b' house passage of the america creating opportunities for Worked with the Faa to address horse owner issues with manufacturing Pre-eminence in technology and economiclow flying airplanes and public drone usage over private strength (america comPetes) act. this bipartisan legisla- property. tion will increase u.s. production of semiconductor chips, raised industry concerns with elected officials and affili-strengthen the supply chain to make more goods in ameri- ated agencies regarding motorized vehicle (e-bikes) access ca, and invest in scientific research and modern technolo- on non-motorized vehicle trails on us national Park trails. gies, while supporting strong labor standards and human continued promotion of the 2017 equine industry economic rights. it includes rep. madeleine deans (d-Pennsylvania)impact study. combatting Wildlife trafficking Financing and Proceeds Paused ahc marketing alliance time to ride study act. these provisions will require the treasury secre- program to evaluate next steps and develop new tary to conduct a study about global wildlife trafficking andstrategic plan. its proceeds. in october, the ahc hosted their second virtual ride-in,the united horse coalition, along with its member featuring a series of industry advocates and congressionalorganizations continue its mission of educating horse owners staff. We were happy to host rep. andy Barr (r-Ky), rep.and the general public on responsible horse ownership, andy harris (r-md), rep. Gt thompson (r-Pa), Jordanresponsible breeding, and the issues facing at-risk horses harris and mason Foley of sen. mitch mcconnells (r-Ky),today. in 2021, uhc was able to:Julie Beeman, scott dorenkamp, Kyle Varner of sen. deb host a free microchip giveaway in an effort to increase stabenows office (d-mi), rep steve cohen (d- tn), rep.microchip awareness and education with horse owners and Paul tonko (d-ny), oscar Gonzales with the usda, andthe general public.sherry reaves & Brenda yankoviak of usFs. continue the growth and general awareness of the uhcahc staff collaborated with regulatory officials fromequine resource database within the equine industry and around the country to develop a Foreign animal diseasewith horse owners.diagnostician drill within the usda for african horse sick-consult with non Profit resources on increasing industry ness (ahs). this program is focused on assisting aPhis-Vs,awareness of our programs through ramping up our social along with its state and industry partners, in preparednessmedia presence and marketing. training and exercises for emergency response to an ahs use a digital retargeting tool Feathr to increase uhc outbreak in the united states. this training program isawarenessavailable for states to request from the usda. host an educational booth during equine affaire massachu- advocated for industry engagement in the development ofsetts and disseminated over 1,000 educational materials more supportive import/export regulations; specifically, 60to the horse owning public about the uhc equine resource to 90 days rule change. database and equine Welfare data collective supported equine disease communication center and Give an educational presentation on the equine affaire collaborated with various organizations and agencies onseminar stage about responsible horse ownership and how disaster response. making responsible decisions for your horse can help keepProvided education and promoted the existing exemptionsthem from becoming at-risk. to electronic logging device regulation.hosted uhc annual meeting virtually in June, including acollaborated with industry on expansion of www.horse- panel discussion on responsible ownership.lookup.org, an equine microchip look up tool, continuing to hosted ahc Webinar: helping horses at-risk or in transi-incorporate new databases. tion about the many resources available to help owners,Provided written comments and strategic support for mu- horses at-risk, and horses in transition.nicipal and state efforts to protect and preserve equestrian created and maintained a section on the uhc Website access to public lands and local/state/federal parks.dedicated to coVid resources for horse owners, rescues,deliberated and collaborated with stakeholders regardingand equine industry businesses and employees.the ongoing situations surrounding the usage of federal caFo regulations to enact state legal action to push our equine facilities.Fought for improved access and standardized protocols for members engaged in international transport of horses into and out of the united states.10ahc accomPlishments2022 horse inDustrY DirectorY'