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Procter Farm Preserve

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On February 26, 2020
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The NCHC has been working for several years on this project. It is always great to see our hardwork pay off! NEWS RELEASEContact: Communications Office Alice Avery, Communications Specialist Alice.Avery@wakegov.com, 919-856-7550 Communications Office After Hours, 919-857-WAKE wakegov.com/news For Release: Feb. 18, 2020 Construction to Begin on New Preserve Hikers and horseback riders will soon have new trails […]

Community Action Alert

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On February 24, 2020
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Hello trail colleagues, American Trails has served for years as a board member of the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) to support the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which has directly funded more than 25,000 trail projects nationwide since 1993. It’s time now for every trail supporter to help move new House legislation to improve […]

Legislative Updates From the NC Horse Council

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On February 21, 2020
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The North Carolina Horse Council (NCHC) would like to provide horse owners across the state updates on new legislation that we promoted during the 2017 General Assembly. This was a very successful and positive session for all horse owners with the passage of the NC Farm Act of 2017. These measures passed into law thanks […]

Improving Equestrian Access to Public Land

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On February 21, 2020
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Public lands are a vital part of our recreational structure and a large part of our equestrian landscape. As development pressures continue to build and loss of agricultural and private land grows, access will become increasingly more important to the horse community and the equine industry. We not only experience the loss of land due […]

Hurricane Dorian Hotline

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On September 5, 2019
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NCDA&CS activates hotline to help those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. An operator will be available on the hotline between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 866-645-9403 The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect those impacted by Hurricane Dorian with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number […]

SB 315 – Farm Act of 2019

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On May 23, 2019
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The North Carolina Horse Council is currently addressing issues with Senate Bill 315, The North Carolina Farm Act of 2019. One section of this bill addresses the expansion of the definition of agritourism activities. The proposed definition would include shooting sports. The NCHC lobbyist are working with multiple legislators to address our concerns. If you […]

Jordan Lake Trails Meeting – Tuesday, May 28th

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On May 20, 2019
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The Jordan Lake trail is nearing completion, with light at the end of the tunnel (or trail!). Please join us for a JLTCA meeting on May 28 (Tuesday) at 7 pm at Grayland Farms (3405 Stagecoach Rd, Durham, NC 27713) in the lobby of the barn. In addition to the update on trail progress, we will […]

Nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy (EAAT) Program

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On May 7, 2019
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Equine-assisted therapy is a method of therapy that uses horses as a tool to help individuals with physical, mental and emotional conditions gain confidence and work through the healing process. The bond that is formed between the horse and the client is often a strong one that helps the client process feelings, gain skills and […]

Wake County Development of Park

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On February 11, 2019
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Attention all trail riders! Wake County is conducting a series of community forums for input on the development of a 300 acre park along Hwy 42 in Willow Spring. There is a planning meeting on Tuesday, February 12, to discuss the proposed plan. All equestrians are encouraged to attend the meeting to offer input on […]

U.S. SENATORS INTRODUCE RTP FULL FUNDING ACT

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On November 2, 2018
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U.S. SENATORS INTRODUCE RTP FULL FUNDING ACT Contact: dcrandall@funoutdoors.com Washington, D.C. (November 1, 2018) – The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) has aided trail construction and maintenance projects and programs nationwide since 1991. Created through landmark surface transportation legislation, RTP reflected Congressional belief that federal gas taxes paid on motorfuel used in motorized nonhighway recreational activities […]

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