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Our Mission

To be a resource to help equestrians communicate and obtain information and education about Maryland’s equestrian trails.

Objectives

Specific issues that we know equestrians would like help with include:

Scope of Our Activities

We will serve as a statewide resource for local trail riding clubs, and individuals interested in equestrian trails. We will assist local groups working on trail issues at a county level. We will conduct an annual fundraiser to build a war chest to enable us to hire professional assistance when necessary.

Communications Vehicles

We can disseminate information by:

Communication Products

Specific information products we discussed preparing included:

Current Projects

Project leaders for current activities. We have several activities that either need a leader or need more people to participate. Contact us if you can help!

Who	What
Peggy Bree bree@riva.net	E-mail group communications. T&G web pages and postings Recover Savage trail along Middle Patuxent River Greenway
Barb Thelen thelen@starband.net	On-line trail database of existing trails
Doreen Hill docdoe@starpower.net	Guide to Requesting Funding brochure Legislative voting record data for web pages
Chris Aist caist@mayerbrownrowe.com	Hoofprints Park in South River Greenway Equestrian access to South Shore Trail
Jane Toal (410) 268-9688	Collect old trail maps and guides to document traditional trails that can be recovered or need to be protected
Mary Snyder mary.snyder@att.net	Equestrian access to Chapman Forest Lower Patuxent River Greenway trail development
Royce Herman raherman@dmv.com	Chair meeting Liaison to MHC Executive Committee
Jacquie Cowan jscowan@gscm.org	Meeting location and logistics
Crystal Brumme crystaleq@rcn.com	Trail etiquette brochure – needs photos showing multi-trail users
Volunteer Needed	Sunday hunting – a plan to make a strong state-wide response
Volunteer Needed	T&G EXPO activities
Volunteer Needed	T&G Fundraiser
Volunteer Needed	T&G Legislative Relations Event
Volunteer Needed	Trail Safety – working with DOT on bridge and road crossings, safe construction guidelines, halt the paving of trails
Volunteer Needed	Trail Development (new trails and connectors)
Volunteer Needed	Trail Stewardship

Calendar of Events and Milestones for 2003-2004

Month	Event	Milestones
June	2003 Kick off meeting June 25	EXPO commitment to provide presentations, conduct seminars or give demos in arena -?
July		EXPO book speakers- ? DATABASE started – Barb Thelen Trail Etiquette Brochure – Crystal
Aug	August 13 Meeting 6:30 pm Dept. of Agriculture Building Annapolis, MD	EXPO develop seminars, brochures, flyers, and handouts -? WEB PAGES 2^nd version – Peggy Bree
Sep
Oct		LEGISLATIVE Identify potential bills and sponsors affecting trails – ?
Nov		EXPO descriptions for program guide - ? EMAIL groups created – Peggy Bree
Dec
Jan	EXPO – third weekend Legislative Session starts	WEB PAGES updated – Peggy Bree DATABASE updated – Barb Thelen
Feb	Legislative Session starts
Mar	Legislative Session ends
Apr	Annual Equiery Trail Issue
May	Annual Fundraiser? - perhaps a social trail ride and BBQ at a large park
Jun	National Trail Day - multi-use trail activities

Maryland Horse Council Trails & Greenways Committee