David Foley, Chairman
Joseph Santarelli, Jr., Mersant International
Keith Kleine, American Association of Equine Practitioners
Ward Stutz, American Quarter Horse Association
Dr. Nat White, American Association of Equine Practitioners/EDCC
Dr. Peter Timoney, University of Kentucky (representing The Jockey Club)
Janet Patterson Kane, Morris Animal Foundation
Jill Wagner – GlobalVetLINK
Chris Hoffsis – Vets First Choice / Covetrus
Dr. Scarlette Gotswals – Brookledge Transport
Dr. Nathan Voris – Zoetis
Ken Nielson Pyranha
Ann Swinker, DVM (PA); Coalition of State Horse Councils
Resources
Katherine Flynn, California Department of Agriculture
Dr. D. Paul Lunn, North Carolina State University
Dr. Linda Mittel, Cornell University Veterinary School
Dr. Rory Carolan, USDA
Dr. Tom Lenz, American Association of Equine Practitioners, Chairman (since 2015)
Kathy Alm, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Dr. Jerry Black
Gary Carpenter, National Reining Horse Association
David Foley, American Association of Equine Practitioners
Ward Stutz, American Quarter Horse Association
Beth Podhajecki, President Carriage Operators of North America
Dr. Steve Schumacher, United States Equestrian Federation
Alece Ellis, President, Friends of Sound Horses
Lindsey Dolan, United States Polo Association
Dr. Emily Weiss, ASPCA
Kristin Leshney, Jockey Club
Sue Gray (NC); CSHC Representative
Billy Smith, American Paint Horse Association (Chairman)
Darrell Bilke, Pinto Horse Association of America
Gary Carpenter, National Reining Horse Association
Stephan Hienzsch, United States Dressage Federation
Bill Moroney, United States Equestrian Federation
Stan Morey, Arabian Horse Association
Justin Billings, American Quarter Horse Association
Rob Burk, United States Eventing Association
Scott Dorenkemp, PRCA
Harold Palmer, Jockey Club
Lynette Thompson, Appaloosa Horse Club
Glenn Petty, USHA
Kim Jarvis, C. Jarvis Insurance
Bud Wills, Coalition of State Horse Councils/Pennsylvania Equine Council
Alex Waldrop, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Chairman (2013)
Kathleen Anderson, Equine Veterinary Care, AAEP
Alan Foreman, Chairman, Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations
Eric Hamelback, National HBPA
Matt Iuliano, The Jockey Club
Tom Luchento, Harness Horsemen International
Edward J. Martin, Assn. of Racing Commissioners International
Dan Metzger, Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association
Chauncey Morris, KTA/KTOB
Lonny Powell, FTBOA
David Richardson (MD Thoroughbred)
Cricket Goodall (MD Horse Breeders)
Hank Zeitlin, Thoroughbred Racing Associations
Mike Tanner, United States Trotting Association
Joe Wilson, President, Thoroughbred Racing Associations
Janet Vanbebber, American Quarter Horse Association
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, American Quarter Horse Association
Bill Scebbi (CO), Coalition of State Horse Councils
Jean Ligon (CSHC) Chair (since May 2021)
Monica Chapman, American Endurance Ride Conference
Randy Rasmussen, BCHA
Ward Stutz (AQHA)
Gwen Wills, Coalition of State Horse Councils, Pennsylvania Equine Council
Resources:
Holly Groshek, Equine Land Conservation Resource
Kristin Werner, Jockey Club, Chair
David Foley – AAEP
Karen Gustin – KY EAC
Melissa Kitchen – Equine Network
Eric Hamelback – HPBA
Amy Cairy – WF Young
Dr. Clara Mason – AVMA
Ward Stutz – AQHA
Dr. Emily Weiss – ASPCA
Tom Tweeten – CSHC
Julie Broadway – AHC, Chair
Dave Andrick – AIM
Taylor Troyer, Troxel/Weaver
Gary Carpenter – NRHA
Mark Coley/Vicki Lowell – USEF
David Foley – AAEP
Patty Tiberg – AQHA
Jamie Kinnear – Purina
Melissa Kitchen – AIM
Christy Landwehr – CHA
Jessica Normand – Zoetis
Billy Smith – NPHA
Theresa Woods – US Pony Club
Christy Landwehr, CHA
Tom Spalding/Chris Jacobi – Spaulding Labs
The AHC believes that the more opportunities available to use horses in various activities, the better the overall health of the industry and those who participate.
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Cliff Williamson is the Director of Health and Regulatory Affairs for the American Horse Council based in Washington D.C.
He grew up in Reva, VA on his family’s horse farm, participating in both horse and livestock 4-H activities. In 2008 he graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Animal Science, where he was an active member of both the animal science club Block & Bridle as well as the agricultural fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho. After graduation he spent 27 months in Nicaragua with the Peace Corps for their Food Security Program. Upon his return to the United States he spent four years in the animal export industry as the Director of Animal Logistics for T.K. Exports, Inc. In that time he was honored to be appointed to a seat on the Board of Directors for the Culpeper chapter of the Farm Bureau Federation.
For information regarding any equine health issues, welfare issues, and state, federal and international requirements regarding the movement of horses, please contact Cliff.
Bryan Brendle is the Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs for the AHC.
For information regarding public policy, government relations and advocacy, please contact Bryan.
With over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and is Certified Association Executive®. She’s a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses.
In her down time she enjoys volunteering (she’s president of the board of PATH International), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I’m passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long term health of the industry.”
Lynda is the membership and communications specialist for the American Horse Council. Lynda grew up in Pasadena, Maryland with a passion for horses. She relocated to San Diego, California, where her dream of owning and riding horses came true. Lynda has worked with several law enforcement mounted units and has participated in several national and international horse associations.
Lynda believes horses play a major role in our society from therapy horses helping children learn to walk again, to helping military veterans and emergency service personnel learn to cope with stress, to keeping our parks and cities safe through law enforcement mounted units. Along with our equine partners assisting in burial services at Arlington National Cemetery. Horses impact our lives in ways others cannot.
Lynda believes the horse industry as a whole needs to have a voice and working at the American Horse Council is a way for her to help and keep the industry alive and informed.
