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    One voice...many disciplines.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto promote and market Louisiana equines and the equine industry.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto develop and expand equine research and educational programs.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto encourage and facilitate the economic development of the equine industry.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto promote the safe use and enjoyment of equines.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose is to encourage youth development through involvement with equines.

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FIFTH ANNUAL FUN RIDE

Fun Ride on October 13, 2012

Grab your hat, load your horse and meet fellow LEC members for a trail ride (and camp out if you wish) at Cane Camp in Kisatchie National Forest on October 13th . The official guided ride will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, but there will be more riding throughout the weekend with groups getting together to go out on their own.

If you have not joined or renewed your membership for 2012 do so today on www.laequinecouncil.com. This ride is free and only for LEC members.

Bring along a saddlebag lunch and drink for yourself. We will be stopping on the trail to enjoy our lunch, rest, and mingle with fellow equestrians. Bring your current coggins papers too.

Cane Camp is a primitive horse camp with improved restrooms. Water is convenient and there are poles to tie the horses (bring your own rope to make a highline). There are no R.V. hookups.

If camping overnight there is a $3.00 camping fee that you deposit at the site. There is also a $5.00 ride out fee for the Sand Stone Trail that is paid on the honor system if you ride that trail.

FROM ALEXANDRIA: Take the Derry/Cloutierville exit (Exit 119) on I-49. Go south 5 miles on LA 119 west. Turn west on Forest Hwy 59, which is the Longleaf Trail. Go about 13 miles and watch for the right turn after the pipeline right of way crosses the road. Cane Camp is on the north side of the road just after the pipeline crossing. There is a sign.

FROM LEESVILLE: go about 27 miles north from Leesville on Hwy 117 (Kurthwood Hwy) Turn right onto Longleaf Scenic Byway. Cane camp is about five miles down on the left.

Come join us for the day or for the weekend. Make a difference for the future of the horse industry in Louisiana while making new friends and enjoying our forest.

More details are on the website: www.laequinecouncil.com or call Peggy at 225-933-4200.
 

  • Membership Development

    horsecarriage Chairman: Howard Cormier

    Plans and implements membership drive and new member information and orientation. Reviews proposals for new member services and makes recommendations to the board to implement and monitor member services. Brings the message of the Council to the public and industry members. Encourages active memberships and publicizes efforts and accomplishments of the Council.

  • Education / Youth Development

    marewcolt Chairman: Open

    Provides general educational opportunities for equine owners through short courses and clinics including administering and promoting scholarship award programs. Youth organizations such as FFA, 4-H, US Pony Club, Breed Associations, etc. benefit from council assisted programs representing youth interest at the local, state and national level.

  • Equine Welfare Health

    horsefence Chairman: Ruby Halter

    Addresses welfare issues within the state's equine community that will positively affect the quality and performance of equines in a variety of areas including emergency disaster response, slaughter, safe transportation and rescue. Informs the horse industry of disease problems through continuing education formats. Maintains media contact to alert and inform equine owners about health issues and special events.

  • Trails, Land Use, and Zoning

    horseshoe Chairman: Peggy Bianchi

    Works to protect and expand the network of open lands available for trail riding. Provides an interactive forum between legislators, trail organizations and government and private agencies to preserve, improve and expand areas for equestrian recreation, land use and zoning.

  • Legislative and Governmental Affairs

    horsegrazing Chairman: Daniel Lyons

    Works to influence legislation and agency regulations for the benefit of the horse industry and horse owners in all areas pertaining to equine activities, welfare, land and trail use.

  • Marketing and Promotion

    horsechild Chairman: Daniel Lyons

    Works to promote the horse industry as a whole within the state of Louisiana.

  • Facilities

    horsestable Chairman: Melinda Schexnaider

    Seeks to maintain a dialog between horse facilities in the state and groups who use them, and keeps a current list of all equine facilities statewide.

  • Equine Assisted Programs

    horsechild Co-Chairmans: Dixie Bunton and Heather Dionne

    Educates the public in the benefits of equine assisted activities (therapeutic riding and driving). Encourages quality program standards and supports existing and new centers through clinics, educational programs and mentoring. Informs horse owners of the benefits of a "second career" for their horse in a therapeutic riding program.

  • Finance, Budget, and Grants

    horsewhite Chairman: Dixie Bunton

    Oversees the Council's financial resources including investments and manages monthly, annual and long-range budgetary needs. Receives committee budget requests and submits proposed annual budgets to Board of Directors. Monitors financial contracts and grants. Recommends and reviews financial policies for the Council. Reviews audited and unaudited financial reports and reports findings to the Board of Directors.

  • Newsletter and Website

    horseshoekid Newsletter Chairman: Traci Benoit
    Website Chairman: Richard Hebert

    Facilitates Louisiana Equine Council's (LEC) communication of news and useful information through quarterly membership newsletters, board e-news, and by maintaining a dynamic and current website.

  • Nominations and Board Development

    horsecarriage Chairman: Daryl Schouest

    Provides nomination guidelines, smooth board transitions, and execution of nominations.

  • Annual Meeting

    marewcolt Chairman: Dixie Bunton

    Organizes annual meeting, overseeing location, events and publicity of meeting.

  • Horse Fair Exposition

    horsegrazing Chairman: Ruby Collins

    Organizes annual meeting, overseeing location, events and publicity of Expo.

  • Louisiana Equine Council(LEC)By-Laws

    horsefence Chairman: Daryl Schouest

    Manages and maintains current Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) bylaws.

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Phone: Howard Cormier > 337-296-6819