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MFB Horse Council
“The purpose of a state horse
council is to promote the interests of the entire industry through
political action, public
information and the development of a close working relationship
among individuals and organizations who recognize the importance
of the horse industry to the economic, social and cultural well-being
of the state.”
– The American Horse Council |
The Maine Farm Bureau Horse Council (MFBHC) was formed in 1995. MFBHC
is a state horse council affiliated with the American Horse Council.
Locally, our council is a branch of the Maine Farm Bureau Association.
Both organizations are statewide, private, non-profit, grassroots
organizations funded through membership dues.
Our mission is to preserve, promote and protect horses, horse-related
activities and the equine industry in the state of Maine. Membership
in MFBHC offers many benefits to the horse owner and the horse-related
business owner. By joining, you will be working to protect your
rights as a horse owner and business owners will have valuable
marketing
and networking opportunities. Our motto is “Strength in Numbers.” Only
if we pull together as a united front can we be effective in protecting
and promoting our interests in Maine.
What has the Horse Council done for you?
- Drafted, sponsored and enacted an Equine Limit to Liability
Law, which will help to protect all Maine horse owners from frivolous
lawsuits.
- Abolished the “hay tax” on hay sold for equine
consumption. Maine horse owners no longer have to pay state
sales tax on products
used in agricultural production.
- Stopped efforts to impose stable
licensing laws.
- Sponsored repeal of “Damage by Animals” law,
which held horse owners liable for damage and/or personal injury
caused
by
their horses, regardless of fault.
- Sponsored amendment of “Landowner
Liability” law to
include horse-related activities, making private landowners
more likely to
allow you use of their land.
- Helped stop efforts to allow Sunday
hunting.
- Worked to clarify existing horse trailer laws and regulations.
If you care about horses in Maine – do not wait….join
today! |
