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AHC’s Congressional Cavalry Program Grows
The Congressional Cavalry, organized by the American Horse Council and some of its member organizations, continues to grow. “The most recent organizations to sign on are the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, and the U.S. Equestrian Federation,” said AHC President Jay Hickey. “They join the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the U.S. Trotting Association. We’d like to have many more of our member organizations participating by the end of the year.” ... Read the full article

The American Horse Council Wants You!
The American Horse Council continues to expand its grassroots program, the Congressionally Cavalry, but it needs you! In January a new Congress will take office and now is the time to get ready. ... Read the full article

Join APHA in Supporting the American Horse Council and Saddle Up for the Congressional Cavalry
FORT WORTH, Texas—In an effort to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council (AHC) and the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) are initiating a new direct grassroots effort entitled, “The Congres ... Read the full article

American Horse Council Web Site Keeps Horse Industry Informed and Educated
WASHINGTON, DC November 29, 2007 –The American Horse Council’s (AHC) web site (www.horsecouncil.org) provides valuable and necessary resources as well as detailed educational information and the up-to-date news on the federal issues in Washington, D. ... Read the full article

American Horse Council’s New and Improved Web Site is an Essential Resource
WASHINGTON, DC – Keeping abreast of national legislation and regulations that affect all members of the horse industry just got a little easier. The American Horse Council’s newly improved web site provides timely and educational information on any i ... Read the full article

Phyllis Frazier named the Cover Artist for the 2008 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program
HITS is pleased to announce Phyllis Frazier as its cover artist for the 2008 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program. ... Read the full article

Take Your Profits In-Running With extrabet Racing
All of us have held a potentially winning ticket in our hand as our horse floats across the hallowed turf, careering towards certain victory. With moments to go, said nag usually gets pipped to the post and your ticket is floor fodder. Now IG Sport's fixed odds betting site http://www.extrabet.com is offering clients a chance to claim the profit of their bet in-running with their 'Take it Now' function. ... Read the full article

American Horse Council’s 2007 Horse Industry Directory Now Available
WASHINGTON, DC - The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase. The American Horse Council’s 2007 Horse Industry D ... Read the full article

Kentucky Horse Council Establishes Temporary Feed Program
The Kentucky Horse Council has established a new program to assist those horses whose owners cannot provide adequate feed due to temporary financial setbacks. The Equine Safety Net program is designed to provide a 30 day supply of feed for horses ... Read the full article

American Horse Council’s 2008 Horse Industry Directory Now Available
The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase. ... Read the full article

Enjoy Horses and History at 48th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour
MIDDLEBURG, Va., April 30, 2007 -- The 48th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour will take place on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, Virginia, this self-driven tour inc ... Read the full article

Program on Equine Intelligence to Air on RFD-TV
Just how smart is a horse, anyway? While much research has been done on horses, hardly any has been on "horse smarts," or equine intelligence. Fascinating discoveries will be made with the airing of a program on RFD-TV, on Jan. 16, 17 and 21, 2007. ... Read the full article

2008 AHC National Issues Forum to be Held June 15-18
Monday, June 16th will include various committee meetings and an opening reception, with the National Issues Forum, Awards Luncheon and Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill to be held on Tuesday, June 17th. This year’s National Issues Forum will focus on how the horse industry and individual members can be involved in the 2008 federal elections. “With a third of the Senate and all the members of the House of Representatives up for reelection, there is an opportunity for the horse industry to be involved in that process,” said Jay Hickey, president of the American Horse Council. ... Read the full article

Ariat International to Support Emergency Relief Fund
Union City, CA – (September 25, 2006) It’s time for the thirteenth annual Capital Challenge Horse Show, held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. As one of the show’s largest corporate sponsors, Ariat International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of equestri ... Read the full article

Olympic and Pan Am Games Medalist to Headline Trakehner Convention
North America’s oldest warmblood horse organization, The American Trakehner Association (ATA) will hold its annual convention, membership meeting and breeding stock inspections on November 2-4 at Eden Park Equestrian Center in Sunbury, Ohio. Spectat ... Read the full article

The Benefits and Dangers of Alternative Medicine
The primary concern for any horse owner is keeping your horse in great health. With several options in healthcare to choose from, deciding on the best program for your horse can be overwhelming. Alternative therapies can be a positive addition to your horse’s health program, but like anything else, it is important to educate yourself in the world of alternative medicine before introducing them to your horse. ... Read the full article

United States Equestrian Team Foundation Picks GraficaGroup as Its Agency Of Record
CHESTER, N.J., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation officially announced that it has retained GraficaGroup as its Public Relations Agency of Record. The USET Foundation, based in Gladstone, New Jersey, finances ... Read the full article

Announcing the Intervet Foal Care Program and Prestige IV FoalShot
MILLSBORO, Del. (Dec. 11, 2006) - Intervet Inc. announces the Intervet Foal Care Program and the availability of Prestige IV FoalShot with Havlogen® equine vaccine. About the Intervet Foal Care Program The Intervet Foal Care Program is the ind ... Read the full article

AHC Holds Forum on Getting Involved in the 2008 Elections
The American Horse Council’s 2008 National Issues Forum was held June 16-17 in Washington. Industry leaders and horse owners alike came from all over the country to represent the industry’s many different segments. The theme for this year’s forum was “Getting Involved in the 2008 Elections.” The half-day forum, which is believed to be the first of its kind and featured speakers with experience in federal campaigns, was followed by a half-day spent lobbying for the various issues that face the industry. ... Read the full article

T. Boone Pickens Takes on Horse Slaughter Issue with Congress
DALLAS, July 24 /PRNewswire/Starting this week, Congress will consider legislation making the slaughter of horses illegal in the U.S. A life-long animal lover, T. Boone Pickens, founder of BP Capital and Mesa Petroleum, and his wife, Madeleine Picke ... Read the full article