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 Washington DC, Capitol Hill 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 Washington DC, Capitol Hill. 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 – Panel discussion on “Own Responsibility” and “Social License to Operate” – moderated by David O’Connor of USEF, including Dr. Jim Heird (others TBA)
3:00 pm – Grass Roots Advocacy (part of the Coalition of State Horse Councils meeting)
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 Polices – Dr. Mark Lutschaunig (AVMA), Burton Eller (The National Grange), Ryan Yates (American Farm Bureau Federation) and Jeff Evan (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 – Topic and speaker TBA, Unsanctioned Racing Update (Brigid Shea of AHC and AHC intern Ramsey Stroud)
2:00 pm – Health Committee – Veterinary Workforce Development – Dr. Paula Parker (AVMA), Dr. Eleanor Green (Lincoln Memorial) 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 Holley Groshek (Equine Land Conservation Resource)
9:30 am – Regulatory Committee – The Regulatory Playbook: How Does It All Work? – Emily Stearns (AHC), Jennifery 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
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For more information or questions, contact the AHC: info@horsecouncil.org