Committees

Health Commitee

  • Katie Flynn, Chairman (since June 2023)
  • Joseph Santarelli, Jr., Mersant International
  • Keith Kleine, American Association of Equine Practitioners
  • Ward Stutz, American Quarter Horse Association
  • Dr. Nat White, American Association of Equine Practitioners/EDCC
  • Dr. Peter Timoney, University of Kentucky (representing The Jockey Club)
  • Dr. Scarlette Gotswals, Brookledge Transport
  • Dr. Nathan Voris, Zoetis
  • Dr. Rick Mitchell, USEF
  • Amy Cairy, WF Young
  • Kirsten Shead, Pyranha
  • Dr. Marin Zaluski, Global Vet Link
  • Ann Swinker DVM, (PA) – Coalition of State Horse Councils Resources
  • Resources– Dr. D. Paul Lunn, North Carolina State University; Dr. Linda Mittel, Cornell University Veterinary School; Dr Angela Pelzel McCluskey; Dr. Jerry Black; Laura Croft Morris Animal Foundation

Regulatory

  • Tom O’Mara – USEF, Chair (since June 2023)
  • Joe Wilson – TRA
  • Dr. Scarlette Gotswals – Brookledge
  • Dr. Rick Mitchell – USEF
  • Alex Hallmark – ArenaMend
  • Ann Swinker, CSHC
  • Resources: Susan Gaston, J Wallace

Equine Welfare

  • Kathy Alm, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Chair
  • Dr. Jerry Black
  • Billy Smith, National Reining Horse Association
  • David Foley, American Association of Equine Practitioners
  • Ward Stutz, American Quarter Horse Association
  • Dr. Steve Schumacher, United States Equestrian Federation
  • Lindsey Dolan, United States Polo Association
  • Tom Persechino, ASPCA
  • Kristin Werner, Jockey Club
  • Scott Dorenkemp, PRCA
  • Tommy Doyle, Palmetto Carriage
  • Pebbles Turbeville, Horses & Humans Research Foundation
  • Sue Gray (NC); CSHC Representative

Show & Competition

  • Billy Smith, NRHA, Chair (since June 2020)
  • Darrell Bilke, Pinto Horse Association of America
  • Stephan Hienzsch, United States Dressage Federation
  • Bill Moroney, United States Equestrian Federation
  • Stan Morey, Arabian Horse Association
  • Scott Neuman, American Quarter Horse Association
  • Rob Burk, United States Eventing Association
  • Scott Dorenkemp, PRCA
  • Harold Palmer, Jockey Club
  • Whitney Allen, USHJA
  • Glenn Petty, USHJA
  • Kim Jarvis, C. Jarvis Insurance
  • David Dellin, American Paint Horse Association
  • Lissa Hines, EquiFit
  • Shane Darnell, Equine Sports Council
  • Jennifer Mellencamp, United Professional Horsemen
  • TBD – Coalition of State Horse Councils

Racing Advisory

  • Joe Wilson, President, Thoroughbred Racing Associations, Chair (since June 2022)
  • Keith Chamblin, National Thoroughbred Racing Association
  • Kathleen Anderson/David Foley, AAEP
  • Matt Iuliano, The Jockey Club
  • Edward J. Martin, Assn. of Racing Commissioners International
  • Dan Metzger, Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association
  • Chauncey Morris, KTA/KTOB
  • Lonny Powell, FTBOA
  • Moira Fanning, Hamiltonian
  • David Richardson (MD Thoroughbred)
  • Cricket Goodall, (MD Horse Breeders)
  • Hank Zeitlin, Thoroughbred Racing Associations
  • Mike Tanner, United States Trotting Association
  • Janet Vanbebber, American Quarter Horse Association
  • Sara Coleman, Coalition of State Horse Councils

Recreation, Trails, & Land Use

  • Randy Rasmussen, BCHA, Chair (since June 2022)
  • Monica Chapman, American Endurance Ride Conference
  • Ward Stutz (AQHA)
  • Heidi Melocco, HorseTrails of America
  • Jay Zeigler, PA Equine Council
  • Justine Staten, CSHC
  • Resources: Holly Groshek, Equine Land Conservation Resource

United Horse Coalition - Executive Members

  • Kristin Werner, Jockey Club (Chair)
  • David Foley, AAEP
  • Melissa Kitchen, Equine Network
  • Eric Hamelback, HPBA
  • Amy Cairy, WF Young
  • Cia Johnson, AVMA
  • Dr. Clara Mason, AVMA
  • Ward Stutz, AQHA
  • Christy Shulte-Kappert, ASPCA
  • Jennifer Daniels, USTA

Marketing Alliance - Executive Members

  • Julie Broadway, AHC, Chair
  • Mark Coley/Vicki Lowell, USEF
  • David Foley, AAEP
  • Lauren Walsh, AQHA
  • Jamie Kinnear, Purina
  • Melissa Kitchen, Equine Network
  • Christy Landwehr, NRHA
  • Jen Grant, Zoetis
  • Theresa Woods, US Pony Club
  • Teresa Gainer, CHA