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Our Mission Statement The Indiana Horse Council, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the well-being of the horse industry. The Indiana Horse Council, Inc. protects, promotes and preserves the interests and activities within the Indiana equine industry in areas of education, legislation, promotion and philanthropy.
Indiana Horse Council 1202 East 38th Street Communications Building Indianapolis, IN 46205-2869
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The Official Publication of the Indiana Horse Council, Inc. March, 2016
COMING EVENTS Hoosier Horse
Fair & Expo April 1-3, 2016
Colt Starting Challenge April 1-2, 2016
Breed Showcase April 1-3, 2016
Octoberfest Charity Horse Show Oct. 14-16 2016
On January 17, 2016 the IHC held the annual membership meeting. The meeting was held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference Center. During this meeting all committees gave year end reports. A special presentation was given by Melissa Voigt on Understanding and Applying Principals of Horse Welfare.
After the reports and presentations were complete, the election results were reported by the election committee. Leaving the board after their 2015 term were Bill Dollard, Jim Noel, and Penny Rogers. They were replaced by Jessica Peters, Tara Lane, and Vic Boyer. Others on the ballot were Elizabeth Christie, Kathy Raplee, and Darla Bridges.
Following the IHC Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors held their January board meeting. Officer elections were held during this meeting. 2016 Officers are as follows: President Jennifer Reagan-Wilson, Vice President-Dustin Birge, Secretary-Katie Teeters, and Treasurer-Yvette Rollins.
The February board meeting will be held during the 2016 IHC Board Retreat at Saint Mary of the Woods. Beginning in March, the IHC board will resume holding their monthly meetings at the Communications Building of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. As always these meetings will be open to the public and we encourage all members to attend and have their questions answered. ---By Dustin Birge
Indiana Horse Council’s Annual
Meeting and Election of Officers
Take the Lead is an official quarterly publication of the Indiana Horse Council. Subscription is free with paid IHC membership. To advertise in Take the Lead---Full Page $100.00, Half Page $50.00, Quarter Page $25.00, Bus Card Size $15.00. Articles and ad deadlines are due 30 days before next publication. Take the Lead Editor, Mary Williams, [email protected]. March, 2016
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President
Jennifer Wilson-Reagan
Secretary
Katie Teeters
Treasurer
Yvette Rollins
Board Members
2016 Officers
Vice President
Dustin Birge
Vic Boyer
Melinda Gerrish
Jessica Peters
Not Pictured Tara Lane
Lyle Endres
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Indiana Horse Council Mission We are a 501 (c) (3) Indiana non-profit corporation organized in 1992 to encourage support of and funding for worthwhile charitable, scientific, and educational projects benefiting the horse and horse related activities in Indiana by serving the needs of both donors and recipients.
Committees
Board Development
Education
Equine Assisted Program
Equine Welfare
Governmental Affairs
Hoosier Horse Fair
Horse Show Development
Marketing
Membership
Octoberfest Charity Horse Show
Queen Contest
Racing
Scholarship
Trails, Land Use and Zoning
Youth development and 4-H
Indiana Horse Council www.indianahorsecouncil.org
INDIANA HORSES NEED
YOUR HELP! Apply Now for IHC
Scholarships!
For our young cowgirls and cowboys under 12 years of age, if they bring the completed coloring page to the IHC Booth during Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo they will receive a prize.
Officers
President, Jennifer Wilson-
Reagan ‘18 [email protected].
Vice President, Dustin Birge ‘16 [email protected]
317-945-6729
Secretary, Katie Teeters ‘16 317-997-9449
Treasurer, Yvette Rollins ‘18 812-979-4540
The Board of Directors
Vic Boyer ‘19
Lyle Endres ‘18 [email protected]
Melinda Gerrish ‘16 [email protected]
765-524-1383
Jessica Peters ‘19
Tara Lane ‘19
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2016 Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo Kickoff Trail Ride
The Kickoff Trail Ride is
returning to the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo on Friday, April 1, 2016. Under new management, the Kickoff Trail Ride is being simplified, primarily to focus on showcasing the versatility of Indiana horses, raising awareness for the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo, and just have a great time. This year's ride is being organized by new manager, Jennifer "Jenn" Wilson Reagan, who is also the new President of the Indiana Horse Council, Inc.
Registration for the ride will begin at 7:30 a.m., and it will be located near the FFA Pavilion (Gate 12) of the Indiana State Fair Grounds. We will begin the ride at 9:00 a.m. sharp. We will first head west on 42nd street over to Butler University. We will turn north on Sunset Avenue, around 49th and then head back to Gate 12. We will ride through the Indiana State Fairgrounds and into the Youth Arena. The schedule calls for the ride to arrive inside the Youth Arena around 10:30 a.m.
The 2016 Indiana Horse Council Queen and members of her court courtesy of a Percheron drawn carriage driven by Tony Boyle, and the Indianapolis Police Department Horse Patrol are working out details to attend. We are super excited to have Mid America Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team carrying our national and state flag in our trail ride.
We will honor our great nation with the presentation of the national anthem and flag when we arrive in the Youth Arena at the end of the ride.
We are also hoping to have officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Mounted Patrol ride with us.
The 2016 Kickoff Trail Ride is a great opportunity for you showcase your group or team, or come by yourself and have a great time! This year's ride is going to be a great opportunity for all equestrians, from trail riders to arena competitors, to socialize and ride or drive their horses through Indianapolis streets. Driving rigs are encouraged and welcome!
There will not be a box lunch provided this year as there has been in years past, but there will be bottled water and donuts available to participants during registration. As part of the $40.00 entry fee, each rider will receive a newly designed 2016 Kickoff Trail Ride Sweatshirt and a day pass to the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo. Stalls are available for $25.00 so you can stall your horse and go spend the day at the Hoosier Horse Fair.
Entries for the 2016 Kickoff Trail Ride must be submitted by March 21, 2016. Entry forms can be found at http://hoosierhorsefair.org/kick-off-events/kick-off-trail-ride/.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenn at [email protected]. You should come ride or drive with us!
Hoosier
Horse Fair
2016
Clinicians
Ellen Beard—
Saddle/Hunt Seat
Tim Boyer
*Sharon
Camarillo—Barrel
Racing*
*Craig
Anderson—
American
Horsemanship*
Jodi Funk
*Julie
Goodnight—
Horsemanship*
Elizabeth
Graves—Gaited
Steve Lantvit
John Lyons—
Horsemanship
*Josh Lyons—
Horsemanship*
Jim Masterson
Jennifer Mosier—
Judged Events
*Lynn Palm—
English/Western
Disciplines*
Jennifer Wilson
****Featured***
Above names verified at time of publication.
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This year the Indiana Horse Council will be hosting their 2nd Annual Indiana Horse Council Queen Contest. The crowning will take place Thursday, March 31st at the Hoosier Horse Fair’s Tail Gait Event. Last year was the first year for the contest and it was a fantastic year full of fun, horses, and beautiful young ladies.
Last year, in March, the Indiana Horse Council crowned their first ever Queen, Miss Jessica Peters. Jessica was joined by her court, 1st Runner up, Kaecee Dollard; 2nd Runner Up, Adrianna Erdie, and Miss Congeniality, Laney Netherly.
These four girls started their journey representing the IHC during the three day event, the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo. Packed into three days, these girls interviewed on live radio with Better Horse Radio, participated in the recognition of the Make A Wish Foundation, presented the scholarship award, and signed autographs at the rodeo meet and greet, just to name a few.
But their journey to get there was not easy. Back in February 2015 applications were due by February 1st. Thirty eight young women applied to be our first ever Queen. They all met up at Indiana Downs for the interview and test portion of the contest. February 28th, 2015 the top 10 were announced that night after scores were tallied from the interview and test.
That following weekend they were to ride in a horsemanship pattern where they could choose to ride Western or English. Later the top 10 met for a luncheon where they got better acquainted with one another. That same day the girls voted on who they thought deserved the title of Miss Congeniality. But the winner was not going to be announced until a few weeks later at the IHC Tail Gait event Thursday night before the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo.
The Tail Gait Event was a very elegant night, a night you must not miss out on. The ten ladies swapped out their jean and boots for lovely evening gowns and heels. JD Cannon from Hank FM was the MC for the night and provided some entertainment along the way. After the HHF&E clinicians were recognized, the time came to announce the result of the Queen Contest. The anticipation was about to come to an end and the results were ready to be read. The first announcement of the night was Miss Congeniality. The unanimous winner was Miss Laney Netherly. Next, the announcement for 2nd Runner Up, Miss Adrianna Erdie. The nerves were now racing as JD moved onto the results for 1st Runner Up, Miss Kaecee Dollard.
Hearts were pounding by this time in the night. The ladies were getting anxious for the long awaited results and then there was a long pause from the MC….. The winner of this year’s 2015 Indiana Horse Council Queen is, Contestant #2, Miss Jessica Peters. A word from the current Queen, Jessica Peters…….
I am thrilled to be sharing with you the journey us four ladies took in the quest to become Queen and court. There is one thing that I am sure of, 38 lives changed that day after the interviews and test. We met great young women along the way who shared the same passion as we did. Being a role model and advocate for the Indiana Horse Council has been a fulfilling experience. I have been given opportunities that would have never presented themselves without being a part of the IHC.
Being Queen has allowed me to share my knowledge about the horse industry as well as educate horse men and women about the opportunities and benefits of being a membership of the IHC. The equine world is a small world and we all share the same passion and love for our horses and the people we get to share it with. Horse events such as the HHF&E, Octoberfest show, and the State Fair all bring people together to share like interest.
The Queen program has been created not only to help promote and advocate for the Indiana Horse Council and its mission to promote the well-being of the horse industry; but it was also created to encourage the equine youth to develop a drive and want to better the industry they have a passion for. The Queen and her court will have numerous opportunities to speak with people about their concerns and praises of the horse world we live in. Thus gaining communication skills, analytical skills, and developing their desire to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Join us the night of the Tail Gait event, Thursday March 31st to see who will get their chance at making a difference in the world we all live and work in and let’s support them along the way. Your Queen, Jessica Peters
By Jessica Peters IHC 2015 Queen
2015
IHC
Queen
Contest
Highlights from a Busy Year 2016 Indiana Horse Council Queen Contest