EnviroHorse Goals
1). To establish and provide a clearinghouse for information on horses, horse trails and other related equine uses.
This effort will include:
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synthesis papers on important environmental and health issues
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hard copy of source data by subscription
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electronic network site with linkage to other resources
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electronic database for pertinent papers
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linkage to environmental and community benefits from horses
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linkage to legal resources for equine issues
2). To identify and raise funds for research on priority issues.
3). To work with other equestrian organizations to assure continued equine access to public and private lands
Projects currently under way address:
· The horse and potential for weed seed spread
· Risk assessment on equine stream crossings
· Environmental issues in horse keeping including trail impact