American Horse Council Press Release

American Horse Council and Pfizer Animal Health Form Alliance

The American Horse Council would like to welcome Pfizer Animal Health as its most recent Gold Sponsor.  “We are very pleased that Pfizer Animal Health is supporting the AHC’s efforts in Washington D.C.  This is a very exciting opportunity for the AHC to continue its work with the animal health field and advocate for horses and horse owners across the nation.” said Jay Hickey, AHC President.  Pfizer Animal Health joins other sponsors that have joined the AHC in an effort to protect and improve the horse industry.  

Pfizer Animal Health has partnered with the American Horse Council in their efforts to support all facets of the equine industry. The American Horse Council’s initiatives to lead and protect all horses through communication, education and legislation align well with Pfizer Animal Health’s mission to protect the health and wellness of these animals.  “Pfizer Animal Health is thrilled to help the American Horse Council support and lead the U.S. horse industry,” said Kristin Ruff, Sr. Equine Marketing Manager at Pfizer Animal Health. “We look forward to working with them in their efforts to address the many crucial issues affecting horses, including the unwanted horse problem.”

The American Horse Council works on issues in Washington that affect the horse industry both directly and indirectly including issues involving equine health and welfare, taxes, racing, immigration, etc.   The impact and influence that the AHC has had on the horse industry is indisputable.  Many of the activities that equestrians enjoy with their horses have been affected by the American Horse Council’s hard work and efforts to preserve the integrity of the horse industry.  For more information about the work that the AHC does, and for a list of the last 25 years of accomplishments, please visit the AHC website at www.horsecouncil.org. 

For more information on becoming an individual member or a commercial sponsor of the American Horse Council, please email Bridget Harrison at bharrison@horsecouncil.org or visit www.horsecouncil.org/membership.html.

As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.

The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.