NASHVILLE, Ind. – The State Budget Committee approved funding last week that will allow for repairs to be made to Horsemen’s Camp in Brown County State Park, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman).
Horsemen’s Camp sustained damage after a tornado hit the area on May 16. Before the tornado, the area allowed people to bring horses to the park to ride the trails and other amenities. In collaboration with Koch and Hall, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources requested $925,542 of unused funds from the Repair and Rehabilitation Funds to be reallocated to repair the site.
“Horsemen’s Camp is an important part of Brown County State Park and the equine industry, contributing over $320,000 in annual revenue and bringing in out-of-state visitors,” Koch said. “I’m glad the State Budget Committee approved this proposal to restore the area.”
The State Budget Committee approved this fund transfer following a letter authored by Koch and Hall requesting assistance for Horsemen’s Camp.
Hall said. “Horsemen’s Camp is a unique part of Brown County, and getting it repaired quickly means welcoming back folks who love to ride and camp here. I’m grateful to the State Budget Committee.”
