American Horse Council

01/09/2026

We’re excited to announce Quinn L. as the winner of the American Horse Council’s new membership drive raffle! Quinn has won a John Deere Zero Turn Mower, generously provided by our Equine Discounts partners.

“As a new member, I’m excited to join the American Horse Council and support its mission. Winning the membership raffle was an unexpected surprise! I’m looking forward to getting involved with the AHC and its work advocating for equine interests.”

A big thank you to John Deere and Equine Discounts for helping make this membership drive a success, and welcome to the AHC community, Quinn!

01/08/2026

Big conversations for the horse industry! AHC President Julie Broadway (right), alongside Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison, left) and Amanda Kadilak (Government Affairs Liaison, center) are at the table where it matters.

The American Horse Council are leading meetings with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The White House staff, alongside US Equestrian and the American Association of Equine Practitioners, to discuss the international movement of horses. Including High Health, High Performance equines, in efforts to modernize temporary import protocols.

Watch the video here on why this is so important and how it affects YOU! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o47wP2ixS8w

Not already an AHC member? Become one today, stay informed, and have your voice heard. https://horsecouncil.org/become-a-member/

01/06/2026

The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) is thrilled to announce the release of the Eighth Report! This report contains trends and information for the year 2024.

With participation rates the highest they’ve been since 2018, we can see an even clearer image of what types of program models are working and can be put into place to most effectively help both horses and their owners.

Read more here: https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/equine-welfare-data.../
Find Report Eight and all our reports by visiting our website here:
https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/ewdc-reports/

🐴Want to help us make our next report even better? Make Every Equine Count and submit your 2025 data today! https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/submit-data/

The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) is a collaboration that accumulates, analyzes, and reports data to enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk equines.

01/06/2026

The American Horse Council (AHC) and United Horse Coalition (UHC) are pleased to open applications for their Spring 2026 Internship Programs, offering motivated students and emerging professionals a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the national equine industry.

Learn more here: https://horsecouncil.org/project/american-horse-council-announces-spring-2026-internship-opportunities/

The American Horse Council (AHC) and United Horse Coalition (UHC) are pleased to open applications for its Spring 2026 Internship Program, offering motivated students and emerging professionals a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the national equine industry.

01/01/2026

Welcome to the Year of the Horse!

In the year ahead, we’re advancing policies, strengthening safety nets, and building data-driven solutions that protect horses and the people who care for them.

Together, we move the industry forward.

Happy New Year from the American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition

12/22/2025

This year, thousands of horses stayed out of crisis because help came before it was too late.

https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/your-gift-stops-crisis-before-it-starts/

Across the country, horses face uncertain futures not due to just neglect, but because owners run out of options. Job loss, illness, rising feed costs, or natural disasters can quickly push even responsible owners into hardship.

The United Horse Coalition exists to change that.

Through our national UHC Equine Resource Database (UHCERD), crisis referrals, and support for responsible rescues and sanctuaries, UHC connects horse owners to trusted local resources before situations escalate. This work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is profound.

A strong safety net keeps horses with their owners when possible, supports responsible rehoming when needed, and strengthens the organizations doing rescue the right way.

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to help sustain this safety net for horses nationwide.

Your year-end gift doesn’t just help us respond to crisis—it prevents it.

$50

Helps us connect a horse owner to a verified local resource through the UHC Equine Resource Database and supports timely referrals that prevent horses from becoming at-risk

$100

Helps maintain the Equine Lifeline, a 24/7 live assist option on the UHC website that connects owners with a staff member or real-time resources to help them get the assistance they need

$250

Supports the continued creation and development of our trusted educational resources and outreach to current and new horse owners on what it means to be a .

$500

Helps us to maintain and sustain the national safety net infrastructure used by the UHC’s Equine Resource Database that connects owners, rescues, and service providers to critical resources nationwide.

$1,000

Allows UHC to expand prevention-focused programs, partnerships, and data-driven tools that keep horses out of the slaughter pipeline.

We believe prevention saves lives, both horse and human. Thank you for standing with horses, owners, and the organizations working tirelessly on their behalf.

Wishing you and the horses you love a wonderful holiday season!

https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/your-gift-stops-crisis-before-it-starts/

12/15/2025

On behalf of the Recreational Trails and Land Use Committee, we are sharing Dr. Gene Wood's work: Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Recreational Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas.

Please note, this is not sold through AHC. If interested, please contact Gene directly.

Author Gene W. Wood. Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Forestry and National Resources, Clemson University. Email: [email protected]

12/10/2025

Zoetis Equine
Some horses may need extra support to stay calm and cooperative in a variety of scenarios, like farrier work, fireworks, bandaging, clipping, first-aid, and more! Dormosedan Gel is a mild, veterinarian-prescribed sedative that can be administered under your horse’s tongue, making it ideal for routine care when safety matters most. Learn more from Zoetis Equine here: https://loom.ly/PhCEOts

12/02/2025

United for . This , make a difference close to home. 🐴

The United Horse Coalition encourages you to support an equine rescue or sanctuary right in your community. Whether you donate, volunteer, or open your heart and your barn to foster an equine in need, your generosity creates real change.

Not sure where to start?

Search the UHC Equine Resource Database to find organizations near you that are making a difference every day.

📍 Find a rescue or sanctuary near you
💛 Donate to support their work
🤝 Ask about volunteer opportunities
🏠 Apply to foster an at-risk horse

Find your local rescue or sanctuary at: www.unitedhorsecoalition.org

11/27/2025

From our barn to yours, 🐎🍂❤️

Happy Thanksgiving! The American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition are thankful for the incredible equine community that inspires us every day. May your holiday be filled with gratitude, good company, and time well spent with the horses you love.

11/24/2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is excited to highlight the launch of the NEW Unified New World screwworm (NWS) website, screwworm.gov. This dynamic new site centralizes NWS information available across the federal government and reflects our whole-of-government effort to fight this pest through implementation of Secretary Rollins’ comprehensive five-pronged plan.

Read more about the press release here: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/11/21/usda-launches-screwwormgov-centralizing-new-world-screwworm-information-across-federal-government