Welcome to The American Horse Council

Your national voice in Washington, D.C. The AHC is proud to be your association that represents all segments of our nation's diverse horse industry. The American Horse Council works daily to represent your equine interests and opportunities. Founded in 1969, the AHC was organized by a group of horsemen concerned about federal legislation affecting their industry. They recognized the need for national and coordinated industry action in Washington, D.C. The AHC promotes and protects all horse breeds, disciplines and interests by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry itself each and every day.

The AHC’s “Welfare of the Horse” Forum is Now Available on Horse TV’s H-SPAN

On Tuesday June 16, 2009 the American Horse Council held “The Welfare of the Horse” forum in Washington, DC.  The Forum, sponsored by Luitpold, was held as part of the AHC’s National Issues Forum and featured speakers from segments of the horse community as varied as competition, sport, work and entertainment. Speakers and panelists discussed the many welfare and safety initiatives that various segments of the horse industry have in place or are instituting. - Read More

The forum is available for on-demand viewing on http://www.horsetv.com/hspan_ahc1.htm.

The American Horse Council’s 2009 Van Ness award, named for the late Marjorie Van Ness, and sponsored by New Jersey Horse Council was presented to Ms. Sally Blount of Iowa at the AHC’s National Issues Forum on Tuesday June 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C. - Read More