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  • Louisiana Equine Council One voice...many breeds.
    One voice...many disciplines.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto promote and market Louisiana equines and the equine industry.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto develop and expand equine research and educational programs.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto encourage and facilitate the economic development of the equine industry.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose isto promote the safe use and enjoyment of equines.
  • The Louisiana Equine Council's purpose is to encourage youth development through involvement with equines.

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Welcome to Louisiana Equine Council

The Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) is an organization established to create a unified voice for all breeds and disciplines, to address industry issues, and to provide for the growth and development of the entire Louisiana equine industry.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The LEC's main objective is to protect the Louisiana horse population and the interests of the state's horse industry. This will be accomplished through committees of LEC such as: Education/Youth, Horse Welfare, Trails and Public Riding Areas, Legislative, Equine Assisted Riding and others. The LEC also plans to organize and host an annual horse fair/expo showcasing the horses and horse industry of Louisiana. Additionally, there are plans for seminars, clinics and other interactive events.

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  • Membership Development

    horsecarriage Chairman: Howard Cormier

    Plans and implements membership drive and new member information and orientation. Reviews proposals for new member services and makes recommendations to the board to implement and monitor member services. Brings the message of the Council to the public and industry members. Encourages active memberships and publicizes efforts and accomplishments of the Council.

  • Education / Youth Development

    marewcolt Chairman: Open

    Provides general educational opportunities for equine owners through short courses and clinics including administering and promoting scholarship award programs. Youth organizations such as FFA, 4-H, US Pony Club, Breed Associations, etc. benefit from council assisted programs representing youth interest at the local, state and national level.

  • Equine Welfare Health

    horsefence Chairman: Ruby Halter

    Addresses welfare issues within the state's equine community that will positively affect the quality and performance of equines in a variety of areas including emergency disaster response, slaughter, safe transportation and rescue. Informs the horse industry of disease problems through continuing education formats. Maintains media contact to alert and inform equine owners about health issues and special events.

  • Trails, Land Use, and Zoning

    horseshoe Chairman: Peggy Bianchi

    Works to protect and expand the network of open lands available for trail riding. Provides an interactive forum between legislators, trail organizations and government and private agencies to preserve, improve and expand areas for equestrian recreation, land use and zoning.

  • Legislative and Governmental Affairs

    horsegrazing Chairman: Daniel Lyons

    Works to influence legislation and agency regulations for the benefit of the horse industry and horse owners in all areas pertaining to equine activities, welfare, land and trail use.

  • Marketing and Promotion

    horsechild Chairman: Daniel Lyons

    Works to promote the horse industry as a whole within the state of Louisiana.

  • Facilities

    horsestable Chairman: Melinda Schexnaider

    Seeks to maintain a dialog between horse facilities in the state and groups who use them, and keeps a current list of all equine facilities statewide.

  • Equine Assisted Programs

    horsechild Co-Chairmans: Dixie Bunton and Heather Dionne

    Educates the public in the benefits of equine assisted activities (therapeutic riding and driving). Encourages quality program standards and supports existing and new centers through clinics, educational programs and mentoring. Informs horse owners of the benefits of a "second career" for their horse in a therapeutic riding program.

  • Finance, Budget, and Grants

    horsewhite Chairman: Dixie Bunton

    Oversees the Council's financial resources including investments and manages monthly, annual and long-range budgetary needs. Receives committee budget requests and submits proposed annual budgets to Board of Directors. Monitors financial contracts and grants. Recommends and reviews financial policies for the Council. Reviews audited and unaudited financial reports and reports findings to the Board of Directors.

  • Newsletter and Website

    horseshoekid Newsletter Chairman: Traci Benoit
    Website Chairman: Richard Hebert

    Facilitates Louisiana Equine Council's (LEC) communication of news and useful information through quarterly membership newsletters, board e-news, and by maintaining a dynamic and current website.

  • Nominations and Board Development

    horsecarriage Chairman: Daryl Schouest

    Provides nomination guidelines, smooth board transitions, and execution of nominations.

  • Annual Meeting

    marewcolt Chairman: Dixie Bunton

    Organizes annual meeting, overseeing location, events and publicity of meeting.

  • Horse Fair Exposition

    horsegrazing Chairman: Ruby Collins

    Organizes annual meeting, overseeing location, events and publicity of Expo.

  • Louisiana Equine Council(LEC)By-Laws

    horsefence Chairman: Daryl Schouest

    Manages and maintains current Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) bylaws.

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1105 West Port Street
Abbeville, LA 70510

Phone: Howard Cormier > 337-296-6819