American Horse Council
QUICK TIP: The Risk of Rabies Is Real for Horses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Adrienne McAleer Zoetis adrienne.mcaleer@zoetis.com 973-822-7145 Theresa Fitzgerald Bader Rutter tfitzgerald@bader-rutter.com262-938-5513 Minimize the threat of all equine core diseases with annual vaccination By Kevin Hankins, ...read more
U.S. House Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Horseracing Anti-Doping Compromise; McConnell, Gillibrand, McSally, and Feinstein Introduce Senate Companion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2020 Contact: Marty Irby, 202-821-5686 | marty@animalwellnessaction.org Compromise Legislation Continues on Fastrack through Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 9, 2020, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 1754, the ...read more
American Horse Council & Coalition of Equine Organizations Oppose “Compromise” Proposal to PAST Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, DC; November 11, 2020) – The American Horse Council (AHC), which serves as the umbrella organization for the diverse equine sector, has long supported the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007), as currently introduced in the 116th ...read more
AHC 2020 Conference Registration Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 14, 2020) The American Horse Council is very excited to share plans for our 2020 AHC Conference and National Issues Forum October 26-28. As a special thank you for your ongoing support during these challenging and unprecedented times, we are ...read more
Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Second Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Report analyzes data from equine welfare organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) is proud to announce the release of its second report, containing analysis of equine welfare data for July 2018-December ...read more
US Horse Population – Statistics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie BroadwayAmerican Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: jbroadway@horsecouncil.org (Washington, D.C., June 10, 2020): In recent weeks, several figures have been circulated regarding the US horse population. The American Horse Council (AHC) ...read more
American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum Rescheduled to Oct 25-28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Le Meridien Hotel -Downtown Denver, CO (Washington, DC)- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached all facets of the equine industry including the AHC's Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum originally scheduled for June 7-10, 2020. Please note our ...read more
American Horse Council Marketing Alliance Recognizes 2020 Supporters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Equine Companies and Associations Join Forces to Promote Riding Washington, DC – The American Horse Council (AHC) Marketing Alliance was formed in 2012 by a group of equine-related corporations and organizations concerned about the 2008 recession and its ...read more
AHC Develops COVID-19 Resource Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC - In response to the hardships and challenges created by the pandemic, the American Horse Council has developed a COVID-19 Resource Center on our website to address human health, horse health and business health. The Center contains articles, ...read more
The American Horse Council to Roll Out Tax Handbook 2019!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan Brendle American Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: bbrendle@horsecouncil.org The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to offer the 2019 edition of the AHC Tax Handbook, informing members of the horse industry about major changes ...read more
U.S. Senate Passes Federal Anti-Cruelty Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2019 Contact: Marty Irby, marty@animalwellnessaction.org, 202-821-5686 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act Headed to the President’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act ...read more
Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Inaugural Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Inaugural Report Report analyzes survey responses from organizations that take custody of transitioning and at-risk equines across the United States and Puerto Rico. The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) is proud ...read more
American Horse Council Annual Congressional Ride-In Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan Brendle American Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: bbrendle@horsecouncil.org (Washington, D.C., September 9, 2019): Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, to join the American Horse Council and the equine ...read more
American Horse Council Seeks Input on Equine Industry Workforce Needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie BroadwayAmerican Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: jbroadway@horsecouncil.org (Washington, D.C., September 3, 2019): At the recent American Horse Council (AHC) Annual meeting, attendees heard a proposal regarding the idea of the equine ...read more
American Horse Council Announces Expansion of Membership Classes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily BrockwayAmerican Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: ebrockway@horsecouncil.org (Washington, DC; March 26, 2019): Starting in March 2019 the American Horse Council (AHC) will offer two additional membership opportunities aimed at ...read more
American Horse Council Announces New Member Benefits & Anniversary Contests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily BrockwayAmerican Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: ebrockway@horsecouncil.org (Washington, DC; March 4, 2019): In conjunction with the American Horse Council’s (AHC) 50th anniversary celebration, this week AHC announced a number of new ...read more
American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition Transitions to New Name and Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily BrockwayAmerican Horse Council Phone: 202-296-4031Email: ebrockway@horsecouncil.org (Washington, D.C., November 29, 2018): The American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC), formed in 2006 to bring attention to the issue and ...read more
