Martha's Vineyard Horse Council
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The 2026 MVHC Shows and Events Program is now available.
Download yours today!
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A Note from the MVHC President​
July is already here, can you believe it?
I was looking online and found out that July 15 is National I Love Horses Day. Seems like there’s a
holiday for almost everything these days, but this is one I can really get behind.
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What will you do with your horse on that day? I’m thinking a spa day with extra grooming, gentle bodywork and some healthy treats. Maybe your horse
enjoys getting out for a trail ride or some in-hand grazing if his paddock is mostly dirt. A cool shower if the temperature is high? Obstacle work to engage the brain, or liberty work to build a stronger relationship can be a nice chance of pace too.
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Jill Lane, MVHC President
Whatever you do, take the time to appreciate your horse. We are so lucky to have them in our lives!​
I hope to see you at our next meeting!
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Jill
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Check our website for updates: www.mvhorsecouncil.com or reach out to one of us if you have questions.
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Jill’s contact info: Email: MVHorses@gmail.com Phone/text: 774-836-6184
​July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
MV Horse Council Meeting
MV Agricultural Hall
35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury
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September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
MV Horse Council Meeting
MV Agricultural Hall
35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury
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October 18, 2026
MV Horse Council Fall Fuzzy Horse Show
Stay tuned for details.
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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Tasman Strom, recipient of the 2026 Horse Council Scholarship​
Congratulations to Tasman Strom, who received the MVHC 2026 scholarship. Tasman is the son of Samantha Look, a long-time MVHC member and volunteer. Tasman grew up with horses and according to his essay, they have played a huge part of his life.
Announcements
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Is it time to renew your membership?
Renew or join now! Membership runs from January 1 to December 31.
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Items for the newsletter need to be submitted to Tara Whiting-Wells (MVHorses@gmail.com) by the first of each month. The newsletter is sent out by email the first week of each month. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don't see it.
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Applications for the Horse Council Scholarship are due each March. See your high school guidance counselor for details.