What is the American Horse Council? (AHC) It is the "voice" of horsemen in Washington DC.....problem is, this organization is made up almost entirely of "Industry" officals and organizations that "claim" to be neutral on the anti-horse slaughter issue but in fact many of the AHC members, like the racing industry and the breed registries, are pro-slaughter! Moreover, there are
NO equine rescue organizations that hold membership in the AHC. Friends of Equines (FOES) of Equine Slaughter are out to change "the face" of the AHC by encouraging ALL equine lovers, protectors, advocates and rescuers to join so that eventually the majority of AHC members will be ANTI-SLAUGHTER folk like us! "Grassroots" membership is only $25.00 per year but will entitle you to a stronger, REAL voice in equine-realted legislation.
Here, below, is the AHC described as from their website, and below you will find a link where you can sign up on-line to join and pay the fee by Paypal.
As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, DC, the American Horse Council works daily to represent
your equine interests and opportunities.
Founded in 1969, the AHC was organized by a group of horsemen concerned about federal legislation affecting their industry. They recognized the need for national and coordinated industry action in Washington, DC.
The AHC promotes and protects all horse breeds, disciplines and interests by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry itself each and every day.
The AHC is member supported by approximately 160 organizations and 1,200 individuals representing every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemens associations to horse shows, racetracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.
The AHC has seven committees the Government Affairs Advisory Council, Racing Committee, Showing Committee, Health and Regulatory Committee, Animal Welfare Committee, Recreation Committee and the State Horse Council Advisory Committee that we look to for expertise and advice on the issues we face.
Since its inception, the AHC has been promoting and protecting the equine industry by representing its interests in Congress and in federal regulatory agencies on national issues that affect to each and every person involved in the horse industry.
The goal of the AHC is to ensure that the industry works together in Washington to accomplish our ultimate goal of keeping Opportunities Open for all segments of the horse industry. The AHC believes that consensus and coordinated action by our members in dealing with federal legislation and regulations is the best way to accomplish that goal.
The AHC strives to involve our individual and organizational members in the legislative and regulatory process as often as possible in order to explain the industrys importance and value.
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PEOPLE We need more anti-slaughter rescue folk to join the AHC. You can do so here and now by clicking the link below;
The American Horse CouncilClick to Join;
http://www.horsecouncil.org/2008NIF.html
Then see:
The Friends of Equines site for planned actions in DC
on June 15-18th;
http://www.freewebs.com/friendsofequines/
Together, WE CAN make a difference!
