http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#38553 They need to clean up the trails that the horse makes a deposit on. It would be better for all if they did. I was hiking the Yadkin River Islands last Friday to go fishing. We had to dodge poop the whole way.... 38553@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:58:54 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#38481 i have owned horses for 32 years and have ridden trails from the west coast all the way to the east coast. riding is a source of stress relief for many people but that relief can not be found riding in an arena, national forests are peaceful and serene and should always be open to horseback riding after all before bicycles came along and before people decided to exercise by hiking the trails horses were there roaming wild and free, their presence never disturbed the wildlife, as i have ridden the trails i have been blessed to see much wildlife that would have run off if i had been on a bike or walking, wildlife just are not afraid of the sound of a horse. Keep the forests open to horses forever.... 38481@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:27:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#38098 My family and I are avid horsemen and we enjoy trail riding our horses throughout the year. We vote yes to keep riding on public trails and public land. It is important for the future of our children to be able to enjoy the national forest. It seems to be the only place left for peace and contentment of so many people. If it is made illegal to ride these trails then our country isn't really free and that would be a slap in the face to all of our war veterans! Please keep this our county of liberty!... 38098@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:21:02 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#37351 I vote YES -- our land needs to be kept open and available for the freedom of our horses and their owners to enjoy the natural environment that God intended it.... 37351@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:03:47 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#36542 PUBLIC land means available to the public, and we, the people, are the PUBLIC. I am an avid horsewoman and have ridden for many years. We lose more land each year to development. Before long there will be no more open spaces to enjoy and no place for us to enjoy our God-given right to have and use horses. With all that is going on today in the world, we must do everything we can to preserve the "heart" of this country. We must preserve public lands for public use and future generations. Please keep these public lands open to equestrians.... 36542@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:12:10 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#36541 Absolutely YES! I have been riding for over 50 years, and plan to do so for another 50. Horses are what founded this nation, and the way the government has mismanaged this country for decades, we all may be returning to the horse for transporation if gas, food and everything else keeps going up. Personally I'd be all for that.... 36541@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:32:10 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#36452 This bill passed the House over three years ago. The Senate has stalled the bill, then placed it in the Energy and Natural Resources Committe. The farm land I used to ride on has been purchased by the Federal Government. I have been trailering my horses over one hundred miles to ride, when I used to walk out my back door and ride. Perhaps the Energy side of the committee will take action on the bill now that gas is at a premium, and allow horse owners to ride their horses on land we used to ride on.... 36452@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:54:59 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#36232 If we're not allowed to ride and pack mules in the mountains where else would you suggest we do it? People are getting to greedy with thier possesions, and they're forgetting about what is important. We owe so much to those 4 legged creatures. Instead they are being choked out of their home. Only to be stuck in a 12X12 stall 23 hours of the day. These animals have rights too. Do your part and VOTE YES!... 36232@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:30:17 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#36134 The right to enjoy our national forests on horseback should be an irrevocable right to all citizens. Please vote "YES" to this bill.... 36134@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:22:22 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#34641 I vote YES! I ride every weekend weather permitting. That is my time to release the tensions of the week and just enjoy mother nature at her finest!... 34641@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 12 May 2008 21:39:11 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#34547 I am an avid horseman and so is my family, but we recently got my father an ATV so he can still have the freedom of enjoying the public lands as close as you can to riding a horse, I don't think its fair to rule out ALL ATV rider's on Forest lands, I think that they should limit it to people with Disabled hunter's permits or just Disabled person's admitted on Public lands with ATV's, I do believe we should keep our forest pristine and natural, but It would kill people like my Father to be cut off completly from the forest the way he likes to enjoy it... 34547@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 12 May 2008 01:34:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#34458 With the high cost of gas and decreasing fuel reserves we need additional trails for horse back riding which is a quiet, environmentally friendly way to see nature. Quite often a nice trail ride is the enoyment a family takes after spending quality time, cleaning the barm, feeding and caring for the horse before they head out for a family trail ride. With decreasing trail rides it just adds to the difficulty in the decision to even own and care for a horse. Having been a horse owner for 20 years or more I can tell you that some of my 4 childrens most cherished memories are those that involved caring for and riding our horses. My children were all in 4H activities which taught responsibility and respect for animals and people. PLEASE don't put anymore limitations on the available places we can enjoy a peaceful horseback ride while enjoying the many beautiful sites nature has to offer.... 34458@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 10 May 2008 17:14:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33927 Please allow us continue to use the public lands. Individuals that violate the laws and regulations the govern the using of public lands, like riding motorized vehicles on lands that prohibit them, should be delt with, not just swept under the carpet, because the officials are to lazy to use their positions. Please continue to allow us to use these public lands like we have. Thanks!... 33927@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 05 May 2008 17:28:28 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33643 Please keep public lands open to horseback riders. There is a freedom and joy that these trail rides provide that should not be denied to anyone. Financially, the horse industry has a strong impact on the economy and pays almost $2 billion annually in taxes. Most of the horses in this country are owned by everyday middle-class citizens. We need to be allowed the freedom to ride across our land. There is no other animal that has worked as hard for this country as the equine and it deserves the pleasure and protection to always be able to traverse this country. Thank you.... 33643@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 02 May 2008 15:59:32 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33430 Vote "YES!" Traversing natural areas on horseback seems like the right way to see it. When I have been on horseback in the wilderness, I can relate to Teddy Roosevelt and the reasons he saw the need for a National Park system. This is part of our heritage. PLease preserve it.... 33430@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:08:13 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33405 I think its pretty sick and its not right at all!!! This is something worth Preserving for the horses! This is there land too!!! Together we stand, lets save the land for are horses!!!!!!!!... 33405@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:15:17 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33312 I Vote YES "If you think it's just a horse then you will probably understand phrases like just a friend just a sunrise or just a promise. Just a horse brings into my life the very essence of friendship trust and pure unbridled joy. Just a horse brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of just a horse I will rise early take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me it's not just a horse but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment. Just a horse brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not just a horse but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being just a woman or just a man. So the next time you hear the phrase just a horse just smile because they just don't understand."... 33312@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:04:23 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#33299 I find the government are trying to restrict everything we do. I found out about a guy the was riding his horse cross country and came through Pittsburgh Pa city and received a ticket because he didn't have a permit!!! THis is not acceptable We should be allow to ride our horses if we want to!!!... 33299@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:18:58 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32920 I am a third generation equestrian. My nine year old daughter has been riding for 5 years. Her dream is to go riding at the state park with mom.Dont take that away from her, us!... 32920@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:57:05 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32741 Without the right to ride on public land, many people would be limited on where they can ride and have not have adequate enough property to keep the animals exercised properly... 32741@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:54:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32454 Vote yes!... 32454@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:19:40 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32453 I VOTE YES! AMERICAN BY BIRTH...COWGIRL BY CHOICE... 32453@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:47:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32392 I moved to an area that excepted horses and lost all trails in the area to developments and groups that want trails all to themselves. Any horseman I have known has always been willing to share. The trails here were created by horses but taken over by others after the trails were blazed. How unfortunate it would be for Americans to never experience the joy of connecting with one of our countries most admiral hero's. They transported mankind and went obediantly into war. They carried our burdens for centries. Lets give back to them and allow them somewhere to experience just a taste of the life they were meant to have in the natural.... 32392@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:51:02 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32245 Please keep allowing stock animals on public lands. They are a huge part of our lives and of Amercia! If we can't ride on pulic land, where will we ride? To ride out in the open land is as close to Heaven as you can get. Atvs and bikes can't take over our horse trails.... 32245@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:28:21 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2283.html#32188 THIS IS A NO-BRAINER IF YOU'RE A HORSEMAN, BUT WE NEED TO STAY UNITED AND BE READY TO TELL OUR STORY, THE SAME GOES FOR THE "FAMILY FARM"... 32188@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:10:09 EDT