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  • American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum

AHC INTERNSHIPS

Save the date for one of the most informative conferences

you’ll attend all year.

 American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum

June 7-10th Le Meridien Hotel -Downtown Denver, CO

(Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council (AHC) is known for convening the equine industry’s visionaries and leaders in an intimate three days of informative and innovative discussion on some of the most relevant challenges and initiatives facing the industry.

Attendees get to network with industry leadership and participate in discussions that help shape the industry and optimize existing and emerging legislative and regulatory issues

Tentative speakers include:

  • Tony Franks, Chancellor of Colorado State University
  • David Fuscus, President/CEO Xenophon Strategies, Inc.
  • Paul Andrews, CEO National Western Complex
  • Leslie Janecka, Kentucky Equine Management Internship
  • Jen Rotyz – Thoroughbred Racehorse Project
  • Todd Gralla, Director of Equestrian Services, Populous
  • Amy Showalter – CEO Showalter Group
  • plus many, many more….

AHC will also honor industry brightest leaders with the presentation of the Van Ness Award, Rolapp Award and the Hickey Award.

Registration will open on or around April 1, 2020 on the AHC website www.horsecouncil.org
Hotel reservation are being accepted until May 18th at 303-893-1888, use Group Code “AHC”.

Sponsorships are also available for the AHC’s National Issues Forum. This is the only meeting where every segment of the equine industry gets together to discuss issues of importance, to not only their respective fields, but to the industry as a whole. As such, your sponsorship dollars will be ensuring you receive outreach to every segment of the industry. Contact AHC President, Julie Broadway, at jbroadway@horsecouncil.org  for more information.

About the American Horse Council

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

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    Lynda is the membership and communications specialist for the American Horse Council. Lynda grew up in Pasadena, Maryland with a passion for horses. She relocated to San Diego, California, where her dream of owning and riding horses came true. Lynda has worked with several law enforcement mounted units and has participated in several national and international horse associations.

    Lynda believes horses play a major role in our society from therapy horses helping children learn to walk again, to helping military veterans and emergency service personnel learn to cope with stress, to keeping our parks and cities safe through law enforcement mounted units. Along with our equine partners assisting in burial services at Arlington National Cemetery. Horses impact our lives in ways others cannot.

    Lynda believes the horse industry as a whole needs to have a voice and working at the American Horse Council is a way for her to help and keep the industry alive and informed.

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    Cliff Williamson is the Director of Health and Regulatory Affairs for the American Horse Council based in Washington D.C.

    He grew up in Reva, VA on his family’s horse farm, participating in both horse and livestock 4-H activities. In 2008 he graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Animal Science, where he was an active member of both the animal science club Block & Bridle as well as the agricultural fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho. After graduation he spent 27 months in Nicaragua with the Peace Corps for their Food Security Program. Upon his return to the United States he spent four years in the animal export industry as the Director of Animal Logistics for T.K. Exports, Inc. In that time he was honored to be appointed to a seat on the Board of Directors for the Culpeper chapter of the Farm Bureau Federation.

    For information regarding any equine health issues, welfare issues, and state, federal and international requirements regarding the movement of horses, please contact Cliff. 

    cwilliamson@horsecouncil.org

    Bryan Brendle is the Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs for the AHC.

    For information regarding public policy, government relations and advocacy, please contact Bryan.

    bbrendle@horsecouncil.org

    With over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership  and is Certified Association Executive®. She’s a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses.

    In her down time she enjoys volunteering (she’s president of the board of PATH International), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I’m passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long term health of the industry.”

    jbroadway@horsecouncil.org

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