R.J. SMITH, age 65 of Clio, Passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012
      RJ was a member of the Michigan Horse Council, Shiawassee Trail Riders, Michigan Trail Riders,  Midwest         Cowboy Association, and the NRA. He loved to write, raise buffalo, watch birds, and go trail riding.
      Surviving are his wife: Jane Smith; four daughters; two sons; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;        and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents.
    THE MICHIGAN HORSE COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR VIDEOS, PICTURES, AND MEMORIES       TO BE DISPLAYED IN RJ'S HONOR AND THIS YEARS EXPO.                                                                                                          memories@michiganhorsecouncil.com

Expo Information is out, check out the Expo page for information
                                                                                                             Printable PDF Flier with coupon

Michigan Horse Council, in conjunction with MQHA and other horse show organizations is conducting a survey to help determine the needs of the horse show community in Michigan. Please take the survey, it is strictly anonymous, and we would like your input. Here's the link: MHCHorseSurvey

2011 Recap of accomplishment of the Equine Trailsways Subcommittee. A note from Sandra S. Batie

Albion College and Albion Equestrian Program are presenting a seminar titled “Treating Your Horses as a Business
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MHC Monthly Newsletter January 2012 PDF

2012 Election Nominations   nominations@michiganhorsecouncil.com

New Michigan Coggins Law ~ Read legislation here

Americans are living longer, healthier and are more fit; often into their 70s, 80s and 90s. Many have dropped their canes to pick up their riding crops and snap on their spurs to "ride on" across the local bridle trails. Retirement need not be sitting as a couch potato watching television or playing Farmville on Facebook. Most seniors ride horses for exercise, pleasure and sheer joy.
 - News Story from the Oakland press -

To better serve the equine industry MSUE equine staff are asking for your input on 2011-2012 educational topics_____2011-2012 Equine Extension Programming Priorities survey

Equisure insurance information Summary Please e-mail questions to insurance@michiganhorsecouncil.com

List of Passport Perks participating businesses

Check out the following list of businesses to which Recreation Passport purchasers can show their vehicle registration and receive a discount or "perk." Only those customers who purchase a Recreation Passport through the Secretary of State are eligible to receive these great deals. So buy your $10 ($5 motorcycle) Recreation Passport through the Secretary of State's website when it's your turn to renew your license plate---and let the savings begin!

AAEP Adult Horse Vaccination recommendations "Horse Health"

MDA, MDCH Urge Vaccinating Pets and Livestock Against Rabies "Horse Health"
____ Rabid dog in Oakland County is state’s sixth rabies case this year

Traveling with your horse? See "Horse Health" for state by state requirements.

Rules Relating to NAIS on Hold "See Horses Health"

Horse Health and Farm Management "See Horses Health

Information about the Unwanted Horse, ways to help and places to look for help.

The web site for economically stressed horse owners is now up at: (Link)
A site to help out the Unwanted Horse (Link)
A site to find or post your horse: "donatemyhorse.com"
UHC Releases National Survey Results (Memorandum PDF)
Unwanted Horse Coalition: www.unwantedhorsecoalition.com