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OUR MISSION

The American Horse Council works daily to advocate for the social, economic
and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.

WHAT WE DO

Health & Welfare

Advocate for the health and well-being of horses by serving as a forum for discussion on welfare issues and sharing best practices.

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WHAT WE DO

Advocacy

Be a trusted voice for the horse industry to the public and to government authorities. Synthesize and promote consensus-based AHC

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WHAT WE DO

Programs

Serve as a resource on programs and initiatives that will advance and enhance the equine industry.

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Want to make a difference in the lives of horses and the horse community?

The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) seeks to encourage the support of worthwhile charitable, scientific and educational projects of interest and benefit to the American horse industry.


The AHCF mission is:

  • to promote a healthful and enjoyable environment, social welfare level, and opportunities for those in the horse industry;
  • to educate the public about the horse, horse care and the horse industry;
  • to promote education through grants to individuals, programs, institutions, and organizations by the encouragement of research through these grants.


The AHCF presently has three major initiatives that work under its auspices: the National Economic Impact Study of the US Horse industry, the United Horse Coalition, and the Equine Welfare Data Collective. Read all about those below.

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LATEST NEWS

As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, DC, the
American Horse Council works daily to represent your equine interests and opportunities.

AHC Annual Award Nominations are now open!

Ovation Protégé Helmet Recall Notice

2023 – Call for Horse Industry Directory Listings

AHC Office to relocate January 1, 2023

AHC Membership Drive Winner Announced

American Horse Council is giving away a John Deere S240 Riding Mower!

New & Improved Horse Microchip Look Up Website

American Horse Council publishes National Trails Directory & Guide

August 15th is National “Check the Chip” Day!

AHC Launches surveys for Members and Non-Members

AHC Announces Leadership Appointments

PAST Act received unanimous support from House Subcommittee

AHC releases statement of support for Amateur Rule changes

Call to Action to Support “The Old Guard”

Join the American Horse Council on Monday, May 16th at 1:00 PM ET to hear the incredible Sarah Maslin Nir explain how to tell your equestrian story and turn your experiences and passion into published works and/or film. 

AHC Foundation launches fundraising platform.

Raffle to benefit the United Horse Coalition

Speakers Set for AHC’s 2022 Annual Meeting June 5th – 7th

AHC Annual Award Nominations Open

American Horse Council Board elects new At-Large Trustees

New U.S. Forest Service Guidance on Use of Equestrian Campsites

EquiFit Partners with the American Horse Council (AHC)

2022– CALL FOR HORSE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY LISTINGS

AHC Equine Industry “Ecosystem” Research Summit

AHC Welcomes new Government Affairs Liaison – Mark Riso

AHC 2021 Virtual Congressional Fly-in big success

AHC announces October 28th Virtual Congressional Fly-in

AHC Membership Drive Winner Announced

Horse Power – AHC Announces membership drive!

AHC Board of Trustees Announces New Officers

Celebrate National Meet a Horse Day on July 17th

AHC Foundation postpones 2022 National Economic Impact Study

AHC announces June 24, 2021 Virtual Youth Fly-in Calling All Youth!

AHC welcomes new affinity partner, Marathon Group and healthCAR

Special Bulletin – Economic Impact of the U.S. Equine Industry

AHC Announces 2022 National Economic Impact Study

AHC unveils 2021 Horse Industry Directory in 2 formats

AHC Welcomes C. Jarvis Insurance as new Corporate Sponsor

Equine Welfare Data Collective Updates Data Collection Procedure

American Horse Council Newsletter January 2021

American Horse Council appoints new Trustee and elects leadership

American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum – Guest Speakers

Crisis Management with David Fuscus, President and CEO of Xenophon

2020 Virtual Conference Line-up

AHC Announces 2020 Award Winners

AHC Letter to Secretary Purdue

President Trump Signs Bi-Partisan “Great American Outdoors Act”

Webinar – Putting Horses in the Public Eye

PRIZES!

#MeetaHorse Day Friday, July 17 – Contest

Time To Ride Helps Rebuild the Grass Roots Horse Industry

American Horse Council Marketing Alliance Recognizes 2020 Supporters

Time To Ride Now Accepting 2020 Applications

2020 Time To Ride Program Expansion

US Horse Population – Statistics

RESCHEDULED – AHC’s National Issues Forum

AHC’s Tax Bulletin – COVID-19 Relief Measures

American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum

AHC to Offer Internships in 2020

Meet a Horse in Washington, DC!

Inaugural James J. Hickey, Jr Award

50th Anniversary Contest Winner Announced

Jean Ligon of Michigan Horse Council to Receive 2019 Van Ness Award

Honorable Glen “GT” Thompson to Receive AHC’s 2019 Rolapp Award

AHC’s 2nd Quarter Webinar to Focus on New Tax Law Impacts

AHC Annual Meeting – Book you trip!

AHC 2nd Qtr. Webinar to focus on recent Tax Reform

Survey Results Establish Equine Research Priorities

AHC 1st Qtr. 2019 webinar to focus on new United Horse Coalition

AHC to Offer Internships in 2019

EDCC 2019 Internship

Horse Industry Directory Press Release

Attendees Capitalize on AHC Issues Forum

Gagliano Elected as Chairman of AHC Board

Tim Capps Awarded 2018 Van Ness Award

AHC to Host Special Fall 2018 Congressional Ride-In

Two At Large Seats Filled on AHC Board of Trustees

AHC Announces Safe Sport Code of Practice

State Breakout Economic Impact Studies Now Available

AHC’s 2nd Quarter Webinar Topic Announced

Registration Open for AHC’s Annual Meeting

A Deeper Dive Into the AHCF’s 2017 Economic Impact Study

AHCF Announces Results of 2017 Economic Impact Study

AHCF to Hold Reception with Congressional Horse Caucus

Planning Underway for AHC’s 2018 Issues Forum

AHC’s 1st Quarter Webinar to Discuss ELD Mandate

AHC Accepting Proposals for Marketing Initiative

National Equine Health Plan Published

Topic and Speakers Announced for AHC’s 4th Quarter Webinar

Update on Economic Impact Study

American Horse Council Makes Changes to Governance Structure

How to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

AHCF Extends Deadline to Take Economic Impact Survey

Topic and Speakers Announced for AHC 3rd Quarter Webinar

Meet a Horse in Washington, DC!

Second Phase of Study Link Distribution to Begin June 26

Iuliano and Williams Elected to AHC Board of Trustees

Senator Mike Enzi Receives AHC’s Rolapp Award

Jill Montgomery Receives AHC’s 2017 Van Ness Award

Joe Wilson Elected to AHC Board of Trustees

Join the AHC for Our Second Quarter Webinar

Panel Speakers Set for AHC’s National Issues Forum

Registration Open for AHC’s Annual Meeting

AHC to Begin Data Collection for 2017 Economic Impact Survey

First Students Selected for AHC’s Internship Program

Speakers for AHC’s First Quarter Webinar Announced

Equestrian Organizations to Take Part in Inaugural Parade

American Horse Council Celebrates National Day of the Horse

AHC to Offer Internships in 2017

AHC Announces New Student Membership

Save the Date! AHC to Host First Webinar November 14th

FOSH Supports AHC Welfare Code

Coalition of State Horse Councils Fall Meeting Approaching

KEEP to Convene Equine Industry Conference

AHC Work on Proposed Changes to Horse Protection Act Continues

Julie Broadway Speaks at Jockey Club Roundtable

Huffhines Elected to AHC Board of Trustees

Time to Ride, Microchipping and Putting Horsepower in Congress

American Horse Council Reaffirms Support for the PAST Act

Hickey Receives 2016 Rolapp Award

Dr. Ann Swinker Receives AHC’s 2016 Van Ness Award

New Organization Supports AHC Welfare Code

Vet Mobility Act Signed Into Law

AHC Announces Speakers for 2016 Issues Forum

Breuer-Bertera Elected to AHC Board of Trustees

Julie Broadway Named President of American Horse Council

WHOA Supports AHC Welfare Code

Tauber Elected to AHC Board

Congress Passes Flurry of Bills in December

AHC Participates in Recreation Forum Held on Capitol Hill

PAST Act Gains Support

Omnibus Appropriations Bill Approved

Recreational Trails Program Reauthorized

National HBPA Supports AHC Welfare Code

Recreational Trails Program Included in House Passed Highway Bill

ACTION ALERT- Support for H-2B Program is Needed Now!

H-2B Reform Bill Introduced

Recreational Trails Program Included In House Highway Bill

Additional Organizations Support AHC Welfare Code

Help the AHC Put More Horsepower in Congress

Blodgett Appointed to AHC Board

Press Release- PAST Act Introduced in the House

Federal and Industry Speakers Address AHC’s 2015 Issues Forum

Dr. Jerry Black Elected AHC Chairman

Yvette Anderson-Rollins Receives AHC’s 2015 Van Ness Award

AHC Opposes Bills to Repeal Interstate Horseracing Act

Thomason Elected AHC Trustee

AHC Testifies Before House Committee on Soring Bill

Barr and Tonko Named Co-Chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus

Women Leaders and Obamacare Added to AHC’s Issues Forum

Three Elected to AHC Board

Federal Legislation Introduced to Eliminate Soring

An Open Letter to the Horse Industry

Layher Joins American Horse Council Staff

Equine Tax Parity Act Introduced

Gagliano Elected AHC Trustee

Choate Joins AHC

Jim Shoemake Elected AHC Chairman

AHC Presents 2012 Van Ness Award to Kentucky’s Madelyn Millard

How Congress Can Affect Your Ability to Show Your Horse

Dr. Rick Mitchell Appointed to AHC Board

DOL Withdraws Proposed Child Labor Rules on Farms

Department of Labor Finalizes Changes to H-2B Visa Program

American Horse Council’s 2012 Immigration Reform Outlook

American Horse Council Helps YOU to Connect with Congress

 
The American Horse Council is a Guidestar Silver Participant

The AHC believes that the more opportunities available to use horses in various activities, the better the overall health of the industry and those who participate.


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