PLEASE READ AND PASS THIS ON TO OTHERS YOU KNOW WHO ARE OR COULD BE AFFECTED! -
THANKS!


SPECIAL ALERT:


FROM: THE ARIZONA STATE HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION


Dear Member,


ISSUE: PINAL COUNTY IS TRYING TO CHANGE ZONING FROM UNLIMITED TO TWO
HORSES PER ACRE. OTHER COUNTIES/CITIES WILL DO THE SAME IF IT PASSES. READ WHY
BELOW.


RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:


1) ATTEND BOTH MEETINGS (DETAILS BELOW). The only sure fire way to defeat
this effort if for hundreds of horse lovers to show up. Make it standing room
only


2) SUBMIT NON-EMOTIONAL COMMENTS THAT CONTAIN POSITIVE REASON(S) WHY THIS
SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. ANGRY, NASTY OR STRONG LANGUAGE WILL WORK AGAINST US. BE
CAREFUL WITH YOUR COMMENTS.
Submit your comments to Pinal County:
http://co.pinal.az.us/PlanDev/ZoningOrdinance/Index.asp


If passed, the new zoning will mark the end of a way of life in Pinal
County for the Rural/Agricultural Lifestyle.


You may read the details here:
Draft ordinance:
http://co.pinal.az.us/PlanDev/ZoningOrdinance/Drafts/Drft1-082407.pdf
<http://co.pinal.az.us/PlanDev/ZoningOrdinance/Drafts/Drft1-082407pdf>
Scroll to pages 13-1,14-1,15-1,16-1 and read sections
1302.2,1402.2,1502.2,1602.2.


FAQ:
Why should I attend, spend the gas money to drive that far, take time off
work, I don't live in Pinal, I am a Hunter Jumper, I only ride in an arena, I'm
a roper, it can't happen here because___, and all other excuses not to write and
attend?


Answer:
1) Once passed this will set a precedent for other counties to follow.
2) Counties communicate with each other. (Just look at Maricopa & Pinal
P&Z Regulations)
3) P & Z Regs in most counties were established in the 1960's, almost 50
years ago. Revisions are over due
4) There is a country wide movement to remove horses from trails, arenas,
backyards.
5) Every battle we lose brings us closer to losing the entire war.
6) By 2030 the population in the US is expected to grow by 72,000,000 in
the South and West. Guess who that affects? ALL ARIZONA HORSEMEN!!!!!!!
7) The New 2008 Zoning Regulations will have to be re visited again in 5
to 10 years. If we "compromise" now where will we go when it comes up again?
8) This issue is just the tip of the iceberg. Flies, manure, dust, algae,
odors, abuse, neglect and more are right around the corner


Public Meetings
Friday October 19 11 AM Octillio Room
Pinal County
31 N. Pinal Street
Florence, Az 85232


Thursday October 25 9 AM EOC Room South side Bldg F Supervisors Hearing
Room
Pinal County
31 N. Pinal Street
Florence, Az 85232


Directions from the North: (other directions at: mapquest.com
Take the US-60 East to EXIT 55.
Merge onto US-60 E via EXIT 55A on the LEFT toward GLOBE.
Take the AZ-79 S exit- EXIT 212- toward FLORENCE / TUCSON.
Turn RIGHT onto AZ-79 S.
Turn RIGHT onto E BUTTE AVE / AZ-287 / AZ-79 BL.
Turn RIGHT onto N PINAL ST.
End at 31 N Pinal St Florence, AZ


Special Note for Clubs and Associations:


Please forward to all your members immediately since the first meeting is
so close


This message is being sent to all Arizona State Horsemen's Association
members and associations and clubs in our database throughout the state.


HORSEMEN SHOULD GET OUT FRONT ON THE ISSUES


The Arizona State Horsemen's Association is an all volunteer organization
and needs your help to continue the good fight for statewide horsemens rights.
We currently are in need of a Treasurer and county/city reps that are willing to
monitor their local planning and zoning regs monthly for any pending changes.
IF YOU CAN HELP CALL ED O'BRIEN AT 602 769 2486





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