BCHA Horse Camping Survey
Please complete an important survey to share your experiences with non-equestrians using horse camps and trailhead parking. – Survey closes the end of February 2021. There are more than 500 …
New HB 3008 Raises Concerns in the Horse Industry
On January 21, 2021, House Bill 3008 was proposed to eliminate the use of certain animals in traveling acts. Even though it was intended to be towards circus type acts, …
Hanging in the balance – The wild horses in the Big Summit Territory possibly thinned to 12-57 horses
If you have ventured into the Big Summit area of the Ochoco Mountains, you have likely had the opportunity to see wild horses during your visit. The increase of the …
New PPP Paycheck Protection Program Update
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will …
Great American Outdoors Act Funding
The passage of the Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act was a huge accomplishment for the outdoor recreation industry and the thousands of businesses, large and small, that make up the …
Horse Industry Vets Priority Congressional Candidates for 2020 Election
As the 2020 election approaches, the horse industry and its affiliated Political Action Committees (PAC) continue to vet congressional candidates for campaign contributions based largely on the degree of their …
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1000 Horsemen and Women Push “Great American Outdoors Act” Toward the Finish Line!
In a rare, bipartisan development, on Wednesday, July 22, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the “Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act of 2020” (H.R. 1957) by a vote of 310 …
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AHC Latest News – July 2020: Regulatory Update
Regulatory Updates House Appropriations Committee Approves FY-2021 Ag Appropriations Bill The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill …
AHC Latest News – July 2020: Legislative Update
House Moves Toward H-2B Flexibility as Administration Suspends New Visas On July 15, the House Appropriations Committee passed by voice vote an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) …
Tell Congress to Extend Paycheck Protection to Farm Groups!
As lawmakers work on the next phase of corona-virus aid relief, Congress will consider measures to improve the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a small business relief measure credited for helping to …
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