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  Georgia Equine License Plate Form
   
  Open Letter from the Forest Service
   
  Healthy Horses, Healthy Land: Self-Assessment and Guide for Horse Owners & Boarders
   
  Georgia Horse Trails Update by Larry Wheat (SETC 2006)
   
  The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) was created to represent the horse industry’s interest in the National Animal Identification System. Click here to read "NAIS and Horses: The facts surrounding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) as it applies to the horse industry in the U.S."
   
Living next door to a national forest allows a homeowner to enjoy the beauty of the forest, the abundance of wildlife, the opportunity for spectacular scenery, and a sense of solitude. For information on a variety of topics that property owners should find useful, read Living Next Door to a National Forest.
   
Have you ever considered the “value” of your “special trail” and just what the trail experience is worth to you? This may seem like an odd question, but it is especially relevant if you enjoy riding on public land. Are you aware that horse access to trails in our National Forests and State Parks might be taken away? If you use these public resources and if they are important to you, there are some issues that you might want to consider. Read more.
   
This guide will help you enjoy the trails within the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests. These two forests contain more than 500 miles of trails for hikers, off-road vehicles (ORV’s), mountain bicycles, and horseback riding. The hiking trails offer experiences for everyone from expert backpacker to the novice hiker.
   
As Georgia gains prominence as a leading horse farm state, Pickens County is showing signs it will be an important staging ground in what could become a thriving market in the near future. Click here to see how Pickens County horse owners show their presence at local cash registers and businesses.
 



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Rich Vigue
1150 Talking Rock Highway | Talking Rock, GA 30175
office: 706.253.5822 • cell: 770.289.7272
rich@richvigue.com