Maryland Horse Council Saddle Chats: Recent Episodes

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Rachann talks with Jane Siegler of the Maryland Horse Council's Government Relations Committee about the Right to Farm Law. Some Maryland counties have their own Right to Farm laws,

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Rachann talks with Erin Gilmore, a local equine photographer and writer, about her career and how she got here.

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Rachann's guest is Paul Goeringer, an Extension Legal Specialist for the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland. Paul discusses the sorts of issues he sees and deals with surrounding right to farm laws, and nuisance and environmental issues.

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Rachann discusses the July heat and what to do if your horse gets overheated, from the best way to cool them to the best way to hydrate them, replacing water and electrolytes.

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Kim Egan of the Maryland Horse Council recently took a trip to Ireland with Kevin Atticks, Maryland's Secretary of Agriculture, to meet with members of the Irish equine community. Hear all about the trip and what they learned about genetic testing and much more!

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Tracy talks with Rachann about her job as the "ombudsman" of the Equiery, answering questions and helping Horse Council members and other folks to find what they are seeking.

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Tracy talks with Rachann about her job as the "ombudsman" of the Equiery, answering questions and helping Horse Council members and other folks to find what they are seeking.

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Rachann talks with Neil Agate, former vice president and president of the Horse Council, and polo aficionado, about his time serving on the council and all of the changes he's been a part of, including the creation of the METS program and acquiring The Equiry.

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Jane Sigler and Kim Egan talk with Rachann about the recently ended 2024 Legislative Session in Maryland. They explain what bills have to go through in the legislature to be passed ... or not. They discuss the equine-related bills that the Horse Council supported, and if they passed into law.

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Jane Sigler and Kim Egan talk with Rachann about the recently ended 2024 Legislative Session in Maryland. They explain what bills have to go through in the legislature to be passed ... or not. Don't miss this interesting discussion!

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Rachann has a conversation with Carolyn Macintosh, owner and operator of Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Frederick County, Maryland. Loch Moy is Maryland's premier equestrian facility that offers schooling, eventing, jumping, and much more. Hear about the variety of volunteer opportunities that require no experience.

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Paradise Energy Solutions provides solar energy arrays for your farm, business, or residence. Rachann asks representative Warren Miller all the questions that you would ask, and gets the answers.

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Rachann has a conversation with Karen, Steven, and Woodge Fulton of Full Moon Farm in Finksburg, MD. Full Moon Farm is a full-care horse boarding facility and English riding program that offers riding lessons, summer camps, birthday parties, eventing, competitions, and much more.

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Pastoral Counselor and Therapist Elizabeth Tate owns Paradise Stables, and her most recent venture is Common Ground Inc. which helps individuals and groups, including veterans groups, to cope with trauma with the help of her horses.

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Rachann talks with Savannah "Woodge" Fulton, a full-time horse trainer and very accomplished rider, about her equestrian background and her international show career.

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Rachann and Page Etzler talk about Page's farm in Keymar where she raises Clydesdales, and the benefits of belonging to the Maryland Horse Council.

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Rachann talks with Carolann Sharpe, head of the Trail Stewardship Committee of the Maryland Horse Council.

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Rachann talks with three Maryland Horse Council board members, Kim Egan, Jane Sigler and John Nunn, and Tracy McKenna, associate publisher of The Equiery. Kim is the current president, Jane is a former president and the current chair of the legislative committee, John heads the sponsorship committee, and Tracy, although not a board member, runs the office in Lisbon and wears many hats.

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John Nunn is a Maryland Horse Council board member, serving as vice-president of the Sponsorship Committee. John and Rachann talk about the benefits of joining the Horse Council, the importance of sponsorship, and the diverse equine opportunities offered in Maryland.

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We look at the history of the Maryland Horse Council with full-time employee Tracy, who shares why the Maryland Horse Council is unique among the councils in the other states.

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Sandy Hart-Long has a multi-generational business that provides footing and other arena care items to livestock farms in Carroll County and the surrounding area. Rachann has a conversation with Sandy about the different types of footing needed for different kinds of arenas.

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Jane Seigler discusses the political action committee run on behalf of the Maryland Horse Council, its aims and goals, and its successes in the Maryland General Assembly.

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Mud, Slips, Trips and Falls -How to do you rescue a horse? 

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Maryland Horse Council members Jane Sigler and Michelle Wellman discuss how their equine experiences have influenced their professional careers. Jane, a lawyer, and Michelle, an engineer, both now run horse farms.

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What is the function and the meaning of the Maryland Horse Council Trade Association? 

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Do you know? Joanne Dawson of Fairwinds Stable located in Cecil County Maryland? Her new movie airs on Netflix in December.  She wrote the screen play while pursuing an acting career – put the work on the shelf for 20 years – teaches, runs a stable, animal wrangles, leads trail rides, provides carriage and caisson services, B&B host and wedding events whew!…..what A multifaceted character.

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Lisbon Christmas Parade happens Dec 10th @ noon...your Maryland Horse Council is part of the Elfs that make this event a success year after year.  Horses & Tractors of all shapes and sizes representing our agricultural roots parade though Lisbon (in front of the MHC Equiery, come see us) spreading Joy and Raising Funds for Howard & Carroll Food Banks, Farmers and Hunters Feed the Hungry Deer Processing and Lisbon Fire Hall.

www.lisbonchristmasparade.org

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John Nunn and Rachann Mayer visit Dressage at Devon Vendors to explore the stories behind the people and places that support our Equine Community.  

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A conversation with MHC co-president Kim Egan,  discussing missions and goals that educate, unify and represent Maryland's horse community.