“The Voice of the Equine Industry” isn’t just a motto, it’s a promise. With 30% of households containing a horse enthusiast, the AHC strives to speak out for all of them on Capitol Hill.
Every horseman should actively strive to be aware of changes that have the potential to impact the equine industry. But with all the drama in our nation’s capital, how do we keep track of horse-related legislation? Owners, trainers, breeders, show producers, and hobbyists around the country can rely on the American Horse Council (AHC) to do just that. Since 1969, the AHC has been the voice of the equine industry on Capitol Hill.
In order to protect and strengthen the US equine industry, the AHC focuses on maintaining a bipartisan relationship with congressional leaders and regulatory agencies. They can confidently offer vital insights on the impact of legislation and regulatory policies because they partner not only with around 200 equine associations and business, they partner with individual horse owners from all sectors of the horse world. This reliance on group and individual feedback enables the AHC to serve the highly diverse equine industry.
American Horse Council, The Big Picture:

Works with State Horse Councils (and why every state doesn’t have one)
Unites multiple fiercely independent equine cultures
Operates by consensus
Identifies and relays unintended consequences of proposed legislation
Works with regulatory agencies on compliance protocols
Remains available as a reliable source of information for individual horse enthusiasts .

You can get involved by:

Joining AHC
Sign up for Congressional Cavalry (free of charge)
Attend the Annual Conference in Denver (June 4-7)

Looking to the Future:

2023 study of the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry
Further engage the horse enthusiasts not directly involved in the industry
Proposal for horse industry census in partnership with the USDA
How sports betting may change the industry
Maintaining livestock status for horses (and the backlash if that changes)
Current legislation proposals targeting the use of pyrethrins

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RESOURCES:
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American Horse Council: www.horsecouncil.org
AHC Annual Conference: https://horsecouncil.org/annual-meeting/american-horse-council-2023-conference/
AHC Recorded Webinars: https://horsecouncil.org/resources/webinars-2/