Your Unified Voice in Washington
The AHC is the only national association exclusively representing every segment of the vast equine industry here in Washington, DC.We are deeply committed to serving the needs of our members and fulfilling our mission of advocating for the equine industry in the U.S.
OUR MISSION
The American Horse Council works daily to advocate for the social, economic
and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.
Advocate for the health and well-being of horses by serving as a forum for discussion on welfare issues and sharing best practices.
Be a trusted voice for the horse industry to the public and to government authorities. Synthesize and promote consensus-based AHC
Serve as a resource on programs and initiatives that will advance and enhance the equine industry.
Learn more about the 2023 Economic Impact Study
The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the equine sector and highlights how it reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country.
2023 Economic Impact of the Horse Industry in the usa
$177 BILLION
Added to the Economy
2.2 MILLION JOBS
Total Economic Impact
$122 BILLION
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
6.65 MILLION
Horses in the United States
American Horse Council Outlines Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
The American Horse Council is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the U.S. equine population. We provide the following information in support of our funding requests to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Note most of these programs are not equine exclusive, nor does the current budgetary process identify outlays specific to equines. For example, the USDA Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2023 only mentions horses/equines in two-line items. Neither line item offers a discrete funding amount for horses. Accountability and transparency for equine health and welfare programs should be adopted. We urge the Committee to direct the USDA to implement a process by which equine-related appropriations are listed as budgetary line items.
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The AHC is the only national association exclusively representing every segment of the vast equine industry here in Washington, DC
 We are deeply committed to serving the needs of our members and fulfilling our mission of advocating for the equine industry in the U.S.
