Date: March 14th, 2023 at Allison Creek Trailer Shop
AAHC Champions attending: Ryan Hitchcock, Kelly Keating, Jessie Gladney, Joan Grant, Cathy Micali, Mary Bowers, Amanda McCoy
Opening Discussion:
Review Heritage Park Phase 1 Concept Plan and encourage attendance at Town Hall the following Tuesday
Goals for merchant directory: searchable by county (info tagged by county so people interested in moving can see what’s close)
New AAHC Initiatives discussed:
– Gwinnett Co trail system – Work to update the equine trails in Gwinnett Co. Trails at Harbins Park and Tribble Mill are connected by a pedestrian greenway – add Equine trail? Lots of roads and paths that could be open to equestrians. Palm Creek was supposed to include equestrian trails but so far has not. Gwinnett Co Trail System Committee meeting Thurs April 6 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Gwinnett
– Madison County Ag Center – Ashley Best and Lucy Ray not in attendance so not discussed in depth. We want to explore adding a covered arena, updating the footing, and fixing parking area.
– Athens Clarke Co – Amanda and AAHC member Candice Flig working towards a passive use equine trail park in ACC. Initiative in discovery phase.
Other topics covered:
Mountain bikers are able to get things done out there- lets explore ways the horse community can make friends with local bike people?
How do we improve communication and notice of events/meetings?
– More frequent newsletters?
– Text message system for meetings, events, and reminders- lots of options, but $$.
– The trade off is easier to use and more $, or slightly more difficult to use and less $ – https://zapier.com/blog/best-sms-app/
Unmounted event idea: Tack swap/horse festival: vendors, food trucks, pony rides, used tack, local handmade happenings
Want to get involved in AAHC Community Initiatives?
Our next Community Initiatives Champs Committee Meeting is May 23!
RSVP here: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/event/community-initiatives-aahc-champions-committee-meeting/