The Future of Arizona’s Equestrian Industry
continued from page 12
benefits the horse business. For example
State Representatives Heather Carter and
Karen Fann together with State Senator Steve
Pierce were successful in putting forth new
legislation to help horse industry participants
save on their property taxes a couple of years
ago. Without grassroots support government
leaders who understand the horse industry
cannot help us be successful.
But staying active is not the ultimate goal; it is
the means to an end. We, as horse owners and
stakeholders in the equestrian industry, need
to leverage this involvement to support each
other, promote our interests and see through
policies that favor the economic and social
viability of horse ownership and the equestrian
sports. When communicating our motivations,
we need to let people know that we are doing
this not just because we are passionate about
our horse related work and play, but because
there are universal benefits to our society as a
whole that result from equestrian industry.
Horses are not just good for peoples’ mental,
emotional and physical health, which has
been proven time and again as evidenced by
the wide array of horse therapy programs for
children, people with special needs, returning
veterans, etc.; horses are also GREAT for the
economy. When people own horses they spend
a lot of money locally. This means measurable
economic benefits. Jobs are created, tax
revenues flow.
come. When you head to the ballot box for
the primaries later this month be sure to
remember the names Sean Englund, Karen
Fann, and Steve Pierce if you live in Legislative
District 1 and Heather Carter if you live in
legislative District 15. These candidates are
dedicated to the success of the horse industry
and deserve your support.
The more our governments do to support
and promote the equestrian industry the
more it will thrive. If the industry thrives,
we all do better, from the equine professional
to the back yard hobbyist. If the government
fails to support the industry, it is not just to
our detriment as horse owners but to its
entire constituency.
Adam Trenk is an Attorney at Rose Law Group
pc (www.RoseLawGroup.com) and practices
in the areas of Equine Law, Land Use, Public
Policy, Community Relations, and Business
Law. He is an Avid Horseman and Sits on
the Board of Canter Arizona, a Non-Profit
that Helps Rehabilitate and Adopt Out ExRacehorses. Mr. Trenk served as an Elected
Member of the Cave Creek Town Council
from 2009 to 2011 and has been serving as
the Town’s Vice Mayor since June of 2013.
He is a champion of the Local Equestrian
Community and supported by the Arizona
Horse Council. He can be contacted by email
at [email protected] or by phone at
602-402-3335. Like him on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/EquineAttorneys.
We must stay informed and get involved to
encourage government activity that favors
the equestrian lifestyle. If we do not, and we
lose equestrian amenities we have no one
to blame but ourselves when the industry
suffers. Your help in forging an even brighter
future for Arizona’s equestrian industry
will be appreciated by all for generations to
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