Davidson County Horsemen's Association/R.E.I.N.S

DCHA/REINS 2008 Strategic Plan

Goals

Education                                        Action

          1. Continue training programs/Ongoing clinics.
                 a.      Winter programs- Ag Building
                 b.     Summer- on location

  2. Equine related education.     Ongoing
         a. Research & explore needs. 
         b. Form a committee to investigate.
         c. Levels of sponsorship.

Trails                                               Ongoing

          1. Develop code of ethics on trail manners.
          2. Liability release.
          3. Pursue opportunities to establish, maintain and develop trails.

Public Relations                                Ongoing

1.     Increase interaction/involvement within membership and community.

    a.      Ensure that efforts by members are enjoyable.
b.     Reach out to other organizations for support with power point presentations.

2.     Promote DCHA activities.                                                             

    a.      Increase publication in local newspaper/Horse news/Energy United/ Equine Trader etc.
b. Website/ radio stations website/ other horse organizations’ website

Fund Raising                                     Ongoing

     1.     Clinics
2.     Horse shows
3.     Auctions
4.     Trail Rides

Facilities

    1.     Investigate establishment of a horse arena with stalls etc.
2.     Research governmental/private funding or donation of land etc.
3.     Partner with surrounding counties or private business developer.

Legislation                                      Ongoing

    1.     Inform members of horse-related laws and regulations.
2.     Communicate impact of new proposals.
3.     Maintain working relationship with local county officials and state legislators.

Agricultural Business

          1. Create a corporate membership         Pursue

a.      amount to charge

b.     benefits to become a member of DCHA

    1)     free ad in newsletter
2)     website link
3)     banners at fun shows/clinics
4)     presentation opportunity

Youth                                                 Ongoing

    1.     Encourage interest of local youth in DCHA
2.     Develop incentive plan
3.     Ensure funding for youth programs