June 9-11, 2024 at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, 20 Mass Ave, Washington DC Registration and Hotel Room Block will be closing May 17th. Please get signed up ASAP!
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
11:00 Registration Desk Opens
1:00 – 3:00 United Horse Coalition Meeting Panel discussion on “Owning Responsibility” and “Social License to Operate” – moderated by David O’Connor of USEF, including Dr. Jim Heird, Dr. Kent Allen, Dr. Shauna Spurlock, and Jennifer Toussaint (AWL/NACA).
3:00 – 5:00 Coalition of State Horse Councils Grass Roots Advocacy – Nicole Reppert, Director Govt Relations US Bank
5:00 – 6:00 Cocktails & Networking
MONDAY, JUNE 10 – NATIONAL ISSUE FORUM
8:00 Registration Desk Opens/ “Lite” Breakfast provided- “Here For Horses” presentation
8:30 – 9:30 Legislative & Regulatory Update by AHC Staff
9:00 – 10:00 Panel, Advocacy Playbook: Learn How Other Associations Develop Their Positions and Polices – Dr. Mark Lutschaunig (AVMA), Burton Eller (The National Grange), Ryan Yates (American Farm Bureau Federation) and Jeff Evans (American Society of Association Executives)
10:00 – 10:15 BREAK
10:15 – 11:00 The Business of Economics – Todd Van Hoose (President and CEO of Farm Credit Council) and Julie Broadway (American Horse Council)
11:00 – 12:00 Panel – Equine Assisted Services Kathy Alm (PATH International), Kathy Blaine (Loudon Therapeutic Riding) and Karyn Brown (Veteran)
12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 – 2:00 Racing Committee MD Racing Update from Alan Foreman Unsanctioned Racing Update – Brigid Shea of AHC and AHC Intern Ramsey Stroud of UNH.
2:00 – 3:00 Health Committee Veterinary Workforce Development – Dr. Paula Parker (AVMA), Dr. Eleanor Green (Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine) and Dr. Katherine Garrett (AAEP)
3:00 – 4:00 Equine Welfare Committee Equine Euthanasia and Disposal – Dr. Michael Murphy (AVMA) and Dr. Emily Cornell (FDA)
4:00 – 5:00 Horse Show & Competition Committee Innovation and Technology – Fatima Terry and Fredy Diaz (USDA Digital Services) and Juliana Chapman (The Tech Equestrian)
6:00 – 7:00 Welcome Reception
TUESDAY JUNE 11
8:00 Registration Desk Opens – “Lite” breakfast provided- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion presentation
8:30 – 9:30 Recreation Trails & Land Use Committee Together Outdoors – Ambreen Tariq (Outdoor Recreational Roundtable) and John Blackburn (Equine Land Conservation Resource)
9:30 – 10:30 Regulatory Committee The Regulatory Playbook: How Does It All Work? – Emily Stearns (AHC), Manure Management – Jennifer Reynolds (UMD) and Sandra TenBroech (University of Florida)
10:30 – 10:45 BREAK
10:45 – 11:45 Agency & Congressional Visit Orientation
11:45 – 1:00 Awards Luncheon – tickets for purchase
1:00 – 5:00 Agency & Hill Visits – Sign up ahead
6:00 – 8:00 BOT Dinner Meeting (closed session.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
8:00 “Lite breakfast”
9:00 – 12:00 pm Agency and Congressional Hill Visits – Sign up ahead!
Event registration is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-american-horse-council-annual-conference-tickets-810166368417
Book your hotel within the AHC Conference block: The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill
For more information or questions, contact the AHC: info@horsecouncil.org
Recordings of Previous UHC Annual Meetings
Owning Responsibly:
The United Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the issues facing horses At-Risk, or in transition. We seek to provide information for existing and prospective owners, breeders, sellers, and horse organizations regarding the long-term responsibilities of owning and caring for horses, as well as focusing on the opportunities available for these horses.
Our Mission:
Through industry collaboration, the UHC promotes education and options for at-risk and transitioning horses.
Join the Cause Today!
Our members are the heart and soul of the United Horse Coalition, and they are the driving force behind the work we do. As a collaborative effort, it’s important that the United Horse Coalition be comprised of many different organizations that can come together as one collective voice to help at-risk horses and those in transition. We cannot support and sustain the wonderful work UHC does without its members!
