Member Documents
1 State Map with OHC regions Rev. 3-15-2023
Map displaying all the county chapters in the state of Ohio by regional designation. Trails are shown, too.
2 Printable Membership Application Form
Video Demo on how to download or print an OHC membership application from
4 Bylaws Rev March 9, 2024
General rules & regulations to provide a framework for guidance in operation of OHC and its chapters.
6 Join as a New Member Video Demo
Video instructions on how to Join OHC for the first time using on-line membership
7 Renew My OHC Membership On-line Video Demo
Video demonstration on how to renew you OHC membership on-line
8 Establish or Change your Password on the OHC Membership Site, Video demo
Video demonstration on how to establish or change your password to the OHC membership site
9 Primary or Secondary printable membership application form
Document to print, fill out, then send in to join OHC or renew you OHC membership. Each form is unique to a chapter.
10 Membership Benefits and General Information Rev: 3-14-2021
General description of the benefits of membership & types of memberships available to individuals, families or associations.
11 Renewing membership online @ ohconline.com Rev 3-14-2021
Instructions for membership renewal using the online system @ ohconline.com
13 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour Program Rev: 5-13-2019
How to track trail mileage and time in the saddle (schooling, driving or compettion).
14 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Standard form for members (Excel file format) Rev: 2024
Form to be used to report your trail mileage and saddle hours to county chapter designate. (Excel format)
15 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Standard form for members (pdf file format) Rev: 2024
Form to be used to report your trail mileage and saddle hours to county chapter designate. (pdf format)
16 Membership Benefits from American Horse Council Rev: 2-2020
Complete list of benefits from American Horse Council. To claim benefits, contact information on the attached flyer.
17 Membership Benefits from Associate Resource Group (ARG) Rev: 2020
ARG is the source of equine liability insurance and provide also other benefits from related sources.
2 Bylaws Rev March 9. 2024
General rules & regulations to provide a framework for guidance in operation of OHC and its chapters.
4 Guest Policy Rev: 3-19-2006
Guidelines related to non-members attendance at OHC sanctiioned events.
5 Chapter Bylaws Template Rev: 1-27-2019
How to write specific rules for your chapter to guide operation and administration.
6 Chapter Bylaws Template -Secondary Member Option Rev: 3-20-2016
How to write a bylaw to address voting rights for secondary members in your chapter.
7 Basic Parliamentary Procedures & Guidelines Rev: 3-3-2017
How to apply parliamentary procedure to chapter meetings.
9 How to Debate a Difficult Question Rev: 1-15-2017
How to allow members to state opinions in a fair and mannerly order.
11 Help, I've Been Elected President! Rev: 3-3-2017
A guide to the process for and management of chapter meetings.
12 Social Media Etiquette & Guidelines Rev: 5-13-2015
Guidelines for proper use of facebook, twitter, websites or other platforms.
14 Insurance Coverage Form - FAQs - Why you need coverage Rev: 1-1-2015
Explanation for when you need insurance coverage for an OHC event.
15 Insurance Coverage Request Form Rev: 1-1-2018
Form to be used to request insurance coverage for any OHC sanctioned event.
16 How to Print Your Chapter's Membership List
You must first contact [email protected] to request chapter officer permission to the OHC membership website.
2 Bylaws Rev March 2024
General rules & regulations to provide a framework for guidance in operation of OHC and its chapters.
3 Instructions for County Secretary Rev: 6-3-2019
How to guide for proper documentation and distribution of meeting actions and results.
2 Bylaws Rev March 2024
General rules & regulations to provide a framework for guidance in operation of OHC and its chapters.
3 Information for Chapter Treasurers Rev: 1-1-2025
Detailed guidance for financial responsibility and reporting; role of the chapter treasurer.
4 Instructions for Managing Members Online
Online Membership Instructions for Chapter Treasurers or Membership Chairs Rev 1-2024
5 OHC Dues Summary for Chapter Treasurers (Excel file format) Rev: 1-5-2024
Required file to accompany all membership forms submitted to OHC State Treasurer.
6 OHC Dues Summary for Chapter Treasurers (PDF file format) Rev: 1-5-2024
Required file to accompany all membership forms submitted to OHC State Treasurer.
7 Income & Expense Report (Excel format) Rev 1-1-2024
Required file for yearly reporting of chapter expenses and income to OHC State Treasurer. Due by Jan. 10
8 Income & Expense Report (PDF format) Rev 1-2024
Required file for yearly reporting of chapter expenses and income to OHC State Treasurer. Due by Jan. 10
9 Suggested form to use for expense reimbursement to a county or OHC State Treasurer.
Suggested form to use for expense reimbursement to a county or OHC State Treasurer.
1 Join Online as New Member Rev: 3-25-2021
Step x step instructions to join as a NEW member to the online database at ohconline.com
2 Adding New Members to online database Rev: 4-8-2019
Step x step instructions for chapter membership chair to add a NEW member to the online database at ohconline.com
3 Renewing membership online @ ohconline.com Rev 3-14-2021
Instructions for membership renewal using the online system @ ohconline.com
4 Membership Benefits and General Information Rev: 3-14-2021
General description of the benefits of membership & types of memberships available to individuals, families or associations.
1 Chapter Authors Chapter Page Overview, Video 1
This video provides important information about our chapter webpages and gives you an overview of the page template.
2 Log In as a Chapter Author, Video 2
This video will show you how to log into your chapter page as an author
1 Grant Money Application Forms Rev: 6-21-2024
Form required to request state OHC money for trails, campground or other improvements.
2 ODNR Volunteer Forms Rev: 6-2-2019
Forms that may be required by your ODNR state forest or park land manager.
3 Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2019 Ohio Trails Vision Plan
Plan to create new and maintain current trails of all types in Ohio. Horse trails are included.
4 Volunteer Trail Work Policy and Agreement 4-21-2022
Policy and Agreement negotiated between ODNR and OHC
5 OHC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Reporting Guidelines
Definitions for Terms Used on the Trail Maintenance Log
6 Trail Maintenance Log (Excel file format) Rev: 2-28-2024
Individual trail maintenance tracking and reporting work sheet in excel format
7 Trail Maintenance Log (PDF file format)
Individual trail maintenance tracking and reporting work sheet in PDF format
1 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour Program Rev: 5-13-2019
How to track trail mileage and time in the saddle (schooling, driving or compettion).
2 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Standard form for members (Excel file format) Rev: 2024
Form to be used to report your trail mileage and saddle hours to county chapter designate.
3 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Standard form for members (pdf file format) Rev: 2024
Form to be used to report your trail mileage and saddle hours to county chapter designate.
4 Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Reporting form for chapter/county totals (Excel file format) Rev: 2024
Trail Mileage & Saddle Hour - Reporting form for chapter/county totals (Excel file format) Rev: 2024
6 Chapter Reminders Rev: 1-30-2025
Overview of expectations for reporting to State OHC officers/executive cabinet/committee chairs (trail work hours, mileage, membership forms, chapter officers, etc.)
8 2021 Trail Miles and Saddle Hour Report
Summary of trail miles and saddle hours by chapter and by location for 2021.
10 2022 State Trail Miles and Saddle Hours Report
Overview of 2022 State Trail Miles and Saddle Hours
11 2022 Trail Miles and Saddle Hour Report
Summary of trail miles and saddle hours by chapter and by location for 2022.
12 2023 Trail Miles and Saddle Hour Report
Summary of trail miles and saddle hours by chapter and by location for 2023.
13 2024 Trail Miles and Saddle Hour Report
Summary of trail miles and saddle hours by chapter and by location for 2024
1 State Trail Ride Guidelines Rev: 6-6-2019
Guidelines and requirements to hold State Trail Ride within chapter's area.
2 State Trail Ride Application Rev: 12-17-2019
Application to hold State Trail Ride within chapter's area.
1 OHC Insurance - All Available Coverages 1-29-2024
One page summary - OHC Available Insurance Coverages for members and chapters
2 Insurance Coverage Form - FAQs - Why you need coverage Rev: 1-29-2024
Explanation for when you need insurance coverage for an OHC event.
4 Insurance Coverage – Waiver of Equine Activity Liability Rev: 1-1-2015
Waiver form to be used for any OHC sanctioned event where equine activity is to occur.
1 Artwork for "Make Ohio Better, 4 Hooves at a Time
png file for use at a print shop like Office Max/Depot or posting on Facebook
2 Ride Ohio Newsletter 2024 Fall Winter
Fall winter 2024 newsletter with articles from regions, chapters and state OHC - download and print copies for handouts at chapter events, meetings, etc.
3 Chapters Trails Regions 3-13-2023
Map of Ohio showing locations of chapters and trails. Great handout at tack swaps and meetings where people may not know about OHC
4 Proper Use of OHC Registered Logo Rev: 6-15-2019
Expectations for using the OHC Registered logo in all print, merchandise, website and social media platforms.
5 PNG File of OHC Registered Logo
Use this logo for all chapter or state promotions and communications. Open file and save to your computer.
6 Promoting Your Chapter Rev: 6-5-2019
Tips and tools for promoting your chapter through various media.
1 County Line Editor (Corral Liason) Rev: 11-1-2019
Policy, procedure and style guidelines for monthly submissions to the Corral's County By Lines
2 Awards Criteria - Gibby, Lifetime, Merit Rev: 6-21-2024
Definition of awards and process to nominate members for Gibby, Lifetime and Merit awards.
3 Historical Documentation Rev 11-1-2019
Steps to provide historical information about your chapter to the state historian.
2 State Meeting Checklist & Guidelines for Hosting Regions Rev: 9-24-2024
Checklist & Guidelines for regions to follow to insure all logistics of a state meeting are met.
2 Bylaws Rev March 2024
General rules & regulations to provide a framework for guidance in operation of OHC and its chapters.
3 November 2022 State Meeting Flyer and Reservation Form
General Membership Meeting (State Meeting) Flyer and Reservation Form
7 Membership Update November 2023
Membership Update Presented at the Fall 2023 General Members Meeting
9 Meeting Minutes from March 2024 State Membership Meeting
Meeting Minutes from March 2024 State Membership Meeting
10 Handouts for Nov 9
Handouts provided to all attendees at the state meeting held on November 9, 2024
11 Meeting Minutes from November 2024 State Membership Meeting
Meeting Minutes from March 2024 State Membership Meeting
12 March 2025 State Meeting Flyer
Flyer and Reservation Form for March 2025 General Membership Meeting
1 President's Presentation Slides 2024
President's Presentation Slides from January 2024 winter meeting
1 Jr Ambassadors Information Packet 3.22.25
Information Packet for youth to learn about program and activities to get points then rewards
2 Jr Ambassador Chapter Packet 2.23.25
Chapter Packet contains all information for chapters to manage and assist a youth member as they become an OHC Jr Ambassadors
3 Jr Ambassador Q & As 3.5.25
Common questions about the program with emphasis on how a JA participant can accumulate points.
4 Jr Ambassador 8.5 x 11 handouts
Use this document for handouts and imprint your county chapter membership application on the back side
5 Jr Ambassador postcards
Large postcard sized handouts 2 per page and benefits on back side, print and cut to have 2 per 8.5 x11 sheet