Help Support Funding for the New York State Horse Council

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The New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) is asking members of the equine community to contact their New York State legislators and support funding for the organization in the upcoming state budget.

For nearly 60 years, NYSHC has advocated for all breeds and disciplines of horses across New York State. The organization is requesting a $100,000 line-item appropriation in the 2026–2027 New York State Budget to support important programs that benefit the entire horse industry.

Why This Matters

Funding will help expand programs that support:

  • Workforce development in the equine industry
  • Youth leadership and education programs
  • Trail improvement on public lands
  • Open space and trail access protection
  • Large animal rescue and emergency response training
  • Equine education from high school through college
  • Promotion of New York as a premier trail riding destination

We Need Your Help

Contacting your legislators only takes a few minutes, but it can make a big difference.

Step 1: Find Your Legislators

Use these official lookup tools:

Find your New York State Assembly Member
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/

Find your New York State Senator
https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator

You can also search for elected officials here:
https://elections.ny.gov/new-york-state-elected-officials

Tip: You can also simply Google
“NYS elected officials for [your town]”

Step 2: Send a Quick Email or Make a Call

Ask your legislator to:

Support a $100,000 line-item appropriation for the New York State Horse Council in the 2026–2027 New York State budget.

Step 3: Share With Fellow Horse Owners

Please share this message with other horse owners, riders, trainers, and equine professionals across New York.

When the equestrian community speaks together, Albany listens.

Funding Letter Template

Why Your Voice Matters

The New York State Assembly and New York State Senate will soon finalize their proposed budgets before sending them to the Governor. These are critical days in the decision process, and legislators need to hear from the horse community now.

Your message — even a short email — can help ensure the continued support and growth of programs that benefit horses, riders, and equestrian businesses throughout New York.

Thank you for standing up for horses in New York State.

Sincerely,
Pauline Burnes
President, New York State Horse Council

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