• - shall preside at all meetings.  Appoint chairperson to all committees.  Prepare goals and objectives at start of each year.  Annually review and analyze past year activities.  Be knowledgeable of correct parliamentary procedures.

Contact Mark at 845-496-2894
 

•  - shall perform the duties of the President in his/or her absence and shall be put in charge of special projects and committees to work in consort with, not in lieu of, the office of President.

Lifetime horseperson always dedicated to the procurement and maintenance of multi-use trails for all. I have an intimate knowledge of Sterling Forest, Tuxedo trails and those in Ringwood, NJ-having grown up & lived there for many years. Moved to Ulster Co. some years ago and has focused on the Wallkill Valley Rail trail , Minnewaska, Mohonk, and Stewart Forest. I have collected a file of local maps & information that I am happy to share with anyone .

I have ridden all over the US, Canada & made it to Iceland to ride. I was the equine board member for the WVTR for many years and have been on the Stewart Park & Reserve Coalition board and hold a position there to date. Past President of the Mid-Hudson Driving Association and a few other groups.

          Contact Linda at 845-895-3409

• - shall keep a record of all meetings of the club, of the board and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the club.  Recording Secretary is responsible for maintaining the possession of the seal of the OCHC.

Horses are my passion! I live in Goshen, and currently have two Quarter Horses living on our property. Although I rode and showed English as a child, I now ride Western, and love trail riding, running barrels, pole bending and learning more about team penning. My daughters ride English, so during show season that’s where I go. I want to help our community enjoy horses, and hope that’s what we can do here at the Horse Council.

•  - shall carry out any correspondence as directed by the Board and as required by the By-Laws and maintain a role of members of the club with their addresses

I have been involved with horses for over 35 years.  Grew up in Orange County and have been instrumental in the horse community by serving on the Mid Hudson Horse Trails Association, The Friends of Orange County Horse & Farm Center and The Orange County Horse Council. 

My husband and I have a small, private horse farm for my pleasure.  

Contact Patricia at 845-361-5026

•  - shall keep and maintain the accounts of the organization and be responsible for all funds and securities of the organization.  The Treasurer shall deposit all such funds in the name of and credit of Orange County Horse Council, Inc. (of the State of NY).  A balanced budget is to be maintained with a surplus of funds invested to the best advantage for the Council's future.

• - is responsible for liaison networking with the state and local officials.  This person is to keep the Board of Directors informed n the legislative issues that affect the horse community.

 My 30 years of horse ownership and farm management includes, but is not limited to the following:  championing for equine rights in Orange County at the county and state level, changing zoning in Wallkill to make it horse friendly, bringing attention to the equine community by spending countless hours with legislators, congress and assembly persons, and speaking with Commissioner Castro & Governor Pataki. I was instrumental in the grant that enabled us to receive the 67 acres property that will be the Orange County Horse and Farm Center.  Mother of 5 children, we live in Goshen where we have a commercial horse boarding Hunter/Jumper facility. I would like to continue to help keep Orange County an equine friendly county.

    Contact Deb at 845-294-4224 work or 914-474-7722 Cell

• - is responsible for coordinating and recruiting new members as assurance for diverse representation is found in the organizational structure.

Debbie Schiraldi has lifetime roots in Orange County, and is native of Washingtonville. She is committed to the Hudson Valley community at large, as well as youth in the horse community. Debbie has a recreational farm in Washingtonville, and is an avid trail rider in the area.

Debbie is very involved in the national recycled racehorse program known as ReRun for many years in our area. Debbie is the founder and main sponsor of ReRun Benefit Trail Ride at the Stewart State Forest every September. Her event has received national attention from Horse Magazines and Newspapers. Service to the community has been passed down from one generation to the next in her family, as evidenced by Debbie's approaching 25 years of service in Girl Scout Council. She is a board member in the G & M Riding Club, and is dedicated to education and mentoring children, just as Henry Tuthill the founder of the G & M Riding Club did for her.  Debbie is the proud mother of two young adults, and wife to her husband Mike, a 30-year volunteer in the Salisbury Mills Fire Company.

 Direct:  845-781-3420

• - is responsible for liaison with various community leaders.  Promotion of the Council's programs and notifying the Board of Directors of community meetings relevant to the Council's objectives.

Horses are my passion! I live in Goshen, and currently have two Quarter Horses living on our property. Although I rode and showed English as a child, I now ride Western, and love trail riding, running barrels, pole bending and learning more about team penning. My daughters ride English, so during show season that’s where I go. I want to help our community enjoy horses, and hope that’s what we can do here at the Horse Council.

•  - is responsible for managing short term activities and events that raise the visibility.

Debbie Schiraldi - Communications Chairperson

• - is specifically serves as editor of the quarterly newsletter and liaison with members of the press while maintaining a list of reporters.  Press releases will be made as so needed.

Debbie Schiraldi has lifetime roots in Orange County, and is native of Washingtonville. She is committed to the Hudson Valley community at large, as well as youth in the horse community. Debbie has a recreational farm in Washingtonville, and is an avid trail rider in the area.

Debbie is very involved in the national recycled racehorse program known as ReRun for many years in our area. Debbie is the founder and main sponsor of ReRun Benefit Trail Ride at the Stewart State Forest every September. Her event has received national attention from Horse Magazines and Newspapers. Service to the community has been passed down from one generation to the next in her family, as evidenced by Debbie's approaching 25 years of service in Girl Scout Council. She is a board member in the G & M Riding Club, and is dedicated to education and mentoring children, just as Henry Tuthill the founder of the G & M Riding Club did for her.  Debbie is the proud mother of two young adults, and wife to her husband Mike, a 30-year volunteer in the Salisbury Mills Fire Company.

 Direct:  845-781-3420

•  - is responsible for providing a welcoming environment for members.  The annual summer picnic and holiday event will b facilitated by the person

•  -  is responsible for organizing programs with speakers.  These program experiences are to enhance the membership's knowledge so that the equine community will progress.