American Horse Council National Issues Forum

Equine industry leaders, stakeholders and those active in legislative and regulatory entities are invited to come together at the at the Le Meridian Hotel in downtown Denver. Registration is now open, and the hotel block is still available for those interested in joining. The conference kicks off on Sunday, with …

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Colorado Horse Council Needs Committee Members

Become part of the development and growth of Colorado’s equine industry. The Colorado Horse Council is a membership driven organization promoting and protecting the interests of the Colorado equine industry. It is important to find members with the skills, talents and time necessary to do the tasks associated with program development, …

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Call to Action: Write Congress to Release Funding in Support of the Old Guard

Image from CNN's April 2022 story reporting 'life-threatening" conditions for military horses

Several weeks ago, the American Horse Council was made aware of some concerns regarding the conditions of the facilities housing the soldiers and horses of The Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery. Approved funding is held up in the Department of Defense, and AHC is asking the equine community to write …

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United Horse Coalition Raffle to Help At-Risk Horses

Hosted by American Horse Council Foundation, Grand Prize is White Stallion Ranch Stay in Arizona The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) is hosting a raffle fundraiser to benefit the United Horse Coalition and its efforts to provide resources to horse owners in need of assistance. Funds raised will be used …

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US Horse Population – Statistics

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In recent weeks, several figures have been circulated regarding the US horse population.  The American Horse Council (AHC) wishes to clarify these statistics to avoid confusion and misunderstanding of the data.   There are presently three major organizations that collect and publish data regarding the US horse population, albeit with …

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American Horse Council’s Time To Ride® Program – Excited About Expansion in 2020

Time To Ride®, an initiative of the American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance, concluded a very successful pilot program in 2019 and is eagerly looking forward to expanding in 2020. The American Horse Council (AHC) Marketing Alliance was formed in 2012 by a group of equine-related corporations and organizations to promote …

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