2002 Western States Horse Summit Update
By Bonnie Davis
The California based Western States Horse Summit will feature two full
days of presentations covering topics pertaining to continued equestrian
uses of trails and open spaces. Nationwide the closures and restrictions
on horse trails is having an impact on the overall pleasure trail riding
industry. Summit 2002 is organized to answer some of those 'often used
excuses' for trail closures!
Kathleen Hayden, CSHA and Backcountry Horseman of California member, will
host a panel discussion of RS2477. RS2477 is a little know 'on the books'
federal law which is keeping trails open throughout the country. Hayden
will explain how RS2477 can be utilized to keep trails open and how RS2477
can be applied to reopening closed trails.
Other topics and speakers will explain the new insurance coverage and
liabilities for "HIPAA: Insurance Coverage for Horseowners". How to figure
economic values. "Clean Water" requirements. The latest "Update: Weed Free
Feed". What are the latest facts on the spread westward of the "West Nile
Virus" and other issues during the May 29th and 30th 2002 Western States
Horse Summit.
Hosted by Horse Expo at Cal Expo, Sacramento, California, sponsors and
contributors are welcomed. Through their efforts, the Western States Horse
Summit is possible. 2002 Summit supporters are: Arabian Trail Riders
Association; Ohlone Riders Unit of the Backcountry Horsemen of California;
Region 3 of IAHA; Bay Area Barns & Trails; National Pony Express
Association; Two Horse Enterprises; Nature's Best California Certified
Weed Free Pelleting; Wil Howe Ranch and individuals, Julie Suhr and Cindy
Silvani.
Mail in registration for Summit 2002 must be post marked by May 20th. Mail
in or 'Early Bird' is $75 and includes full Summit registration, Summit
binder, all handouts, Wednesday hors d'oeuvres, Thursday 'lite' breakfast
and box lunch plus a free one-day pass to Horse Expo, May 31 - June 2.
Registration at the door is available for both days at $100 or for a
one-day registration fee of $60. For registration form, go to website
www.horsexpo.com, click on Horse Summit. Or, call Rita Schlim, Western
States Horse Summit coordinator, at (510) 657-5827, e-mail
rschlim@juno.com.or
rschlim@sbcglobal.net.
