Support Our Georgia Equine Industry - Order a New Horse Vehicle License Plate
Many of us have admired the stylish "horse" license tags on vehicles from Tennessee and Kentucky. Horses are an important part of those states' heritage and economy and they want everyone to know it. Now Georgians will also be able to buy a specialty "horse" tag in support of the Georgia Equine Industry because last November Georgians voted approval of the constitutional amendment that will allow revenue to be generated for special interest groups through the sale of specialty tags. |
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However remarkable this sounds, there is a catch - at least 1000 of the Georgia Equine Industry tags must be pre-ordered before production of the new tags and funding of the Commission can begin. There have only been 83 orders placed so far. If you haven't ordered yours yet, please take a few minutes to stop by your local tag office and do so. A standard form is available, but they might want you to use theirs. And there is a deadline for applications, 12-31-2008. So let's not waste any time - order your tag(s) now!
How to Order Your Georgia Equine Industry License Plate
Go to your local county motor vehicle tag office and fill out a form titled "Georgia Request to Manufacture Special Interest License Plate" (the name of the tag you are requesting is "Georgia Equine Industry"). Then, pay $25 deposit (this is actually the one-time Manufacturing Fee for specialty tags and will apply to your tag when you get it or be refunded if the tags are not produced) and get a receipt (save it to show proof you pre-paid the $25 Manufacturing Fee). Annual cost of each Georgia Equine tag will be $25 Special Tag Fee.
To date, some tag offices have been found to know nothing about the new "horse" tag nor have the necessary form for you to fill out. To expedite your order, print out the "Georgia Request to Manufacture Special Interest License Plate" Form and bring it along with you to your tag office. You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here.
For more information about the Equine Commission and tags, go to the GDA web page: www.agr.georgia.gov
Important Information on Hay Conditions
Dr. Dennis W. Hancock, Forage Extension Specialist, at the University of Georgia has released a detailed memo regarding the drought and its effect on our pastures, feeding and hay quality. Please be sure to read his complete reccomendations here. You may also want to view the List of Feeding Guidelines for use during the hay shortage. You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here.
New!! 6 Month Interstate Event Permit
The Market Bulletin recently reported that Georgia is now participating with 12 other southern states in the six-month event permit. The permit allows you to transport your equine across the state lines of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia for 6 months OR until your coggins expires for the purposes of shows, trail rides, rodeos, etc.
In order to obtain this permit, you must supply a current negative coggins and a valid (less than 30 days old) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate). These have to be originals or certified, notarized copies. Your event permit and your original documents should be received within 10 days.
To get an application from the Georgia Department of Agriculture for the permit, first, be sure you have Adobe Acrobat Reader - you can get it here - and then use this link to download and print this form:
http://agr.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/32/31/93271744Eq Ev Permit Proc 10-1-07.pdf
Once you have it filled out, send it to:
GA Department of Agriculture
Attn: Animal Health / Event Permit
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30334
New!! Supprt CTHA With Our New Promotional Items! - SEE THE STUFF
Help support CTHA by purchasing sweat shirts, T shirts, tank tops, caps and visors, coozies and pins. This cool selection of items is branded with the CTHA logo and is a great way to promote the club. Take a look at all we have here or contact Debbie Crowe at georgiacrowes@hotmail.com for item availability and ordering. |
