Hurricane Evacuation / Shelter In-Place Recommendations
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- On July 31, 2020
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Research on hemp use for horses
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- On June 30, 2020
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Please share! North Carolina State University is currently doing research on hemp use for horses. Whether or not you currently use a hemp product we would value your input. Please complete the following survey!https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWzWyctWSc8gpz7NCSU.QUALTRICS.COM
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NCDA&CS Equine Facilities will be reopened
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- On June 30, 2020
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We have just received word that all four NCDA&CS Equine Facilities will be reopened if show promoters want to proceed with their currently scheduled shows. Please check with each Facility to confirm shows and dates. This is great news for the Equine Community and we anticipate that all equine promoters and participants will adhere to […]
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Submit Public Comments on the Draft Forest Plan Revision for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest
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- On June 30, 2020
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Call to Action: Dear Members of the North Carolina Horse Council, The United States Forest Service in NC is revising their management plan for the Nantahala Pisgah (N/P) Forests and they want to hear from YOU! Our equestrian interests have been represented in several on-going groups (The Partnership & the Forum). All the organizations involved […]
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American Horse Council – COVID-19 Resources
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- On June 30, 2020
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The American Horse Council has a great resource page for information on the COVID-19 Pandemic. Remember that the NC Horse Council also has grant dollars available through our Equine Safety Net Grant for horse owners who may find themselves in need of assistance. The application form is on our website: https://nchorsecouncil.com/grants/ The link to the American […]
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Shelter In Place Documents
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- On June 30, 2020
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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture has clarified agriculture workers to include equine workers and caretakers. Please copy both documents below and have in your car should you need to travel for this purpose during a mandatory shelter in place. UPDATED SIGNED WORK AUTHORIZATION AG GROUP PERSONNEL
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NC Department of Agriculture and COVID-19
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- On June 30, 2020
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The NCHC is receiving questions regarding the availability of equine feed and the ability of horse owners to travel to another property to feed their horses. In response to these questions, we are continually monitoring the situation and can report the following. There is specific recognition that animal care, including suppliers of feed and bedding, […]
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Equine Facilities and COVID-19
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- On June 30, 2020
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What should equine facilities do in response to social distancing and other COVID-19 recommendations. The NC Department of Agriculture has been contacted regarding this issue and we are awaiting their official comment. The NCHC is prepared to give the following information as advice only at this time. However, this could become a mandate as we […]
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