March/April 2024 Issue

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We cannot accept copyrighted photos without permission from owner. You must have permission before reprinting anything from East Coast Equestrian. For permission please call (717) 509-9800 or email steph@eastcoastequestrian.net EVENTS HELP/VOLUNTEERSWANTED FREE Print subscribers get FREE classifieds! Print subscribers get FREE non-commercial classified ads! Just email your non-commercial (events, horses/trailers/tack for sale, boarding/lessons/ training etc.) classified, 35 words or less to steph@eastcoastequestrian.net . Be sure to include your name and mailing address as it appears on your sub- scription label. (Not a print subscriber? Sign up online at eastcoastequestrian. net.) Classifieds can run in more than one issue but must be resubmitted each month. Deadline is the 12th of the month before publication. SADDLIN' UP for BREAST CANCER TRAIL EVENT.. Sept. 21, 2024.Tuckahoe Equestrian Center. Trail ride, lunch, silent auction, raffles, & All Pinked Out Parade to benefit The Red Devils. Camping available. jacquiecowan@ comcast.net or 410-215-4979 HELP/VOLUNTEERSWANTED Tack Swap Saturday, 4/13, Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth, PA 11 AM-2 PM. Sales require table/area; no consignments. Indoor areas require reservations; outside day-of, no reservations. Food available. 610-554-6201; foxmoore4H@gmail.com. April 13 Making Strides HJ show at Breezy Run Farm in Church Hill, MD. Colonial Classic qualifier, USHJA Outreach classes, and TIP awards at every show. FB:MakingStridesShowSeries. Web: www.breezyrunfarm.com . Horses with Hope is looking to expand its' Instructor Team. We are a PATHintl Accredited center in Southwestern PA working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Intellectual disabilities. Contact us at www.horseswithhope.org Recruiting Mounted Outlaws for Wild West living history events, train and bank robberies in PA. Perfect for Civil War Cavalry or SASS riders looking for a fun change. Contact John Moss 610-350-7279. MISC. New Idea Ground Drive Manure Spreader. New axle, Tires, Sprocket Drive chain, Beaters and paint. $3000 OBO 610-760-1995. CAN YOU LEAD a horse to water AND make it drink? Then we want your sales talent to introduce our patented horse stall cleaning sys- tem to horse owners in your area. Call Envirostall, 412-298-6850. HORSES Omega Horse Rescue located in Airville, PA has a variety of horses and ponies ready for their forever homes! Please visit our website to see pictures, videos and how you can help! www.omegahorserescue.com . Better than right off the track! The PTHA's Turning for Home, Inc. al- ways has OTTBs that are properly rehabbed, retrained and ready for their new careers. Find your next horse at www.turningforhome.org or call 215-808-7562. CATS: Barn homes in Bucks, Ches- ter, and Montgomery Counties, PA. are needed to give rescued strays a chance at life. Cats are neutered, mi- crochipped, and vaccinated; delivered and acclimated. Fill out an application to adopt at StrayCatBlues.org or call 215-631-1851. Barn cats looking for jobs! Fully vetted, no fee, hard working cats. We deliver—PA, MD, DE, NJ. Contact us! (215) 219-8148 or info@forgottencats.org . TACK&EQUIPMENT Carriage for Sale. 1997 Mill Run Sporting Phaeton, Single Horse Dressage/Cones, stored well, good condition, $3,500 OBO, Unicorn6855@yahoo.com, 410-755-6855. 16" Reinsman/Circle Y Saddle #4101, excellent condition. Beautifully Tooled, Full Quarter Horse Tree, Extra Wide Bars, Honey-colored. Original matching breast collar, Certificate of Au- thentication. Super comfortable, great for ranch events/trail riding. $1195 OBO. 717-269-5151, michelles352@gmail.com . Beautifully tooled 15.5" Circle Y Equitation Saddle. Basketweave, floral design, two-tone silver accents. Regular tree. Circle Y's Certificate of Authentica- tion. Covered when not in use, cleaned regularly; perfect for Western Pleasure/Horsemanship/ Trail. $995 OBO. 717-269-5151, michelles352@gmail.com . To advertise call (717) 509-9800 The Devon Horse Show Preview! Plus, our Equine Health Care and Nutrition feature! Coming in the May issue! Brenda Carpenter Photography Equine Economic Impact Survey Results Released The findings of the highly anticipated 2023 Equine Eco- nomic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contribu- tions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the equine sector and high- lights how it reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country. Key highlights of the survey include: 1. Diverse Economic Sectors Impacted: $177 billion. That’s the total value added in 2023 from the equine industry, up from $122 billion in 2017. The equine industry’s ripple effect extends beyond the traditional sectors, influencing a broad spectrum of industries. From agriculture and tourism to veterinary services and technology, the survey showcas- es the interconnectedness of the equine world with other econom- ic realms 2. Employment Boost: The survey reveals a substantial impact on employment with 2.2 million jobs linked both direct- ly and indirectly to the equine sector. Not only are breeders, trainers, veterinarians and farriers represented, but so are truck driv- ers, nutritionists, chemists, police officers and journalists. 3. Slight Downshift in Population: While there is a slight downshift in the total population of horses from 2023 (6.6 million) compared to 2017 (7.2 million), that’s only a slight consideration when compared to the growing numbers in jobs and expendi- tures. The purpose of the survey is to demonstrate the value of the equine industry in the national and state economies by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of horse own- ership, recreation, and equine-re- lated services. Data collected will inform public and private investments in equine-related businesses, equine health care, education, land use decisions, tax policy, tourism, employment incentives, etc. The AHC expresses gratitude to all participants, stakeholders and partners who contributed to the success of the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey. The results not only underscore the industry’s economic significance, but also serve as a foundation for informed decision-making and strategic planning within the equine community. "The Economic Impact Study is the most effective tool in our advocacy quiver,” says Julie Broadway, president of the AHC. “When the industry needs to take aim at an issue, this data is invaluable in helping us paint the picture of the contributions the industry makes and the breath & depth of its composi- tion." The 2023 Equine Economic Impact Study can be purchased as a digital download from the AHC website, horsecouncil.org .