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Wild Horses in Black & White

OUR COMMITTEES

Read about our committees.  Select your passion, email the Chair and become part of our team.

Legislative & Governmental Affairs - Daniel Lyons, Chair

Reviews legislative proposals, interacts with governmental agencies and comments on proposals or initiatives put forth by agencies.  Advocates for changes in laws and government programs that positively impacts the equine industry as a whole regarding equine activities, land, facilities, programs, health & welfare, grants, and trail use and expansion. 

Political Conference

COMMUNICATIONS - Public Relations & Marketing
Ginger Schouest, Chair

This committee takes a broad view in coordinating all aspects of  Communications, Marketing, & Public Relations as it relates to the organization as a whole and with individual Committees.  It also is responsible for website development and management and other marketing materials. 

Business Plan

LEC Event Coordination -Sharyon Thompson, Chair

This is the committee that initially receives all event information and channels it to the appropriate committees for promotion. This dynamic committee insures that all LEC events run smoothly and that all aspects of an event are within the guidelines of the LEC by laws.  It is responsible for adding the finishing touches, from brochures to decor, to seating, to food and beverage when required.  Coordinates the Annual Meeting food and supplies and any other LEC social or membership drive event insuring that it meets with our standards as an organization.

Table Set

COMMUNICATIONS - Social Media & Podcasts - Daniel Dauphin & Ginger Schouest, Co-Chairs

This fun committee blogs and Vlogs and does exciting or informational and educational Podcasts.  We welcome folks to our committee who want to contribute to our social media (You Tube, Instagram,  & Hoofbeat News Blog) with their creative, fun, educational, newsworthy, committee approved, district LEC related content!  

Video Game Vlogger

Trails, Land Use & Zoning - Edwin S. "Happy" BroussardPatsy Frazier, Co-Chairs

This dynamic committee works with state parks and government to maintain and protect current horse trails and develop new ones for recreational use in our state. Communicates with Board and forms working sub-committees if needed to resolve District Trails issues when they arise. In each state district we also have Trails Captains and Teams who coordinate trail rides, endurance rides, and fun outdoor competitive trail events. Visit our Louisiana Trails Page to meet the Trail Captains and find out about the beautiful equine trails of Louisiana. 

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LEC Clinics -  Dr. Clint Depew, Chair

Devoted to developing a state that is well educated on horsemanship techniques and skills, this committee communicates with  District Clinic organizers to coordinate educational clinics through out the state. If you would like to join this committee as a District Clinic Organizer, contact Dr. Depew.  Click this link, District Clinics Group, for Clinics discussions and information. 

Watching the Rodeo

LEC Youth Programs - Perry Fontenot, Chair

This important committee works to develop equine related youth programs throughout our state providing 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 interests at the local, state and national levels. 

Kids Riding Horses

Finance, Budget & Grants - Daniel Dauphin Chair  

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 and disbursements. Recommends and reviews financial policies for the Council. Reviews audited and unaudited financial reports and reports findings to the board.

A presentation at the office

State Equine Facilities - Bill Davis, Chair

This committee maintains a log of current Louisiana Equine Riding Arena Facilities in the state, documenting their condition and the groups who use them. Seeks to insure they are maintained for safety and seeks opportunities for growth and expansion into various districts. Click State Equine Facilities to view them.

Indoor Riding Arena

English Equestrians- Vacant 

This committee aides organizations and clubs coordinate english events through publicizing and any other way we can be of assitance.  This committee may also initiate and coordinate an LEC English event. 

Dressage Horse

LEC Woman 
Robbin Rosalis - Chair

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, some studies put women horse ownership at 90 percent compared to men.  Women need a voice in this state regarding equine affairs.  This committee represents Louisiana Female Equestrians with the chair naturally holding a position on our Legislative Committee.  This committee keeps women informed about "Female Focused Equestrian" events in our state and may even coordinate such events, also keeping  them informed about issues that are happening around the state, that may need our attention on a whole,  through our Group LEC Woman.   

Girl and Horse

Equine Assisted Programs - Heather Dionne, Chair

Educates the public on the benefits of equine assisted activities such as therapeutic riding and driving. Encourages quality program standards and supports new and existing 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.

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Horse Health, & Welfare - Daniel Dauphin, Chair

Keeps members well informed of equine health and welfare issues in our state. Educates through articles and clinics.  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.

Wild Horses

LEC Membership Development - Howard Cormier, Chair

Manages Membership Development by planning and executing drives in various state districts insuring there are brochures on hand and coordinating drive efforts through committee volunteers. Reviews proposals for new member services and makes recommendations to the board. Brings the message of the counciil to the public and industry members. Encourages active memberships and publicizes efforts and accomplishements of the Council.  

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Western Riders - Vacant 

This committee aides organizations and clubs within the western and ranch riding communities coordinate events through publicizing and in any other way we can be of assistance.  This committee may also coordinate an LEC Western event. 

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Hall of Fame Nominations
Lisa Bell - Chair

The Nominations Committee assists in the search and honor of those individuals who
have given selfishly to promote the equine industry in Louisiana. Among the many
genres of horse life, these honored people have strived to improve breeding, care,
training, promotion, medical care, research & development, transportation, shows,
events, youth development, elementary, secondary, and post graduate education,
rescue, rehabilitation, assisted programs, English riding, western riding, and many
other areas. We are proud to recognize and honor their achievements.

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