Join us this episode while we interview panelists from different organizations that help support safety, wellness, and accessibility for a wide range of horse industry participants. We'll explore initiatives to promote safe helmet fitting for those with varying needs including medical, religious, and hairstyle. We'll also cover initiatives to support plus sized riders, and extension programs that provide education initiatives for women in agriculture.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3531 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts:Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Kathy Alm, PATH Intl
• Guest: Karen Hopper Usher
• Guest: Kendall Kunelius, University of New Hampshire Extension
• USEF Paralympic Update: Hallye Griffin, Mikhail Proctor
• Sponsor: AHC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force
• Sponsor: Pyranha
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Have you ever wondered what your state horse council was all about? Or maybe your state doesn’t have a horse council and you’re looking to get one cooking! Listen in to this month’s episode to learn the why’s and how’s to having and joining a state horse council. We’re talking grassroots advocacy for your home state, and why you should get involved. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3511 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Justine Staten of the Kansas Horse Council
• Guest: Kim Egan of Maryland Horse Council
• Guest: Brandi Ebner of the Oregon Horse Council
• Sponsor: SmartPak
• Sponsor: Absorbine
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The decision to open your barn or pasture to boarders is not as straight forward as it may seem. Two knowledgeable professionals join us today to talk about what you need to know before you make this big decision! Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3491 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Julie I. Fershtman
• Guest: Delia MacDonald
• Sponsor: Populous
• Sponsor: PYRANHA
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Summary:

Delia MacDonald is a long time equestrian with a passion for quality care and continuing education. She is a graduate of Essex Agricultural, a Mass Licensed instructor and a Certified Pressure Proof coach. She manages a private horse farm in Ipswich MA along with competing her own horses and running her own lesson and training program.

Julie I. Fershtman is an Equity Shareholder in Foster Swift’s Southfield (Southeastern Michigan) office. She is highly experienced in handling a wide variety of equine industry disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation), and her extensive knowledge of the industry makes it possible for her to serve her clients with unparalleled efficiency and great results.

By the end of this episode you'll have both the legal and logistical factors to consider before deciding if you should open your property to boarders.