Nominations Now Open for the LEC Hall of Fame

The Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) is excited to announce the opening of

nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame Award.

Anyone may nominate a candidate for this award. A candidate must have had a

great and favorable impact on the Louisiana equine industry. Membership in the

Louisiana Equine Council Hall of Fame is a means of honoring those whose

efforts have been valuable and integral to the Louisiana equine industry while

being unselfish in the nature of their actions. This award is not merely to

congratulate people for being successful competitors, breeders, etc.

Criteria:

 Nominee must have made outstanding and significant contributions to the

Louisiana equine industry over a significant period of years as a breeder,

educator, competitor, researcher, and/or trainer, etc.

 The contributions must have been influential to and supportive of the

growth of the equine industry.

 The nominee must be known to practice fair and humane treatment of

animals at all times.

 This award may be given posthumously.

If you would like to apply for this award or nominate another person, please go

the Louisiana Equine Council web site About Us/LEC Hall of Fame section for

information and a Nomination Form. www.laequinecouncil.com

Nominations should be submitted by November 15 to Lisa Bell at 11382 Robert

Willie Road, Folsom, LA 70437.

The Nominee will then be contacted to complete a Nominee Acceptance and

Professional History form. Nominee information packets should be received no

later than December 5 th for review and voting.

The recipient of this award will be announced at the Annual Meeting in January

2023.

Ugly Sweaters & Christmas Horses!

This Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) Sponsored Trail Ride is coordinated by the Friends of Bogue Chitto State Park Riding Club and is a free event to Louisiana Trail Riders. Come for the day or make reservations to camp over night. Either way, your are in for a good time! Camping reservations must be made directly with the park officials. Reservation information is listed below. Trail riders are encouraged to decorate their horses for the trail ride and wear an ugly sweater for the contest back at camp! Put on your dancing shoes because Live music will be provided! The Dutch Oven Cookers will be out cooking that day but food supplies are limited and served first come. Make sure you bring eats and drinks! For more information: LEC Members can contact Patsy or Dona in our Website Group, Cajun Riders. Everyone else may contact them at: Patsy 985-517-2695 or Dona at 504-495-5134.

Make your camping reservations at reservations.gooutdoorslousianacamping.com Look for the Equestrian West and North Areas.(Primitive, no trailer hook ups)

Women's Equestrian Riding Retreats in Louisiana

Last year Louisiana was host to two riding retreats for women. Registrants showed up not only from every corner of our state, but from neighboring states as well. The first riding retreat sold out in a few days and a second riding retreat was quickly scheduled for the following month. I am reminded of the Helen Ready song, "I am Woman Hear Me Roar" due to the loud statement this made regarding a need for more women focused equine events, a segment often

overlooked and underestimated, though some studies put female ownership at about 90% compared to men. The Louisiana Equine Council now has a new female focused committee, "LEC Woman". Robbin Rosalis is the Chairwoman of this group and the Women's Riding Retreats are also her brainchild. You are cordially invited to become a member of LEC and this committee which you can read more about here on our website under "About Us". Two more retreats are scheduled for next year. Be sure to sign up now to reserve your place before they sell out.