Whatever happened to those days when a kid could get a hand-me-down horse and spend every day after school living in the corral out in the back yard with their best horse friend? What about the kid who delivered newspapers from his horse every day? Remember caroling as kids from our horses to the neighbors? I remember the days, in the 1950s, when the only horse shows were put on by the Rio Grande Horse Association. There would be some token English classes and I found myself as the only boy riding English in New Mexico! Well things have changed! I am humbled to have an opportunity to lead the New Mexico Horse Council for 2023. Your Board of Directors are of like mind as to the role NMHC should play in this enchanted equine environment. We are a unique organization which should have no favorites, inside deals or hidden agendas. We should be neutral and only speak for the membership when there is a consensus on a topic. We should enhance all the equine activities in the state. We are available to help you with local governmental issues. We are happy to help you with educational meetings. We are happy to be an arbitrator between horse groups unable to resolve differences. We do not create events. We help you have success with your events. In other words, our job is to help you succeed in your activities, not compete with them. We hope to meet with every horse organization, that is a member of New Mexico Horse Council, to listen to you and see what we can do to help you succeed. I personally am available to talk with any individual member as well and am available 24/7 to listen. My cell phone is 505-328-4696. If horse activities are to succeed in this new electronic game, cable TV, social media, professional athletic world, we must all work together and support each other in what is a passionate addiction for many of us. I am who I am today because of horses in my life. I want to do all I can this year to make that more than a dream for others, but a reality. If this seems to have value to you, then join us officially, as a member and join the cause. I will do all I can, as will the Board, to make your membership worthwhile. Dr. Steve Komadina NMHC President
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News From New Mexico Horse Council |
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Meet the 2023 New Mexico Horse Council Officers |
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Dr. Steve Komadina President Steve has been a horseman since age 10 even though he did not come from an Ag family. He started by working for free at Clark’s Riding Stable at Central and the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. On weekends, his mom would drop him off at sunrise and pick him up at sunset. He cleaned saddles and picked up manure. They finally gave him riding lessons for his work. He loved horses and he finally got a horse for Christmas. He was one of the few boys in the State in the 1950s who rode English. For the next 70+ years he has been a horseman. He has been very active in the horse community wherever he lived and is a lifetime member of the New Mexico Horse Council. |
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Stacey Ennis Vice President Stacey is a proud lifelong resident of New Mexico and currently resides in Roswell. Professionally, she's a Speech Language Pathologist, serving in the Birth to 3 population in Roswell and surrounding areas. The characteristics of my work that she enjoys the most are meeting new children, families and caregivers and providing them with coaching, advocacy and strategies to improve their overall communication and relationships with each other. Currently, she is serving as the Joint District Commissioner of the Roswell Tumbleweed Pony Club. |
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Patty Carroll Secretary/Treasurer Patty was born and raised in Arizona, but has lived in New Mexico for over 40 years. She was the Horse Project Leader for a local 4-H club for over 10 years. Patty is a Life Member of the American Quarter Horse Association where she served on the AQHA Foundation Committee for 2 years and has also been a member of the Corrales Equestrian Advisory Commission for over 5 years. She is a Life Member of the New Mexico Horse Council. Patty believes the Council serves a vital role in representing the equestrians of New Mexico and their equines. |
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Chris Morgan Board Member Chris and his wife Tracy, along with four children, are residents of Edgewood, New Mexico. They own two horses, Banjo, a palomino and Tinkerbell, a Clydesdale rescued from Colorado. Chris is a member of the New Mexico Air National Guard where he serves as Command Post Superintendent. Chris was raised in West Texas on his grandparent’s cattle ranch where they learned to ride horses and work cattle from an early age. He’s part of a committee that formed the East Mountain Rodeo Association and host the Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo, a sanctioned Working Ranch Cowboy Association event. Chris has a passion for helping educate and assist in sharing equine experiences to New Mexicans and visitors alike. |
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You're Invited New Mexico Horse Council
Board of Director Meeting Monday, March 6 at 7 pm | | |
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NMHC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - APRIL 1 The New Mexico Horse Council Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a graduating NM high school senior upon acceptance and enrollment in a post-secondary educational program. Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution upon proof of enrollment. The basis for selection includes: demonstration of academic excellence, demonstrated personal character and initiative, contribution to the horse community, demonstrated commitment to horses and others, demonstrated leadership and/or involvement with horses that benefited others more than self, and writing skills. | | |
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BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF NEW MEXICO Working to protect and preserve the back country for equine use BCHNM's purpose To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness. To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use. To assist the agencies responsible for the management of public lands in meeting their goals. To educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise and sustaining use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage. To foster and encourage the formation of new state Back Country Horsemen organizations.
To learn more about Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico visit their website at bchnm.org |
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HORSIN' AROUND NEW MEXICO |
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Red Sky Farm Hunter/Jumpers - Las Cruces, NM Hunter/Jumper activities continue in the Las Cruces area with on-going lessons and working student opportunities at Red Sky Farm Hunter/Jumpers. A new barn area is being designed and built at Red Sky Farm to accommodate three new indoor-outdoor stalls to allow for more sale horses to come into the facility. Construction should be completed by April 1. Another Pony Party (open to children ages 6-16) will take place from 10am - 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Red Sky Farm, 7420 Arroyo Seco. The children will get to groom horses, ride, make a craft and play a game during the popular event. See the Red Sky Farm Facebook page for more information. An open show with English classes is scheduled in El Paso on Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16 on Strahan Rd. (see Joyner Arabians on Facebook for information). |
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Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association - Santa Fe, NM Come hear avid horseman, mule racer and former New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. David Fly at our next monthly meeting. Presentation begins at 7 p.m.; join us for dinner at 6 p.m. This presentation is sponsored by Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association and the public is welcome. No charge but please RSVP to contact@nnmha.org to secure seating. Dr. David Fly, DVM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7pm Pecos Trail Cafe, 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe RSVP to contact@NNMHA.org |
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New Mexico Paint Horse Club - Stanley, NM NMPHC proudly supports 4-H Horse! Dust off your boots, get ready for the 2023 4-H Horse Show Season and get your 4-H Horse Project paperwork completed. We are working with Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council to finalize our Spring Salsa Sensation Horse Show, April 1-2, at Wright's Arena in Stanley. We will be offering all the recently updated 4-H classes for Novice, Junior and Senior that will count towards the state 4-H Series: Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Hust Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, English Disciplined Rail, Barrels and Poles. 4-H Halter Mare and Gelding classes will also be offered but will not count towards show high points or the state series. There will also be opportunities for 4-H members to cross over to All Breed, Paint, Pinto, and/or Palomino youth and/or open classes for minimal entry fees. Contact your local county extension agent for more information. The Bernalillo County agents ramrodding this event are Brittany Sonntag, bsonntag@nmsu.edu, and Phillip Alden, palden@nmsu.edu. They can both be reached at 505-243-1386. |
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New Mexico Appaloosa Horse Club - Stanley, NM Join the NMApHC for a "Ride the Pattern" ranch trail clinic on April 8, 2023 at the Stanley Cyclone Center!!! World show level ranch trail pattern, indoor arena, judge and trainer clinicians to support your practice time. Will be run in blocks of 1.5 hours, groups of no more than 5 riders at a time with access to the entire course and supporting trainers. After one hour of practice and coaching, make a complete, individual run over the course, scored by judge Kathryn Erickson - go home with score sheet and video of run so you can continue practicing after the event! Kathryn Erickson (multiple carded judge), Ryan Erickson (trainer, proficient rope handling skills) and Patty Wilber (trainer) will be on course to support your experience and get you ready for the show season. Reserve your slot now, available times start at 9am, with the last group starting at 3:30pm. $75 for the time on course with coaches PLUS show style pattern run, scoresheet and video! Please reach out to Kathryn Erickson for more information or to get your name on the list to attend!! We had a sold out clinic and lots of fun last year, join us this year for another great ranch trail experience! NMApHC 2023 Show Dates: May 6-7 with NMBHA in Stanley July 15-16 with NMPHC in Stanley September 23-24 with NMBHA in Bosque Farms
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New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp JUNE 11-16, 2023 at the CS Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico!!! APPLY NOW: https://nmyrm.nmsu.edu/. "Helps youth appreciate the 'why' behind ranching." Application site will be closed May 5, 2023. Completed applications will be reviewed by the NMYRMC Committee and applicants notified of acceptance by May 12, 2023. The registration fee of $300, or payment arrangement, is due on or before June 2, 2023. A total of 30 participants will be invited to this year's camp with three of those openings reserved for out-of-state youth, age 15-19. |
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Submit information about your shows, clinics and meetings to nmhc@swcp.com. Ideal graphic size is 700 x 350 px |
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Bill to Control Wild Horses Moves Forward (Read more from KRQE News) Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Sen. Brenda G. McKenna (D-Bernalillo & Sandoval) and Rep. Matthew McQueen (D-Sandoval and Santa Fe), looks to address overpopulations of wild horses. Senate Bill 9, would create the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund which would create a dedicated source of reoccurring funding for land and water conservation programs. Read more from the Las Cruces Sun News Additional bills in the New Mexico 2023 Legislative Session related to horses (equines): Senate Bill 110 No Smoking in Racinos Senate Bill 271 Equine Definition Senate Bill 330 Transfer Horse Racing Regulation Senate Bill 336 Use of Racetrack Funds for Insurance Senate Bill 410 Racetrack Gaming License Changes House Bill 330 Farm & Ranch Laborer Workers Compensation House Bill 390 Racehorse Testing Fund Fines & Audits House Bill 423 Livestock Estray Procedures House Bill 459 Horse Breeder Fee Distributions Have an opinion about NM legislation? Find contact information for your legislators here March 7th is Outdoor Recreation day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe Celebrating the Outdoor Recreation Economy March 7th, 2023 (8am - 3pm) Join us to celebrate New Mexico’s amazing outdoor recreation (OR) and promote your efforts to make the OR economy bigger and better! New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, Environmental Education New Mexico and endeavOR New Mexico are working together to create the state’s first OR Day. The goal is to share with our legislators the diversity of the OR industry and how OR is a major economic driver and job creator. We have reserved the Roundhouse grounds and east wing in Santa Fe on March 7th for businesses, organizations, cities, counties, tribes and state/federal agencies to highlight their unique OR products, services, manufacturing, destinations and experiences. If you would like to reserve a free exhibit space, please click on the link below to complete and submit the form.
Space is limited; reserve now! For more information, contact Kendra J. Loring Owner/PATH Certified Riding Instructor Enchanted Equine Adventures LLC 505-501-4650 www.enchantedequinenm.com |
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Ovation Protégé Helmet Recall Notice February 2023 There has been an important fast track recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPSC) and English Riding Supply. On February 9, 2023, English Riding Supply recalled about 55,000 Ovation Protégé equestrian helmets for failure to meet the impact requirements of ASTM F1163-15. These helmets pose a risk of injury to someone who falls while wearing the helmet. This recall involves Ovation Protégé model equestrian helmets manufactured from December 2020 through December 2022 and sold in multiple colors and finishes. The Ovation Protégé is an equestrian helmet that is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to the ASTM F1163-15 standard. An SEI certification label, which includes the model name and date of manufacture, is located inside the helmets. “OV” is printed on the front of the helmets. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ovation Protégé helmets and return them to the retailer they were purchased from or to any Ovation authorized dealer for a free replacement Ovation Deluxe Schooler helmet or contact English Riding Supply for a $60 refund. The replacement helmet or refund will be provided upon return of the recalled helmet OR proof of destruction of the recalled helmet. (Consumers are not required to return the physical helmet to English Riding Supply.) To destroy recalled helmets, consumers should cut off the harness straps. Consumers should email a photo of the cut harness and a photo of the interior manufacturing label, clearly showing the manufacturing date and serial number, to helmets@englishridingsupply.com. The manufacturing label is located on the interior foam liner underneath the comfort liner, so consumers will need to remove the comfort liner to access the manufacturing label. To learn how to destroy your helmet and receive a refund, or learn more about the recall, you can visit https://www.ovationriding.com/ProtegeRecall/ |
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United Horse Coalition The Equine Welfare Data Collective is proud to announce the Fifth EWDC report! The data collected throughout 2021's EWDC surveys has been analyzed to help understand the impact of the pandemic on equine welfare organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. We hope the data we collect continues to better the understanding of how we can improve the equine welfare industry. |
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American Horse Council (AHC) AHC intern Jay Harris compiled a national directory of trails for riding, along with etiquette tips for equine enthusiasts. Read More View Directory The American Horse Council hosts quarterly webinars on a variety of topics. If you missed the live session, many of the recorded webinars are available. AHC Announces 2023 Annual Conference & National Issues Forum Save the Date: June 4-6, 2023 Equine industry leaders, stakeholders and those active in legislative and regulatory entities are invited to come together at the 2023 American Horse Council’s Annual Conference and National Issues Forum. The forum, which is in its 54th year, will be held June 4-6 at the Le Meridian Hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. |
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Send information about your upcoming shows, clinics or meetings to nmhc@swcp.com Ideal graphic size for the newsletter is 700 x 350 px as jpg | | |
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