Martha's Vineyard Horse Council
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 2026 MVHC Shows and Events Program is now available.
Download yours today!
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.
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.
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!
Jill
Check our website for updates: www.mvhorsecouncil.com or reach out to one of us if you have questions.
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
September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
MV Horse Council Meeting
MV Agricultural Hall
35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury
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?
Ads are FREE and will run for 4 weeks. You must be a Martha's Vineyard Horse Council member to advertise.
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
Is it time to renew your membership?
Renew or join now! Membership runs from January 1 to December 31.
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.
Applications for the Horse Council Scholarship are due each March. See your high school guidance counselor for details.