American Horse Council Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2006

American Horsepower Brochure Now Available

Washington DC-November 21, 2005- The American Horse Council is pleased to announce a comprehensive and entertaining look at the economics of today’s horse industry¾the new American Horsepower brochure.

This full color, 19-page brochure, contains statistics and information from the Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States study that was commissioned by the American Horse Council Foundation and conducted by Deloitte Consulting, LLC. In the American Horsepower brochure there are horse population figures for all 50 states, horse owner demographic information and statistics pertaining to the recreation, showing and racing segments of the industry.

“This brochure clearly portrays a diverse industry that has existed in this country since its founding. It is an excellent tool for promoting the industry and its significance to the nation’s economy to those who are not familiar with horses in America,” said Jay Hickey, American Horse Council President.

The cost of the brochure is $10 and bulk order prices are available.

Contact the American Horse Council at 202-296-4031or www.horsecouncil.org today to purchase your copies of the exciting and informative brochure.

As the national trade association representing the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and investments. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.

The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.