AHC Annual Awards – call for nominations
AHC will honor the equine industry’s brightest leaders at its annual meeting and national issues forum on June 5-7, 2022 with the presentation of the Van Ness Award, the Hickey …
DHS and DOL Issue Supplemental H-2B Cap – Increasing Visas for First Half of 2022
Prior to the 2021 holiday season, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a joint temporary final rule (Federal …
The American Horse Council’s Congressional “Scorecard” Released
One of the more challenging efforts when assessing friends and enemies on Capitol Hill, is evaluating their true involvement with an industry. Voting records serve a strong purpose in such …
New Election Center on American Horse Council website
As we close out the first half of the 117th Congressional Cycle and head into a Congressional election year, a total of 469 seats in the U.S. Congress (34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are …
AHC Annual Congressional Fly-In October 28th – Highlights & Recap
Helping American’s veterans with Equine Assisted Services. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) spoke to how evidence-based research has proven the effectiveness of EAS in helping youth, veterans, and the disabled community, …
AHC announces October 28th Virtual Congressional Fly-in
The American Horse Council (AHC) will hold its annual fly-in VIRTUALLY on Thursday, October 28, 2021 beginning at 9:30 AM ET. A series of industry advocates and congressional staff will …
Your Equine Organization Can Help At-Risk Horses
The United Horse Coalition is seeking organizations that provide programs that help at-risk horses, those in transition, and owners in need, to join its Equine Resource Database. By having one …
AHC to host Virtual Research Summit
In today’s business climate and with looming threats to our industry’s livelihood, it’s essential that the equine industry not only proactively conduct research on all aspects of our “ecosystem”, but …
AHC Announces Congressional Scorecard
Congressional Scorecard and Legislative List for the 117th Congress (2021 – 2023) – Pro-Horse Industry Bills for Inclusion as a Factor in the Legislative Score Methodology The American Horse Council …
INVEST in America Act Introduces Equine Legislation
Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST) Act, H.R.3684, a surface transportation bill, directs federal investments in roads, bridges, transit, and rail, re-imagines …