American Horse Council Announces 2024 National Issues Forum Speakers

 

When you want to be in the know about the latest issues affecting the horse industry nationally and regionally, you’ve got to be in Washington, D.C., June 9-12.

 

The Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill Hotel is the place to be for insightful and informative discussions on all things affecting the equine industry for the 2024 American Horse Council Conference and National Issues Forum. The two-day event will wrap up with opportunities for organized agency and congressional hill visits as a way to show unity within the equine industry.

 

The American Horse Council (AHC) is excited to announce its lineup of tentative speakers and presenters for the annual conference at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill Hotel. Attendees can expect to get the most current and relevant information on topics affecting the equine industry.

 

The tentative schedule (all times EDT):

 

Sunday, June 9

1:00 pm – United Horse Coalition: Panel discussion on “Own Responsibility” and “Social License to Operate” – moderated by David O’Connor of USEF, including Dr. Jim Heird, Dr Kent Allen, Dr. Shauna Spurlock and Jennifer Toussaint (AWL/NACA).

3:00 pm – State Horse Council Meeting: Grass Roots Advocacy presentation

Monday, June 10

8:00 am – Here For Horses Presentation by the AHC Marketing Alliance

8:30 am – AHC Legislative & Regulatory Update from AHC Staff

9:00 am – Advocacy Playbook: Learn How Other Associations Develop Their Positions and Policies – Dr. Mark Lutschaunig (AVMA), Burton Eller (The National Grange), Ryan Yates (American Farm Bureau Federation) and Jeff Evans (American Society of Association Executives)

10:00 am – Economics of Ag & Equine – Todd Van Hoose (President and CEO of Farm Credit Council) and Julie Broadway (American Horse Council)

11:00 am – Equine Assisted Services – Kathy Alm (PATH International), Kathy Blaine Loudon (therapeutic riding) and Karyn Brown (retired veteran)

1:00 pm – Racing Committee – MD Racing Update from Alan Foreman and Unsanctioned Racing Update – Brigid Shea of AHC and AHC Intern Ramsey Stroud of UNH.

2:00 pm – Health Committee – Veterinary Workforce Development – Dr. Paula Parker (AVMA), Dr. Eleanor Green (Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine) and Dr. Katherine Garrett (AAEP)

3:00 pm – Welfare Committee – Equine Euthanasia and Disposal – Dr. Michael Murphy (AVMA) and Dr. Emily Cornell (FDA)

4:00 pm – Show and Competition Committee – Innovation and Technology – Fatima Terry and Fredy Diaz (USDA Digital Services) and Juliana Chapman (The Tech Equestrian)

 

Tuesday, June 11

8:00 am – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey Results from the AHC DEI Task Force

8:30 am – Recreation, Trails, and Land Use Committee – Together Outdoors – Outdoor Recreational Roundtable and John Blackburn (Equine Land Conservation Resource)

9:30 am – Regulatory Committee – The Regulatory Playbook: How Does It All Work? – Emily Stearns (AHC), Jennifer Reynolds (UMD), and Sandra TenBroech (University of Florida)

10:45 am – Congressional Hill Visit Orientation and Briefing – AHC Staff

 

Afternoon & Wednesday, June 12 – Agency and Congressional Hill Visits

 

Event registration is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-american-horse-council-annual-conference-tickets-810166368417

 

Book your hotel within the AHC Conference block: https://www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/dc/washington/royal-sonesta-washington-dc-capitol-hill?isGroupCode=true&groupCode=G060124AHCM&checkin=2024-06-08&checkout=2024-06-12

 

For more information or questions, contact the AHC: info@horsecouncil.org