American Horse Council E-news June 19, 2020
We’d like to open this week’s newsletter with our heartfelt condolences to US Rep. Andy Barr (KY 6th District) on the sudden, unexpected loss of his wife, Eleanor Carol Leavell …
Action Alert: Tell the OR Parks and Recreation Commission to Save the Office of Outdoor Recreation
Covid-19 as affected us all, and it has had a profound negative impact on the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department budget. Last week OPRD announced a huge round of program …
OHC Opposes Expansion of e-bikes on trails
On behalf of Oregon equestrians, the Oregon Horse Council requests you stop current legislation and rethink all current plans to introduce motorized vehicles to non-motorized trails. Based on the 2017 …
American Horse Council: May 29 2020 Newsletter
Resources for Horse Owners https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/covid-19-resources/#horse-ownersAlthough many states across the country are starting to loosen restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic is still wreaking havoc on every sector of our economy. One of …
How COVID-19 is Affecting the Trails Community
Recently American Trails conducted a survey of the trails community to find out how this pandemic has impacted trail projects, funding, volunteer work, and more. We also talked to trail …
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon response to the Public Comment to BLM Proposed E-Bike Regulations
As you probably know, the Secretary of the Interior is proposing to allow electric bikes, or E-bikes, on all non-motorized trails where mountain bikes are currently allowed. This change threatens …
BLM seeks public comment on proposed e-bike regulations
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed electric bike, or e-bike, regulations, intended to make it easier for more Americans …