American Horse Council Staff

If you have any questions or comments regarding the AHC or its website, please feel free to contact our staff and they will be happy to assist you. The AHC staff and outside lobbyists have more than 50 years of experience in Congressional and regulatory matters affecting the horse industry. We work hard to promote and protect the horse industry in Washington, DC.

To purchase a publication or for questions about membership, billing and other administrative issues, please contact Kathie Luedeke.

For information regarding any equine health issues, federal health regulations and the National Animal Identification System, please contact Kerry Thompson.

For information regarding any equine legislative and recreation issues, please contact Ben Pendergrass.

For information regarding Communications, Membership, Sponsorship and Advertising please contact Bridget Harrison.

For information on the Unwanted Horses Coalition, please contact Julila Andersen .

James J. Hickey, Jr.
President
202-296-4031
ahc@horsecouncil.org

Kathie Luedeke
Director of Administration
202-296-4031 ext. 203
KLuedeke@horsecouncil.org

Kerry Thompson
Director of Health & Regulatory Affairs
202-296-4031 ext. 201
KThompson@horsecouncil.org

Ben Pendergrass
Legislative Director
202-296-4031 ext. 207
BPendergrass@horsecouncil.org

Bridget Harrison
Director of Communications
202-296-4031 ext. 211
BHarrison@horsecouncil.org

Julia Andersen
Unwanted Horse Coalition Coordinator
202-296-4031 ext. 210
JAndersen@horsecouncil.org