American Horse Council

08/14/2025

Sharing this important resource, now available in the United Horse Coalition Equine Resource Database. A new searchable category has been added to support horse owners experiencing domestic violence.

The United Horse Coalition (UHC) has announced the addition of a new searchable category to its Equine Resource Database (UHCERD), specifically designed to assist equine owners facing a domestic violence crisis.

08/13/2025

Check out the American Horse Council 's latest podcast: Blazing a Trail for Young Professionals

The AHC has worked hard the last few years to pave the way for young professionals to rise into the industry. Join us as we interview recipients of our first annual Future Leaders Professional Development scholarships and discuss two great projects that were facilitated through the AHC internship program.

Listen in: https://horsecouncil.org/ahc-podcast-blazing-a-trail-for-young-professionals/

08/11/2025

The American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition are currently seeking student interns for the Fall 2025 (September 1 to Mid-December). All internships can be completed remotely, but opportunities are also available for students wishing to experience government affairs activities in person in Washington, D.C. All projects are supervised by AHC staff and are limited to 12-week terms. Students may choose to receive course credit or a financial stipend (up to $125 per week dependent on agreed upon project commitment). Project commitments typically range from 10-20 hours per week. The AHC is also able to accommodate thesis projects and other student lead research academic credit needs.

Students in AHC internships gain experience in the larger equine industry through exposure to association involvement in active government affairs and regulatory issues at the Federal level and introduction to the immense range of industry stakeholders. Interns are invited to attend virtual staff meetings to understand active and future AHC initiatives outside of their direct project as well as general association operations. Students do not need horse experience to apply.

Projects listed for student involvement are not necessarily comprehensive of all available opportunities. Students are encouraged to reach out to AHC if they have a related interest that is not specifically listed. This would include students interested in advocacy and political science, equine welfare, and other industry related topics.

Applications are due by August 25, 2025.

For more information and or to apply contact
Julie Broadway, AHC President, at [email protected]

More information:

Explore career and internship opportunities with the American Horse Council. Join our team and contribute to advocating for the horse...

08/04/2025

Don't miss this important webinar!

Sponsored by C. Jarvis Insurance Agency Inc.

August 18th at 1:00 PM ET Join us for a webinar to learn the “Top 10 finance and accounting issues facing Associations.” Greg Plotts, CPA, and Carol Barnard, CPA, CFE of Aprio LLP will be our guests. Greg is the National Nonprofit Segment Leader at Aprio, LLP and has more than 20 years of experience specializing in financial statement assurance and consulting matters for foundations, associations, and other nonprofit organizations. Carol is an Aprio Director specializing in nonprofit assurance with more than 18 years of public accounting experience.
Link to attend is below -

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88096396278

Meeting ID: 880 9639 6278

07/29/2025

🐴 Your voice matters—help shape the future of the equine industry for kids!

Did horses shape your youth? Take our quick 10-minute survey to share how your horse experiences before age 18 impacted your leadership and social skills.

👩‍🎓 Led by UF PhD candidate Caitlin Lunzmann, this study is helping uncover the lasting impact of growing up with horses.

✅ Are you 18+ and have had at least 2 years of horse experience before age 18? We want to hear from you!

📲 Take the survey now: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MHnCOAmBPiCAh8

(Please only take one time, even if you see this post more than once!)

07/25/2025

The American Horse Council is excited to present our fall 2025 podcast and webinar series! These promise to be engaging and informative conversations for all equine industry professionals and owners.

Check out our upcoming podcasts and webinar series here: https://horsecouncil.org/project/the-american-horse-council-presents-fall-2025-podcast-and-webinar-series/

07/23/2025

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07/22/2025

AHC Welcomes New Trustee Randy Ratliff

The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that Randy Ratliff of the American Quarter Horse Association has joined the AHC Board of Trustees effective June 22, 2025. filling the seat previously held by Ward Stutz of AQHA.

Read the full announcement: https://horsecouncil.org/project/american-horse-council-announces-new-addition-to-board-of-trustees-3/

07/18/2025

The Wild Horse Refuge

Where Wild Still Means Free

Every Colorado-born wild horse deserves the chance to live with dignity, on their terms, in their natural home. That’s the vision behind everything we do at The Wild Horse Refuge. Our 30,000- acre refuge isn’t just a sanctuary, it’s living proof that rewilding works. Here, herds thrive, the land heals, and hope returns. As a proud sponsor of the American Horse Council, we’re committed to advancing responsible, humane, and science-based wild horse solutions on the national stage.

https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/

07/16/2025

Don't miss it!

Joni us for a FREE webinar tomorrow with the American Horse Council and Equine Land Conservation Resource to learn about considerations on how your community can leverage the horse community to advocate for investments in the space that can get you the ROI needed. Register: https://buff.ly/gIfBbKx

Joni us for our FREE webinar tomorrow with American Horse Council and Equine Land Conservation Resource to learn about considerations on how your community can leverage the horse community to advocate for investments in the space that can get you the ROI needed. Register: https://buff.ly/gIfBbKx

07/14/2025

Applications for The Livestock Conservancy 2025-26 Microgrants are now being accepted!

National Microgrants: This category is open to residents and organizations of the U.S. who are actively working with livestock and poultry breeds listed on the Conservation Priority List (CPL).

Youth Microgrants: This U.S.-based program provides funding for youth projects for individuals 12-18 years of age who are actively working with breeds listed on the CPL.

Breed Association Microgrants: This program is open to U.S. based associations and clubs working with breeds listed on The Livestock Conservancy’s CPL.

To Apply for a Microgrant:

Complete this online application: https://tlcmicrogrants.grantplatform.com/ (preferred) OR
Request an application by sending an email to [email protected]

All applications must be submitted electronically or physically arrive at the office by the end of the day on August 15, 2025 for consideration. Late applications or incomplete applications will not be considered.