Martha's Vineyard Horse Council
UPCOMING EVENTS
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January 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
MV Horse Council Meeting
MV Agricultural Hall
35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury
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February 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
MV Horse Council ZOOM Meeting
Zoom meeting, Zoom link TBA
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March 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
MV Horse Council Meeting
MV Agricultural Hall
35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury
Deer Hunting Season on Martha's Vineyard
Be cautious on the trails and wear blaze orange (you and your horse).
Hunting is not allowed on Sundays.
Primitive Firearms Season: Dec. 15 – Dec. 31, 2025
Winter Primitive Firearms Season: Jan. 1 – Feb 14, 2026
Tik Maynard Clinic a Success
Thank you to all who came out and participated in the Tik Maynard Clinic on November 19th. There are photos on our photo page. We hope to get him back in the spring. Any questions or comments should be directed to Tara Whiting-Wells at tarajw@yahoo.com
Do you have something horse related to sell? Are you looking for something horse related?
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Ads are FREE and will run for 4 weeks.​ You must be a Martha's Vineyard Horse Council member to advertise.
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Dr. Corinna Barry
Introducing Dr. Corinna Barry
Backstretch Veterinary Inc. has announced a new pilot program to improve access to veterinary care for Martha's Vineyard's horses and their owners. Island resident Dr. Corinna Barry has joined the Backstretch team. She will be available one day a week for routine scheduled appointments. On days when she is not working at one of the small animal clinics, she will be available for more urgent calls from 7 am to 10 pm. Call (508) 479-7791 if your horse needs veterinary care.
Announcements
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Is it time to renew your membership?
Renew or join now! Membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Renew or Join Now
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Items for the newsletter need to be submitted to Jill Lane by the first of each month.
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Applications for the Horse Council Scholarship are due each March. See your high school guidance counselor for details.